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The 15 Best Puerto Madryn Tours & Wildlife Trips

42 tours  ·  from $50

This coast is a wildlife calendar, not a destination. The 15 below cover Península Valdés, the penguin colonies at Punta Tombo, and the whale season, with prices, driving distances and which months each one actually works.

Cruise Shore Excursion Peninsula Valdes - Pto Madryn - Patagonia - Argentina - From Puerto Madryn to El Desempeño
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Cruise Shore Excursion Peninsula Valdes – Pto Madryn – Patagonia – Argentina

1.Cruise Shore Excursion Peninsula Valdes – Pto Madryn – Patagonia – Argentina

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 111 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

From Puerto Madryn, you’ll cross the scrubby Patagonian steppe to Peninsula Valdes with an English-speaking guide such as Nora, Mary, Carolina, or Santiago. Expect guanacos, maras, penguins, elephant seals, and possible sea lions, plus a box lunch. The ride is long, roads can be rough, and animal sightings change with season and luck.

“First thing you need to know is that the peninsula is BIG, really big. And covered with nothing but scrub and guanacos, so not too much to look at. It is a long drive to get anywhere, and you will spend most of this tour in a vehicle. That said, we got great views of penguins, seals and sea lions (didn't see anything else but that was just unlucky). Our guide Fernando was very helpful and accommodating and we had a nice day.”

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Valdes Peninsula: Full Day with Whale Watching - Puerto Pirámides and the seasonal boat trip
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Valdes Peninsula: Full Day with Whale Watching

2.Valdes Peninsula: Full Day with Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · from $298

Spend 12 hours exploring Argentina’s Valdés Peninsula from Puerto Madryn in a small group of up to 10. You’ll visit Puerto Pirámides, take a seasonal boat ride, search for whales, sea lions, elephant seals, guanacos, rheas, and maras, then stop at Caleta Valdés and the Carlos Ameghino Interpretation Center.

“Very nice trip. We got to see a lot of whales. The guide on the boat knows where he is talking about and can answer all of your questions. As a bonus we saw the pinguins. sealions and sea elephants. Also we saw a lot of Guanacos and a Mara.”

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Puerto Madryn: Snorkeling Trip with Sea Lions - From Madryn Buceo to Paraná Beach
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Puerto Madryn: Snorkeling Trip with Sea Lions

3.Snorkeling Trip with Sea Lions

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 81 reviews · 2h 30m · from $150

From Puerto Madryn, ride to Paraná Beach and Punta Loma Nature Reserve, where you may spot penguins, dolphins, and whales before snorkeling with wild sea lions for about 40 minutes. Madryn Buceo supplies the suit and equipment, with guides in Spanish, English, and Italian. Hotel pickup is optional.

“Enjoyed it a lot, check in and suiting up was made easy and clear. Staff on the boat were fun but professional. Of course absolutely amazing to snorkel so close the sea lions, they came right up to us”

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Cruise Shore Excursion Punta Tombo with Boxlunch from Pto Madryn - The drive from Puerto Madryn
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Cruise Shore Excursion Punta Tombo with Boxlunch from Pto Madryn

4.Cruise Shore Excursion Punta Tombo with Boxlunch from Pto Madryn

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $120Top rated

Ride from Puerto Madryn to Punta Tombo, then walk a 1.5-kilometer trail among Magellanic penguins, guanacos, rheas, and other wildlife. Guides such as Mariana, Roy, Pitu, and Marcela add local insight. Allow for a long drive, uneven paths, and an entrance fee of about $20.

“Many beautiful penguins in their natural environment. Also, a brief history lesson of the local area.”

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3 hour 4x4 tour around Puerto Madryn - Punta Este and the first off-road rush
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3 hour 4×4 tour around Puerto Madryn

5.3 hour 4×4 tour around Puerto Madryn

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $100

Join Catalejo Travel for a 3 to 4 hour 4x4 outing from Puerto Madryn. Guides such as Eduardo, Ed, Cynthia, Augusto, and Carolina take you over dunes, beaches, and rocky coastal tracks to Punta Loma, where you can see sea lions. Expect a bumpy ride, small groups, photo stops, and coffee or tea by the sea.

