Peninsula Valdes & Whales

Peninsula Valdes tour it's one of the most fascinating in our area, in one regular day you will be able to enjoy the southern right whales, Magellan penguins and the magnificent Elephant Seals.

Our full day tour it's ready to start every morning from June to March, we will pick you up at any place around Puerto Madryn, and also we will drop you off at the same location.

Our guide will tell you about the wildlife, cultural heritage and our local economy.

Be ready to enjoy Península Valdes.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Peninsula Valdes, Puerto Madryn Argentina

This Protected Natural Area, declared “Mankind’s Natural Heritage”, has one of the most fascinating ecosystem in the entire world, Whales, Orcas, Sea Lions, Elephants Seals, Magellan Penguins, Maras, Guanacos, and Choiques live all in the same habitat.
About 35 miles away from Puerto Madryn, we arrive to El Desempeño, main access to Peninsula Valdes, and after another 30 miles we arrive to Puerto Piramides, where, from June to December is possible to get a boat and watch the Right Southern Whales, and the rest of the year there’re nautical trips to watch Sea Lions and enjoy the landscape.
From Puerto Piramides we will head to Caleta Valdes, 47 miles away, and there you’ll enjoy the magnificent Elephant Seals and Penguins. And from there we continue to Punta Norte, and there we find Sea Lions, Sea Elephants, and occasionally Orcas. And coming back to Puerto Madryn we will stop at Los Pajaros Island, home of a great variety of sea birds, where we will finish our visit to this incredible Protected Natural Area.


Duration: 9 hours

Stop At: Centro De Visitantes Istmo Ameghino, Ruta Provincial 2, Puerto Madryn Argentina

The visitor center give us a picture of Peninsula Valdes area and all its on it
From here we can admire the view of Golfo Nuevo And Golfo San jose at the same time, also we can see the Birds island from this place.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Puerto Piramides, Puerto Piramides, Province of Chubut, Patagonia

Between June and December of each year, it's possible to do the whales watching boat ride, here at Puerto piramides (boat ride for 1 1/2 hour, included in this rate)

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Caleta Valdes, Puerto Piramides Argentina

Between September and April of each year, a few Magellan Penguins arrive to Caleta Valdes area to nest.

and about 1 mile from the Penguins Area we will find a large Colony of Elephant Seals, males will be fighting for females and territory, and females will be taking care of their cubs.

Amazing area of Peninsula Valdes.


Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Infant seats available"
"Service animals allowed"
"Stroller accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Wheelchair accessible"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 08:00 AM
Duration: 11 To 12 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
This tour it's not for cruise passengers, please check our Cruise Shore excursions.
whales boat ride it's included, and it can be cancelled due the weather conditions

Ports

• Comandante Luis Piedra Buena Pier, 100, Av. Guillermo Rawson 1, U9120 Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• English Speaking Tour Guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• All Fees and Taxes
• Whales Boat Ride

Not Included

• Park entrance fee
• Tips
• Lunch

Facilities