Puerto Madryn: Punta Tombo and Welsh Tea Experience

Patagonia, Argentina, Argentina



Discover the wildlife and culture of Patagonia on a day trip from Puerto Madryn. Visit Punta Tombo to see Magellanic penguins, explore Gaiman, and enjoy a traditional Welsh tea.

Highlights

  • Walk side-by-side with thousands of Magellanic penguins in their habitat
  • Spot guanacos, maras, and rheas in the wild on a Patagonian safari
  • Stand next to a life-sized replica of the world’s largest dinosaur
  • Discover the unique Welsh heritage and architecture of Gaiman
  • Enjoy a guided tour of Gaiman and indulge in a traditional Welsh tea

Description

Begin your journey by heading south along the iconic National Route 3. On the way, enjoy a visit to a life-sized replica of the Patagotitan Mayorum, the largest dinosaur ever discovered, right here in Patagonia. Keep your camera ready as the steppe is alive. As we traverse the vast plains, we often spot the 'Big Five' of the Patagonian scrub on gravel road: elegant guanacos, fleet-footed choiques (rheas), curious maras (cavies), gray foxes, and grazing sheep. Arrive at Punta Tombo, home to one of the world’s most significant Magellanic penguin colonies. Walk a 3-kilometer trail that winds directly through their nesting grounds. Watch as thousands of penguins socialize, tend to their burrows, and waddle toward the Atlantic. From the coastal viewpoints, look up to see skuas, giant petrels, and oystercatchers patrolling the skies and shores. Finally, transition from nature to culture as you enter Gaiman. This picturesque Welsh colony feels like a piece of the United Kingdom dropped into the heart of South America. After a guided city tour through its historic streets, have free time to explore or participate in a legendary local tradition: Welsh Tea. Indulge in an array of artisanal cakes and the famous 'torta negra' before heading back to Puerto Madryn.

Includes

Professional guides Pick-up and drop-off from accommodation in Puerto Madryn

Excludes

Entrance fee to the park Punta Tombo (ARS 35.000 per adult) Welsh tea (around $25 dollars per adult) Tips

Important Information

  • Duration: 10 hours of adventure. Pick-up: We collect guests from hotels between 7:15 AM and 7:45 AM. Entry to Punta Tombo Park is not included (ARS 35.000 per adult) Welsh Tea: Optional (not included). Payment is made directly at the tea house. (Around USD 25 per person) If you have celiac disease or are gluten-intolerant, please let us know in advance.

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