A half-million Magellanic penguins are waiting for you in Punta Tombo, South America's largest penguin colony.

This tour begins with a two-hour drive to the Punta Tombo peninsula in the Argentinean province of Chubut. There you will find hundreds of thousands of Magellanic penguins. 

As you walk along the trail inhabited by penguins on both sides, you will be able to observe the different phases of these birds' lives. Because of the proximity of the path to the nests, visitors may enjoy and learn from the penguin behavior. The path has benches for visitors to be able to rest and enjoy the view in this isolated place.

After this once-in-a-lifetime experience, the tour returns to Puerto Madryn and your ship.
(Note) the ticket to the pinguin colony is not included.

Full Day Punta Tombo Penguin Paradise

In this full-day tour, you can enjoy the wonderful wildlife that visits Puerto Madryn every year, making this area of the Patagonia, one of the most important for the reproduction and development of marine fauna.

In addition, we will visit a typical Patagonian ranch, ideal to spend the day outdoors, where we will be delighted with a delicious asado (barbecue) of Patagonian lamb. 

The Full Day tour to the countryside and visit to the Penguins Colony "El Pedral" is the perfect excursion for those who want to get a closer encounter with the wildlife that visit the peninsula without traveling many kilometers outside the city.

Patagonia Ranch and El Pedral Penguin Colony Tour from Puerto Madryn

Our "Walking with Penguins in Punta Tombo" Tour is adapted to the schedules of the cruise ships that moor in Puerto Madryn! 

With our tour you will live a day full of emotions!
We will visit one of the largest Magellanic Penguin colonies in the world, and live the incredible experience of walking alongside them! 

Always accompanied by a guide from our staff you will learn everything related to the fundamental aspects of the area. 

Penguins in Punta Tombo from Puerto Madryn. For Cruisers

This excursion is designed especially for cruise passengers arriving at Puerto Madryn, such as the following: PLANCIUS, WORLD NAVIGATOR, VIKING JUPITER, AIDASOL, OOSTERDAM, ISLAND SKY, MAJESTIC PRINCESS, NORWEGIAN STAR, COSTA DELIZIOSA, ARTANIA, MSC MAGNIFICA, MARINA, VASCO DA GAMA, ODISSEY, SAPPHIRE PRINCESS, RIVIERA, QUEEN VICTORIA, CRYSTAL SERENITY, AZAMARA JOURNEY and AMERA. During this tour you can also enjoy the majesty of the coastal landscape of Puerto Madryn, with beautiful beaches and panoramic points that will leave you breathless learning about the life of sea lions and their habitat in this protected area. This tour also includes a city tour where your guide will provide you with valuable information about the history and culture of the city of Puerto Madryn.

Shore Tour Punta Loma with craft beer tasting

Full day excursion:
We leave the city of Puerto Madryn heading north, we begin to explore and discover the charms of the Peninsula, its landscape, its flora and fauna. The first stop we make is at the "Carlos Ameghino Interpretation Center", which provides information on the ecosystem of the Peninsula. We continue the tour until we reach Puerto Pirámides, the only tourist village on the Peninsula and the only place allowed for wildlife watching embarked.
We will visit La Caleta Valdés, a colony of Magellanic penguins, where you can walk and observe these curious little animals in their habitat.
We leave Puerto Pirámide to continue with the excursion, depending on the state of the roads and the migration of fauna, we visit Punta Norte, a rookery for elephants and fur sea lions. At high tide it is possible to spot killer whales in the months of February, March and April.


Puerto Madryn: VALDÉS PENINSULA with visit to the Magellanic penguin colony

Discover the extraordinary wildlife and landscapes of Península Valdés on this shared shore excursion from Puerto Madryn. Designed exclusively for cruise passengers, this tour operates with schedules adapted to your ship's arrival and guarantees a timely return to the ship.

Departure takes place approximately 30 minutes after the cruise docks, with a meeting point just outside the port. The main stop of the tour is Caleta Valdés, where you will visit panoramic viewpoints overlooking the coastline. At Caleta Valdés, travelers can observe southern elephant seals resting along the shore and, depending on the season, Magellanic penguins in the surrounding areas.

The tour includes comfortable transportation, professional guides, a box lunch, and entrance fees to Península Valdés, offering a hassle-free experience ideal for nature lovers who want to enjoy Patagonia's iconic scenery and wildlife with everything arranged and the peace of mind of a guaranteed on-time return.

All Included Península Valdés Experience Shore Tour 

Discover the largest colony of Magellanic penguins in South America on this shared shore excursion to Punta Tombo National Reserve from Puerto Madryn. Designed exclusively for cruise passengers, this tour operates with schedules adapted to your ship's arrival and guarantees a timely return to the ship.

Departure takes place approximately 30 minutes after the cruise docks, with a meeting point just outside the port. The scenic drive to Punta Tombo takes about 2.5 hours round trip, and you will spend approximately 1.5 hours inside the reserve, walking along marked trails among thousands of penguins in their natural habitat. 

The tour includes comfortable transportation, professional guides, a box lunch, and entrance fees to Punta Tombo National Reserve. This hassle-free experience is ideal for wildlife lovers looking to enjoy Patagonia's iconic penguin colony with everything arranged and the peace of mind of a guaranteed on-time return.