Top Puerto Madryn Private Sightseeing Tours

PUNTA TOMBO is the largest colony where you can see millions of Magellanic penguins, walk among them, and take photos up close. Learn about their natural habitat, observe their nests and their young. They are very funny when they walk! Our guides will accompany you at all times and explain everything about this beautiful destination. It is a wonderful experience that you will always remember.

This guided tour stands out for the unique experience of exploring breathtaking locations, featuring expert english speakers guides who provide detailed knowledge about the local flora, fauna, and history. Additionally, we offer personalized attention to ensure that each participant fully enjoys the excursion. The tour is distinguished by the exclusivity of our small vehicles, allowing us to arrive first at reserves and avoid large crowds. We don’t use coach buses for tours. We have been providing shore excursions to cruise passengers for the last 18 seasons.

The southern circuit through Puerto Madryn offers a walk that merges city, nature, marine fauna and local life. Discover unique landscapes that will connect you to the essence of Patagonia. Sample our classic oceanfront lunch, including Argentine empanadas, wine, soft drinks and our classic alfajor. It is an ideal experience for the whole family and perfect for cruise passengers who want to enjoy themselves without wasting time. Don't miss it! Only cruise passengers participate!

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.

Along its coast we find an astonishing Magellanic penguin rookery with over 600.000 penguins........ San Lorenzo's coastline hosts wide open beaches as well as cliff areas. Estancia San Lorenzo has a team of professional Park Rangers who are responsible for the conservation of the natural and cultural site. Out visitors can interact with them to learn about the latest news on the penguin rookery. For over 40 years we have encouraged the research on penguins, working with both national and foreign scientists. Back on the farm, our guests can visit the interpretation center and the traditional farm premises, and taste an exquisite lamb BBQ. We also offer other menu options, including a vegetarian menu.

Due to the calm waters of the new gulf, Puerto Piramides is one of the best places in the world to see the majestic Southern Right Whales.

Travel 30 km of breathtaking scenery on a cycling adventure that combines the coast, city and Patagonian nature. From Alpataco, a guide will equip you and give you a safety talk before pedaling along the coastal rambla and exploring the Patagonian steppe. Pause at Playa Paraná to hydrate, and then continue to the Lobería Punta Loma Nature Reserve, where you will enjoy an included snack and watch sea lions in their natural habitat. This tour is ideal for nature lovers and outdoor sports.

Along its coast we find an astonishing Magellanic penguin rookery with over 600.000 penguins. San Lorenzo's coastline hosts wide open beaches as well as cliff areas. Estancia San Lorenzo has a team of professional Park Rangers who are responsible for the conservation of the natural and cultural site. Out visitors can interact with them to learn about the latest news on the penguin rookery. For over 40 years we have encouraged the research on penguins, working with both national and foreign scientists. Back on the farm, our guests can visit the interpretation center and the traditional farm premises, and taste an exquisite lamb BBQ. We also offer other menu options, including a vegetarian menu.

Discover the wonders of Peninsula Valdes, a UNESCO World Heritage site teeming with wildlife, during this convenient tour that includes lunch and entrance fees. Just a short trip from Puerto Madryn, this tour begins at the interpretation center before heading to Caleta Valdes, where you have the chance to encounter elephant seals, penguins, and orcas. This habitat also hosts whales, sea lions, maras, guanacos, and choiques.

The personal attention of our staff, guides and drivers, ready to enjoy the best experience in our city

You have to choose between: Punta Tombo and Peninsula Valdes. You cannot do both tours at the same time. This vehicle is designed for groups of 4-5 people 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.

When your cruise ship sails into Puerto Madryn, make the most of even limited time in Peninsula Valdes and Punta Tombo on a shore excursion that increases your chances of spotting penguins and other flora and fauna. Skip the hassle of car hire as someone else drives, and enhance your knowledge of local wildlife with your guide.

Avoid crowded tours and gain insight into Argentina's unique multicultural makeup on this private shore excursion to Trelew and Gaiman. Learn about the center of the Welsh settlement in Argentina through visits to the Trelew Paleontological Museum, where you can browse thousands of interesting artifacts and see a replica of the UNESCO-listed Cueva de las Manos. Stroll through the quaint streets of Gaiman, where your guide's narrative will help you imagine the lives of the Welsh settlers during colonial times.

You can enjoy a peaceful day in nature during this private tour to Punta Tombo, home to one of the largest continental Magellan Penguin colonies. Walk along scenic trails and view penguins in their natural habitat with the help of local guides. Enjoy close encounters with penguins and their chicks while exploring the stunning Patagonian landscape. Plus, this experience also includes a brief tour of Puerto Madryn’s coastline.