“The whole experience was amazing and totally different to coach tours as only four were in the off road vehicle. Our guide Eduardo? was a font of knowledge and passionate about the environment. We even went to a small cove where we saw lots of baby seals that were enchanting. The snack of empanada and coffee was a welcome treat. This tour is a must if you like off the beaten track and thrills! It is suitable for any age as my friend and I are 74 and 77 respectively - so go for it.”

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Peninsula Valdes Tour with Optional Whale Watching - Starting at the Carlos Ameghino Isthmus
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Peninsula Valdes Tour with Optional Whale Watching

6.Peninsula Valdes Tour with Optional Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $157

Spend about 12 hours exploring Peninsula Valdes from Puerto Madryn with hotel pickup, a bilingual guide, and a small group of up to 20. See penguins, guanacos, sea lions, elephant seals, and possibly whales. The optional two-hour boat trip leaves from Puerto Piramides, while park admission, meals, and drinks cost extra.

“Muy largo el recorrido y paradas cortas estuvimos más tiempo rodando que observando . La navegación se pago por separado , 4500 por persona por dos horas de barco , tuvimos que pagar el almuerzo , 100 dólares cada uno la excursión es muy cara , no la recomiendo”

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Full Day Peninsula Valdes Experience - optional Whale Watching - Why Peninsula Valdes makes a worthwhile day trip
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Full Day Peninsula Valdes Experience – optional Whale Watching

7.Full Day Peninsula Valdes Experience – optional Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $115

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Peninsula Valdes from Puerto Madryn with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit Puerto Piramides, Caleta Valdes, and possibly Punta Norte, watching for guanacos, rheas, maras, sea lions, elephant seals, penguins, and whales. Hotel pickup is included, but reserve entry and lunch cost extra.

“do this tour if you really have a lot of free time. the nature is beautiful, and other than that, nothing to see / do here”

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Shore Excursion Punta Tombo cruise passengers Puerto Madryn - Arriving at the penguin colony
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Shore Excursion Punta Tombo cruise passengers Puerto Madryn

8.Shore Excursion Punta Tombo cruise passengers Puerto Madryn

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $125

Ride from Puerto Madryn to Punta Tombo in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English and Spanish-speaking guide. Walk among Magellanic penguins, watch guanacos and Patagonian hares, and enjoy a boxed lunch. The trip lasts about seven hours, with optional dinosaur and city stops if your cruise schedule allows.

“Super fun day! The van was nice and air conditioned, we got there before everyone else and spent time on the path without a lot of people around. Maria was awesome and told us about the area on the long drives. There were so many penguins!!”

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Puerto Madryn: Punta Tombo Walking Among Penguins Experience - Trelew Gives the Drive a Short Break
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Puerto Madryn: Punta Tombo Walking Among Penguins Experience

9.Punta Tombo Walking Among Penguins Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · 10 hours · from $120

Travel from Puerto Madryn to Punta Tombo for a guided 3-kilometer walk among Magellanic penguins during breeding season. English and Spanish guides such as Max and Mariana explain the animals and their behavior. Transport, hotel pickup, and air conditioning are included, while park entry, lunch, and optional extras cost extra.

“Very good tour. Loved walking with Penguins though could have used a little more time at Punto Tumbo. The guide was very good She shared a lot of interesting information.”

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Punta Tombo Tour, the Penguin Experience - Walking among Magellanic penguins
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Punta Tombo Tour, the Penguin Experience

10.Punta Tombo Tour, the Penguin Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $90

Travel from Puerto Madryn to Punta Tombo, where Magellanic penguins nest from September through April. Your guide explains Patagonia’s wildlife while you walk marked paths among penguins, and you may add elephant seals, Gaiman Welsh tea, or a dolphin boat ride for extra fees. The day lasts about 9 to 11 hours.

“You can't miss it! You learn and enjoy a lot. Penguins are beautiful and elephant seals are awesome!Auto-translated”

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Cruise Shore Excursion Ea San Lorenzo Peninsula Valdes - Patagonia - Argentina - Punta Norte brings seals and a chance of orcas
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Cruise Shore Excursion Ea San Lorenzo Peninsula Valdes – Patagonia – Argentina

11.Cruise Shore Excursion Ea San Lorenzo Peninsula Valdes – Patagonia – Argentina

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $159

From Puerto Madryn, you travel into Peninsula Valdés with a small group of up to 17 people. Visit the huge Magellanic penguin rookery at Estancia San Lorenzo, spot sea lions and elephant seals at Punta Norte, and enjoy a Patagonian lunch. Guides such as Beto, Martin, Fernando, and Mary are praised for clear wildlife insight.

