ARGENTINA
Argentina's classics.
The 10 shore excursions tours worth your time in Argentina. The prices, the operators behind them, and what each day actually involves.
Tierra del Fuego shore excursion from Ushuaia: Lake Roca, wildlife, Beagle Channel views, Pan-American Highway photo stop.
“Interesting excursion- wished we had seen more, perhaps a 20 minute stop in town. Guide was good. Just wished there had been one more hour to see the actual town and get more of the history”
Guided small-group shore excursion from Ushuaia to Tierra del Fuego National Park, the End of the World sign, and city photo stops.
“The park is not to be missed! Beautiful scenery at every stop. The guide and driver were outstanding.”
Peninsula Valdes wildlife tour from Puerto Madryn: A/C port pickup, penguins and elephant seals, box lunch; entrance ticket extra.
“This excursion was extremely disappointing. Viator should remove this excursion permanently! We missed the opportunity to visit and walk among penguins on a different tour, because this excursion promised that we would be able to visit a ranch with penguins and elephant seals. This was NOT TRUE. After driving 2 hours we came to a…”
Puerto Madryn to Punta Tombo with Boxlunch: 2+ hours for penguin photos, cruise-port pickup, lunch included. Add park entrance fee.
“Our guide Mariana was fantastic. She was very patient in explaining the area to us and keeping us informed of what is to happen. But the bus they used is not comfortable at all. The 6 hour total bus ride that includes an hour of rough gravel road just gave us lower back pains and…”
Punta Tombo shore excursion from Puerto Madryn with lunch, a small bilingual group, and a walk among thousands of Magellanic penguins.
“Excellent tour, well organised. Great guide and driver. Great to see so much varied wildlife, but the penguins stole the show!”
Small-group 7-hour Peninsula Valdés and San Lorenzo penguins day from Puerto Madryn, with lamb lunch, elephant seals, and close wildlife viewing.
“Our tour was long and well worth it! Lucia our tour guide was friendly, kind, funny, and knowledgeable. A great time!”
Boardwalk views of thousands of Magellanic penguins at Punta Tombo, plus a Puerto Madryn pickup, lunch, and a guided drive in a small group.
“Great time with the penguins. Be prepared for mile and 1/2 walk. Definitely worth the 2 hr drive each way”
Private Tierra del Fuego tour from Ushuaia: scenic hikes, lagoons, Lapataia Bay fossils, and optional End of the World Train from a former prison.
“Great guide in seb. Good knowledge of area. Bit expensive though. Good quality vehicle and driver great experience.”
Punta Tombo shore excursion from Puerto Madryn: 6 hours by A/C van, bilingual guide, and a real walk among Magellanic penguins.
“We really enjoyed the trip, our guide was very engaging and informative. Thanks!”
Walk Punta Tombo’s 1.5 km penguin trail from Puerto Madryn. Small-group transport, expert guides, lunch, and a timely ship return.
“Arranged at last minute due to schedule change by cruise company. Reasonable when compared with cruise company's own excursions (horribly expensive).Decent transport, enthusiastic guide and enough time at Punta Tombo to see all of the wildlife. Happy to recommend, they were very efficient.”
