Argentina · SHORE EXCURSIONS
Send this to whoever is doing the planning: 15 shore excursions, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the detail that decides between them.
Review of Ushuaia’s Tierra del Fuego National Park shore tour, with lake views, Beagle Channel stops, group-size warnings, and cruise tips.
“Despite the very short time we had, we were able to enjoy the wonderful scenery and beauty of Tierra del Fuego National Park.”
Explore Tierra del Fuego National Park, the End of the World sign, and Ushuaia on a small-group shore excursion from $119.
“We were wanting to go to "The End of the World" but the tour offered from the cruise ship was very expensive. This one not only went to all the place offered by the cruise ship but to a couple of others (Ushuia sign, a lookout over harbour) they they didn't go to. Informative guide. Had to walk to start of the wharf instead of being met at the ship and a bit trickier to find but not a problem. We enjoyed our day out”
Explore Peninsula Valdés from Puerto Madryn with expert guides, wild penguins, elephant seals, guanacos, a box lunch, and port pickup.
“Our guide on this tour, Carolina, is extremely knowledgeable and professional. She competently explained, in both English and Spanish what to look for and provided a great description of the background and a little history of the places we visited. She made the tour most enjoyable.”
See thousands of Magellanic penguins at Punta Tombo on a cruise-friendly day trip from Puerto Madryn with lunch, transport, and guide included.
“Roy was a very knowledgeable guide. He gave us the history of the area, explained where we were going and took great care of us. The experience was great.”
Review of Punta Tombo from Puerto Madryn, with penguins, guanacos, lunch, cruise timing advice, price details, and practical tips.
“Excellent tour, well organised. Great guide and driver. Great to see so much varied wildlife, but the penguins stole the show!”
Visit Punta Tombo from Puerto Madryn on a small-group cruise excursion with penguins, lunch, an English-speaking guide, and cruise-safe timing.
“It was a long drive but well worth it to see the penguins and nesting area with the chicks and the penguins on the beach.”
Review of Ushuaia’s private Tierra del Fuego shore tour, with hikes, lakes, Lapataia Bay, optional train ride, price, and practical tips.
“This tour was awesome! Andres was my guide and he was very nice and extremely knowledgeable about the park. Hotel pick up was smooth and the driver was great as well. Andres put a very welcoming and personalized touch on this tour.”
Review of Puerto Madryn’s private Punta Tombo penguin trip, with practical advice on timing, costs, guides, transport, and what to expect.
“Amazing and very enjoyable trip! Well worth the price. We got there before the crowds and were back in plenty of time before the ship sailed. Our driver spoke english and was able to tell us all about the areas we passed through on our way to Punta Tombo.”
Review of Punta Tombo from Puerto Madryn: see Magellanic penguins, compare value, transport, timing, comfort, and cruise-day planning.
“We really enjoyed the trip, our guide was very engaging and informative. Thanks!”
Review of a private Tierra del Fuego shore excursion from Ushuaia, with park highlights, timing, costs, guides, hikes, and practical booking advice.
“With the sun peaking out after a wet start to the day we headed to the Tierra del Fuego National park. Guide Luka and driver very obliging allowing for plenty of photo shops. Took me on a short 30miinute walk to a off track lookout as well.”
Walk among Magellanic penguins at Punta Tombo from Puerto Madryn, with a small group, guide, lunch, and guaranteed return to your cruise ship.
“Our guide Mariana Z and driver Roy were both superb. Mariana is an expert on everything for Patagonia, it's history, culture and the wildlife. She provided one of the best commentaries during the travel that I've ever heard from any guide in the world. Wonderful personality and excellent English. Roy's driving was perfect. He was very kind to the other guests. A truly great day!”
See Buenos Aires highlights from the cruise port in four hours, including Plaza de Mayo, La Boca, Puerto Madero, and Recoleta.
“Tour was very good but had a hard time finding Ailine as she did not have a sign and there was much confusion as to where the pick up was suppose to be. Cruise ships passengers were disembarking and new passengers were loading so there were thousands of people in the area. Took us 30 minutes to hook up with the tour”
Explore Puerto Madryn and Punta Loma on a three-hour shore tour with sea lions, cormorants, coastal views, and bilingual guides.
“The main theme of the tour is to see sea lions, but we can see the sea lions even at the pier”
Cruise from Buenos Aires into the Tigre Delta, taste empanadas, explore San Isidro, and return to port with a local guide.
“Great tour and Caroline was fantastic. It did feel a bit rushed on the tour back. Needed More time in Tigre”
Review of Peninsula Valdés from Puerto Madryn, with wildlife, scenic stops, seasonal tips, costs, transport, and advice for cruise passengers.
“Getting back to the ship was the highlight. 90 min via a derelict visitors centre to stop number one. Penguins of which there were 3. Reason given that the whole colony was out at sea fishing. Second stop the seal colony which numbered 20, these also at sea fishing. Stop at a dodgy restaurant for an hour. Basically this company knew there were no penguins, no seals and that the visitors centre was closed. It was very difficult to understand the guide who was unable to answer questions. So we spent 5 hours on a comfortable van, for no reason as the seal and Penguin colony were empty and they…”
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