Argentina · Wildlife

7-Hour Punta Tombo Penguin Shore Excursion from Puerto Madryn

1 Day Round trip from Punta Tombo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit South America's largest colony of Magellanic penguins at Punta Tombo
02 Observe Magellanic penguins and Patagonian wildlife from up close
03 Take in stunning Atlantic Ocean views along the Patagonian coast
04 Enjoy a city tour in Puerto Madryn as part of your shore excursion

Embark on a 7-hour adventure to Punta Tombo, home to South America's largest colony of Magellanic penguins, where nearly a million penguins gather from September to April for breeding and molting. Witness these remarkable birds up close, along with guanacos, Patagonian hares, and other coastal fauna, while enjoying stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. This shore excursion also includes a city tour in Puerto Madryn, adding a broader glimpse of the region to your wildlife experience.

Embark on a 7-hour adventure to Punta Tombo, home to South America's largest colony of Magellanic penguins, where nearly a million penguins gather from September to April for breeding and molting.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Puerto Madryn

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Punta Tombo Penguin Reserve Shore Excursion

00:00/01:15 Departure from the port towards the Punta Tombo reserve. Transfer to Punta Tombo.
01:15/01:30 Arrival at a gas station for a restroom stop.
01:30/02:30 Continue to Punta Tombo.
02:30/04:30 Arrival at Punta Tombo to visit the penguin rookery. Restroom facilities are available.
04:30/07:00 Return transfer to the boat and pier.