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Adventure Cachagua · Zapallar
Humboldt Penguins of Cachagua and the Zapallar Coast
per personUS$208 Notify me- Activity
- Hiking
- Walking
- 5 km
- Duration
- 9h 30m
- Group size
- Runs with 2 people · max 10
- Languages
- English, Spanish, Portuguese
Overview
A day on the coast north of Valparaíso: the colony of Humboldt penguins on Isla Cachagua seen through a spotting scope, the cliff path to Las Cujas beach and Zapallar, its fishermen’s cove and its coastal walk. You take the monocular home.
Highlights
- Humboldt penguins on Isla Cachagua, a protected natural monument
- A monocular to keep, so you see them up close
- The cliff path from Cachagua to Las Cujas
- Zapallar, its fishermen’s cove and its coastal walk
Itinerary
Approximate times for the 08:00 departure.
- 01
08:00Meet at the MUT 15 min
Meet your guide at the MUT (Mercado Urbano Tobalaba), next to Tobalaba metro.
- 02
08:15North along the coast 135 min
Two hours north to the coast of Zapallar.
- 03
10:30The coastal path of Cachagua 60 min
The trail along the cliffs of Cachagua, with sea lions and seabirds.
- 04
11:30The penguin lookout 45 min
The Humboldt penguin colony on Isla Cachagua, a protected natural monument, through the spotting scope and your own monocular.
- 05
12:15Las Cujas beach 30 min
A small cove of clear water at the end of the path.
- 06
12:45Lunch on your own in Zapallar 75 min
At the fishermen’s cove: fried fish, seafood empanadas or ceviche.
- 07
14:00The Zapallar coastal walk 60 min
The walk between the rocks and the gardens of Zapallar’s historic houses, with a coffee.
- 08
15:00Back to the MUT 150 min
Drive back to the MUT, Tobalaba.
Included in the price
- Spotting scope at the penguin lookout
- A monocular to take home
- A coffee
Plus transport, a trilingual local guide · group of 10 at most
Why it costs what it costs
Over 9h 30m, everything on the route is included: nothing to pay on the spot, and the ride from the MUT is covered too. Plus a local guide who speaks your language and a group that never goes over 10 people.
What’s included
- Transport from the meeting point and back
- Trilingual guide
- Spotting scope at the penguin lookout
- A monocular to take home
- Coffee in Zapallar
- Water
- Group photos taken by your guide, sent after the tour
- Never more than 10 people, even with more bookings: we split the group
Not included
- Lunch not included. We take you to a spot with several options, between US$25 and US$40, with a vegetarian choice.
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup (optional add-on)
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A windbreaker
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A camera with zoom if you have one
Good to know
The penguins live on Isla Cachagua all year and are seen from the shore (no boat). Easy to moderate walking on coastal paths with some slopes. Departure from the MUT (Mercado Urbano Tobalaba, Tobalaba metro); hotel pickup can be added when booking.
Booking conditions
- Minimum 2 people per booking.
- Runs with 2 people. If a departure does not reach it, we tell you in advance and you choose: another date at no cost, private (paying the difference) or a full refund.
- Never more than 10 people per group: if there are more bookings on the same day, we split the group.
- Online booking closes 48 hours before the start.
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start.
- We meet at a fixed, easy-to-find point (photo and directions below and in your voucher).
- Hotel pickup in the city of Santiago can be added when booking.
- Pay by card (Mercado Pago), PayPal, bank transfer (CLP, USD or EUR) or Pix; instant confirmation by email.
Good to know
- We leave on time from the meeting point; travel times are approximate and may shift with traffic.
Where we meet
- Meeting point
- MUT – Mercado Urbano Tobalaba
- Address
- Av. Apoquindo 2730, Las Condes
- How to get there
- Metro Tobalaba (Lines 1 and 4): take the exit to Av. Apoquindo; the MUT is right there. We meet at its main entrance on Apoquindo, under the MUT sign.
- Be there at
- 07:45 (15 minutes before departure)
Cancellation
Cancel up to 48 hours before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refundable.
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