Puerto Madryn South Circuit tour for cruise passengers

Three hours that cover city, coast, wildlife and a hilltop picnic

The South Circuit is a guided walking tour through Puerto Madryn and out to Punta Loma reserve, designed for cruise passengers. You walk the city's oceanfront from north to south with a bilingual guide, stop at panoramic viewpoints including a monument to the Tehuelche people, visit the sea lion colony at Punta Loma, and end with a picnic at Cerro Avanzado overlooking the reserve. Malbec wine, homemade empanadas (vegetarian available), juice and water are included. Entrance to the protected area is included. The route takes three to four hours and suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Puerto Madryn and Nature

• Coastal walk through the city
• Visit panoramic city viewpoint
• See Monument to the Tehuelche Indian
• Tour south coast at Punta Este viewpoint
• Visit Punta Loma sea lion reserve
• Climb Cerro Avanzado viewpoint hill
• Enjoy picnic with empanadas and wine

The experience

The walk starts in Puerto Madryn's city center and moves south along the coast, following the economic and historical landmarks a local guide points out as you go. You'll see the Monument to the Tehuelche Indian at a high viewpoint, then continue to Punta Este, where at low tide you can spot the wreck of the Folias and the distinctive restingas: the cobblestone beaches that define Patagonian geography here.

Punta Loma reserve is the oldest protected area in the province, and sea lions live there year-round alongside nesting birds. You walk through the reserve to Cerro Avanzado, a low hill three kilometers further south, where the views open onto the seabed geography and the steppe vegetation that makes Patagonia distinct. This is where the tour ends with a picnic: homemade empanadas, Malbec wine, and juice or water, all eaten at the viewpoint itself.

A bilingual guide (English or Spanish) leads the group. Minivan or minibus transport depends on group size, or a car with a guide-driver for up to four passengers. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller, and small children sit on an adult's lap. The pace is easy and the terrain is walkable for all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Bilingual guide in English or Spanish.
• entrance to Punta Loma protected area.
• minivan or minibus transport (or car with guide-driver for groups up to four).
• homemade empanadas with vegetarian option.
• Malbec wine.
• mineral juice or water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

AgesAdult (13 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 90 years) · Youth (9 to 12 years) · Child (2 to 8 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Amonite Travel

Is this one for you?The walk is steady but easy, with low-difficulty climbing at Cerro Avanzado, so it works for families with children and anyone who wants to move through the landscape without strain. Cruise passengers with three to four hours between ship and departure will fit the whole route and still have time to return.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (9 to 12 years); Child (2 to 8 years); Infant (under 2): free.

How much walking is involved on the South Circuit tour?

The tour is a coastal walk from the city center south to Punta Loma, with stops at viewpoints and the reserve. At Cerro Avanzado you climb a small hill of low difficulty. The whole route takes three to four hours and is suitable for all fitness levels.

What wildlife will I see at Punta Loma?

Punta Loma reserve is home to sea lions (males, females and young) that live there year-round, so you'll see new pups each season. A variety of nesting birds also share the reserve.

Is the tour timed to work with cruise ship schedules?

Yes, the South Circuit is designed specifically for cruise passengers who want to explore Puerto Madryn without wasting time. The three- to four-hour duration fits a typical port call, and the tour is only offered to cruise passengers.

What's included in the picnic at Cerro Avanzado?

The picnic includes homemade empanadas (vegetarian empanadas available if you request them), Malbec wine, and mineral juice or water. Entrance to the Punta Loma protected area is also included in the tour price.

What is the Monument to the Tehuelche Indian?

The monument is a tribute to the native Tehuelche cultures who inhabited these lands. It stands at a high viewpoint in Puerto Madryn and is part of the city's history and regional identity.