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Adventure Quintay

Santiago: Quintay Scuba Diving - 2 Dives and Wrecks
Activity
Diving
Walking
Little walking
Duration
7h 15m
Group size
Runs with 2 people · max 6
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese

Overview

Dive the Chilean Pacific from Santiago: a full-day trip to Quintay for two guided dives among historic whaling wrecks and marine life, with transport, gear and a local dive team. Certified divers.

Highlights

  • Two guided ocean dives for certified divers
  • Descend to Quintay's historic whaling wrecks
  • Kelp forests and marine life (otters, penguins)
  • Round-trip transport from Santiago + full gear
  • A dedicated host with you all day

Itinerary

Approximate times for the 07:30 departure.

  1. 01

    07:30Meet at the MUT 15 min

    Meet your guide at the MUT (Mercado Urbano Tobalaba), next to Tobalaba metro.

  2. 02

    07:45Scenic drive to Quintay 105 min

    1h45 to the former whaling village.

  3. 03

    09:30Dive briefing and gear up 30 min

    Meet the dive team and plan the day.

  4. 04

    10:00Dive 1: the whaling wrecks 45 min

    Wrecks at 12-18m, sponges and sea life.

  5. 05

    10:45Surface interval and snack 45 min

    Rest between dives.

  6. 06

    11:30Dive 2: walls and marine life 45 min

    Kelp forests and walls.

  7. 07

    12:15Debrief, change and photos 30 min

    Warm up and relive the dives.

  8. 08

    12:45Scenic drive back to Santiago 105 min

    Coastal drive home.

  9. 09

    14:30Farewell in Santiago 15 min

    Drop-off and tips.

What’s included

  • Transport from the meeting point and back
  • Two guided dives with a local PADI team
  • Full scuba equipment
  • Trilingual host + underwater photos
  • Snack and water
  • Group photos taken by your guide, sent after the tour
  • Never more than 6 people, even with more bookings: we split the group

Not included

  • Lunch (own account)
  • Dive insurance
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup (optional add-on)

What to bring

  • Certification card + logbook
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Change of clothes

Good to know

Certified divers only (PADI Open Water+), 15+. Medical declaration. No flying 18-24h after diving. 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 6 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 and drop-off in the city of Santiago can be added when booking, for one price per group.
  • Ages: 15+.
  • 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.

The route on the map

Approximate locations. Use Ctrl + scroll (or two fingers) to zoom.

Approximate locations. Use Ctrl + scroll (or two fingers) to zoom.

Where we meet

The illustrated façade of Mercado Urbano Tobalaba
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
07:15 (15 minutes before departure)

Prefer to be picked up? Add hotel pickup when you book: we collect you at your hotel, Airbnb or address in the city of Santiago and bring you back. Your accommodation becomes the meeting point.

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Cancellation

Cancel up to 48 hours before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refundable.

This activity depends on the weather. If conditions are unsafe we move you to another date or refund you in full.

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