Top Puerto Madryn Day Trips

Skip the stress of planning your time in port at Puerto Madryn. This shore excursion ensures that you don't waste a minute—and get back to the ship on time. Head for Punto Tambo for the world's largest Magellanic penguin colony, which is also home to wildlife such as guanacos and seabirds. Walk among the penguins before checking out the highlights of Puerto Madryn before arriving back at the port.

Be seduced by the fascinating landscape of Peninsula Valdes on this full-day tour from Puerto Madryn. Admire the mesmerizing beauty of this famous wildlife reserve of Patagonia, a UNESCO World Heritage. Optional: If you choose the "including Whales Watching Navigation" option, you'll get a closer view of this natural wonder from the water! This is a lifetime experience you can´t miss!

Join our exclusive tour from your Celebrity cruise ship to Punta Tombo, home to thousands of penguins. Ideal for adventure seekers and families, this immersive experience offers expert guides, stunning wildlife encounters. Discover the wonders of Patagonia on this thoughtfully designed tour. From September through April, nearly one million penguins gather here to breed and molt, offering an unforgettable opportunity to observe these charming creatures in their natural habitat. As you explore the area, you’ll also encounter local wildlife such as guanacos and Patagonian hares. This is a unique opportunity to experience the rich biodiversity of Patagonia, guided by experts who bring the region’s stories to life. If time permits, the tour includes a brief guided city tour of Puerto Madryn, showcasing its cultural and historical highlights. This tour is designed with cruise passengers in mind, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience that maximizes your time ashore.

See penguins in their natural habitat as you venture to Punta Tombo on this full-day excursion from Puerto Madryn. This protected area sees Magellanic penguins come to nest and nurture their young between the months of September and April. Then choose from one of three optional stops on the way back—the Paleontological Museum, a dolphin-watching tour, or a visit to La Escondida to observe elephant seals

The Punta Tombo National Reserve is home to the largest colony of Magellanic penguins in South America, and lies about 115 miles north of Puerto Madryn cruise port. With this shore excursion, make the most of your time in port with pickup, lunch, and round-trip transport all included. Admire the penguins in their natural habitat as you walk the 1-mile trail along the coast, passing thousands of penguins, nests, and other wildlife.

Peninsula Valdes tour it's one of the most fascinating in our area, in one regular day you will be able to enjoy the southern right whales, magellan penguins and the magnificent Elephant Seals. Our full day tour it's ready to start every morning from June to March, we will pick you up at any place around Puerto Madryn, and also we will drop you off at the same location. Our guide will tell you about the wildlife, cultural heritage and our local economy. Be ready to enjoy Península Valdes.

See the penguins of Punta Tombo up close on a tour that takes you to a place where the largest colony of Magellanic penguins in the world roosts and raises their young. Wander through the rookery and see thousands of penguins caring for their chicks, molting their feathers and preparing to head back to the frozen south to hunt for fish.

The Peninsula Valdes Whale Watching Excursion is a unique and fascinating experience that connects you with the rich biodiversity and breathtaking natural beauty of Patagonia. Don't miss the opportunity to live one of the most wonderful experiences Patagonia has to offer. Enjoy some of the most impressive landscapes of Patagonia. Appropriate for Combining education, adventure and nature, this excursion offers a complete and unforgettable experience.

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.

You have to choose between: Punta Tombo and Peninsula Valdes. You cannot do both tours at the same time. Private Shore Excursions: This type of tour, allows you to travel with your party alone. You can do the same itinerary than the regular tours or you can customize it according to your interests. The private tours allows you to visit different places such us Peninsula Valdes: Puerto Piramides, Caleta Valdes or Punta Norte. Punta Tombo. The Chubut River's Valley with its welsh culture in cities like Trelew, Gaiman, among others.

Join our exclusive tour from your Holland American Line cruise ship to Punta Tombo, home to thousands of penguins. Ideal for adventure seekers and families, this immersive experience offers expert guides, stunning wildlife encounters. Discover the wonders of Patagonia on this thoughtfully designed tour. From September through April, nearly one million penguins gather here to breed and molt, offering an unforgettable opportunity to observe these charming creatures in their natural habitat. As you explore the area, you’ll also encounter local wildlife such as guanacos and Patagonian hares. This is a unique opportunity to experience the rich biodiversity of Patagonia, guided by experts who bring the region’s stories to life. If time permits, the tour includes a brief guided city tour of Puerto Madryn, showcasing its cultural and historical highlights. This tour is designed with cruise passengers in mind, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience that maximizes your time ashore.

The Lower Valley of the Chubut River was the place that sheltered those first Welsh settlers back in 1865, giving rise to another culture within a country predominantly of Spanish descent at that time. We are going visit the port of the city of Rawson, where we can embark on a watching tour of Commerson's dolphins, those are lovely and very friendly animals. We will also visit the city of Gaiman where the passengers can choose to have the Whales tea service, a very traditional experience.

Relax and explore the environment during this Punta Tombo shore excursion, a shared tour designed for cruise passengers. Get up close with wildlife in their natural habitats as you enjoy the scenery and take the opportunity to observe these charming creatures while enjoying a delicious, boxed lunch. This excursion promises a blend of adventure and relaxation, perfect for nature lovers and explorers alike.

