The 15 best things to do in Puerto Madryn (2026)

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   1. The Best of Peninsula Valdés in one day

   Outty Ranking93

   This tour invites you to discover the best of Valdes Peninsula in one day, one of the most striking natural destinations in Patagonia. We are a receptive agency in Puerto Madryn with a complete team of sales, management. 90+ Club at 93/100, 4.9/5 from 244 traveler reviews, 9h from $125, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   2. Shore Tours Punta Tombo Cruise Ship Passengers Puerto Madryn

   Outty Ranking91

   This excursion is designed especially for cruise ship passengers arriving in Puerto Madryn, such as the following: PLANCIUS, WORLD NAVIGATOR, VIKING JUPITER, AIDASOL, OOSTERDAM, ISLAND SKY, MAJESTIC PRINCESS, NORWEGIAN S. 90+ Club at 91/100, 4.9/5 from 176 traveler reviews, 7h from $120, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   3. Snorkeling with Sea Lions by Madryn Buceo

   Outty Ranking83

   This is the main experience of Puerto Madryn, you will have the posibility to play with these awesome animals in their natural habitat. The best part about this experience is that the interaction is natural. The animals. Exceptional at 83/100, 4.9/5 from 359 traveler reviews, 2.5h from $150, free cancellation.

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   4. Cruise Shore Excursion Punta Tombo with Boxlunch from Pto Madryn

   Outty Ranking82

   We offer cruise shore excursion services in Puerto Madryn, departures are regular and shared tour with others cruise passengers, we guarantee you to be on time to get to the ship again. The tour departure is always set. Exceptional at 82/100, 4.8/5 from 81 traveler reviews, 7h from $120, free cancellation.

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   5. Full Day Peninsula Valdes Experience - optional Whale Watching

   Outty Ranking81

   INTRODUCTION We are a Young Company, integrated by professionals with a long trajectory in the field, who have more than 15 years of experience working in different areas of Tourism . We are young and passionate about w. Exceptional at 81/100, 4.8/5 from 58 traveler reviews, 8h from $115, free cancellation.

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   6. Only Whales in Puerto Madryn Full Day Tour Regular

   Outty Ranking79

   This is the ideal adventure for you, whale lover, between the months of June and December. You will experience an exciting excursion to the protected natural area of the Valdes Peninsula, declared a World Heritage Site b. Strongly Recommended at 79/100, 5.0/5 from 39 traveler reviews, 8h from $125, free cancellation.

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   7. Shore Excursion Punta Tombo cruise passengers Puerto Madryn

   Outty Ranking79

   We will visit the largest colony of the Magellanic penguin in all of South America. From September through April, Punta Tombo hosts approximately one million penguins that arrive to complete their breeding cycle and the. Strongly Recommended at 79/100, 4.8/5 from 54 traveler reviews, 7h from $125, free cancellation.

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   8. Punta Tombo Tour, the Penguin Experience

   Outty Ranking79

   There are a few places in the world like Punta Tombo, here you will free the real contact with penguins, walking among them at their habitat. Punta Tombo Penguin Experience it's our most wanted tour, and the penguins are. Strongly Recommended at 79/100, 4.7/5 from 55 traveler reviews, 9h from $95, free cancellation.

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   9. Peninsula Valdés Excursion with Whale Watching Included

   Outty Ranking79

   Experience the adventure of touring the Valdes Peninsula and embarking on Whale Watching with us. On this 11-hour excursion discover the nature of the immense Valdés Peninsula, where we can be amazed thanks to the dive. Strongly Recommended at 79/100, 4.9/5 from 55 traveler reviews, 11h from $265, free cancellation.

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    10. Animal watching in Punta Tombo and Isla Escondida

    Outty Ranking78

    This tour was designed and conceived to take advantage of every location without missing a single detail. A tour designed to enjoy our local wildlife in different locations and learn a little about the history of our cit. Strongly Recommended at 78/100, 5.0/5 from 35 traveler reviews, 7h from $125, free cancellation.

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    11. Full-day excursion to Punta Tombo Natural Penguin Park

    Outty Ranking77

    Live a unique land expedition where the steppe joins the sea. Our tour stands out for combining the magic of Patagonian fauna — including the iconic Punta Tombo penguin colony and Isla Escondida elephant seals — with w. Strongly Recommended at 77/100, 5.0/5 from 23 traveler reviews, 11h from $135, free cancellation.

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    12. Shore Excursion Peninsula Valdes cruise passengers Puerto Madryn

    Outty Ranking77

    The first stop is the Visitor Center, an introduction to the local forums and wildlife. We will then head to Caleta Valdés, a large cove that is home to southern elephant seals. We continue to the small and picturesque. Strongly Recommended at 77/100, 4.8/5 from 41 traveler reviews, 7h from $125, free cancellation.

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    13. 3 hour 4x4 tour around Puerto Madryn

    Outty Ranking77

    This experience combines adventure, nature, and those secret spots that make the Patagonian coast unique. With our 4x4 vehicles, they will traverse hidden trails, dunes, and cliffs that are totally inaccessible to tradit. Strongly Recommended at 77/100, 4.8/5 from 82 traveler reviews, 3h from $115, free cancellation.

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    14. Peninsula Valdes Full Day Tour

    Outty Ranking75

    Peninsula Valdes tour it's one of the most fascinating in our area, in one regular day you will be able to enjoy the southern right whales, magellan penguins and the magnificent Elephant Seals. Our full day tour it's rea. Strongly Recommended at 75/100, 4.7/5 from 32 traveler reviews, 11h from $95, free cancellation.

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    15. Cruise Shore Excursion Ea San Lorenzo Peninsula Valdes

    Outty Ranking75

    Along its coast we find an astonishing Magellanic penguin rookery with over 600.000 penguins........ San Lorenzo's coastline hosts wide open beaches as well as cliff areas. Estancia San Lorenzo has a team of profession. Strongly Recommended at 75/100, 4.7/5 from 44 traveler reviews, 7h from $129, free cancellation.

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