Patagonia Ranch and El Pedral Penguin Colony Tour from Puerto Madryn
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In this full-day tour, you can enjoy the wonderful wildlife that visits Puerto Madryn every year, making this area of the Patagonia, one of the most important for the reproduction and development of marine fauna.
In addition, we will visit a typical Patagonian ranch, ideal to spend the day outdoors, where we will be delighted with a delicious asado (barbecue) of Patagonian lamb.
The Full Day tour to the countryside and visit to the Penguins Colony "El Pedral" is the perfect excursion for those who want to get a closer encounter with the wildlife that visit the peninsula without traveling many kilometers outside the city.
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
Itinerary
- 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. (1h 0min)
- 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. (2h 0min)
- 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). (5h 0min)
- We’ll bring our tour to a close by dropping you back in Puerto Madryn at around 5pm. (1h 0min)
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
Departure/End Point: Avenida Roca 59, Local 2, Puerto Madryn
End point
Departure/End Point: Avenida Roca 59, Local 2, Puerto Madryn
Practical information
- Operated by
- Tangol
- Max group size
- 20 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–15
- Languages
- en, es
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Important notes
- 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
Frequently asked questions
The tour runs for around 9 hours. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.
What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.
We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.