Pelagics into the Humboldt Current

Albatross Birding Chile

Trip Details

Departure
Pratt Port, Valparaíso
Schedule
Second Saturday of each month year-round; departs 06:30–07:00, returns ~12:00–13:00
Price
USD 160 per person

About This Trip

Albatross Birding Chile offers monthly shared-boat pelagics from Valparaíso's Pratt Port, sailing offshore into the cold Humboldt Current upwelling that supports some 60 seabird species. The trips are celebrated for encounters with Salvin's, Black-browed, Northern and Southern Royal Albatrosses, petrels and shearwaters in large numbers, Peruvian Diving-Petrel, and the charismatic Inca Tern. The Humboldt Current's extraordinary productivity — driven by deep nutrient-rich upwelling — makes these waters among the finest pelagic birding destinations in the Southern Hemisphere.

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  • USD 160 per person

Further Reading

When to Go Pelagic Birding in Chile

A seasonal guide to Chile's four pelagic zones: the year-round Humboldt Current off Valparaíso, Pincoya Storm-Petrel in the Chiloé fjords, the northern frontier at Arica, and the Magellan Straits sub-Antarctic season (October–March only).

Best Pelagic Birding Trips in Chile

A guide to Chile's best pelagic birding trips: Humboldt Current albatross runs off Valparaiso, the endemic Pincoya Storm-Petrel in Chiloé's fjords, and sub-Antarctic voyages through the Magellan Straits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the Pelagics into the Humboldt Current depart from?

The Pelagics into the Humboldt Current departs from Pratt Port, Valparaíso, Chile.

When does the Pelagics into the Humboldt Current run?

Second Saturday of each month year-round; departs 06:30–07:00, returns ~12:00–13:00

How much does the Pelagics into the Humboldt Current cost?

USD 160 per person.

Who operates the Pelagics into the Humboldt Current?

The Pelagics into the Humboldt Current is operated by Albatross Birding Chile.

How do I book the Pelagics into the Humboldt Current?

You can book the Pelagics into the Humboldt Current directly through Albatross Birding Chile using the operator link on this page to check availability and reserve a seat.