Private Punta Tombo Penguin Rookery
Walk among penguin nests at the largest penguin nesting ground in continental South America and view Magellan penguins on this private tour to Punta Tombo.
Take a walk among Magellan penguin nests and view the penguins in their natural habitat on this private day trip to the Punta Tombo Penguin Rookery. This is an amazing opportunity to experience the largest penguin nesting ground in continental South America. The penguin nesting grounds of Punta Tombo thrive from September to March, hosting nearly two million Magellanic penguins. Beginning in November, Puerto Madryn visitors can actually see baby penguins first leaving their nests. During this Punta Tombo excursion, you can explore the nesting grounds and get up close to the creatures. Punta Tombo is 100 miles south of Puerto Madryn, but the experience is worth the five hours of round-trip travel. You won't want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime penguin experience.
- Duration
- 6.75 hours
- Operated by
- Shore Excursions Group
- Cruise Ship Pier
- Comfortable lightweight seasonal clothing and sturdy non-slip walking shoes are recommended. Guests should bring sunscreen and a hat. A light sweater may be needed for the winter months in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised, and photo-chromatic lenses for those who wear spectacles.
- Participants must be able to get in and out of the vehicle. This tour is not wheelchair accessible. This tour travels over some unpaved roads.
- Food & beverages: A box lunch with a ham and cheese sandwich, a piece of pie, a granola bar, 2 Argentinean alfajores, and a bottle of water is included.
Excursion purchases are fully refundable outside of 14 days prior to the tour date. Beginning on the 14th day prior to the tour date, excursion purchases are non-refundable.