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SIB Cruise Shore Excursion Peninsula Valdes - Pto Madryn - Patagonia Argentina
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
We offer the best cruise excursion service exclusive for cruise passengers, departures are regular and shared tour. We have many years of experience serving cruise passengers and we know their needs. We invite you to come and discover with us the great contrasts that Peninsula Valdes has to offer and contemplate its unique fauna. Peninsula Valdes is one of the most important nature reserves in the Southern Hemisphere and one of nine World Heritage sites in Argentina. This peninsula's 3,625 km² acts as a refuge for many endangered species. In its bays, beaches, cliffs and steppes you can find whales, orcas, penguins, elephant seals, sea lions, dolphins, porpoises, guanacos, rheas and hundreds of migratory birds. The best time to visit the reserve is between September and March for the greatest concentration of animals.
Inclusions
What's included
- Always shared tour, the type vehicle depends of how many people we have for that day
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Profesional tour guide for 5 people or more, english speaking driver for less than 4 people. Always
- We used cars, vans, mini buses depends how many people book in total for the day. We not use buses
- Box lunch and 1 water per person
What's not
- Tips Not Included
- entrance fee to peninsula valdes not included (around USD30 per person only cash)
Itinerary
Gateway to the Valdes Peninsula. In the area you can see wild guanacos, and a few kilometers plus a stop with bathrooms and be able to appreciate both gulfs, the Nuevo and the San Jose. Also stop at an interpretation center where you will learn about the local fauna.
We will cross the Valdes Peninsula, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where we will make a kind of safari crossing the entire peninsula until we reach Caleta Valdes. The Peninsula is the second best place in Argentina to see Fauna in its natural environment. We can see guanacos, piches, choiques, maras, gray foxes, killer whales, sea elephants, sea lions, penguins and many types of native birds.
We can appreciate the coastal landscape of La Caleta, and how it opens its arm towards the sea. We make 2 stops, one in a small penguin reserve, and another in Punta Cantor, to see marine elephants in a natural station, and to make use of bathrooms.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 24 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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5Definitely a 5-star review
An excellent and knowledgeable gide. Very impressed!
5Peninsula Valdez, Puerto Madryn
This trip is not to be missed. It was well organised by SIB. Our guide Emilia and driver Gustavos were really enthusiastic and passionate about this special UNESCO designated countryside. Driving through this gorgeous land was fascinating. Emilia and Gustavos pointed out all the wildlife they could find on our drive to the various sites. We saw Sea lions, Armadillo, Elephant seals, Guanacos,Rhea and a Gaucho plus Argentine Mocking birds, Turkey Vultures, oyster catchers ground nesting owls and much more. Emilia was informative on many aspects of the flora and fauna and also the geological formation of the land. I was concerned about our vegetarian boxed lunch but I was pleasantly surprised with the delicious lunch. I could not eat it all!
5Pro Madryn day trip to Peninsula Valdes - A great way to see Larma, Seals, Penguins, Sea Lions and lots of birds.
The trip mirrors the cruise ship offering, but at a much lower price. Long day, but lots of wildlife seen. The trip lasted nearly 8 hours, much of which is traveled on the comfortable bus, with the very knowledgeable guide providing commentary. There was never any problem getting back to the ship in time for the afternoon departure, as our trip was always about 15 minutes ahead of the similar trips provided by the cruise ship. Overall, I would recommend this trip as a way to experience a very different landscape and see some interesting wildlife.
4Informative and interesting
We had a small group of 4 couples in a small van - perfect size! Our tour guide spoke English and Spanish fluently and provided lots of interesting information. The drive was long - but comfortable. The elephant seals and seal lions were observable from at sea level from the tops of ridges. The penguins were very close to us, and a small wire fence prevented humans walking in their areas. A tasty box lunch was included.
5Wildlife galore1
great tour, way better than the cruise ship tours. Very personal. our guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and bent over backwards to give us a "wow" experience. Great communication and would definitely recommend to other travelers. Thanks1
5Great service, just what you need if you go by cruise
Our guide was great and the group was small as they told us. There was many penguins in the reserve, a unique experience!.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- You will find us with a sign that says Arnez Travel and its cabin number, outside the cruise port, from where we will leave with the tour.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 22 travellers
- Operated by
- ARNEZ TRAVEL
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Puerto Madryn
- Its from-price is 15% below the median of the 67 day trips we list in Puerto Madryn.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 14 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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