About this experience
Discover the largest colony of Magellanic penguins in South America on this shared shore excursion to Punta Tombo National Reserve from Puerto Madryn. Designed exclusively for cruise passengers, this tour operates with schedules adapted to your ship’s arrival and guarantees a timely return to the ship.
Departure takes place approximately 30 minutes after the cruise docks, with a meeting point just outside the port. The scenic drive to Punta Tombo takes about 2.5 hours round trip, and you will spend approximately 1.5 hours inside the reserve, walking along marked trails among thousands of penguins in their natural habitat.
The tour includes comfortable transportation, professional guides, a box lunch, and entrance fees to Punta Tombo National Reserve. This hassle-free experience is ideal for wildlife lovers looking to enjoy Patagonia’s iconic penguin colony with everything arranged and the peace of mind of a guaranteed on-time return.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr–7 hr
What is included
- We used cars, vans and mini buses, this depends how many reservation we have. We not use buses.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Box lunch (ask for special requirements)
- Profesional tour guide from 5 people or more, english speaking driver for less than 4 people
- Entrance fee to Punta Tombo Reserve
Not included
- Tips
Itinerary and highlights
We will visit the largest reserve of Magellan Penguins in South America. At this point the most exciting part of the route begins, being able to walk among penguins, along a 1,5-kilometer path that begins in the Patagonian steppe field until you reach the coast area where the penguins arrive from the sea to the continent to recondition its nests every year and fulfill its cycle of breeding and breeding of its pigeons. You can see the vastness of the colony, full of nests everywhere. It is a unique experience in the world that few are lucky to live. It is worth mentioning that the penguins cohabit quietly with small rodents, the cuisines, and receive the sporadic visit of guanacos and choiques. Once the tour of the reservation is finished, we begin the return to the city.
Meeting and pickup information
- We will wait for you with a GREEN FLAG and a sign that will says ARNEZ #1 or ARNEZ #3, you can walk all the way down to the end of the pier, or take the free shuttle bus. Please get off the cruise as soon as you can and meet us outside the port.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- ARNEZ TRAVEL
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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