PUERTO MADRYN: Punta Tombo and walk into the largest penguin colony in South America

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

Embark on an exciting adventure from the beautiful city of Puerto Madryn to Punta Tombo, home to South America’s largest Magellanic penguin reserve

Our tour begins with a visit to the interpretation center, where you will have the opportunity to learn about the fascinating local fauna and gain key knowledge to enter the reserve and understand the behavior of penguins.

After exploring the center, we will head towards the beginning of the trails, where we will begin our approximately 2 km hike.You will have the opportunity to witness the active life of the penguin colony. From penguins digging their caves to territorial disputes and caring for their young.
At the end of our tour, we will enjoy lunch in a cozy parador

Finally, we will return to Puerto Madryn in time so that you can board your cruise with complete peace of mind

What's Included

English spanish guide
If you choose the option in Private service, the tour will only be carried out for your group with a guide and driver.
Visit to the interpretation center where you can receive information about penguins
Basic box lunch + 500 cm water.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Starting point: We start at the entrance to the city pier
Entrance to the reserve or museums
Transfers hotels

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This excursion begins in the morning, we depart from the entrance of the city dock. The schedule will depend on when the boat moors.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    City tour

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    pass with the tour

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    pass with the tour

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We will head south towards the Punta Tombo protected area during the tour will have an introduction to the history, the development of the Comarca of the lower Valley of the Chubut River, and the opportunity to find groups of terrestrial fauna such as: Guanacos, Choiques, Maras, Patagonian birds and Martinetas, when you arrive at the reserve you will be able to walk along the different trails with the guide, the friendly Penguins will intervene in an unforgettable moment.

    5 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The guide will be waiting for you at the indicated meeting point in the Port. The schedules will be based on the arrival itinerary of the cruise. It is important that, according to the arrival time of your cruise, passengers show up punctually within half an hour of the cruise's arrival.
  • This excursion begins in the morning, we depart from the entrance of the city dock. The schedule will depend on when the boat moors. You will be accompanied throughout the tour by a professional guide.
  • We return to Puerto Madryn at the time agreed by the boat. Always arriving with a time of 1 hour and a half approx.
Supplied by Azul Latina Travel

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