The private Punta Tombo Penguin Colony Tour offers a personalized and flexible experience specially designed for cruise passengers visiting Patagonia. Unlike large group tours, this is a fully private excursion for up to 4 guests, allowing you to travel comfortably at your own pace with a dedicated local guide. We adapt the schedule to your cruise ship’s arrival and departure times, ensuring a stress-free experience and timely return to port. At Punta Tombo Natural Reserve, travelers can walk among thousands of Magellanic penguins in one of the largest penguin colonies in the world while learning about their behavior, migration, and conservation. Along the route, it is also common to spot native Patagonian wildlife such as guanacos, Patagonian maras, and local birds. If time permits, the experience also includes a panoramic city tour of Puerto Madryn, making the most of your day ashore.

This excursion is a unique proposal that invites you to live a true Vigil of Orcas in Valdes Peninsula. We are a receptive agency in Puerto Madryn with extensive experience in organizing tours in private services, allowing us to provide a cared for, personalized and accompanied experience at all times. During the day, you will enjoy one of the most striking natural settings in Patagonia, while receiving key information about the behavior of the orcas to better understand the environment and increase the chances of sighting. It is important to bear in mind that this experience requires flexibility and good predisposition, since climatic and natural conditions are decisive for its realization. Orca sighting is not 100% guaranteed, as it depends exclusively on nature. More than an excursion, it is an authentic experience where nature sets the pace.

From September until April of the following year our friendly magellanic penguins begin to arrive! We invite you to walk among them, capture images of the dinosaurs that inhabited Patagonia millions of years ago and connect with nature through a safari that showcases its fauna, flora and gastronomy. A perfect blend of flavours, landscapes and wildlife. If the cruise time allows.. you can stroll along the coast of Puerto Madryn to get to know this modern city. What do you expect to live this experience? Join our tour; we promise you not a trip, but adventure, fun and learning with local people. It is a tour only for cruise people arriving at Puerto Madryn.

Experience the magic of Punta Loma without the crowds on this private tour to see sea lions in their natural habitat. Travel scenic routes to the Sea Lion Reserve and enjoy stopping at multiple viewpoints as you go. Guided by an expert, uncover the rich wildlife and captivating beauty of Patagonia. Learn about local flora and fauna and choose to explore Puerto Madryn's coastline or visit the Eco Center.

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.

Discover one of the so-called Ornithologist Lagoons, a natural birdwatching area located just 7 km from the city of Trelew. This quiet wetland environment is known for its rich biodiversity and for being a special place for observing different bird species in their natural habitat. This experience is ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and travelers interested in discovering a lesser-known natural area of Patagonia. Depending on the season and conditions, it may be possible to observe different types of water birds and other species that inhabit or visit the lagoons. Please note that sightings of specific bird species cannot be guaranteed, as this depends on wildlife behavior, weather conditions, and the natural movement of the birds.

The private Peninsula Valdés Shore Excursion offers a personalized and flexible experience specially designed for cruise passengers visiting Patagonia. Unlike large group tours, this is a fully private excursion for up to 4 guests, allowing you to explore comfortably at your own pace with a dedicated local guide. This adapts the schedule to your cruise ship’s arrival and departure times, ensuring a stress-free experience and a timely return to the port. At Peninsula Valdés Natural Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, travelers can discover one of Patagonia’s most important wildlife destinations. If time permits, the experience can include a panoramic visit of Puerto Madryn before returning to the cruise port.

The Punta Tombo tour is a unique opportunity to walk among thousands of Magellanic penguins in their natural habitat. This reserve offers an up-close experience with these fascinating birds as they nest, care for their chicks, and waddle freely around you. The journey begins with a 2.5-hour drive from Puerto Madryn to the Punta Tombo Nature Reserve, crossing the vast Patagonian steppe. Upon arrival, you will walk along a 1.5 km trail (3 km round trip), following designated paths that take you through the heart of the penguin colony. Here, you will have the rare chance to witness these incredible birds up close as they go about their daily activities. After exploring the reserve, we start our 2.5-hour return journey back to Puerto Madryn, bringing home unforgettable memories of this incredible wildlife experience. This tour is a must for anyone visiting Patagonia, offering an authentic and immersive encounter with one of nature’s most extraordinary spectacles.

Explore the New Gulf on a unique adventure that combines cycling and whale watching in season. This approximately 35 km experience begins in Puerto Madryn, taking participants to the beaches of El Doradillo, a privileged place to watch the Southern Right Whale from the coast between June and December. After a welcome talk, pedal along the coastal rambla and enjoy the transformation of the landscape until you reach a natural environment where you can see these magnificent creatures in their habitat. After a close sighting, regain energy with a snack before returning.