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!”
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 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.”
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”
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”
See sea lions at Punta Loma, tour Puerto Madryn, and learn about Patagonia on this short, cruise-friendly shore excursion.
“We were a small group of 6 and received very special attention. Our guide, Sylvia was terrific. We did get to view sea lions from the cliffs but it was high tides so the lions were bunched up together.”
Explore Trelew fossils and Welsh Gaiman on a private Puerto Madryn shore tour with port pickup, museum visit, and optional Welsh tea.
“My friend and I booked a personal tour of Gaiman for the day and it couldn't have been a better experience. Our guide was thorough, engaging, knowledgeable, friendly, and an absolute pleasure to spend the day with. I highly recommend this tour, given the chance.”
Compare Peninsula Valdes and Punta Tombo on a private Puerto Madryn tour with penguins, marine wildlife, flexible routing, and practical cruise tips.
“Max, our guide was great, but our tour was greatly shortened & altered because of a 3 1/2 hr late docking because of high winds. Max did a good job with what he was given. We did not make to Point Valdes because of time constraints.”
Review of Buenos Aires’ 4.5-hour shore tour, with La Boca, Recoleta, Plaza de Mayo, tango sights, transport, value, and practical tips.
“Sofia was an excellent guide and was very knowledgeable in her history of Buenos Aries. We enjoyed the sites and the stop at the Dulce de Leche store. Unfortunately, when we got home, we found our purchase there was past the expiration date and therefore undrinkable. Be careful to check the date before purchasing! The shopping stop at the end was a bit too long. I would have rated five-star if not for these 2 small disappintments.”
Review of the Buenos Aires Tigre Delta shore excursion, with San Isidro, a catamaran ride, costs, timing, and port return advice.
“I wasn't aware that guide would be speaking in 2 languages i.e. Spanish and English during the tour on the bus. We felt it was said much less in English than in Spanish. Visual and cultural value on land was minimal. I would've prefered to only English speaking group..”
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