Patagonia Penguin Watching

Visit South America's largest colony of Patagonian penguins in Punta Tombo, the migration site chosen by the birds for mating, laying eggs and raising their young.

Patagonia Penguin Watching

Having picked you up from your hotel in Puerto Madryn, we'll make our way directly to Punta Tombo, the best place to see penguins in all South America, even being able to wander among them! In the visitor centre, you'll be taught interesting facts about the Patagonian Penguins and the ecosystem that they come back to year after year to reproduce.

As well as the penguins, in this part of Argentina you can see a wealth of exotic local wildlife, including guancanos (similar to a llama), Patagonian mara, rheas and foxes, learning to distinguish them from one another. Then, after some free time to eat lunch, we'll head northwards to the coast of the Isla Escondida: a coastal area famous for its population of elephant seals: the largest seal in the world with an adult measuring up to 5 metres and weighing 4 tonnes.

Then, after a day appreciating the spectacular biodiversity of the area, we'll head back to your hotel in Puerto Madryn.

Important information

Penguins migrate to Punta Tombo to mate and lay their eggs between September and February. However, animals are unpredictable, and it is not guaranteed that you'll see the species at all times throughout the season.

How does it work?

Your experience begins with being picked up from your accommodation in Puerto Madryn. Following a brief introduction, we will proceed to Punta Tombo, where you’ll have the opportunity to explore and interact with the penguins in their natural habitat. At the visitor center, a guide will provide valuable insights about the Patagonian penguins and their return to this region for breeding.

The tour also includes viewing local wildlife, including guanacos, Patagonian maras, rheas, and foxes. After some time allocated for lunch, the itinerary will continue towards the Isla Escondida coast, renowned for its elephant seal population. These seals are remarkable, with adult seals reaching lengths of up to 5 meters and weighing as much as 4 tons.

Included

Pick up from your hotel in Puerto MadrynVisit to Punta TomboGuided tour at the visitor centerWildlife viewing including guanacos, Patagonian maras, rheas, and foxesVisit to Isla Escondida to see elephant seals

Not included

Lunch during the tourGratuities

Meeting point

The meeting point is your hotel in Puerto Madryn, from where transportation will be provided for the entire journey.