Leaving Punta Arenas on a 1.5 hour drive taking you into the Patagonic countryside. The drive is across undulating land with just enough low shrubs to offer camouflage to guanacos, rheas (South American ostrich) and you arrive at the Otway Penguin Reserve .

Each year from October to March, Magellan penguins come to nest at Otway Bay and Otway Sound, about 40 miles northwest of Punta Arenas. Named for the straits on which they live, these fascinating birds nest in burrows they dig in the sandy southern shoreline. At the reserve, you'll walk approximately one mile across grassland interspersed with sandy areas to the penguin rookery by the seashore. The animals are naturally curious and untamed, and if approached too quickly they'll scamper into their burrows or try to reach the water. Do not attempt to touch them, as their bites can inflict serious wounds. A wooden partition with a special viewing spot separates the beach from the grassy area and the burrows. This is a strictly wildlife reserve without any tourist facilities. You'll have about one hour to enjoy and photograph these fascinating creatures before your walk back to the parking area.

Driving back to the town center, your next stop will be at the Plaza de Armas Square where you can view and photograph the Hernando de Magallanes Monument or browse at the souvenir stalls and from them back to the ship.

Optional lunch at local restaurant or Lamb Barbecue at the Estancia ( Ranch) available

Note: There is approximately two miles of walking.

Notes; Comfortable walking shoes are recommended due to the 2 mile walk involved over uneven, and maybe slippery, terrain.

Roads within the Patagonia countryside can often be bumpy so this excursion is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties or in a wheelchair or anybody who is pregnant or has back or neck injuries.