Punta Tombo Penguin Colony from Puerto Madryn with optional Toninas Watching
Overview
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Round-trip navigation (only in the Toninas Watching option)
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Punta Tombo, Chubut Province, Argentina
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Puerto Rawson, Puerto Rawson, Province of Chubut, Patagonia
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- It is the passenger's responsibility to wear a protective mask and maintain distance, in case they don't respect the basic safety measures, they will be asked to leave the tour. The capacity of tour will be temporarily reduced to ensure social distancing.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Que experiencia fantástica, caminar por las pasarelas y ver a los pingüinos en sus nidos cuidando sus huevos , mientras otros iban y venian del mar. Tener en cuenta que hay que sacar la entrada arriba en centro de interpretacion , que vale la pena visitar.
Que experiencia fantástica, caminar por las pasarelas y ver a los pingüinos en sus nidos cuidando sus huevos , mientras otros iban y venian del mar. Tener en cuenta que hay que sacar la entrada arriba en centro de interpretacion , que vale la pena visitar.es un lugar hermoso, donde se puede hacer contacto directo con la naturaleza, ver los pingüinos en su habitad natural es bello, en esta epoca estan muy activos ya llegaron los machos para acondicionar los nidos y muchas hembras, estan en pleno proceso de cortejo y apareamiento, un lugar que no m...
es un lugar hermoso, donde se puede hacer contacto directo con la naturaleza, ver los pingüinos en su habitad natural es bello, en esta epoca estan muy activos ya llegaron los machos para acondicionar los nidos y muchas hembras, estan en pleno proceso de cortejo y apareamiento, un lugar que no me canso de visitar!!! y al que volveria.Es una excursión imperdible! Fui recientemente y fue hermoso ver cómo los pingüinos armaban los nidos para recibir a su pareja y luego reproducirse! Por otro lado, el paisaje desde el extremo es espectacular.
Es una excursión imperdible! Fui recientemente y fue hermoso ver cómo los pingüinos armaban los nidos para recibir a su pareja y luego reproducirse! Por otro lado, el paisaje desde el extremo es espectacular.In November we saw many toninas y penguins, it is an excellent time of the year to see and observe the wild animals. The tour is best appreciated when also choosing the option to watch dolphins. Otherwise it can be a boring 1,5 hours to wait around for the return of those who chose the dolphin ...
In November we saw many toninas y penguins, it is an excellent time of the year to see and observe the wild animals. The tour is best appreciated when also choosing the option to watch dolphins. Otherwise it can be a boring 1,5 hours to wait around for the return of those who chose the dolphin tour.I visited penguin island in 22 March 2019 .The Beagle Channel is worth experience.Getting close to nature at the bottom of the world to Martillo Island from Ushuaia, and walk with the penguins in their natural colonies was the most interesting trip. visiting penguin island was incredible. This i...
I visited penguin island in 22 March 2019 .The Beagle Channel is worth experience.Getting close to nature at the bottom of the world to Martillo Island from Ushuaia, and walk with the penguins in their natural colonies was the most interesting trip. visiting penguin island was incredible. This is the most amazing thing I have ever done in my life.We actually signed up for this tour aboard the NCL Sun on our way from Santiago, Chile to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Punta Tombo Penguin Sanctuary was one of the highlights of our trip. Learned all about penguins and other bird and animal life in this area.Traveled directly from the pier to the san...
We actually signed up for this tour aboard the NCL Sun on our way from Santiago, Chile to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Punta Tombo Penguin Sanctuary was one of the highlights of our trip. Learned all about penguins and other bird and animal life in this area.Traveled directly from the pier to the sanctuary and back. Petrels & orcas kill penguins in water, foxes and sea gulls on land. Most young are born end of November. Now month old. Lay two eggs and parents mate for life. Can live 30 years. Some tagged and have GPS tracker. Eat anchovies. Regurgitate fish for young. Trails run about a half mile from the parking area and are well marked. Five bridges allow penguins to move under the trail system so they are able to reach the sea unimpeded. Estimated one million penguins use this sanctuary. Guanacos, related to camels, also use this area. Allows up close and personal views of penguins and young in their home environment.