Only Whales in Puerto Madryn Full Day Tour Regular

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Sighting Embarked — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

This is the ideal adventure for you, whale lover, between the months of June and December. You will experience an exciting excursion to the protected natural area of the Valdes Peninsula, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 19 people
People per booking: 1–19
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Animal Travel

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

Not included: Admission to Peninsula Valdes (Isthmus Ameghino Visitor Center)
Not included: Sighting Boarding in Puerto Piramides (Optional)

Itinerary

Centro De Visitantes Istmo Ameghino

2 hours Admission not included

The journey to the Valdes Peninsula takes about 1 hour to the first stop, crossing Patagonian steppe landscapes. You will make a stop at “El Desempeño” (entrance fee is not included in the tour price). Then, you will enter the Carlos Ameghino Isthmus Interpretation Center, an educational and panoramic stop where you can observe the skeleton of a southern right whale, informative panels on the fauna, flora and geography of the peninsula, and also access the viewpoint. From there, you can simultaneously see the New Gulf, the San Jose Gulf and Bird Island. The total time includes one hour transfer from the city plus the visit to the Visitor Center.
Puerto Piramides

3 hours

It is the only village on the peninsula and the starting point for boarded whale watching (optional and at extra cost). If you don’t make the sighting, you can tour the village, the beach and the souvenir shops. Restaurants, bars and confectioneries are available for self-catering.
Peninsula Valdes

45 min Admission included

After your visit to Puerto Pirámides, you will explore the Punta Pirámides barbershop, a beautiful sea lion puntadero that also offers some of the best panoramic views.
Playa El Doradillo

2 hours Admission included

Visit Playa Doradillo, famous for whale watching from the coast, especially between July and October. Extensive and quiet beaches, ideal for walking and enjoying the scenery. The guide usually chooses the best point according to the tide and the presence of whales.
Puerto Madryn

one hour

Return to the city, we will drop off all passengers in their corresponding accommodation.