Tag: penguins
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UWC Day 045 – Valparaíso, Chile – Natural Monument Isla Cachagua to see Humboldt Penguins
Awesome day with Matias (we need to form a club) up the coast to some smaller beach towns and lovely views and hikes to be out in nature. 10/10 would recomment Matias for your guiding needs if ever in Valparaíso or Santiago. Logistics Tour was set to start at 7am, but it was also a…
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UWC Day 040 – Ushuaia, Argentina – Penguin Rookery and King Penguin
Did a close repeat of the Beagle Channel tour (exact same catamaran and everything), but this one went further to the penguin rookery as well, and got to see 3 different types of penguins, including the majestic king penguin. Tour Almost considered just skipping the tour, since it was mostly a repeat of the Beagle…
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UWC Day 035 – Elephant Island, Antarctica – Enjoying the Big and Small
Windy and cold day, but really fun enjoying scenic views of Antarctica as we cruised along, then searching and finding the small creatures amidst the gigantic views everywhere. Lots of people were taking one look and then going inside assuming there was nothing to see, but you needed to have discipline, vision and patience to…
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UWC Day 034 – Gerlache Strait and Paradise Bay, Antarctica – Mind. Blown.
Words (and photos and videos) simply can’t encapsulate the experience. I’ll do my best though. Simply amazing views, life changing might be underselling it a bit. So much wildlife and incredible panoramic views in all 360 degrees around high and low, and SUPER calm waters as we just cruised along. Super peaceful and good for…
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UWC Day 030 – Puerto Madryn, Argentina – Punta Tombo Penguin Rookery and Town of Gaiman for Welsh Tea
Amazing day out amongst the penguins. BABY penguins. Then followed up with a lovely bonus trip through Gaiman for some welsh tea and laidback relaxing. Logistics This was definitely one of my most looked forward to tours when I had booked them. Seeing penguins in their natural habitat and hatching a couple weeks ago, we…
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