Punta Tombo Shore Tour For Celebrity Passengers In Puerto Madryn

Long drive but the end was well worth it to see the penguins. We made good time by getting organized early and people coming back to the van on time. Because of this, our tour guide made stops along the way back and also gave us a tour of the town. Very good trip and cheaper than the excursion on the ship.

Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area. She out areas that we might be interested in. Punta Tombo was well set up and the time we had was great.

Bit disorganised at the meeting point but once on the mini bus the guide was excellent very knowledgeable and after 2.5 hours we arrived and saw the penguins and more penguins. Arrived back at the ship in plenty of time.

Such a great experience. Mariana, our tour director, and Marcello, the driver, did everything they could to ensure we had a good visit to Punta Tomba. Mariana shared interesting historical information about the settlement of the area, local traditions as well as pertinent info on the penguins we were on the way to see. Thoroughly enjoyable.

The meeting point with the guide and getting to the bus was very disorganized and chaotic. Boarding the bus was also poorly managed, and we were not able to sit with our friends until we asked some people to move. The food was very disappointing. We ordered chicken but were served pork instead. The crackers were stale, and overall the food was not edible, so we barely ate anything. Additionally, the air conditioning on the bus was not working, and the seats were extremely tight and uncomfortable. Our guide herself was good, but from the back of the bus it was very difficult to hear her. The views were beautiful, however the overall experience was not as good as we expected, especially considering the price we paid.

Bus ride was longer than advertised; 2 1/2 hours each way. Tour guide struggled with English and therefore communication was less than preferred

Tour was excellent. Only issue was Vendor operating tour. Took 3 hours and 40 minutes to get to Punta Tombo because van blew tire 40 km for destination. If drivers had not been able to replace blown tire, we would have never made it back to cruise ship in time and been stuck in puerto madryn. Tour leader had means of communication to base as he stated we had no phone service in area. Wife later submitted review which Sussasich Trismo responded that they would have sent replacement van to bring us back. It’s 2 hours and 45 minutes from puerto madryn to Punta Tombo. We would have missed cruise ship. Then stated we didn’t even miss any time there although we were almost 50 minutes late in arriving. Had to rush to see what we did at Punta Tombo and missed some of the parks viewing sites. Never indicated company would step up to make things right with partial refund. Came way that they only interested in taking your money and don’t care about service rendered .

Had a flat tire about 50km to final destination. Because of double tires, we were able to continue with single tire but drove at a slower speed. Driver stopped many time along the way to check tire conditions. Disappointed that Travellers were not kept informed every step of the way. Eventually got there, spent less than 1.5 hours there & returned with a replacement tire. Arrived back to cruise ship just in time.

It is a long trip to the penguins, but the van was quite comfortable. And the trip was so worth it. It was incredible being so close to them. Our guide, Marcella, gave us good information as we traveled.

An excellent tour for cruise ship passengers to see the penguins at Punta Tombo, at half the price of the official Celebrity excursions. We were the second bus to leave the pier at 9.05; we arrived at the penguins at 11.50 (about 15 minutes ahead of most official Celebrity excursions); we spent 100 minutes with the penguins and left at 1.30 (eating the picnic lunch on the bus); arriving back at the pier at 4.10 (with a dinosaur stop on the way); and had plenty of time for ‘all aboard’ at 5.00.

A long drive but worth it. The countryside is flat and habitation sparse. It is a wonder of nature. Don’t give up on the long walk

Excellent tour tour guide and driver were amazing. Clean bus. A very good lunch. Pick up and drop off very good

We arranged a tour for a large group from a cruise ship visit to Puerto Madryn to go to the Punta Tombo penguin rookery. From first contact with Sussanich Turismo approximately 10 months pre-cruise they were extremely helpful and professional. All pre cruise contact to confirm tour group participants and payment of deposits was managed really well. On the day of the tour we were met at the port and were provide with a really excellent tour guide, Mariana, who gave us lots of information on the long journey to the rookery. Unfortunately due to very windy weather and a busy road it took longer than expected to reach Punta Tombo so we only had around 50 minutes there before needing to return to the port for an early departure of the cruise ship. However we all really enjoyed seeing the penguins and it was worth the long trip. We were back at the ship 45 minutes before gangway up time. We wish the cruise line would spend longer in Puerto Madryn as most of the best things to do are a long journey from the port. We would definitely recommend Sussanich Turismo if you are needing a tour company in Puerto Madryn. The other bonus was the cost of the tour was significantly less than the cruise ship equivalent tour.

Very reasonable, very informative and great trip incl Maria, bus driver snd vehicle. Box lunch was much more than I expected incl we got 2 sandwiches plus!!! Liked having a bathroom break each direction . Was worried about getting back to ship on time but 2:50 pm drop off for 3:30 pm all board!!! Everything ran very smothly. From time of purchase tour company communicated with menupbyo and incl morning of tour!!!

This trip was excellent. The guide was very good - friendly and informative. It is a 2-3 hour journey to get there but the bus was comfy enough and the packed lunch was tasty and plentiful. Puerto Tomba was incredible. You really do get to walk amongst penguins and there are plenty of them! There are Ranges around to make sure you don't distress them but its so lovely to see them in their natural habitat and yet be so close. Highly recommend this trip.

Unfortunately because I fell the day before and suffered a concussion my husband and I decided not to go on this trip but our fellow travelers did and they thoroughly enjoyed it!

The 2.5 hour ride was safe and comfortable. The tour guide did a good job explaining the history and geography of the area.

We did the Punta Tombo Shore Tour from Puerto Madryn as Celebrity cruise passengers in January, and it was hands-down one of the best days of our trip. The logistics were smooth and stress-free: clear meeting instructions, comfortable transportation, and a well-paced itinerary with enough time at each stop. We also really appreciated that Diana kept a close eye on timing, so we never had to worry about getting back to the ship. Punta Tombo itself is unforgettable. The trails are lined with Magellanic penguin burrows, and the penguins are everywhere—waddling right across the path like they own the place. Seeing the baby penguins was the sweetest highlight (tiny, fluffy, and surprisingly bold). We also spotted guanacos/“llamas” along the way, which made it feel even more like a Patagonian wildlife safari. Diana was an excellent guide—organized, friendly, and full of interesting facts, plus she pointed out details we would have missed.