SHORE EXCURSIONS · ARGENTINA
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The 12 most popular puerto madryn & patagonia shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips that get you to the sights and back to the ship on time, with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.
Puerto Madryn’s Peninsula Valdes shore trip brings you close to penguins, elephant seals, and more, with A/C transport and lunch.
Most Popular“We had very nice guide , but that was the only good thing about this trip. 2.5 hours each way to see few lamas in far distance, two armadillos , and 10 penguins. Total waste of time .”
Punta Tombo penguin shore excursion from Puerto Madryn with Boxlunch, pier pickup, and time on the boardwalk to see Magellanic penguins.
“The tour company communicated with us prior to the tour letting us know what to expect and how to contact them, if necessary. They were visible at the end of the pier when we disembarked and we got started on our tour right away. Our guide was friendly and informative. The reserve is beautiful, and…”
Punta Tombo small-group shore excursion from Puerto Madryn: walk among Magellanic penguins, enjoy box lunch, AC transport, and photo stops in 7 hours.
“Walking among the penguins was amazing!!. Our guide did a excellent job of "herding cats". We were there ahead of the cruise ship crowds.”
Peninsula Valdés wildlife, San Lorenzo penguin rookery, and Punta Norte seals from Puerto Madryn, with lunch and guide included.
“Fernando was prompt, very knowledgeable, and very helpful. The drive is pretty long, and partially on gravel roads, but well worth it. Viewing of sea lions and elephant seals was nice, but the penguins were the highlight. Viewing is completely intimate, they literally walk at your feet. This is where Fernando was especially helpful...... Sharing…”
Spend a cruise day with Magellanic penguins at Punta Tombo from Puerto Madryn, with A/C transport, box lunch, and timed returns.
“The walkway is nicely laid out for viewing the nesting penguins and it was fun to see them at the water’s edge, swimming and diving for food. Our guide, Hugo (spelling?) made the trip work for us with his excellent background information about the penguins, the stories he shared about the area and his gentle…”
A cruise-day van ride from Puerto Madryn to Punta Tombo to walk among Magellanic penguins, with a bilingual guide and small groups.
“We really enjoyed the trip, our guide was very engaging and informative. Thanks!”
Walk the 1.5 km trail at Punta Tombo, Patagonia’s top Magellanic penguin colony, with guided narration and cruise-timed return.
“Excellent. The box lunch can be improved with the sandwiches that are better tasting. The water can be stored in some iced chest to be cold. But overall, excellent.”
Guided coastal views and a Punta Loma nature walk with a sea lion colony and cliffside birds, from Puerto Madryn pier pickup.
“perfect private tour, smart on time very informative !”
Cruise shore excursion to Peninsula Valdés with wildlife viewing at Caleta Valdés and a quick stop at the Istmo Ameghino visitor centre.
“Über 2,5 Stunden fahrt zur Hälfte Über Schotter Straßen für 10 min Pinguin gucken aus 200m Entfernung und danach 40 min seeelefanten auch aus sehr weiter Entfernung, danach das ganze wieder zurück... nervig”
Punta Tombo penguins plus a Puerto Madryn stop from the cruise port, with guided viewing, coastal scenery, and smart timing.
“Excursión buenísima, gracias a Karen, la guía y a Hernán, el chofer. Los dos muy atentos. Karen con mucho conocimiento del área y explica muy bien. Punta Tombo, creo que es único lugar dónde se puede "caminar entre los pingüinos". No compramos el almuerzo, pues compramos un par de empanadas y un café en la…”
Punta Loma and a working ranch in Chubut. Sea lions, birds, tortas fritas, mate, sheep shearing, and a hearty lamb lunch.
“Good guide and excellent lunch.”
A fast 2-hour Puerto Madryn shore tour to Punta Loma sea lions, Punta Cuevas Welsh ruins, and city views.
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