Exclusive Penguin Rookery at Punta Tombo Reserve

Exclusive Penguin Rookery at Punta Tombo Reserve

8.5 hours | Puerto Madryn | P M Y - 1 5 0
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Description

Points of Interest

  • Punta Tombo National Reserve
  • Gaiman
Includes meal, Moderate activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Thousands of Magellanic penguins return to the shores of the Punta Tombo Nature Reserve every year. From September through the end of March, they spend their time courting, mating and hatching a brood of chicks. By April, both mature and young penguins are ready to migrate to warmer climates. Quite unfazed by human company, the penguins allow you to get in close for an unparalleled nature viewing experience. Combine this unique field trip with the vintage charm of a timeless Welsh tradition. You'll sip your tea from a dainty porcelain cup while savoring delicate finger sandwiches, buttered bread and jam, luscious cream tarts and the typical "torta alesa" a kind of fruit cake of both Patagonian and Welsh design. Sent on your way with a souvenir or two from the tea house shop, you'll complete your moderate half-day tour with a scenic drive back across the Patagonian steppe.

Special Notes:

Penguins begin to leave the colony in March. This tour may be cancelled due to the timing of the annual migration.

Tour space is extremely limited; additional space will not be available. Passengers should reserve early.

Transportation in Puerto Madryn utilizes basic transportation which are not to the same standard as touring coaches in the larger metropolitan areas. Buses will not be air conditioned and roads may be rough and dusty.

Wildlife watching is not guaranteed.

Child Price:

12 years & under only

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart from ship and drive to Punta Tombo

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Transportation
Transport Capacity: 15
Travel time: 02:30

Visit Punta Tombo

Time at site: 02:00
Free time at site: 120
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 2500
Steps: 15
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Drive to Gaiman

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Transportation
Transport Capacity: 15
Travel time: 01:00

Visit Gaiman

Time at site: 01:30
Free time at site: 60
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 100
Steps: 1
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Re-board your transportation and return to your ship

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Transportation
Transport Capacity: 15
Travel time: 01:30