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Puerto Madryn Shore Excursion: Private Day Trip to Punta Tombo Penguin Colony

Puerto Madryn Shore Excursion: Private Day trip to Punta Tombo

About this experience

This unique wildlife shore excursion takes you on a private day trip from Puerto Madryn to Punta Tombo, a special penguin preservation area. Enjoy the unique opportunity to walk among Magellanic penguins and witness the habits of these loveable creatures up close! You'll learn about the migration and breeding patterns of these penguins from your knowledgeable guide.

At a glance

  • Duration: 8 hr
  • Private experience

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Plan your experience

Time on the tour8 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Professional guide
  • Entrance ticket
  • Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
  • Port pickup and drop-off

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

This peninsula, a fauna and penguin preservation area created in 1979, is home to the most important Magellan penguins colony in Patagonia.

Almost one million of these loveable creatures arrive from the Atlantic at this place every year in order to breed, incubate their eggs, and prepare their offspring for migration.

Puerto Madryn

Punta Tombo

Meeting and pickup information

  • We will be waiting for you 30 MINUTES AFTER the ship arrives. If we start early, it's better, and you can enjoy the tour more comfortably and without stress.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Top Private Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For the safety of the penguins, you must never touch or bother them, as this is a special area devoted to preserving this species and its natural habitat
  • We will be waiting for you 30 MINUTES AFTER the ship arrives. If we start early, it's better, and you can enjoy the tour more comfortably and without stress.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 8 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We will be waiting for you 30 MINUTES AFTER the ship arrives. If we start early, it's better, and you can enjoy the tour more comfortably and without stress.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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