Punta Tombo — Magellanic penguin colony

Private full-day land tour to the Punta Tombo reserve from Puerto Madryn, with guide included, with hotel pick-up and drop-off at the end of the day. The route covers around 180 km to the coastal strip that holds the largest mainland Magellanic penguin colony, with a walk along designated trails of between 1.5 and 2 km inside the reserve. The service operates from September to April, when the colony occupies the area for breeding; the reserve stays closed the rest of the year. Transport is by vehicle with driver and the reserve admission is paid separately at the entrance. Total duration is around 10 hours, with gravel-road sections on the final stretch towards the coast.

What's included

Access to the Punta Tombo reserve with a walk along designated trails

Private service with vehicle and driver

Guide included

What's not included

Punta Tombo reserve admission

Meals not specified in the programme

Tips for driver and guide

Personal expenses

Services not mentioned in this programme

Service information

Seasonal service: September to April. The reserve stays closed from April to September. Reserve admission is paid at the entrance and is not included. Groups of more than 3 passengers: SUV or Minivan. Guide included. Available languages to be confirmed at the time of booking.

Booking & policies

Are the prices shown net or retail?

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What happens after I book?

When you book, we receive your booking and start working on it: it shows as “In process” and we let you know of every update. Vouchers are sent once payments have been received.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations are governed by the conditions stated in each quotation. The standard conditions are: more than 30 days before arrival, the deposit is non-refundable; 30 to 15 days before arrival, 50% of the total price is charged; less than 15 days before arrival or a no-show, 100%. They may vary on peak dates and depend on the policy of each hotel and service. Certain destinations — Patagonia, the Amazon region and high-demand dates in peak season — apply stricter terms, stated in the quotation. Conditions stated in the quotation and accepted by the agency at booking take precedence over the general schedule in Clause 7.1 of the Terms.

Can dates or passenger names be changed after booking?

Amendment requests must reach RUMBO LIBRE at least 72 business hours before the service begins. Changes are managed subject to availability, and any resulting rate difference applies. For private services, a name change may require re-issuing the booking at the current rate.