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Full Day Punta Tombo - Walking Among Penguins Experience - Madryn





At a glance
- Duration
- 8–10 hours
- Price from
- $115 / person
- Location
- Puerto Madryn, Argentina
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 32 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Sussanich Turismo
Description
INTRODUCTION We are a Young Company, integrated by professionals with a long trajectory in the field, who have more than 15 years of experience working in different areas of Tourism . We are young and passionate about what we do. We work with respect , professionalism and empathy, giving our maximum effort to exceed the expectations of each client. Due to this, we invite you to enjoy, discover and take care of our beautiful Patagonia.- OUR MISION We want to make sure you experience a unique trip, guaranteeing that we will be alert and doing all necessary for you to get it.- Always doing our best to guarantee you a memorable experience.- OUR VISION We want to be the Company recommended by clients and suppliers, highlighted by our professionalism, attention and solidarity.-
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 7:30 AM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 5
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $115
- Child (ages 3–11)
- $90
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Duration: full day tour – 9/10 hours. Running 360 kmts.- most on a paved road English-Spanish speaking guide Available from September to april The tour starts early in the morning, going to the natural reserve of Punta Tombo, at 180 km. from Puerto Madryn. This rookery is the most important of the Magellanic Penguins. Once at the rookery, we can walk through the 3 km. natural path, appreciating this sea bird, in its natural environment at their reproductive time of the year. You can hear the animals claming for the couples, mating, fighting for the nests, breeding the chicks or molting, depending of the moment of the season. With their white chests and black backs, they represent a special group of land-sea fauna of Patagonia. Lunch time: You have time to take lunch at the restaurant (not included). Occasionally, depending on the weather conditions, the tour goes to Playa Union, offering the option of a dolphins watching (Commerson dolphin), sailing at the ocean (not included) or the Paleontological Museum in Trelew (not included).
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
No aplica para pasajeros de crucero
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
How it compares in Puerto Madryn
- No. 20 by number of reviews among 155 tours in Puerto Madryn
- Starting price $115 is 15% below the typical $135 for tours of similar length in Puerto Madryn
Excurgo comparison of 155 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Full Day Punta Tombo - Walking Among Penguins Experience - Madryn lasts about 8–10 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $115 per person for this Puerto Madryn experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:30 AM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–11 pay from $90, adults from $115. Infants go free.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. No aplica para pasajeros de crucero Pickup points include Trelew Airport, Hotel Peninsula Valdes.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(32)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Driver was courteous, knowledgeable, patient and attentive. English was ok. Penguins were cute and sea elephants amazing. Got to see the sea elephants up close with no one else around. Great say
Thank you for your kind words! We constantly strive to ensure that both our drivers and guides are able to provide you with the best possible experience during your stay. We are delighted that you had a wonderful trip. We hope you will return at some point and choose us again. Kind regards, The ST Team
Everything was excellent we have seen penguins in nests, walking, in community all very beautiful.The very friendly guides, the very good vehicles.
Blanca. Muchas gracias por tu tiempo, somos afortunados de los lugares donde vivimos. Gracias por confiar en nosotros. El equipo de ST
Maxi the guide a genius, his knowledge, the enjoyment of his calling in each story made us have a great day out. Ariel a bonnet behind the wheel and very comical collaborated in this phenomenal day that we spent, thank you, both. Fabiana and Norberto.
Muchas gracias Fabiana y Norberto por sus comentarios! Nos alegramos que hayan podido tener una experiencia agradable con nosotros. Saludos del equipo de ST.
We had a beautiful time! Mariana, the guide is a sweetheart. Super recommended. The visit was very nice, even though there were few penguins left because most had already migrated.
