Punta Tombo Tours and Tickets

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.

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

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.

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...

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.

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. Our knowledgeable guides, fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian, lead small-group excursions, ensuring a personalized experience. 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.

This is a regular full-day excursion (8 to 10 hours), not designed for cruise passengers. We will depart from Puerto Madryn and travel south to Punta Tombo, home to the largest continental colony of Magellanic penguins. There, you’ll have around two hours to walk along the trails, observe the penguins up close, and enjoy the unique landscape of Patagonia’s coastline. After visiting the reserve, we will continue to Isla Escondida, a wild and less-visited beach where you can observe southern elephant seals resting on the shore. From a safe distance, you’ll be able to appreciate these incredible marine mammals in their natural habitat. This tour offers a complete experience of wildlife and scenery, perfect for those who wish to explore the authentic nature of the Patagonian coast.

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.

Only as a reference, we provide tours and tourist services, at the Puerto Madryn area, Peninsula Valdes and Punta Tombo with Trelew valley; we focus all our efforts on providing outstanding experiences in contact with wildlife. Besides our office in downtown Puerto Madryn, we also have desks at both of the city’s piers, and we have been providing shore excursions to cruise passengers for the last 17 seasons. All our tours start and finish at the pier. These rates includes vehicle up to 18 seats, with A/C, English speaking tour guide and box lunch (ham and cheese sandwich, granola bar, 1 Argentinean alfajor and 1 bottle of water) also you can choose between a vegetarian, or gluten free meals. We don't use coach buses for tours. If the ship doesn't dock, we don't charge anything, and if you prepaid for the whole tour or any kind of deposit, we will refund the 100% If you don't show up at the pier up to 45 minutes after the ship docks (NO SHOW) we will charge 100% of the rate

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.

Live a unique land expedition where the steppe joins the sea. Our tour stands out for combining the magic of Patagonian fauna — including the iconic Punta Tombo penguin colony and Isla Escondida elephant seals — with world-class logistics. We offer a complete experience with modern and comfortable vehicles, small groups for privacy and a team of local bilingual guides dedicated to revealing the biodiversity of our reserve. Safety, passion and accessibility in one trip.

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.

We have teams of highly qualified professionals to make your experience truly enjoyable, making your time in each destination discovering and visiting the most important attractions of each place. Our guides will put into action their abilities to identify the different species of fauna and flora that mimic the landscape, allowing them to discover every small detail that can be unnoticed by the naked eye.

Join us on this tour to discover South America's largest Magellanic penguin colony at Punta Tombo, home to half a million penguins! We'll enjoy these fascinating birds in their natural habitat and gain a unique glimpse into an untouched environment.

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.

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...

A unique visit to the largest Magellanic Penguin colony on the continent. Knowing the length of the cruise's stay, we organize the excursion in the best possible way so that you can make the most of your visit, accompanied by highly qualified personnel who will make you live a unique and unparalleled experience. An ideal land tour for nature and photography lovers, being able to walk among the penguin nests seeing them in their natural habitat at a very short distance.

Up to half a million penguins congregate annually at Punta Tombo, making it one of the most important penguin colonies in all of South America. This guided tour from Puerto Madryn makes it easy to visit in just a day—watch the penguins from a cliff, and then tour the city of Trelew and stop at its paleontological museum on the way back.

This excursion is designed especially for cruise passengers arriving in Puerto Madryn, such as the following: PLANCIUS, WORLD NAVIGATOR, VIKING JUPITER, AIDASOL, OOSTERDAM, ISLAND SKY, MAJESTIC PRINCESS, NORWEGIAN STAR, COSTA DELIZIOSA, ARTANIA, MSC MAGNIFICA, MARINA, VASCO DA GAMA, ODISSEY, SAPPHIRE PRINCESS, RIVIERA, QUEEN VICTORIA, CRYSTAL SERENITY, AZAMARA JOURNEY and AMERA. We are passionate about the job and strive to provide the best service to cruise passengers. We know your schedules and needs. Punta Tombo is one of the few places in the world where you can walk among penguins, making this excursion a unique experience. In addition, by contracting directly with an agency in Puerto Madryn, without intermediaries, you can enjoy a smooth excursion.

This tour was designed and conceived to take advantage of every location without missing a single detail. A tour designed to enjoy our local wildlife in different locations and learn a little about the history of our city. Our staff is highly trained to assist you.

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey designed specifically for NCL Norwegian passengers, ensuring a seamless and personalized experience from start to finish. Visit the largest Magellanic penguin colony in South America at Punta Tombo and witness these incredible creatures up close in their natural habitat, a sight that will leave lasting memories. The adventure doesn't stop there. Encounter local wildlife, including guanacos and Patagonian hares, set against the stunning backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean coast. Each moment has been thoughtfully curated to showcase the best of Patagonia’s unique landscapes and fauna. As time permits, enjoy a guided city tour of Puerto Madryn, offering insights into its rich culture and history before returning directly to the dock.

INTRODUCTION We are a Young Company, integrated by professionals with a long trajectory in the field, who have more than 15 years of experience working in different areas of Tourism . We are young and passionate about what we do. We work with respect , professionalism and empathy, giving our maximum effort to exceed the expectations of each client. Due to this, we invite you to enjoy, discover and take care of our beautiful Patagonia.- OUR MISION We want to make sure you experience a unique trip, guaranteeing that we will be alert and doing all necessary for you to get it.- Always doing our best to guarantee you a memorable experience.- OUR VISION We want to be the Company recommended by clients and suppliers, highlighted by our professionalism, attention and solidarity.-

This tour to El Pedral penguin colony is a full day excursion. Our driver will pick you up in the morning from Puerto Madryn in small groups. You will be allowed to make an spectacular wildlife sightings and take an authentic experience of Atlantic Patagonia from the eyes of the pioneers who populated the area in the last century. Just 15 minutes from our stay, is the Punta Ninfas lighthouse, where the guide will take you to visit and know the history of the place. Every year in September, a growing colony of friendly Magellanic penguins settle in El Pedral. From early in the morning, while we enter to the penguins reserve and enjoy the fantastic experience, "our asador in chief" will be preparing a Patagonian lamb that will be difficult to forget. After lunch, you can enjoy the warmth of our barbecue area, with a delicious tea or coffee accompanied by a typical Welsh cake.