Shore Excursion Details

Punta Tombo Penguin Rookery

Puerto Madryn, Argentina

Punta Tombo Penguin Rookery

DETAILS

  • 71/2
    hrs Estimate Duration
  • Meal

Peninsula Valdez is one of the finest wildlife reserves in South America and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It provides an outstanding natural habitat for sea lions, elephant seals, fur seals and a variety of birds. Enjoy a brief stop at the small Visitors Center to view exhibits on the flora and fauna of the Peninsula. Visit Caleta Valdes on the eastern shore, a sheltered bay with a long gravel spit onto which elephant seals and others haul up in the spring. You’ll spend some time here to watch the wildlife from a distance. Nearby, there may be a possibility to view a very small and new penguin colony. A boxed lunch is provided. The access to the Sea Lion’s colony for large buses is closed due to the terrain’s conditions .


Need to Know:

Note: Tour involves approximately 1/2 mile of walking over uneven, cobblestone, sand, steep terrain and 20 steps. The 100 mile drive is approximately 2 1/2 hours each way. Buses may not be air-conditioned and travel along bumpy, dusty roads. Do not get too close or touch wildlife.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Wildlife Tours

Activity Level:

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    Challenging
Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
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