Peninsula Valdes Sea Wildlife

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A whale-watching tour in Puerto Madryn is waiting for you!  Visit Peninsula Valdés, the most famous wildlife reserve in Patagonia, and enjoy whale watching in Argentina. Spend 4 days amongst Magellanic penguins, elephant seals, and whales, and explore their natural environments, the turquoise water of Golfo Nuevo and its cliff-covered coastline. 
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy awhale-watching tourin Argentina. Get close to the stunning Southern Right Whales and learn all about these incredible animals.
    • Explore Península Valdés Natural Reserve declared a UNESCO World Heritage.
    • Go on apenguin tour and visit Punta Tombo the largest colony of Magellan penguins in South America.
    • Best time to travel: From October to April.

What's this trip about?

    A whale-watching tour in Puerto Madryn is waiting for you!  Visit Peninsula Valdés, the most famous wildlife reserve in Patagonia, and enjoy whale watching in Argentina. Spend 4 days amongst Magellanic penguins, elephant seals, and whales, and explore their natural environments, the turquoise water of Golfo Nuevo and its cliff-covered coastline. 

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityPuerto Madryn
End CityPuerto Madryn

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

Trip includes

    • 3-night accommodation in Puerto Madryn
    • Daily breakfast
    • Tours and transfers mentioned above
    • Bilingual guide (English / Spanish)

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1: Welcome to Your 4-Day Patagonian Wildlife Trip - Puerto Madryn

Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Puerto Madryn.

Welcome to Puerto Madryn, the wildlife paradise of Patagonia! You will land in Trelew and we will drive you one hour to your hotel in the city of Puerto Madryn.

Puerto Madryn is the closest city t...

Day 2: Whale Watching Tour - Peninsula Valdes

Whale watching tour in Península Valdés

Today we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to explore the amazing wildlife reserve of Península Valdés for 10 hours. Get your camera ready for some breathtaking pictures of whales, elephant seals, sea lions, g...

Day 3: Penguin Tour in El Pedral Ranch - Puerto Madryn

Walk among Magellanic Penguins and spot elephant seals.

In the morning, we will pick you up at your hotel and travel about 43 miles through the Patagonian steppe, until we reach the southern end of the mouth of the Golfo Nuevo, where the Punta Ninfas lighthouse...

Day 4: The End of Your 4-Day Tour to Puerto Madryn

Transfer from Puerto Madryn to the airport – End of your trip

At the appropriate time, we will drive you to the airport to take your flight to your next destination. Hope you have enjoyed this penguin and whale-watching tour trip through Puerto Madryn, Peninsul...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,365
Price per day$341
Last Updated: 2/22/2024

  • Prices in US Dollars.
  • Valid until April 2024 (ask for prices at Christmas and New Year).
  • Prices are per person, based on 2 people in double occupancy. Single rates are available on request.
  • Flights are not included in the price but can be arranged on request.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Jan 2024

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Nearly all of the guides were wonderful.

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What's excluded

    • Flights or Buses
    • National Park Entrance fees
    • Travel / Medical Insurance

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Cancellation policy

Any changes to the original booking must be confirmed by the person signing the booking form. Any costs or charges, which we incur or which are incurred or levied by our suppliers as a result of the amendment, will be charged to the Client. Whilst every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate changes and additional requests, their availability cannot be guaranteed.

The Client may cancel the booking at any time provided that the cancellation is communicated to Say Hueque in writing. Cancellation charges will be applied as shown below calculated from the day written notification is received by Say Hueque. In addition to the charges shown below airlines may impose 100% cancellation charges.

Period before departure written notification is received and Cancellation fee as a percentage of the holiday price

30 days or more: 30%

29-21 days:  40%

20-15 days: 60%

14-9 days: 75%

8 days or less: 100%

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Age Requirements
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