Patagonia Ranch and El Pedral Penguin Colony Tour from Puerto Madryn
Why we love it?
The Patagonia Ranch and El Pedral Penguin Colony Tour from Puerto Madryn offers an immersive 9-hour experience in Argentina's stunning Patagonian landscape. Ideal for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers, this tour includes a visit to the El Pedral Penguin Colony, where participants can observe these charming birds in their natural habitat. The itinerary also features stops at Punta Ninfas and Estancia El Pedral, providing a blend of wildlife viewing and cultural insight. Participants will enjoy a leisurely lunch and afternoon tea, as well as access to a pool, making this tour a distinctive combination of adventure and relaxation in a breathtaking setting.
Inclusions
- Lunch
- Afternoon tea
- Professional guide
- Access to the pool
- Tour to the Penguin Colony
- Tour to Punta Ninfas Lighthouse
- Round-trip shared transfer from a meeting point in downtown Puerto Madryn
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Puerto Madryn
We’ll kick our trip off by picking you up from the meeting point in our comfortable tour bus.
Punta Ninfas
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 and sea lions breeding and going about their daily lives on the surrounding beaches and rocks.
Estancia El Pedral
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 dropping you back in Puerto Madryn at around 5pm.
Please Note
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller or pram accessible
- We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. OFFICE NUMBER: ([ ] (Mon to Sat from 9 to 18 Hs and Sundays from 10 to 19 Hs) EMERGENCY MOBILE: ([ ] (After office hours)
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Cruise Passengers are not allowed to take this tour
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
