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Beautiful experience visiting Punta Tombo and Gaiman. The guide and driver are recommended. Beautiful day.
Beautiful experience visiting Punta Tombo and Gaiman. The guide and driver are recommended. Beautiful day.
Punta Tombo Tour, the Penguin Experience
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At a glance
- Duration
- 9–11 hours
- Price from
- $95 / person
- Location
- Puerto Madryn, Argentina
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 58 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 60
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Sentir Patagonia Travel
Description
There are a few places in the world like Punta Tombo, here you will free the real contact with penguins, walking among them at their habitat. Punta Tombo Penguin Experience it's our most wanted tour, and the penguins are here from September to April each season. Depending on availability, tours to Punta Tombo can be combined with other exciting destinations: Isla Escondida: A pristine beach where you can walk among southern elephant seals. Trelew and Gaiman: Explore the fascinating Paleontological Museum and enjoy a traditional Welsh tea experience. Puerto Rawson: Embark on an unforgettable dolphin-watching adventure with the playful Commerson’s dolphins.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 7:30 AM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 9
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $95
- Child (ages 3–11)
- $85
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Punta Tombo
The Punta Tombo Protected Area was created as such in 1979, has a total extension of 210 ha and can be visited from September to April. The coast is considered an intangible area and during the month of February we will find it populated with youngsters practicing swimming especially in the small pools that the tide leaves when retiring. Leaving Puerto Madryn, to the south, on National Route No. 3, and after traveling about 190 km on pavement and gravel, we will arrive at Punta Tombo, the largest continental reserve of Magellanic Penguins (Spheniscus magallanicus). This incredible place is home to tens of thousands of Magellanic penguins, which every year since September arrive to nest and have their young. To observe the fauna it is important to respect the paths perfectly traced to travel.
What's included
Included
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour Guide
Not included
food or berverages
Punta Tombo Park entrance fee
Museum entrance ticket
Welsh Tea Service at Gaiman
Commerson's Dolphin Boat Ride
Tips
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
58 reviews
How it compares in Puerto Madryn
- No. 8 by number of reviews among 156 tours in Puerto Madryn
- Starting price $95 is 30% below the typical $135 for tours of similar length in Puerto Madryn
Excurgo comparison of 156 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Punta Tombo Tour, the Penguin Experience take?
Punta Tombo Tour, the Penguin Experience lasts about 9–11 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Punta Tombo Tour, the Penguin Experience cost?
Prices start at $95 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 Punta Tombo Tour, the Penguin Experience run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:30 AM.
How much does Punta Tombo Tour, the Penguin Experience cost for children?
Children aged 3–11 pay from $85, adults from $95. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Punta Tombo Tour, the Penguin Experience 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. Pickup points include Hotel Peninsula Valdes, Hotel Carrera.
What languages is Punta Tombo Tour, the Penguin Experience 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 60 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(58)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Beautiful
The excursion guide, Pier, was excellent and very kind. He knew how to answer all the questions, very friendly. The driver too, excellent.
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A truly memorable day
What an amazing day! We were at the end of the season so pretty much had the penguin reserve to ourselves. Still hundreds of penguins getting ready to migrate. Also loved the tour of Gaiman, particularly the tea! Our guide was super friendly and knowledgeable, with impeccable English
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Five stars!
A highlight of my trip to Argentina! Our tour guide Pier was extremely courteous and knowledgeable!
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Penguin Heaven
My guide Daniel was completely fluent in English and was super informative and knowledgeable, I don't think I ever met a person that knows so much about penguins. The excursion was perfect, just me and another fellow. Afterwards Daniel took us to Gaiman to experience welsh culture which is popular in the area.
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Unmissable visit
It's been a great experience. Being able to be so close to penguins has been great. Pier, the guide, a tenner. He explained everything very well and you can tell that he knows what he talks about, and that he likes what he does.
4
Visit Punta Tombo
The experience was phenomenal, we saw several penguins, Pier our Guide explained quite well the tour and answered our doubts. Amazing!
P
A great way to see the Penguins!
Well worth the 2 1/2 hr van ride to see over 400,000 Megellanic penguins up very very close. We were so happy we booked with Shore Excursion Group rather than through the ship. Not only was it significantly cheaper, but we were in a van of 12 people that left long before the 6 full size buses from the ship. We arrived as the Rookery opened and got great up close pictures before the crowds arrived and were able to spend a full extra hour there. Our guide, Sol, used the transfer time to give us lots of information on Argentina
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Penguins and Welsh tea
We had a wonderful day to Punto Tombo and Gaiman. Our guide Max was very knowledgeable about the first Welsh settlers, the history of the area and lots of historical facts and wildlife facts. We had an amazing time!
C
Excellent experience with penguins
Very good tour, really the experience with the penguins is fantastic! Our guide Fabian, was very friendly and knew many interesting facts. Our son really enjoyed the whole trip, and we could see some elephant seals. Super rexomended
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