28 Feb 2023
Our guide was great as he did both the driving and commentary along the way. He was very helpful with good English and Spanish. The highlight of the trip was getting to see the wildlife from closer up on the boat trip.
Why 3 stars not 5?
1) the trip states Ticket to Navigation Puñihuil Islets not included, but you don't get to see any wildlife (penguins) without, so how can you name the trip to see penguins if it isn't included. One person on our trip didn't have Chilean pesos cash, and this was the only payment option. Fortunately the driver was able to assist. Needless complications
2) the lunch stop at a restaurant felt like we had to have the lunch even though not included. We brought a sandwich but felt awkward not having the restaurant lunch
3) the stops at the towns were uninteresting and felt pointless add ons either to justify a day long trip or another obligation to buy local handcafts etc.
Overall, it was still a good trip but would have preferred more time on the boat trip or time looking at wildlife and less "added" time on lunch breaks and stops to look at craft shops.