Full description
The Private Punta Tombo Penguin Colony Tour is a full-day, personalized experience designed especially for cruise passengers who want to explore Patagonia at their own pace. Traveling in a private vehicle with a dedicated local guide, this excursion combines wildlife encounters, Patagonian scenery, and if time allows a panoramic visit to Puerto Madryn.
This is a fully private tour for up to 4 guests, offering a relaxed pace, personalized explanations, and flexibility. The schedule is always adapted to the cruise ship’s arrival and departure times to ensure a smooth and timely return to the port.
Exploring Punta Tombo
Visit the Punta Tombo Natural Reserve, home to the world’s largest continental colony of Magellanic penguins. Walk along clearly marked trails to observe thousands of penguins in their natural habitat, just a few meters away, within the Patagonian steppe. Your guide will share insights about penguin behavior, life cycle, and conservation, with plenty of time for questions and photos.
Tour details
- Duration: Approximately 7–8 hours
- Meeting point: Pick-up directly at the cruise dock gate. We will be waiting with a - sign displaying your name
- Transportation: Comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle
- Languages: Spanish and English.
What’s included
- Private transportation
- Professional local guide
- Personalized service and flexible pacing
Important information:
The entrance fee to Punta Tombo Natural Reserve is paid directly at the reserve upon arrival.
Optional services
Lunch: Can be included or purchased independently (ask us)
Additional information
- Suitable for people with reduced mobility, including wheelchairs and strollers
- Private tour: only your group participates (up to 4 guests)
- Schedule adapted to cruise ship times, ensuring a timely return to the port even if ship schedules change
Recommendations
Wear comfortable clothing suitable for changing weather conditions. Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, a hat, and a camera are recommended. Advance reservations are advised, as availability is limited.
Cancellation policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted. Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.