Patagonia Ranch and El Pedral Penguin Colony Tour from Puerto Madryn
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About This Tour in Puerto Madryn
Why Visit Puerto Madryn?
Puerto Madryn, Argentina offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Puerto Madryn provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Puerto Madryn
You can reach Puerto Madryn, Argentina by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Tour to Punta Ninfas Lighthouse
- Professional guide
- Afternoon tea
- Access to the pool
- Round-trip shared transfer from a meeting point in downtown Puerto Madryn
- Lunch
- Tour to the Penguin Colony
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Cruise Passengers are not allowed to take this tour
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
We’ll kick our trip off by pickingDeparture/End Point: Avenida Roca 59, Local 2, Puerto Madryn
End Point
Departure/End Point: Avenida Roca 59, Local 2, Puerto Madryn
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
We’ll kick our trip off by picking you... 1 hour
We’ll kick our trip off by picking you up from the meeting point in our comfortable tour bus. We’ll then travel around 75km through the Patagonian outback until we get to the southern end of the Gulf Nuevo - Punta Ninfas - and its pretty lighthouse.
From here, you’ll get to see elephant seals... 2 hours
From here, you’ll get to see elephant seals and sea lions breeding and going about their daily lives on the surrounding beaches and rocks.
We’ll then head on to El Pedral, an... 5 hours
We’ll then head on to El Pedral, an old, authentic Patagonian ranch which now serves as a local museum. Further on, we’ll reach the Magallanes penguin colony, taking a guided tour through their nests to see how these curious little creatures live. In 2009, 14 initial pairs of Magallanes penguins made their home on the beaches of El Pedral, and after less than 10 years the colony is over 6,000 members strong. During our exploring, the Asador (head of the barbeque) will be preparing some traditional Patagonian lamb for our lunch. This will be served along with homemade empanadas, a selection of salads, red wine, a fruit salad and plenty more. After lunch, you can hop in the pool and enjoy the beauty of the area, sit in the shade or simply relax in the sun with a tea or coffee and typical torta galesa (Welsh cake).
We’ll bring our tour to a close by... 1 hour
We’ll bring our tour to a close by dropping you back in Puerto Madryn at around 5pm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How do I book this tour?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
