Full Day Punta Tombo

We begin the day by picking you up from your accommodations in Puerto Madryn, setting out on a journey to one of Patagonia’s most fascinating natural spectacles: the Punta Tombo reserve, home to one of the most important Magellanic penguin colonies in the world.

On the way, we stop at the entrance to Trelew, next to the iconic replica of the largest dinosaur in the world—an ideal moment to relax and capture the first images of the day.

We travel along the vast Patagonian roads for just over two hours, crossing open landscapes that anticipate the immensity of what lies ahead.

Upon arrival, we enter the reserve with enough time to walk its trails and visit the Interpretation Center, gaining a deeper understanding of the life of these incredible birds. We walk among thousands of penguins living in their natural habitat, observing their behaviors up close, their journeys to the sea, and the dynamics of the colony. The closeness and authenticity of the environment make this experience truly unique.

During the visit, we have free time for lunch (not included), with the option of dining at the reserve’s facilities or enjoying our own packed meal, always surrounded by nature.

Along the way, and depending on the day’s logistics, we may make a stop at Trelew Airport, facilitating connections with arriving or departing flights.

We return to Puerto Madryn with the feeling of having been part of an extraordinary natural environment, where wildlife and landscape combine to offer an unforgettable experience.

Notes:

– The tour does not include the entrance fee to Punta Tombo, nor meals or drinks.

MAIN ATRACTTIONS:
Provincial Reserve of Magellanic Penguins, terrestrial wildlife.

ESTIMATED DURATION:
8 hours

DISTANCE COVERED:
Approximately 400 km (paved roads, only 50 km gravel)

SEASON:
Operates from mid-September to late March.

Booking Conditions for the Punta Tombo Tour

For Punta Tombo tours with airport pick-up (IN):

1- The flight must arrive before 11:00 a.m.

2- If the flight is delayed, the excursion cannot wait and will continue its itinerary. In this case, different options will be offered to the passenger. If it is not possible to reschedule for another day, a private service will be offered, which must be paid in full, with no discount applied for the unused regular service.

3- Passengers arriving on very early flights (e.g., 7:00/8:00 a.m.) will be received and assisted, but must wait until mid-morning for the regular tour to pick them up at the airport.

4- This tour will exclusively include the visit to the Punta Tombo penguin reserve.

5- At lunchtime, passengers will be at the reserve itself, so it is necessary to inform them that the only dining options will be the reserve’s cafeteria or bringing their own packed meal.

6- During the time of year when the Punta Tombo reserve is closed due to the absence of penguins (from early April to early September), it is recommended to replace this tour with the Full-Day Valley Tour, Punta Loma, or El Doradillo, depending on the season.

Booking Conditions for the Punta Tombo Tour (OUT)

1- The flight must depart after 4:00 p.m.
2- If the outbound flight is after 7:00 p.m., please note that passengers will be dropped off at the airport around 3:00–4:00 p.m., which means that at the time of check-in they may not have the excursion guide with them.
3- This tour will exclusively include the visit to the Punta Tombo penguin reserve.
4- At lunchtime, passengers will be at the reserve itself, so it is necessary to inform them that the only dining options will be the reserve’s cafeteria or bringing their own packed meal.
5- During the time of year when the Punta Tombo reserve is closed due to the absence of penguins (from early April to early September), it is recommended to replace this tour with the Full-Day Valley Tour, Punta Loma, or El Doradillo, depending on the season.

Booking Conditions for the Punta Tombo Tour (without TRFS)

1- In these cases, passengers must be aware that the tour may experience some delays, as it may be necessary to enter the airport in the morning or afternoon to pick up or drop off passengers, respectively.
2- This tour will exclusively include the visit to the Punta Tombo penguin reserve.
3- At lunchtime, passengers will be at the reserve itself, so it is necessary to inform them that the only dining options will be the reserve’s cafeteria or bringing their own packed meal.
4- During the time of year when the Punta Tombo reserve is closed due to the absence of penguins (from early April to early September), it is recommended to replace this tour with the Full-Day Valley Tour, Punta Loma, or El Doradillo, depending on the season.