Really nice day out from Santiago to see the penguins, pacific coastline and Valparaiso. Terry was an excellent guide.

Terry was a very knowledgeable guide. He was able to tell us a lot about Santiago and Valparaiso. The empanadas were delicious and a highlight of lunches we had during our trip. We enjoyed seeing the penguins. However, we only saw a few and due to waves and rocks, you cannot get very close and they can be hard to see. In addition, the waves tend to be 2 meters high so the boat ride out was very very rough. We also spent more time in car driving to and from Santiago (about 2.5 hours) and we didn't really get to walk around Vin de Mar or Valparaiso. A recommendation would be to bring a telephoto lens for your camera to get the best pics of the penguins.

Book it now! What an amazing experience. Our tour guide was amazing and informative! Great way to see the coast and great cities and towns outside sandiago. Book it, you won’t regret it!

In spite of the choppy boat ride, during which Terry was very reassuring, we were thrilled to see many Humboldt penguins. The delicious lunch of empanadas and the highlights of Valparaiso were the icing on the cake. Terry is a friendly, terrific guide who was timely and took care of every detail.

Terry is a fabulous guide. A true professional, experienced, knowledgeable and lots of fun. And he was kindly gentle with my nervousness about the boat and windy conditions but all was great. This was a great day.

It's a long drive to catch the boat to the island, but it gave us a chance to see the surrounding areas, and the drive back was great through Valparaiso. But the boat ride to and from the island, plus sighting the penguins, pelicans, and other "residents" was fantastic. The stop for empenadas was also welcome and great. Our guide offerd rest stops and timely narration as well as some local tips - he and our driver were great.

Fantastic! Our guide Terry went above and beyond! The penguins were adorable! We also saw Valparaiso, Vina abs stopped at the lookout over the vineyards! Beautiful country! Thank you!

Great trip. Everything we hoped for and more!! Thank to our guid Laturo for making the day memorable.

Our guide, Lautaro, was excellent as was the driver. We talked for 10 hours about everything. He is knowledgeable and interesting. There weren't many penguins, but it was worth the trip to see them. I didn't realize it was a sanctuary and had hoped we could be among them. We did get fairly close for photos. Thankfully, it was a very nice day.

The penguins and the area where they live are extraordinary beautiful. Valparaiso is fascinating with its murals and rich history. Lautauro worked very hard to make this the best experience we had while in Chile and he exceeded his goal! Thank you, Lautauro, for making our last day in Chile our best day in Chile!

It was a great tour, exceptional tour guide and all around wonderful experience! A bit of adventure, lots of culture and some great historical commentary.

A fantastic day of visiting coastal cities, a wild small boatride to Penguin Island among frolicking dolphins and sea lions, and ending in Valparaiso being befriended by a beautiful large local dog!!

The boat ride out to see the penguins was fantastic, as was the time around the island. So cool to see the penguins in their natural protected environment. The time in Valparaiso was okay, not because of the tour or guide, just seems like the city is over-hyped. But we had a great day, beautiful countryside in Chile's wine region.

I found Terry on Tripadvisor. I saw several options for trips but I wanted something special. So I contacted him and he coordinated a personalized trip of a number of cities, museums and adventure sites. So I just thought I would let everybody know that just because you see all these wonderful pictures of people, climbing mountains in the snow, that’s not all Terry has to offer. He organized a trip of the city of Valparaíso, the city of Viña del Mar, as well as many other small towns and beautiful beaches throughout the area. He took care of all the arrangements, including restaurants, and picked us up from the airport and made sure that we got everywhere we needed to go. I highly recommend him.

Our guide was terrific. Very knowledgeable and accommodating. Seeing the penguins was amazing but the long drive to see them was a splendid ride and opportunity to see the Andes. Our lunch was good and the captain of the little boat strive to get us a smooth ride and good views. We also really enjoyed our hike along the ocean. Our guide Terry endeavored to please us an$ he succeeded beyond all expectations.

We had an absolutely fantastic time on this private tour. Terry (our guide) was prompt, knowledgeable, and did everything he could to make sure the day was perfect! Thank you so much. The boat trip and the penguins were a highlight, but we did some walking and scenic touring that was stunning as well.

Today Terry took us on an adventure to the coast to look at penguins! It was such an amazing day!!! At the start of the day, Terry had messaged us to make sure we brought warm clothes. The weather was not great in Santiago so we were unsure what to expect, but Terry was very safety conscious and said the waves on the ocean were a perfect size to be out looking at the pengiuns. Throughout the drive, Terry told us all kinds of facts about Chile and the areas we were driving through. The actual pengiun watching was amazing and we loved it!! We got to see some other wildlife too like pelicans, sea lions, various ocean birds and an otter. We stopped for lunch to try some locally made empanadas which were delicious! Afterwards Terry stopped at a couple areas where we were able to walk along the coast and take in the beautiful sights. Terry only takes up to 4 people out a day, so this ended up being a private tour for my friend and I, and after Terry got to know us, he tailored the tour to what we like, which was hiking and exploring. All around a great day!

Terry was an amazing guide. The weather cooperated and we were able to go around the entire penguin island by boat. We saw penguins, pelicans and vultures on the island. Unfortunately, no seals. We saw sea lions in Valparaiso. We stopped for the best empanadas we’ve ever had. Terry explained the geology of the region as well culture and economics. It was a day well spent with an excellent and engaging guide.

We were very lucky, not only was it beautiful weather on the day, but we also saw a school of Dolphins from the boat on the way over to the Penguin Island. As we got closer to the Island I noticed people back on the shore of Cachagua with binoculars and telephoto lenses which made our trip feel a special experience. Terry was a great guide, very helpful and knowledgeable and because Terraventura Outdoor specialises in small groups it allows some flexibility to tailor to your needs, for example Terry accompanied us on a nice walk along the pacific coastal path from Zapallar rather than a planned stop at Concón ... at our request. We were so impressed by the day we booked another Terraventura Outdoor trip to Cajón del Maipo during our holiday in Chile August 2023. I highly recommend this excursion, a real day to remember ! In hindsight I wish we'd booked the version of the trip with the PM horse riding (rather than Valparaiso and Viña del Mar) that looks even better.

Our private tour fell during the "storm of the century", making the boating portion impossible. However, Terry more than made up for the conditions by taking us to some other nearby sites and giving us an incredible day of sights and stories. We appreciated his patience, friendliness and enthusiasm. We were able to walk out close enough to Cachugua Island to see penguins. He also treated us to a wonderful empanada lunch. The whole day was a joy.