Exclusive Punta Tombo Penguins for Cruise Guests
Punta Tombo, is world renowned as one of the finest spots to view Magellan penguins and one of the largest penguin nesting grounds in continental South America. This vast rookery and breeding area hosts approximately 2 million Magellan penguins that arrive to fulfill the procreation of the species. During your visit you will have time to walk among the thousands of nests and marvel at this wonder of nature and these unforgettable birds.
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Exclusive Punta Tombo Penguins for Cruise Guests
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What's included in Exclusive Punta Tombo Penguins for Cruise Guests
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Punta Tombo
This Protected Natural Area was created as such, in 1979, has a total extension of 210 hectareas, and can be visited from September to April. The beach is considered intangible area, and in February you will find it, full of Penguins Chicks practicing swimming, especially in the small pools leave it from the tides. Leaving Puerto Madryn, toward the south, by the No 3 national route, and after traveling through 120 miles of pavement and gravel, we will arrive at Punta Tombo, the greater continental reserve of Magellan Penguins (Spheniscus Magallanicus). This incredible place its home of thousands of Magellan Penguins, and every year since October, they arrive to nest and to have their chicks. To watch and protected the place is important to respect the perfectly designed walking paths. Returning to Puerto Madryn we will have more than enough time to catch your cruise ship, so you can continue enjoying Patagonia.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- A chicken sandwich; a vegetarian sandwich; a brownie or ceral bar and a fruit or granola bar.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry fee to Punta Tombo Reservoir (20 usd per person) not included
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
You tour departs from ship side. Please try to disembark as soon as the ship docks. Our representative will be waiting for you holding a blue balloon.
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Ticket Redemption
You tour departs from ship side. Please try to disembark as soon as the ship docks. Our representative will be waiting for you holding a blue balloon. This tour does not include the entry fee to the reservoir. The fee can be paid upon arrival using cash or credit card.
