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Punta Tombo Penguin Colony from Puerto Madryn with optional Toninas Watching

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Puerto Madryn, Argentina
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9 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Visit the most important Magellan’s Penguin Reservation of Latin America. It combines the magnificent experience of the observation of dolphins and penguins in their natural habitat. Punta Tombo is one of the most famous and visited coasts in the Argentinean Patagonia. Thousands of visitors gather here to be amazed at one of the most fascinating shows in nature: the Magellan penguin continental colony.

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Round-trip navigation (only in the Toninas Watching option)
  • Entrance fee for Punta Tombo
  • Lunch
  • Cruise Port pickup and drop-off
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The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.

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Puerto Madryn
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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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Punta Tombo

You'll go to Punta Tombo, a geographical accident that Magellan's penguin uses as habitat (entrance fee not included). It is located at 3 hours from Puerto Madryn, on the road you will have time to appreciate Patagonian lanscapes. At this stop, you'll have the chance to watch penguins in their own habitat as they scurry and play on the rocks. There, you'll have time to observe how the penguins coexist on the coast with other species, such as Gulls, Skúas, Giant Petrels, Cormorants, Ostreros and Pato Vapor and, given the extension of the area, typical species of the steppe like Guanacos, Choiques, Maras and Grey Foxes. You'll spend approximately an hour and a half at this stop.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Puerto Rawson

Before going back to Puerto Madryn, you will make a stop at the Rawson's Port. If you chose the Toninas watching navigation, you'll embark to observe the Overas Toninas. The Overa Toninas are recognized for their similarity to the dolphins. They are no longer than a meter and a half. Puerto Rawson is one of the few places in the world where they can be observed in their natural habitat. These daring species usually escort ships, playing and showing their skills to the visitors who have the possibility to watch the spectacle. The navigation lasts approximately an hour and a half. The ones who didn't choose the navigation will have some free time to explore the port and why not enjoy a see food table (not included).You will be back to Puerto Madryn around 5 pm.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The stop at the Rawson's Port is subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be able to stay longer at Punta Tombo, main stop of this tour and you will be given a full refund of the Toninas navigation in case you payed for this option.
  • Please note that lunch will be taken in the car, as we won't have time to stop : the road trip will take approx. 6 hours (round-trip). We suggest you to prepare sandwiches, if not you will still be able to buy food when we stop on the road.
  • Cruise Passengers are not allowed to take this tour
  • The option Punta Tombo Penguin Colony without Toninas is subject to changes in the itinerary. Can be changed from Playa Union to Gaiman.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Punta Tombo Penguin Colony from Puerto Madryn with optional Toninas Watching?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Round-trip navigation (only in the Toninas Watching option)
  • Professional guide
  • Entrance fee for Punta Tombo
  • Lunch
  • Cruise Port pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The stop at the Rawson's Port is subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be able to stay longer at Punta Tombo, main stop of this tour and you will be given a full refund of the Toninas navigation in case you payed for this option.
  • Season: From September to Mid-April
  • Please note that lunch will be taken in the car, as we won't have time to stop : the road trip will take approx. 6 hours (round-trip). We suggest you to prepare sandwiches, if not you will still be able to buy food when we stop on the road.
  • Cruise Passengers are not allowed to take this tour
  • The option Punta Tombo Penguin Colony without Toninas is subject to changes in the itinerary. Can be changed from Playa Union to Gaiman.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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