Peninsula Valdes Tour with Optional Whale Watching
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore the amazing Peninsula Valdes, a world-heritage site, on this full-day tour from Puerto Madryn. The area is famous for unique animal species since it's a suitable place for them to live and breed. On this day out, you'll be accompanied by both bilingual guides and naturalists. We highly recommend you to opt for a whale watching navigation, to observe whales in their natural habitat (from June to December).
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Whale watching navigation (if option selected)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Whale Watching Navigation (if option selected)
- Cruise Port pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Entry/Admission - Peninsula Valdes
Itinerary
The first stop is the interpretive center Carlos Ameghino Isthmus, where you'll learn about the flora, fauna and geology of the peninsula. Also, you'll enjoy the panoramic lookout point of Golfo Nuevo, San Jose and the Island of Birds. Don't forget to bring your camera for unforgettable photo opportunities!
Once in the town of Puerto Piramides, the ones who chose the whale watching navigation will get on the boat. You will be guided by our specialized and bilingual personnel, who will provide you with more information about the exclusive ecosystems of the coast and the sea, while you sail to meet the whales. Once you meet them, magic will start. The boat will stop the engines and silence will begin to reign, interrupted only by the sounds of the sea and the occasional bird. In this scenario, the whales will appear next to the boat and you will manage to live together in harmony in the same space for as long as they decide. It will be a unique moment where, if you are lucky, you will be able to see them very close.
The time has come to explore the famous Peninsula Valdes. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, the peninsula is renowned for its rich marine life and diverse terrestrial ecosystems. On the road, look out for some of the wild Argentinean land animals, including guanacos, rheas, foxes, maras (Patagonian hare), armadillos, and skunks.
Depending on the season, weather and the tides, you'll be visiting the following places in a different order or combined with other stops: Caleta Valdes, Punta Norte and Punta Cantor to observe elephant seals, penguins and sea lions. At sunset, you'll arrive back at Puerto Madryn and conclude the tour.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meeting point in Puerto Pirámides. Whale watching departure times are assigned by the operator and will be confirmed locally, depending on weather and operational conditions.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Tangol
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Cruise Passengers are not allowed to take this tour
- Whale Watching only: Please arrive at Puerto Pirámides 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time for check-in and boarding.
How it compares in Argentina, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 26% below the median of the 19 day trips we list in Argentina, outside the cities.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 19.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in Argentina, outside the cities
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