Marvel at the incredible natural environment of Argentina and discover local wildlife on this guided tour. Admire views of the San Jose Gulf and Birds Island from Centro De Visitantes Istmo Ameghino, before heading to the village of Puerto Piramides. Home to white sand beaches, this is the perfect opportunity for a restorative swim. Visit a majestic colony of elephant seals at Caleta Valdes before returning home.

At Loika Expediciones, we organize excursions in small groups, which have the advantage of being specially designed to have fun, active activities, and with a lot of contact with nature. We have new and very comfortable vehicles, and excellent guides who enjoy their work and will help you discover the secrets of Patagonia and its incredible fauna: whales, elephant seals, penguins, dolphins...

Discover the world’s largest continental penguin in Punta Tombo, home to the charming Magellanic Penguins. This guided tour starts at the port terminal, where a professional team will wait for you. Enjoy a tour of the Patagonian Steppe, observing local fauna such as guanacos, choiques and various birds. With a small group of up to 12 passengers, you travel in a modern unit equipped with satellite WiFi. We ensure that your experience is pleasant with a box lunch that includes sandwiches and mineral water, adapting to special diets if mentioned previously. - Visit the largest Magellanic Penguin Penguin in the world - Tour the Patagonian Steppe and observe native fauna - Travel in a modern vehicle with satellite WiFi and comfort - Includes box lunch with options adapted to special diets By choosing us you will gain comfort, security and experience with our team of highly trained professionals for this activity.

Start your day with an exciting adventure as we head to the heart of the Punta Tombo Protected Natural Area, home to one of the largest Magellanic penguin colonies in the world. From the early hours of the morning, we embark on a fascinating journey that will take us through the landscapes of Patagonia. During the journey we will witness the wild beauty and serenity of this unique corner of the planet, where the horizon is lost in the vastness of the steppe. Here, nature is shown in all its splendor. During your stay, you will have the opportunity to thoroughly explore the trails of the Pingüinera, where thousands of Magellanic penguins go about their daily lives in a spectacle that you rarely have the opportunity to witness so closely. Additionally, you can visit the Punta Tombo Interpretation Center, a space designed to give you a deeper understanding of this unique ecosystem and the species that inhabit it.

Discover the wild landscapes and unique wildlife of the Peninsula Valdes on a stress-free full-day tour from Puerto Madryn, including hotel pickup and an optional whale-watching experience. Learn about Patagonia’s native flora and fauna from your expert naturalist guide as you heighten your chance of spotting elephant seals, penguins, and sea lions along the coast. Keep your camera handy and look out for guanacos, armadillos, maras, and skunks as you drive through the UNESCO-listed national park.

Live the adventure of touring the Valdés Peninsula with us, Enjoy personalized attention, We will answer your questions. We have bilingual staff. We have guides and drivers who speak Spanish and English. Transportation is comfortable and modern. Travel in spacious vehicles with all the comforts. We also offer assistance to people with reduced mobility. We have a work team trained to receive passengers from all over the world. Let's discover together the nature of this unique reserve, where we can do wildlife watching: whales, penguins, sea lions, guanacos and much more, depending on the month of the year. As well as incredible landscapes: beaches, cliffs, steppes and forests.

In our agency, we organize excursions in small groups, which have the advantage of being specially designed to have fun, active activities, and with a lot of contact with nature. We have new and very comfortable vehicles, and excellent guides who enjoy their work and will help you discover the secrets of Patagonia and its incredible fauna: whales, elephant seals, penguins, dolphins...

Delve into the rich biodiversity of Peninsula Valdes (Valdes Peninsula)—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—on a Shared tour that comes with the undivided attention of your guide. Heighten your chances of spotting elephant seals and sea lions, and enjoy a relaxed walking tour of Puerto Pirámides city.

Discover the largest colony of Magellanic penguins in South America on this shared shore excursion to Punta Tombo National Reserve from Puerto Madryn. Designed exclusively for cruise passengers, this tour operates with schedules adapted to your ship’s arrival and guarantees a timely return to the ship. Departure takes place approximately 30 minutes after the cruise docks, with a meeting point just outside the port. The scenic drive to Punta Tombo takes about 2.5 hours round trip, and you will spend approximately 1.5 hours inside the reserve, walking along marked trails among thousands of penguins in their natural habitat. The tour includes comfortable transportation, professional guides, a box lunch, and entrance fees to Punta Tombo National Reserve. This hassle-free experience is ideal for wildlife lovers looking to enjoy Patagonia’s iconic penguin colony with everything arranged and the peace of mind of a guaranteed on-time return.

IMPORTANT: This product is suitable for comfortably carrying up to 10 passengers. Private Shore Excursions: This type of tour, allows you to travel with your party alone. You can do the same itinerary than the regular tours or you can customize it according to your interests. Experience one of the world’s largest Magellanic penguin colonies on this exclusive shore excursion designed for cruise passengers. Travel in a private minivan (up to 10 passengers), offering a more personalized and comfortable journey. Drive across the vast Patagonian steppe to Punta Tombo Nature Reserve, where you’ll walk along designated paths surrounded by thousands of penguins in their natural environment—an unforgettable close-up wildlife encounter. This tour is fully adapted to your ship’s schedule, with flexible timing and a guaranteed on-time return to the port. Perfect for small groups seeking a more intimate and premium experience.