Penguin Tours to Patagonia's Seno Otway
Seno Otway Penguin Colony
Penguin tours to Patagonia’s Seno Otway Penguin Colony are a popular activity for people visiting Chile.
Tours to Seno Otway are offered by many different companies. Most of them have full-day or half-day penguin tours that leave from Punta Arenas. The average cost is around US$30 per person.
Half-day penguin tours to Patagonia’s Seno Otway usually involve an early start and an hour or two at the colony before returning to Punta Arenas. Full-day tours usually depart later, but involve a lunch break and a longer visit to watch the penguins.
You can also do a self-drive penguin tour. There is a parking lot in front of the colony, and the road from Punta Arenas is well marked (head north and take a left at the large green “Pinguineras” sign).
Whatever you choose for your penguin tour of Patagonia’s Seno Otway Penguin Colony, make sure to bring warm clothes and binoculars. Keep in mind that the penguins are most active on the shore in the morning and the late afternoon, so plan your visit accordingly.