Puerto Madryn: Full-Day Wildlife Safari on Peninsula Valdés Valdes Peninsula: Full-Day Tour from Puerto Madryn

Wildlife Safari on the Valdes Peninsula from Puerto Madryn. See whales, sea lions, elephant seals, and penguins with an expert guide. Includes transfer and entry to the reserve.
Discover Valdés Peninsula, one of the most important marine life sanctuaries in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This full-day tour departing from Puerto Madryn offers exceptional opportunities to observe marine wildlife, terrestrial wildlife, and a variety of birds in their natural habitat.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Start with pickup from your hotel in Puerto Madryn and travel to the Carlos Ameghino Isthmus Interpretive Center, where you'll enjoy panoramic views of the Gulfs Nuevo and San Jose while learning about the peninsula's unique ecosystem with your expert, bilingual guide.

Continue to Puerto Pirámides, the only town within the reserve. During the whale season (June–December), you will have the option of booking a whale-watching boat trip (not included). In summer and fall, enjoy pristine beaches and breathtaking coastal landscapes.

WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS

To go on a whale-watching boat trip, please contact us to request a spot.
Spots are limited, and the tour lasts 1.5 hours on the water, plus half an hour before boarding.

Travel to Caleta Valdés, a remarkable geological formation that is home to colonies of sea lions and elephant seals. Walk along interpretive trails, enjoy the included lunch, and photograph the wildlife up close. Starting in September, visit Punta Cantor to observe the Magellanic Penguin colony in its breeding areas.

During summer and fall (December–June), the tour includes Punta Norte, where you can witness orcas hunting near the coast, one of nature's most awe-inspiring spectacles.

SEASONAL HIGHLIGHTS

• June–December: Southern Right whales at Puerto Piramides
• September–March: Magellanic penguins at Punta Castor
• December–June: Orca whales at Punta Norte
• All year round: Sea lions, sea elephants, guanacos, rheas, and various birds

Return to Puerto Madryn between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM after a full day of unforgettable wildlife encounters.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.