Punta Tombo Penguin Colony: Magellanic Penguins Encounter

Discover Punta Tombo’s penguin paradise. Walk among thousands of Magellanic penguins and witness their fascinating behaviors up close.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Puerto Madryn - 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…
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

In Punta Tombo, the largest penguin colony in South America, awaits a spectacular sight of half a million Magellanic penguins.
The adventure starts with a scenic two-hour drive to the Punta Tombo peninsula, located in the Argentinean province of Chubut. Here, visitors will encounter hundreds of thousands of Magellanic penguins.
Strolling along the trail,…

Location
Puerto Madryn
The designated meeting point for the Punta Tombo shore excursion is at the cruise ship pier in (Puerto Madryn). Here's how to find and prepare for the meeting point: Very easey! the tour operator will have the tour name provided to you with a yellow penguin sign.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Josecu2194ku
Sep 19, 2025
Penguin Watching Tour - Excellent experience, you could see the penguins. Recommended tour for families with children. Very good Service, I repeat, highly recommended.
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Coinsane
Sep 19, 2025
Curious Birds, the penguins. - Nice and relaxing experience, see such curious birds. I really enjoyed the experience, I would like to repeat it anyway.
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Federico_cavallaro
Sep 19, 2025
Unique!! Spectacular!!! - I went with my wife and daughters. We had a great time!! A unique place!! We were treated wonderfully and enjoyed a lot!!!
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Sebasti_ns499
Jan 8, 2025
We loved it!!!. It's been a perfect day. - We loved it!!!. It's been a perfect day. Very good Tour, great attention and dedication from the guides. I recommend it to go with the couple and also with the family.
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Michaelmd3624tp
Dec 21, 2024
If you want a truly unique wildlife encounter, the Favio and Paola tour to Punta Tombo is the perfect choice. - "An unforgettable experience! Seeing hundreds of thousands of Magellanic penguins at Punta Tombo was truly breathtaking. The two-hour drive was comfortable, and the well-maintained walking path allowed for incredible close-up views of the penguins in their natural habitat. I highly recommend this tour with Favio and Paola for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
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602manuelantoniop
Dec 20, 2024
Amazing drum tip - excellent tour, great attention from friends fabio and paola, highly recommended to all friends who want a unique experience
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G1685uualejandrog
Dec 20, 2024
Beautiful experience - Excellent trip and tour, a unique experience, see those landscapes and the penguins, thank you Fede! Really recommended
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Josecu2194ku
Dec 20, 2024
Great experience - Really good service. Great attention and attitude from the personal. Recommend for all people and families specially.
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Federico_cavallaro
Dec 19, 2024
Wonderful!!! - Excellent tour! A great experience! You cannot miss your itinerary if you visit the region!!! The tour guide, a luxury!
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Obanone
Feb 8, 2025
Punta Tombo disappointment - We really enjoyed our tour with our guide Luis - very knowledgeable on the history and the flora and fauna. The description of this tour is not entirely accurate, so beware! Our group consisted of four adults, and we were crammed into a small SUV for the two hour drive each way. The return journey was trying. It also states that wifi is provided. It is not! Water bottles are to be provided, but the driver was unaware of this. After a 10 minute delay, we picked up water bottles for the journey. I have tried to touch base with the tour company to let them know of our concerns, but as of this writing, there has been no response and it has been 48 hours. So, my recommendation is to find another company for your tour to Punta Tombo and that is a shame.
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From $175
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).