Puerto Madryn: Península Valdés Day Tour with Whale Watching

Patagonia, Argentina, Argentina



Discover the amazing biodiversity of Península Valdés, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a full-day tour, with the southern right whale as the highlight of the experience.

Highlights

  • Explore Península Valdés on a full-day tour
  • Enjoy an unforgettable southern right whale-watching experience.
  • Observe Magellanic penguins at Caleta Valdés (available from September)
  • Admire elephant seals from the Punta Cantor viewpoint

Description

Embark on a journey to the Peninsula Valdés We will strat the tour at the Carlos Ameghino Isthmus Interpretation Centre, where fascinating exhibits reveal the peninsula’s incredible biodiversity, unique geology, and rich history. Next, we will head to the village of Puerto Pirámides, the only place in Argentina where boat-based Southern Right Whale watching is possible (ACTIVTY INCLUDED). This activity is from June to December, and always is subject to weather conditions. In the afternoon, visit the stunning Caleta Valdés, a striking saltwater channel parallel to the coast. This natural wonder offers a front-row seat to Southern Elephant Seals basking on the shores and Magellanic Penguins waddling along their nesting sites from September to April.

Includes

English/Spanish-speaking guide Hotel pick-up and drop-off Air-conditioned vehicle WHALE WATCHING

Excludes

Meals Entrance fee to Península Valdés

Important Information

  • Entrance fees to Península Valdés ARE NOT INCLUDED. Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing suitable for the weather. Bring a hat, sunscreen, and water to stay hydrated. Don't forget your camera to capture the stunning wildlife and landscapes. Smoking, eating, and touching the animals are strictly prohibited during the tour.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Trusted local guides, read by millions every month

  • 2006 online since
  • 26.2M page views a month across the network
  • 14 languages

180+ destination guides, one network

Every guide covers a single destination on its own website, with events, restaurants, things to do and places to stay chosen from local recommendations.

My Guide Network Locations

Nearby Destinations

Add to your trip

Add your travel dates so we can place this on the right day, or save it for later.

Added to your trip Added to day {[{trip.toast.day}]}, MorningAfternoonEvening Saved to your trip Already in your trip Transfer saved to your trip Save your trip to get fresh suggestions Staying in {[{trip.toast.label}]} Base cleared Trip deleted Link copied Could not save your trip Something went wrong, please try again