Humboldt Current
Pelagic Birds

The Chilean territory has a privileged location in the southern cone of South America and extends over 4,300 km (near 2,670 miles). Along the Chilean coast, the natural boundary is the Pacific Ocean, and there flows the cold Humboldt Current, coming from southern seas, plenty of nutrients and attracting a great variety of pelagic birds that flies tirelessly over the waves, looking for his food.

Resume:

Duration: 3 days / 2 nights, with 6 - 7 hours sailing
Start / End: Viña del Mar / Santiago or Viña del Mar / Viña del Mar
Restrictions: Seasickness. Adverse climate conditions may lead to port authority not allowing the boat to set sail.
Climate: Even in summer it could be cool, rainy and windy in the morning. A rain jacket is a must.
Dates: On request, all year round.
Minimum # of participants: 2

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Outstanding:

1. Navigation on the Humboldt Current, one of the most important in the Southern Hemisphere.
2. Many Albatross, like Northern Royal, Black-browed, Buller's, Northern Buller's, Salvin's and Chatham's.
3. Pelagic birds, like Northern Giant Petrel, Southern Giant Petrel, Masatierra Petrel,
Juan Fernandez Petrel, White-chinned Petrel, Westland Petrel, Pink-footed Shearwater, Peruvian Diving-Petrel, Chilean Skua and Humboldt Penguin.
4. Visit to a Humboldt Penguin colony.
5. During the sailing trip it is possible to see sea mammals, such as sea lions and dolphins.