Wonderful Punta Tombo Penguin Rookery Tour for Cruise Passengers

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

Spanish

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Immerse yourself in the vibrant wildlife of Patagonia with this thrilling tour!

On this tour you will have the opportunity to see penguins, guanacos, sheeps, among others in their natural habitat. Take a step into the penguin's world and experience the wonder of these amazing creatures up close.

We adapt our service to cruise ship schedules and offer a safe and enjoyable experience.

Discover the wonders of the region: Our knowledgeable guides, fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian, lead small-group excursions, ensuring a personalized experience.

Accessible adventures: We cater to everyone! Our fleet includes vehicles specially adapted for passengers with disabilities, allowing everyone to enjoy the beauty of Patagonia.

Local expertise, global reach: As a local company, we offer insider knowledge and authentic experiences. Our highly professional team is passionate about sharing the region's secrets with you.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Puerto Madryn

Plunge into a penguin paradise at Punta Tombo! Get up close with the largest Magellanic penguin colony in Latin America on this cruise-friendly tour. • Up-close encounters: Walk on designated paths just 2 meters from adorable penguins! • Diverse wildlife: Spot gulls, skuas, giant petrels, cormorants, and more along the vibrant coastline. ️• Steppe wonders: See guanacos, rheas, maras, and foxes in their natural Patagonian habitat. • Hassle-free: Admission, mineral water and transportation are all included. • Perfect timing: Fits seamlessly into your cruise schedule. • Distance: 400km (round trip) • Duration: 6-7 hours • Departure: Upon cruise arrival Ready for an unforgettable penguin adventure? Book your tour today!

7 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Includes entrance fee to the park

Gratuities

Lunch

Options

Wonderful Punta Tombo Penguin Rookery Tour for Cruise Passengers

Reviews

5.00

19 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Penguins
Jim S,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was an excellent tour, thousands of penguins and plenty of time to spend interacting with them. Valerie, our guide was excellent..
This reserve is not to miss distination.
Steve B,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Punta Tombo Reserve is a very fabulous place. Our guide Mariano was excellent and highly recommend him. After visiting Volunteer Point in the Falklands, we had low expectations for this tour, however the sheer beauty of the reserve, the ability to watch the penguins up close was amazing. Also we were able to see them play and fish in the water. Other local animals and birds were also plentiful in the reserve. We were on a cruise ship, we were able to beat the numerous shore excursion buses and vans and had a very relaxed uncrowded experience
It's worth the bus ride to see the penguins
Angela P,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We did this from a cruise ship and the communication was great with the tour operator (Dos Oceanos). Tour guide was easy to find at the end of the dock. The guide was very conscious about making sure we were back in time for the ship departure. The 2.5 hour drive (each way) was worth it. There were lots of penguins to see - they are everywhere. We also saw baby guanacos.
A great way to see the penguins
Elizabeth3418,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a wonderful trip to see the penguins. It was much better to take this tour than the one offered by the cruise line. Much quicker to get there. We basically had a private tour. Not sure if that is always the case. Our guide was terrific.
See very nears the Pinguinos and their family
36ricardoa,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour, the guide was the best, explain everything with many patience, also give to us many recommendations. If I return to Puerto Madryn I will contact for hire another excursion. I will recommend to my friend
Great trip
Mark G,,Mar 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience, I would recommend going on this trip in December when more penguin are still there. We went on March 9, 2025 and most of the penguins were gone. Our driver was awesome and he gave use alot of Information about everything of the area.
The lovely Magellanic penguins
Atef E,,Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The penguins were amazing to see and watch. There are so many and so close to the walkway. Easy to photograph and video.
Great tour to see...
Evandro L,,Feb 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour to see penguins. Tour guide was great also. Only downside is that we waited for over an hour for 2 people that never came, so we had 1 less hour with the penguins. Taking into account that we only had 2 hours to see penguins, 1 hour would make a big difference. They could have a better system for people who do not show. But the tour itself was awesome.
Penguin Paradise
Balders123,,Feb 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide was waiting for us at the end of the pier. We thought we might be part of a small group but we’re delighted to discover it was just the two of us. The car was functional rather than luxurious bit we got to Punta Tombo ahead of the coach crowds which was a huge bonus. Our guide was knowledgable and fun. We had a great trip and saw thousands of penguins. At our request he dropped us back in town so we could explore before boarding the ship in plenty of time before we set sail. It’s a two hour drive across barren land to the nature reserve but worth it to be so close to the penguins and to learn all about them.
Amazing tour with amazing, knowledgeable staff
Claudia N,,Feb 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was an amazing tour. Daniel (our tour guide) and Lucas (our driver) were amazing. Daniel talked about Pinguins and Patagonia the whole 2.5 hours. When we got to the Pinguin colony we were awarded by hundreds and hundreds of Pinguins and chicks. Daniel had provided to many valuable information that we knew what to expect and how to behave around those funny birds. He was always close by to answer questions. Lucas, our driver, brought us back safely to the cruise ship drop off point. It was a trip of a lifetime.