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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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
Itinerary
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1Peninsula Valdes
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.
9 hours • Admission ticket not included -
2Centro De Visitantes Istmo Ameghino
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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Puerto Piramides
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)
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Caleta Valdes
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.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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