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Cruise Shore Excursion Punta Tombo with Boxlunch from Pto Madryn

4.8(81)Puerto Madryn1 hour
VIATOR4.7(74)TRIPADVISOR5.0(7)

Description

We offer cruise shore excursion services in Puerto Madryn, departures are regular and shared tour with others cruise passengers, we guarantee you to be on time to get to the ship again. The tour departure is always set 30 minutes after the cruise arrival, and we need to meet outside the port as soon as possible. The departure time is adjusted to coincide with the cruise arrival, ensuring that we always return on time for passengers to reboard the ship. All ours tours includeds boxlunch (only for cruise shore tours). Tickets to natural reserve are not included (USD 20 per person) Punta Tombo is a popular spot for walking amongst literally thousands of Magellanic penguins. From September to April, these flightless birds come to those particular spots to mate and give birth, and you’ll see them eating, sleeping, mating, and caring for their young.We invite you to come and discover the biggest reserve of magellan penguins in south america.

Tour Options

Cruise Shore Excursion Punta Tombo with Boxlunch from Pto Madryn

Itinerary

Admission not included120 min

We will visit the largest reserve of Magellan Penguins in South America. Once at destination, an entrance fee must be paid, where we also find an interesting Interpretation Center, dedicated to the different stages of the Penguin life cycle and its natural environment. 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.

Highlights

A box lunch is included (ask for special requirements)
We used cars, vans and mini buses, this depends how many reservation we have. We not use buses.
Always shared tour, the type vehicle depends of how many people we have for that day
Profesional tour guide from 5 people or more, english speaking driver for less than 4 people
Air-conditioned vehicle

What's included

Included
A box lunch is included (ask for special requirements)
We used cars, vans and mini buses, this depends how many reservation we have. We not use buses.
Always shared tour, the type vehicle depends of how many people we have for that day
Profesional tour guide from 5 people or more, english speaking driver for less than 4 people
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Tips
ENTRANCE FEE TO PUNTA TOMBO (AROUND USD 20 per person)

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(81)

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Deanna_B
March 12, 2026
By early March many of...

By early March many of the penguins are molting and many must have started leaving so no big colony. Long bus ride but good tour leader Tina.

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Ginny_A
March 9, 2026
Great trip, great guide and spectacular penguins

What made this excursion so special was our guide, Mariana. She was one of the best guides I have ever had on a shore excursion and I have done over 50 cruises! She engaged us the entire way (a 2 ½ hour trip) with information on the area and on Punta Tomba. Once you get to Punta Tomba you are on your own to wander the area. The lunch was excellent. On the way home she was telling us about the cherries that grow in the region. She was able to stop at a local stand and buy some for the bus! Highly recommend the trip.

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OLGA_M
December 27, 2025
Great tour guide!

Tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly, informative and answered all our questions. She made the long trip to apunta Tombo very interesting. The bus was VERY uncomfortable. The seat in front of me was broken and I had little space. Men had to stretch their feet down the aisle as even working seats were way too close. In spite of the discomfort she managed to make it fun and interesting! Box lunch was good and they offered water when first entering the bus.

Operator response

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience and for your kind words about our guide. We’re glad to hear that she made the journey to Punta Tombo interesting and enjoyable. We sincerely apologize for the discomfort you experienced on the bus. Your feedback is very important to us, and we will certainly take your comments into account when planning and assigning vehicles for future tours, to ensure a more comfortable experience for all our guests.

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Jose_P
December 24, 2025
Long trip but absolutely...

Long trip but absolutely worth it!! And the end of the trail on the bay is strenuous but certainly well worth it!!

Operator response

Thank you so much for choosing us and visiting Punta Tombo! We are glad to hear that and we hope you come back very soon!

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Phyllis_C
March 20, 2025
Wonderful penguin experience

This was great. We were fortunate that the weather was great, the many, many penguins were out and about. We also saw many guanaco, Rhea and flamingos. Our guide and driver were great. The lunch was good and we even had a short drive through town as we made good time returning. Highly recommend

Operator response

Thank you so much for your comment and for choosing us. We are truly delighted that you enjoyed your experience in Punta Tombo, a truly magical place to see the Magellanic penguins in their natural habitat and, at the same time, discover our region’s iconic species. We hope you return very soon!

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Martin_W
March 4, 2025
Excursion to Punta Tombo

Roy was a very knowledgeable guide. He gave us the history of the area, explained where we were going and took great care of us. The experience was great.

Operator response

Thank you so much for choosing us and visiting Punta Tombo. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your excursion with Roy. We hope you come back very soon!

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Donald_E
February 24, 2025
Day trip to Punta Tombo

This is a fantastic trip if you want to see penguins! We also saw wild llamas roaming around with the penguins. We had a great day - time at the reserve flew by due to all there is to see. Highly recommend this tour.

Operator response

Thank you so much for choosing us. We are truly delighted that you were able to visit our beautiful Punta Tombo Protected Natural Area and enjoy the presence of our iconic species, such as the guanacos. We hope you return very soon!

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woodlands33
February 22, 2025
Great experience

This fantastic tour should not be missed . What an experience !!! A most amenable guide with so much knowledge and great English made the trip truly memorable. We were up close to the penguins with plenty if time to observe them in their natural environment .

Operator response

Thank you so much for choosing us and visiting Punta Tombo. It is truly a magical place to connect with nature and enjoy the Magellanic penguins in their natural habitat. We hope you return very soon!

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Yueashai_C
February 16, 2025
Although the distance is...

Although the distance is a bit far, I saw many penguins and baby penguins! It's a pity that there is no extra time to visit the city

Operator response

Thank you for your comment. We are truly delighted that you were able to visit Punta Tombo. We hope you return soon and that next time you can also discover our beautiful city of Puerto Madryn with all its attractions!

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Nadine_S
February 13, 2025
Be prepared to walk along...

Be prepared to walk along a boardwalk to see the penguins. Bus ride is long but our guide shared a lot of the area’s history. Box lunch was fare but filling.

Operator response

Thank you so much for choosing us. We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful Punta Tombo excursion and the amazing Magellanic penguins. We hope to welcome you back again very soon!

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