PUERTO MADRYN: Punta Tombo and walk into the largest penguin colony in South America
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$220
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Our guide and driver will pick you up to your hotel in Puerto Madryn in the morning. We depart from the City of Puerto Madryn to Punta Tombo. Once in Punta Tombo you will met the largest Magellanic penguin reserve in South America. You will visit the interpretation center where we can observe all the fauna of the place and get all the necessary information to be ready for your experience into the reserve, before meeting the wonderful Magellanic penguins. A minibus will take us to the beginning of the trails where our walk of about 2 km will begin. Walking the perfectly laid out trails, we can observe the activity that dominates the colony. Some penguins can be seen digging their caves, fighting for territory, moving in search of their nests, mating or feeding their chicks. At the end of the tour we can have lunch in the cafeteria of the reserve and then we will visit the old Welsh colony, we can enjoy a delicious Welsh tea, prepared according to ancient customs, tasting all kinds of homemade regional cakes
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Puerto Madryn, Argentina Information
Puerto Madryn, Argentina, offers docking at Puerto Madryn Port. Travelers explore Punta Tombo’s penguins and Valdes Peninsula. Excursions include whale-watching tours. Local markets sell alfajores. The peak season, December to March, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures wildlife and Patagonian vistas. Dining onboard includes asado, an Argentine favorite. Souvenirs, like wool crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tehuelche history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance peninsula hikes. Puerto Madryn’s wild charm offers a vibrant Argentine stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of marine wildlife and scenic coasts, making Puerto Madryn an engaging destination for exploration.
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Option: Regular service with Pick up at the Port
Regular service with pick up to Hotels
in-vehicle air conditioning
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Itinerary: Punta Tombo -730hs to 8hs pick up at the hotels -We leave from Puerto Madryn to Punta Tombo -We will enter the largest Magellanic penguin reserve in South America. -Lunch in the reserve (restaurant options) -We visit the Paleontological Museum and the city of Gaiman to take the traditional Wales tea. -Return to Puerto Madryn. End of the excursion
We will make a stop in Trelew, where those who wish can enter the Egidio Feruglio Museum, a Paleontological museum, it has large and important pieces of dinosaurs found in the vicinity of our city.
In the case that you choose the PICK UP PUERTO option, it is important that you send the arrival and departure time of your cruise
It is important to go down the first 30 minutes after the boat is moored and it is allowed to leave. -After 30 minutes it is considered a no show and you will lose the excursion without any kind of refund.
The guide will be waiting for you at the indicated meeting point in the Port. The schedules will be based on the arrival itinerary of the cruise ship. It is important that depending on the arrival time of your cruise ship, passengers arrive promptly within half an hour of the cruise's arrival. Otherwise the group could not wait for them.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.