Excursion to Punta Tombo Encounter with Magellanic Penguins

6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Enjoy an unforgettable day in Punta Tombo, home to the largest colony of Magellanic penguins in Latin America. This 6-hour excursion, adapted to cruise schedules, allows visitors to explore a Protected Natural Area where more than a million penguins are in their natural habitat. Walk along marked trails while observing the penguins in their environment, caring for their nests and preparing for the breeding season.
- VW Amarok 2025 pickup, with 4 available seats, to offer a private and personalized service.
- Pick up and return to the Puerto Madryn pier, guaranteeing safe schedules
- Hikes of approximately 2 km on marked trails
- Close observation of penguins in their natural environment
- Option to purchase snacks and drinks at the small reserve buffet

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Entrance to the Punta Tombo reserve

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will be waiting for each of the passengers, right at the end of the Luis Piedra Buena pier, with a sign with their name. The tolerance time we will wait for the passengers will be 15 minutes after the agreed time.

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Meeting point

Passengers will have to walk through the Comandante Luis Piedra Buena pier, or take a shuttle, and get to the end of the pier, where we will be waiting for you with a sign with your name.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

When getting off the boat, we will wait for you at the pier exit to begin the trip to Punta Tombo, the largest colony of Magellanic penguins in South America.

During the activity:

They will travel through the Patagonian steppe while the guide shares information about the fauna and the history of the place.

They will walk the paths of the reserve where the penguins move freely a few meters away, allowing you to observe their nests, their behaviors, and their trips to and from the sea.

They will have time to take photos, enjoy the scenery, and visit the Interpretation Center and the buffet.

The excursion lasts 6 hours and is organized so that they return to the pier one hour before the ship departs, at the same point where they disembarked.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by CATALEJO TRAVEL

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Wildlife Encounters
Wildlife Watching
Shore Excursions
Additional fees
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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