San Isidro Lighthouse

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Duration

7 horas

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

14 people

Languages

English, Espanol

About this tour

San Isidro Lighthouse Trekking

The San Isidro Lighthouse trekking is a beautiful coastal walk that takes you to the southernmost lighthouse on the mainland of Chile. It is located about 75 km south of Punta Arenas. This hike is a great mix of nature, history, and easy adventure. That’s why many travelers choose it.

Walking by the coast through native forest

To start with, the trail begins in the Agua Fresca area and follows the coast along the Strait of Magellan. Also, the path goes through local forests with trees like coigüe, lenga, and canelo. Later on, you will reach the San Isidro Lighthouse, built in 1904. So, you enjoy both nature and history in one walk.

On top of that, the trail gives you views of Dawson Island, Tierra del Fuego, and nearby channels. Because the trail is not steep, most people can do it without much trouble. In other words, it’s a nice walk for beginners and families.

Why pick this tour?

Most importantly, this hiking to San Isidro Lighthouse from Punta Arenas is one of the easiest outdoor trips close to the city. For instance, cruise ship passengers often take this tour because it fits their schedule and shows them real southern Chile.

In short, this walk lets you explore the end of the continent while enjoying views, nature, and local stories.

 

Another alternative by the same route is:
Trekking to Mount Tarn

 

Recommendations for this Tour

  • Bring food and water.
  • Wear appropriate footwear for trekking, hat, gloves, sunglasses, sun block.

Included/Excluded

  • Transportation from your accommodation place.
  • Guide during the tour.
  • Transportation to your accommodation place.
  • Food
  • Entrance ticket

Itinerary

Pick up from accommodation place, and departure to Punta Arbol area, located 75 kms south from Punta Arenas, where the last 20 kms are gravel. Cost route next to Magallanes Strait, and native forest, where it´s possible to watch marine fauna and birds, according to the season.

The trekking its about 8 kilometers in total, trought the beach, where you can see flora and fauna, views of Dawson island and Darwin Mountains.

Arrival to San Isidro Lighthouse. We take a time to eat your lunch, and apreciate the views.

Trekking to return, 4 kilómeters about, until the start place, in Punta Arbol.

Arrival to Punta Arenas (Aproximated time)

Durations

5 – 8 horas

Languages

English
Espanol

Frequently asked questions

Este trekking se encuentra disponible durante todo el año

Los niños entre 3 a 12 años tienen un 50% de descuento en el valor de la tarifa, los infantes hasta 3 años menos un día tienen tarifa liberada.

Tour's Location

From: CLP$70.000

Owner

Silvia A Montiel N

Member Since 2022

Information Contact

Email

info@gopatagoniachile.com

Website

gopatagoniachile.com

Phone

+56962038339

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