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Punta Tombo Penguin Experience: Walk Among Penguins
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28 Ratings
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Immerse yourself in the Punta Tombo Penguin Experience, where you can walk among these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat. Don’t miss this incredible tour from September to April!
Immerse yourself in the Punta Tombo Penguin Experience, where you can walk among these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat. Don’t miss this incredible tour from September to April!
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Punta Tombo - Established as a protected area in 1979, Punta Tombo spans 210 hectares and is open to visitors from September to April. The coastline is a designated intangible area, and in February, it is bustling with young penguins learning to swim in the small pools left by the receding tide. Traveling south from Puerto Madryn on National Route…
- Punta Tombo - Established as a protected area in 1979, Punta Tombo spans 210 hectares and is open to visitors from September to April. The coastline is a designated intangible area, and in February, it is bustling with young penguins learning to swim in the small pools left by the receding tide. Traveling south from Puerto Madryn on National Route No. 3, after approximately 190 km of paved and gravel roads, visitors will reach Punta Tombo, the largest continental reserve for Magellanic Penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus). This remarkable site hosts tens of thousands of Magellanic penguins, who arrive each year from September to nest and raise their young. It is crucial to stay on the clearly marked paths to observe the wildlife respectfully.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tour Guide
- All fees and/or taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tour Guide
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- food or berverages
- Punta Tombo Park entrance fee (USD 20.- per person)
- Museum entrance ticket (USD 15.- per person)
- Welsh Tea Service at Gaiman (USD 30.- per person)
- Commerson’s Dolphin Boat Ride (USD 100.- per person)
- Tips
- food or berverages
- Punta Tombo Park entrance fee (USD 20.- per person)
- Museum entrance ticket (USD 15.- per person)
- Welsh Tea Service at Gaiman (USD 30.- per person)
- Commerson’s Dolphin Boat Ride (USD 100.- per person)
- Tips
Additional Information
There are few places in the world like Punta Tombo, where visitors can truly connect with penguins by walking among them in their natural habitat. The Punta Tombo Penguin Experience is our most popular tour, with penguins present from September to April each year.
Depending on availability, tours to Punta Tombo can be combined with other thrilling…
There are few places in the world like Punta Tombo, where visitors can truly connect with penguins by walking among them in their natural habitat. The Punta Tombo Penguin Experience is our most popular tour, with penguins present from September to April each year.
Depending on availability, tours to Punta Tombo can be combined with other thrilling destinations:
- Isla Escondida: A pristine beach where you can stroll among southern elephant seals.
- Trelew and Gaiman: Discover the intriguing Paleontological Museum and savor a traditional Welsh tea experience.
- Puerto Rawson: Set off on an unforgettable dolphin-watching adventure with the lively Commerson’s dolphins.
Location
Punta Tombo
Ruta Provincial Nro.1
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(28 Ratings)
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Miranda_m
Jan 9, 2025
Penguin colony and elephant seals - Great to be able to get close to the penguins and still respect their space, see elephant seals, young fox and ostriches on the day tour.
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Pistachon279
Jan 3, 2025
A lifetime experience - Simply magnificent, we took a tour in the cruise ship ,we drove about 1h30. A great experience being in with these impressive creatures . It was a lifetime experience.
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Silnisebe
Jan 1, 2025
MUST-WALK AMONG PENGUINS!! - Wonderful to be able to walk among the penguins!!
I went on this excursion with a group but each one buying their ticket could start walking the 1.5 kilometers to the sea out and then back. Each to his own tune. During the journey they can be seen nesting some penguins..others cross walking. Others are asleep. It's wonderful to be able to enjoy this. It is recommended not to touch them as they can bite and have many lice. Then to see them come in or be near the sea is very beautiful too. A worthwhile experience. Then you can eat something right there at affordable prices. And take some souvenier.
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Carlw962
Dec 9, 2024
Fun to see so many Penguins - We took this tour while on a Viking Cruise and it was an awesome tour. The Penguins were amazing to see so many. It was easily thousands of Penguins on the beach. Many taking dips in the water to stay cool and some trying to hide in the sand as it was about 97F that day.
The one thing that we were told and also signs informing us, is the Penguins have the right way to cross the path, so stop and let them through. One spot 2 Penguins were coming to the path, and a few of us stopped and were waiting for them to cross. It was funny, as they kept looking like they were waiting for us to cross, looking to the left and right. They were more polite than some humans.
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Dave
Nov 17, 2024
Great experience of the local wildlife - Great day with different opportunities to see the wildlife of the area.
Christian, the guide, was excellent in coordinating it all and in providing extremely detailed information about the area and its wildlife.
Dolphin boat trip was really worth doing but was an extra cost on the day - need to budget for that.
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Cristiii48
Nov 8, 2024
Awesome experience - Got to see so many penguins and sea lions! We began with a hotel pick up and we stopped somewhere for a bathroom stop and then headed over to a beach that had sea lions that we got to get close to. Afterwards we headed to a small restaurant to have lunch before going to see the penguins!
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Brittanyparrish
Oct 22, 2024
Great time seeing the penguins up close - Very fun tour to see the penguins at Punta Tombo. Even though the bus ride is a bit long it was worth it! Our guide was very informative and gave the tour in both English and Spanish. There was plenty of time to explore the park and see the penguins in action. We made a stop after Punta Tombo to see some elephant seals pretty close up.
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999nabilt
Oct 10, 2024
Very practical and enjoyable - The service was very attentive, both the guide and the driver were very pleasant, the ride super complete, I think it is the best way to visit!
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D7785igsarahc
Dec 28, 2024
Up close Penguin Experience - We got to get so close with the Penguins and see them in their natural habitat. It was amazing to see that many penguins. Nacho was a fantastic tour guide. He gave us all the background we needed on the penguins themselves and we felt prepared to interact with them and understand when to give them space. The only reason I didn’t want to give it five stars is that the description said we would have the option of choosing the museum or welsh tea service and we could decide on the day of. We learned the evening before that was not the case and the only option was the museum. Unfortunately, this was after we had went to the museum on our own.
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Flyer16127984236
Oct 9, 2024
Swiss recession - We were picked up directly from the hotel and returned. Were on site at the agreed time.
Tour guide could give us a lot of knowledge and gave tips beyond.
Very accommodating and warm.
Isla Escondida is worth the trip. The sea elephants are very impressive.
Punta Tombo exceeds the imagination of what large areas the penguins spend. Is very touristy, which can be expected with many visitors.
Were on the road all day as great distances have to be covered by car/bus.
Nevertheless highly recommended!
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