“Our guide, Santiago, was very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife and provided interesting commentary. However, the vehicle provided for transport, a small Ford pickup truck, was unsuitable for our 5 person tour group which included 2 couples and the tour guide. Enroute roundtrip from Puerto Madryn to the San Lorenzo Peninsula, we spent 5 hours in this truck in very cramped conditions, shoulder to shoulder with knees touching the seats and dashboard. Also, the air conditioning did not adequately reach the 3 back seat passengers. We expected the trip for the wildlife viewing would be long, but, if we had known this undersized vehicle would be used, we…”

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From Puerto Madryn: Penguin Tour & Península Valdés Day Trip - Puerto Pirámides and the optional whale boat
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From Puerto Madryn: Penguin Tour & Península Valdés Day Trip

12.Penguin Tour & Península Valdés Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 41 reviews · 10 hours · from $198

Spend 10 hours exploring Península Valdés from Puerto Madryn, with a bilingual guide, the San Lorenzo Magellanic penguin colony, Punta Norte seals, and roadside wildlife. Small groups are possible, and guides such as Alex, Esteban, and Martin have led informative outings. Lunch and whale watching cost extra.

“Everything was amazing. The guide really loves her job and explains very interestingly. The group was small, the dinner was VERY tasty. Definitely recommend.”

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Punta Tombo Shore Excursion w/box Lunch(Shared tour for cruises) - The two-hour trip across the Patagonian steppe
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Punta Tombo Shore Excursion w/box Lunch(Shared tour for cruises)

13.Punta Tombo Shore Excursion w/box Lunch(Shared tour for cruises)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $135

Travel about two hours each way across Patagonia to Punta Tombo, where boardwalks lead through a large Magellanic penguin rookery. Your guide explains breeding, chicks, molting, and migration, then gives you roughly two hours to explore. The shared tour carries up to 17 people, includes lunch and port transport, and returns you to Puerto Madryn.

“Très belle visite de la reserve de pingouins. Guide très sympathique, fournissant des explications intéressantes en englais et en espagnol. A recommander !”

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Punta Tombo Penguin Colony from Puerto Madryn with optional Toninas Watching - The 7:15 am start and the road to the colony
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Punta Tombo Penguin Colony from Puerto Madryn with optional Toninas Watching

14.Punta Tombo Penguin Colony from Puerto Madryn with optional Toninas Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $158

Leave Puerto Madryn at 7:15 am for Punta Tombo, where Magellanic penguins share the coast with seabirds and Patagonian wildlife. The day includes air-conditioned transport, a guide, and an optional Puerto Rawson boat trip to see small dusky dolphins called Toninas. Lunch is not included, and Punta Tombo admission costs extra.

“The guide was very nice. But it’s not worth taking a tour, better just find a way to get to Punta Tombo as you basically just walk in the reserve by yourself. They take you to a tea house after, note that you can just not go and go for a walk as it’s the experience is so-so. 8k for tea + a (very very big) spread of butter toast, cakes and scones.”

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Puerto Madryn: Punta Tombo Shore Excursion for Cruise Guests - The two-hour ride south from Puerto Madryn
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Puerto Madryn: Punta Tombo Shore Excursion for Cruise Guests

15.Punta Tombo Shore Excursion for Cruise Guests

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 25 reviews · 6 hours · from $90

From Piedrabuena Pier, you’ll ride 180 km south to Punta Tombo, where a bilingual English and Spanish guide leads a 1.5-hour walk among wild Magellanic penguins. The six-hour cruise excursion includes air-conditioned transport and pier pickup, but reserve entry, meals, and tips cost extra.

“We had a great time in Punto Tombo, it was really nice to see the Magellanic penguins in their natural habitat! Our guide/driver was also very good. The only downside was the car itself; four adults spent four hours in a Dacia Duster, which was really uncomfortable. Otherwise, it was a great day.”

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