Punta Tombo Penguins: Cruise Shore Excursion

Embark on a Punta Tombo cruise shore excursion in Puerto Madryn and discover the incredible Magellan penguins. Witness these amazing creatures in their natural habitat and immerse yourself in the beauty of Punta Tombo’s beaches.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Punta Tombo - This tour takes visitors to the largest Magellan Penguin reserve in South America. Upon arrival, an entrance fee is required, granting access to an engaging Interpretation Center that explores the various stages of the penguin life cycle and its natural habitat. The most thrilling part of the journey begins here, as visitors can walk…
What's Included
  • Box lunch included (special requirements on request)
  • Transportation by cars, vans, or mini buses (no buses)
  • Shared tour with vehicle type based on group size
  • Professional tour guide for groups of 5+; English-speaking driver for groups of 4 or less
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Tips
  • ENTRANCE FEE TO PUNTA TOMBO (AROUND USD 20 per person)
Additional Information

We provide cruise shore excursion services in Puerto Madryn, with regular departures shared with other cruise passengers. We ensure timely return to the ship.
Tours depart 30 minutes after the cruise arrives, and we meet outside the port promptly. Departure times are adjusted to align with the cruise arrival, guaranteeing passengers return in time to…

Location
Neighborhood Association "Piedra Buena"
Azcuénaga
We will wait for you with a GREEN FLAG and a sign that will says ARNEZ #1 or ARNEZ #3, you can walk all the way down to the end of the pier, or take the free shuttle bus. Please get off the cruise as soon as you can and meet us outside the port.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jose_p
Dec 24, 2025
Long trip but absolutely... - Long trip but absolutely worth it!! And the end of the trail on the bay is strenuous but certainly well worth it!!
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Phyllis_c
Mar 20, 2025
Wonderful penguin experience - This was great. We were fortunate that the weather was great, the many, many penguins were out and about. We also saw many guanaco, Rhea and flamingos. Our guide and driver were great. The lunch was good and we even had a short drive through town as we made good time returning. Highly recommend
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Martin_w
Mar 4, 2025
Excursion to Punta Tombo - Roy was a very knowledgeable guide. He gave us the history of the area, explained where we were going and took great care of us. The experience was great.
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Donald_e
Feb 24, 2025
Day trip to Punta Tombo - This is a fantastic trip if you want to see penguins! We also saw wild llamas roaming around with the penguins. We had a great day - time at the reserve flew by due to all there is to see. Highly recommend this tour.
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Woodlands33
Feb 22, 2025
Great experience - This fantastic tour should not be missed . What an experience !!! A most amenable guide with so much knowledge and great English made the trip truly memorable. We were up close to the penguins with plenty if time to observe them in their natural environment .
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Yueashai_c
Feb 16, 2025
Although the distance is... - Although the distance is a bit far, I saw many penguins and baby penguins! It's a pity that there is no extra time to visit the city
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Msteph21
Feb 3, 2025
Found our contact... - Found our contact immediately at pier. Van was comfortable. Our guide was excellent and very friendly. Very pleased with the tour.
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Olga_m
Dec 27, 2025
Great tour guide! - Tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly, informative and answered all our questions. She made the long trip to apunta Tombo very interesting. The bus was VERY uncomfortable. The seat in front of me was broken and I had little space. Men had to stretch their feet down the aisle as even working seats were way too close. In spite of the discomfort she managed to make it fun and interesting! Box lunch was good and they offered water when first entering the bus.
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Nadine_s
Feb 13, 2025
Be prepared to walk along... - Be prepared to walk along a boardwalk to see the penguins. Bus ride is long but our guide shared a lot of the area’s history. Box lunch was fare but filling.
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Charlie_t
Feb 7, 2025
Long hard bus ride - Our guide Mariana was fantastic. She was very patient in explaining the area to us and keeping us informed of what is to happen. But the bus they used is not comfortable at all. The 6 hour total bus ride that includes an hour of rough gravel road just gave us lower back pains and the need to stand up to ease the pain at our bottoms. Plus the provided packed lunch definitely can use some improvement.
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From $120
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).