Valdes Peninsula Day Trip, Puerto Madryn - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Valdes Peninsula Day Trip
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 120.26 USD
Rating: 9.2 (10 reviews)

Join us on a day trip from Puerto Madryn along the Valdés Peninsula to spot different species of animals native to this area of Patagonia - it'll be an unforgettable journey in the spectacular Argentine province of Chubut!

Duration

10 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by minibus
English–speaking guide

Not included

Food and drinks
Entrance to the Península Valdés Reserve: 50000ARS per non–national adult, 25000ARS per non–national child aged 6–11, 20000ARS per Argentinean adult, 10000ARS per Argentinean child aged 6–11, and free for children under 6
Boat trip in Puerto Pirámides with whale watching: 150000ARS per adult, 75000ARS per child aged 4–12, and free for children under 4

When to book

You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Yes, you must attend with a carer

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Day Trip Details

After picking you up at the scheduled time at your hotel in Puerto Madryn, we'll head to the Valdes Peninsula nature conservation area.

First, we'll make a stop so that you can pay the entrance fee to enter the reserve. Then, we'll continue to the Carlos Ameghino isthmus visitor center: the narrow strip of land (barely 6 kilometers/3.7 miles wide) that joins the continental territory of the Argentine province of Chubut and the Valdés Peninsula. After this first stop, which will give us a first glimpse of the local plant and wildlife, we'll move on to the village of Puerto Pirámides. Here, between June 15 and December 15, you can take an optional boat trip to go whale watching.

Those who do not opt for the boat ride will have free time in Puerto Pirámides. Next, we'll go to Caleta Valdés, where, depending on the season, we'll make up to three stops. The first will take place in the cove itself, where we'll see how the sea traces the entrance of the Valdés Peninsula inlet. The second will be at Punta Cantor, where we'll get to see elephant seals and sea lions throughout the year. The third will be at the penguin colony, where from September to April we'll be able to see the Magellanic penguins. There is also the possibility, if the weather is favorable, that we'll see killer whales.

Then the tour will take us to a place where we can observe guanacos, choiques, maras, hares, foxes, and armadillos as we move to Punta Norte. Here, from September to December, we will see elephant seals. From December to May, we'll observe a colony of sea lions. We'll also be able to see killer whales if conditions are favorable.

Finally, you'll be able to have lunch on your own in the area before we return to Puerto Madryn. Arrival at your hotel is scheduled 10 hours after pickup.

Important Info

The wildlife that inhabits the Valdes Peninsula is unpredictable. The possibility of seeing a greater or lesser number of species will depend on sea currents, wind direction, and other factors.
At this link, you'll be able to check the calendar of the ideal seasons for observing different species on the Valdes Peninsula.
If you wish to see whales in this area, we recommend checking out this whale-watching tour in Península Valdés.
The local tour company may have to modify the day, schedule, route, or duration of the excursion if the weather is bad.

Entrance Fees to Visit the Valdes Peninsula

The day trip does not include the entrance fee to the reserve. This amount (which varies depending on the origin) must be paid in cash on the day of the tour.