8-Hour Nature Tour in Viña del Mar and Valparaíso with Humboldt Penguins

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit quaint fishing towns along the coast north of Valparaíso
• 02 Marvel at the high natural dunes of Concón and the volcanic rocks by the ocean
• 03 See a small colony of Humboldt penguins near Cachagua Island from the shore
• 04 Enjoy fresh seafood in Maitencillo
• 05 Drive past the beautiful beach resorts of Cachagua and Zapallar

Take a break from city life on this day tour along the coast north of Valparaíso, where high natural dunes, a beautiful rocky shoreline, quaint fishing towns, and elegant beach resorts create a varied and scenic experience. Explore the area around Concón and Horcón, enjoy fresh seafood in Maitencillo, and continue past Cachagua and Zapallar for sweeping coastal views. The tour also includes a walk to view Cachagua Island from the shore, where a small colony of Humboldt penguins can often be seen.

Walk to the shore facing Cachagua Island, where you can see a small colony of Humboldt penguins.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Vina del Mar, Valparaiso, Concón

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Concón Dunes, Fishing Villages, and Coastal Beach Towns

• Visit the high dunes of Concón, including a walk to the Oceanic Rock and its impressive volcanic formations, with great views over the Bay of Valparaíso.
• Venture into the fishing village of Horcón, known for its traditional fish market and tiny boats.
• Stop in Maitencillo, where you can have lunch with fresh seafood.
• Drive along the beautiful coast, passing the high-end beach resorts of Cachagua and Zapallar.
• Walk to the shore facing Cachagua Island, where you can see a small colony of Humboldt penguins.

Return to the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private transportation in a modern vehicle with A/C from Valparaiso-Viña del Mar.

• Private guide service.

• Entrance to all places and sites visited.

What's Not Included

• Lunch.

• Tips.

• Transfer from/to Santiago: This tour starts and finishes in Valparaiso/Viña del Mar. There is an additional fee for transfer from/to Santiago. Please make an inquiry, mentioning the number of people in the group, for more details.

What to bring

• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Sunblock

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, Chile

Tour start

Av. ConCon Reñaca Concón, Valparaíso, Concón, Valparaíso, Chile

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.