Peninsula Valdés Excursion with Whale Watching Included

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Start your adventure with the search at your accommodation in Puerto Madryn. After a short tour of the city to learn about its history, we will head towards the Valdes Peninsula.

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2. Start the adventure in the reserve in the company of a tour guide who will help us interpret the environment. Stay tuned, the Valdes Peninsula is home to unique species such as guanacos, maras (Patagonic hare), choiques (petiso rhea) and gray foxes, among others.

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3. We head inland to the immense peninsula, linked to the continent by a strip of land known as the Ameghino Isthmus. At certain points, you can simultaneously see both the New and San Jose Gulfs, and enjoy the views of the typical Patagonian landscape. Make your first stop at the Carlos Ameghino Isthmus Visitor Center, where you can appreciate the small sample of local flora and fauna.

   15 minAdmission included

4. Continue to the picturesque village of Puerto Pirámides while enjoying the views and a brief city tour upon arrival. From June to December, you will have the opportunity to experience the one-and-a-half hour sailing to see the towering Southern Right Whale up close.

   2 h

5. We continue to Caleta Valdés through a riverside path to marvel at the colony of Penguins of Magellan (from September to April). The exceptional value of this cove is due to its great biodiversity and the scenic beauty of the open ocean. Keep an eye on the killer whales, if you are lucky, you can spot them patrolling these coasts in packs. The next stop is Punta Cantor. Here, trails and viewpoints will allow you to observe elephant and sea lion colonies.

   1.5 hAdmission included

6. As we proceed along the ripio roads, the safari continues overland. Be sure to watch the horizon. Among the bushes, you can see guanacos, choiques and maras crossing the Patagonian steppe. After a day full of nature in its purest form, we returned to Puerto Madryn to leave it in your accommodation.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 55 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Beautiful experience

  It was a fantastic day! We had the privilege of spending the day with our guide Lukas in a group of four and had a very good time. Lukas had extensive knowledge of the region's flora and fauna and was a competent and friendly guide who always looked after us. Many thanks for this outstanding experience!

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  Sarah SDecember 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5Excellent 1-day tour of Valdez Peninsula

  We only had 1 full day in Valdez Peninsula because of flight rescheduling but Dos Oceania and Danny (our eagle-eyed driver) made sure we saw virtually every major site on the island. In addition to great stories about the development of Puerto Madryn, Valdez Peninsula, and their history, Danny showed us guanacos, maras, penguins, birds, a grey fox, hares, bird life, and more. The whale watching trip was phenomenal with very close up views and the varied scenery throughout was fantastic! Highly recommend!

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  BRITinUS_1November 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5Fantastic experience! Highly recommend this tour company

  Our experience was amazing! first of all, we set off about 7:30 and saw elephant seals and penguins! Adorable! After that, nearing the end of the day, we went on a boat and quickly sighted a whale! After we saw a whale close to another boat, the captain went and tried to find “our own whale”. We were worried we wouldn’t be able to find one, but this area has whales in abundance! There were whales left and right of the boat, blowing water and flicking their tails above the surface, it was magical. Our guide, Daniel, was great and provided so much information while we were driving, and translating into English for us. Thank you!

  B9007DWclarebOctober 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5THE BEST

  I looked for many tours that included the whale watching experience and this one was the best option. We not only were picked up on our apartment, we traveled around the peninsula, at the boat we saw the whales SO CLOSE!! We also went to see Penguins and other animals. The guide was a PRO! Gave so much information! Very warm and friendly! I will recommend to EVERYONe!! This was so beautiful I will remember this my entire life 💕

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  marinanT5892DVOctober 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5Life changing experience

  This tour is beyond description. Out of several whale watching tours all over the world this one- where the southern right whale is encountered- stands out. The whales were up close with some passing under the boat, others breaching, and appearances beyond count. Lots of great photos and videos and a considerate captain who ensured multiple sightings by everyone. Best value ever!

  313peterr313October 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5Excellent Tour

  Mirta was a really great guide and made the excursion super interesting and enjoyable. The peninsula and whale watching are amazing. I was the only English speaking person on the tour but Mirta made the experience very inclusive.

  Relax22624344625August 2025via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Puerto Madryn

• Its from-price is 83% above the median of the 67 day trips we list in Puerto Madryn.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 6 of 67.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Puerto Madryn

Puerto Madryn is a Patagonian port on a wide, sheltered gulf, and the starting point for whale watching and for penguin and sea lion colonies.

Puerto Madryn faces the calm Golfo Nuevo on the Atlantic coast of Chubut province, a seaside town of broad beaches and a long waterfront promenade. Welsh settlers landed on this shore in 1865, and the valley towns of Gaiman and Trelew to the south still keep that heritage. The town itself is small and relaxed, with diving, sailing and sea views drawing most people outdoors.

Top-ranked sights in Puerto Madryn: Punta Tombo, Playa El Doradillo.

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