Full Day Tour Penguin Colony in Punta Tombo + Gaiman from Madryn
Overview
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8 hours
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Visiting Punta Tombo and its penguin colony is one of the most special and memorable activities you can do during your Puerto Madryn vacation. The combination of abundant wildlife, breathtaking scenery and valuable educational experience make this excursion a must-do adventure for any nature and wildlife lover.
Visiting Punta Tombo and interacting with the Magellanic penguins is an experience that will remain etched in your memory. It is an excellent opportunity to take amazing pictures and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Excursions are subject to availability, weather conditions and/or force majeure.
IMPORTANT FOR ARGENTINIANS OR ARGENTINIAN MEANS OF PAYMENT! The price of the tour, in pesos does NOT include taxes! Then in your payment method, you will be charged extra. TripAdvisor/viator/Associates are foreign websites. They invoice in USD. As any purchase in foreign currency.
Total distance: approx. 400 km (199 miles) (310 km of paved road and 80 km of gravel road)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Puerto Madryn
Our excursion starts in Puerto Madryn where we will pick up the passengers at their accommodation. Departure 8:30 a.m. After living a day touring one of the most important Protected Areas of the region, we will be back in Puerto Madryn between 4 and 5 pm.
Punta Tombo
We will visit one of the largest Magellanic Penguin colonies in the world! The first stop will be to visit the replica of the largest Dinosaur found in the world. Later we will continue to Punta Tombo Protected Area. Upon arrival, and after paying the entrance fee, we will visit the Interpretation Center. From there we will drive to the entrance to the path where the Magellan Penguins are. This pedestrian route crosses an area with many nests and we can observe very well the beach that these birds use to look for food. At the end of the tour we will have time for lunch (not included).
What‘s Included
Bilingual guide
Round trip transportation
Magellanic penguins and land animals such as guanacos
Dinosaur and Punta Tombo Protected Area.
Lunch
Entrada a Punta Tombo
Pickup points
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Punta Tombo + Gaiman
Pickup included
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
I recommend this excursion of the penguins
marialuciag771,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were able to enjoy with my family going to see the penguins at tomb point, the guides with a lot of knowledge, explained to us at all times, we could enjoy a rich Welsh! And the other in Valdez peninsula to see the elephant seals!
Recommended
mariajosefinat687,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed with my wife a very beautiful day together with the agency that gave us this experience in tiptoe! Being able to see so closely and know more about Magellanic penguins, filled our souls:). Very good vibes all the staff
Wonderful.
luanarF4129NX,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did this tour a little bit by chance, because we wanted to see the whales and because of a lot of wind, we changed for the Penguin Tour in tip tomb. It was a hit. We loved seeing these little animals so close up. Beautiful
Nice performance.
Jp B,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide was very professional and made the excursion very interesting. I would recommend Rustica and George for their skills.
I recommend it
FarAway65157538781,Oct 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Another experience we did with the agency, super recommended as well as whale watching, is this one where one can walk next to penguins in their habitat. It is recommended
I recommend it
lucianalG8582XM,Sep 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Living the experience of walking and watching the penguins, was something super cute, I loved it. I recommend you meet him
A very good experience
114lucior,Aug 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved the possibility of going to see the penguins and sea lions, we had never had them so close. It's a wonderful experience. I recommend it if you go to that region
From US$220.00
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