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Peninsula Valdes and Whales

5.0 (5 reviews) 11–12 hours Free cancellation
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Peninsula Valdes and Whales

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
11–12 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 16 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
Sentir Patagonia Travel

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: All Fees and Taxes
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Whales Boat Ride
  • Included: English Speaking Tour Guide

Not included

  • Not included: Park entrance fee
  • Not included: Tips
  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

  1. Peninsula Valdes

    9 hours Admission not included

    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.

  2. Centro De Visitantes Istmo Ameghino

    20 min

    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.

  3. Puerto Piramides

    1 h 30 min

    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)

  4. Caleta Valdes

    1 h 30 min

    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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Hotel Peninsula Valdes
  • Hostel Kalo
  • El Cid Hotel
  • Hotel Carrera
  • Hotel Piren
  • Dazzler by Wyndham Puerto Madryn
  • Vintage
  • Hotel Mora
  • Hotel Gran Madryn
  • Vida Hotel De Playa
  • Hotel Aguas Mansas
  • Bahia Nueva Hotel

and 24 more pickup points

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

Using your ticket

our tour guide it will provide you, with our own access tickets. it will happen as soon as we will pick you up at your hotel.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Service animals allowed

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Wheelchair accessible

Traveller ratings

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