Muchas gracias por tu devolución. Ya estamos a fin de temporada es real, Mariana es una genio! El equipo de trabajo siempre lo es todo... saludos y te esperamos. Santiago
The Punta Tombo tour with Sussanich Turismo is a must-do penguin tour when cruising through Puerto Madryn—five stars! It was one of the highlights of our cruise ship journey around Cape Horn. The booking process was quite easy, and even though we needed to reduce the number of people going on the tour from six to four just two days before the excursion, everything went smoothly. (The change required switching from a van to a four-door vehicle.) It was no problem at all. When we arrived at the port, our driver-guide Marianna was waiting at the boat pier with our name on a poster—punctual and prepared! We immediately departed for Punta Tombo, which is a fairly long ride, approximately 1.5 hours each way. Because we left right away, we were among the first visitors to arrive at the park that day. Marianna, our driver-guide, was excellent. She was a great driver, and her English was outstanding. As a local, she shared her knowledge and deep understanding of the area’s history and wildlife. We reached Punta Tombo with plenty of time to walk around and see the penguins and guanacos (llama-like animals) before the large tourist and cruise ship buses arrived. We also wanted to stop at the dinosaur museum in Trelew, Museo Paleontológico Egidio Feruglio (MEF), so after spending 1 hour and 45 minutes at Punta Tombo, we headed back toward the ship with a 10-mile detour to the museum. Along the way, we enjoyed healthy snacks and juice drinks in the car while listening to Marianna talk about the region. This museum in Trelew, Argentina, houses a replica of the Patagotitan mayorum. At 100 feet (31 meters) long, it is one of the largest dinosaurs ever discovered, a member of the plant-eating Patagotitans from around 100 million years ago. The museum’s numerous other dinosaur exhibits are also very impressive. I highly recommend this small, intimate excursion with Sussanich Turismo, where you get to meet wonderful locals like driver-guide Marianna. It adds so much to the experience and creates special travel memories. On cruise ship itineraries, Punta Tombo and the dinosaur museum are two separate excursions, but Sussanich Turismo made our travel dream come true by taking all four of us to both places. Doing it this way makes for a long all-day excursion—about 8 hours door-to-door (or pier-to-pier). Pictures are included. Thank you, Sussanich Turismo, and our fantastic driver-guide Marianna, for a wonderful, magical day with guanacos, penguins, and dinosaurs!
Hello Craig! Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear that your Punta Tombo tour was a highlight of your cruise journey. We're glad that Mariana's local knowledge and the personalized experience made your day special. It’s wonderful that you were able to visit both Punta Tombo and the dinosaur museum, creating such lasting memories. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure in the future! Regards from Sussanich Turismo team
Amazing experience. The guide was knowledgeable and helpful. We saw many penguins up close. Even though you are officially required to keep 3m distance from the penguins, in reality they have their nests and resting places really close to the tourist path, so you’ll be walking may be 0.5-1m from them. Also there are 2 observation points where you can see penguins swimming and if you are lucky hunting the small fish (the water is crystal clear, so you’ll be able to see them underwater). And after that we’ve gone to a beach where we were able to watch elephant seals from just meters away. And we were there alone (just our group).
Hello Sergeii, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you had such an amazing experience and enjoyed getting up close to the penguins and elephant seals. It’s great to hear you had the chance to see the penguins swimming and hunting, too. We're happy the guide was helpful and that you had a memorable and unique experience with our group! Regards from Sussanich Turismo team
What an excellent tour! The penguins are so ridiculously cute and such fun to observe. Rest assured, you will see a ton of penguins. On the tour we also saw many sea lions. My guide Cecilia was stellar. She was very knowledgeable, very kind , friendly, and genuinely interested in myself and the rest of the group. If you are looking for a great way to connect with this very unique ecosystem and want a reliable tour company that is committed to you having a great experience, then look no further!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you had such a great time with the penguins and sea lions. Cecilia will be so happy to hear your feedback. We're glad we could offer you an unforgettable experience in such a unique ecosystem. We hope to see you again on another adventure soon!
Excellent experience. Never saw so many penguins and also several other fauna which really surprised me. Santiago was Excellent - awesome tour with plenty of useful information and a great and unforgettable chat!! Also elephant seals addition was very surprising and amazing. Thank you so much and looking forward to do a tour with you again!!
Thank you Boris! We are so happy that you could see lots of penguins! We hope to see you again !
Fantastic experience, and expertly coordinated by the tour guide Mariana. The penguins are a must see, and we got to see some elephant seals too which was amazing.
Thank you very much !
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