Cruise excursion to Punta Tombo from Puerto Madryn
Discover the largest continental colony of Magellanic penguins in Punta Tombo, 180 km away. Begin your experience at the Interpretation Center, where you will learn about these friendly creatures and other penguin species around the world.
Walk the trails that cross the area and reach the coast, where you can observe the penguins in different stages of reproduction: courtship, building the nest, incubating eggs and birthing chicks. In addition, you will be able to spot guanacos and other seabirds in the typical Patagonian landscape.
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Punta Tombo Shore Excursion (Cruise Tour) – Puerto Madryn
Pickup included
What's included in Cruise excursion to Punta Tombo from Puerto Madryn
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
We will take around 40 minutes to reach our first stop to visit the largest Dinosaur in the World Patagotitan Mayorum, a brief history of its discovery will be discussed and photos can be taken.
Next we will make a trip of approximately 2 hours until we reach Punta Tombo. First we will find the Interpretation Center, where we will find an exhibition divided into several rooms, as an introduction to the friendly Magellanic penguins, characteristic for their small size, black back and white breast; as well as other species of penguins in the world. The toilets and a stop for lunch are located right there. Next we will proceed to walk the trails that cross the area and reach the coast, along which you will see the penguins and their nests. Depending on the season, you will be able to meet the penguins in their different stages of reproduction: courtship, pair formation, nest building, egg incubation, chick birth, among others. At the end of our tour, we will take approximately 2 hours to return to the meeting point.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Box lunch includes 2 sandwiches – 1 chicken, 1 ham and cheese – 1 muffin, 1 fruit, 1 bottled water
- Entrance to the reserve
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
At the Comandante Luis Piedra Buena Dock, passengers are expected with the agency's logo flag and a sign with their names, so they can identify us.
