Valdes Peninsula Full-Day Tour from Puerto Madryn – Chubut, Argentina

EXPERIENCE

Discover the natural beauty of the Valdes Peninsula on this full-day tour from Puerto Madryn. The area is known for its unique animal species, as it provides the perfect environment for them to live and breed. On this excursion you’ll be accompanied by bi-lingual guides and naturalists.

The first stop is at the interpretive center at the Carlos Ameghino Isthmus, where you’ll learn about the flora, fauna and geology of the peninsula. From the panoramic lookout, you’ll have views of Golfo Nuevo, San Jose and the Island of Birds.

Next on the itinerary is a stop in the town of Puerto Piramides, where depending on the season, you can take an optional whale watching tour (additional fee applies).

Depending on the season, weather and tides, you’ll visit some or all of the following sites: Caleta Valdes, Punta Norte and Punta Cantor, where you can see elephant seals, penguins and sea lions.

As you head back, be on the lookout for some of the wild Argentinean land animals including guanacos, rheas, foxes, maras, armadillos and skunks. At sunset, you’ll arrive back at Puerto Madryn, where the tour ends.

HIGHLIGHTS

Explore the Valdes Peninsula, a World Heritage Site
See native wildlife in their natural environment
Learn about the fauna, flora and geology of the peninsula

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