Chilean Coast Tour: Penguins and Horseback Views

Explore Chile’s coast: boat to Cachagua Island for penguins, then horseback ride in Papudo. Nature, adventure, and culture await!

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zapallar - Discover this sophisticated coastal town, nestled among hills and featuring stunning seaside architecture.
  • Isla Los Pinguinos Cachagua - Embark on a coastal sail to observe Humboldt penguins, sea lions, and seabirds in their natural environment.
  • Papudo - Explore this delightful fishing village, take a leisurely beach walk,…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Boat ride to Cachagua Island
  • Horseback riding experience with guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Explore the breathtaking landscapes of the Chilean Pacific coast on an exciting full-day tour from Santiago. Start your journey with a boat trip to Cachagua Island, where you can witness the endangered Humboldt penguins in their natural environment. Following this remarkable wildlife encounter, proceed to Papudo for a picturesque horseback ride along…

Location
Hotel Almasur Providencia
Avenida Pedro de Valdivia
We meet at the lobby of your hotel. We will always get in touch with our guests a few days before the tour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Leonelc608
Mar 15, 2026
Excellent attention unforgettable walk - Everything very well met my expectations
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Jamesmp9402vt
Mar 9, 2026
The best way to see Penguins from Santiago - I looked at trying to reach Zapallar by bus, but the schedule was almost impossible unless you have several days. So I settled on this trip instead and it was definitely the right choice. Picked up from my hotel on time (they contacted me the day before with the exact time for pick up). Once they have collected all the other passengers (there were 8 of us) headed off to Zapallar. We stopped on the way for a toilet break and you can buy snacks if you want. The boat trip is on a small fishing boat with only 4 passengers and lasts an hour. They take several passes around the island and there were plenty of penguins as well as other sea birds. I have included pictures but I have a 600mm lens - you will not get as good pictures with just a phone. We saw one baby sea lion, but unfortunately no sea otters (but they are rare - so if you do see one remember how lucky you are) After the boat trip we went on to Papudo and horse riding. Only one of the group had done any riding before, but honestly they were very placid horses so don't worry if you haven't ridden before. We rode along the beach and back but only at a walk. Then back to Papudo beach where you can have lunch at a seafood restaurant (not included). The food was excellent according to the others - I opted to walk the beach front instead as I had brought my own lunch. Then back to the hotel. Overall a great day out and I think reasonably priced. The trip was originally planned for the next day, but the company contacted me about changing the day because there was going to be bad weather on the day I booked. So excellent communication. The guide was multilingual - English and Portugese for us - and kept us informed. I would recommend this trip to anyone who likes penguins.
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Seaside795201
Dec 28, 2025
A more than perfect tour! - A fantastic experience! An unparalleled program in Santiago, with an excellent guide (Juan) and a first-rate driver (Sebastián). We were taught the history of the villages we visited and much about the local flora and fauna, Humboldt penguins, horseback riding on the beach, a beach break and, finally, a lovely little gift! Thank you so much! I highly recommend this amazing tour; you will not regret it!
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Arturod17
Dec 28, 2025
Amazing boat ride and horseback riding - Seeing penguins in Cachagua by boat was magical, and the ride in Papudo by the coast, spectacular, with incredible views. All inclusive. 5/5. From the best experiences in Chile.
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Rafadu1990
Dec 28, 2025
Beautiful tour in the most beautiful area of the central coast - It is a very interesting experience for lovers of marine fauna. The guides are very friendly and have an excellent layout. It is a must to know some of the most beautiful spas in the central area. 1000% recommended!
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Nutrigabim
Dec 16, 2025
Sketch it! - We had an unforgettable experience with Brothers Tours! I highly recommend it, we felt very safe, it was a quiet walk, along the beach and the Chilean coast, and with horseback riding (mansitos) and lush landscapes, a rare and extremely pleasant walk! The guide was super attentive the whole time! I only have praise! Let's have an inesquevel experience with Brothers Tours! I recommend muito, we feel very safe, foi um passeio tranquil, pela praia e Costa Chilena e com passeio à cavalo (mansinhos) e paisagens lush, passeio rare and extremely pleasant. Super attentive guide or tempo all! Just have praise!
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Tamarasn2946ey
Dec 9, 2025
Spectacular experience of Chilean coast - We had an amazing time! Our guide, Paul, and driver, Sebastian, were really sweet and attentive. We felt very comfortable the whole time even when sailing in open waters and horseback riding on ocean cliffside. The views were spectacular! A truly unique way to experience the Chilean coast!!
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464mariellam
Dec 7, 2025
Recommended! - The tour was amazing. Seeing penguins was beautiful and the ride 10/10. Really a great experience, the super attentive and patient guide Juan de Dios lets you take the photos you want and even helps you take them. From the first contact the experience was very good. I highly recommend, I would definitely contact them again for more tours✨❣️
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Nadiamk8197vw
Dec 1, 2025
A very cool tour - An excellent tour had an amazing time, beautiful views and the dry guys at work would recommend it a thousand times. Nice and educational experience.
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Dream402644
Nov 30, 2025
Ride and penguins! - It was too rich, zapallar per se is a beautiful beach and it was there that we took the boat to first see the penguins and what a beautiful thing to be able to see them in their habitation, then came the ride and I felt too much in a film for all the flowers that you see along the way and finish with a super fresh and delicious lunch watching the sea gave the closure to a perfect day! Thank you so much!
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From $225
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).