From Puerto Madryn: Penguin Tour & Península Valdés Day Trip
Argentina
Discover the charming Magellanic penguins and enjoy the beauty of the Península Valdés on this day trip from Puerto Madryn. See penguins up close at a colony and spot exotic sea life at Punta Norte.
Valdes Peninsula Wildlife and Penguin Colony Tour from Puerto Madryn
This full-day tour from Puerto Madryn suits wildlife enthusiasts wanting to explore Valdes Peninsula and visit a large Magellanic penguin colony.
Highlights
- Explore Valdes Peninsula’s natural environment
- Visit the Magellanic penguin colony at San Lorenzo Ranch
- Observe local wildlife along the coast
Description
The tour begins with an early morning hotel pickup in Puerto Madryn, followed by a one-hour drive to the UNESCO-listed Península Valdés Natural Protected Area. The first stop is the ecological village of Puerto Pirámides, where you have the option to join a Traditional Regular Whale Watching excursion (September to November, not included).
Next, the group visits Estancia San Lorenzo, a working Patagonian cattle ranch home to the largest Magellanic penguin colony in the world. Lunch is available here (not included), offering a traditional spit-roasted lamb. Afterwards, the penguin colony, located 7 km from the ranch, is explored on foot.
From San Lorenzo, the tour continues to Punta Norte Reserve to observe sea lions, southern elephant seals, and occasionally orcas, depending on the season.
The return trip includes a visit to the Carlos Ameghino Interpretation Center, which showcases the peninsula’s natural heritage. Throughout the tour, there are chances to see terrestrial animals such as guanacos, rheas, foxes, maras, armadillos, and skunks.
The tour finishes with a drop-off at your hotel in Puerto Madryn. Providing your hotel name is essential to confirm the booking.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Puerto Madryn
- Bilingual guide
- Entrance fee to the Penguin Colony
Excludes
- Entrance fee to Península Valdés Natural Reserve
- Lunch at Estancia San Lorenzo
- Whale watching boat ride (optional, September to November)
Important Information
- Lunch is not included and must be consumed only at Estancia San Lorenzo; bringing outside food is not allowed
- Optional whale watching boat ride is available at an additional cost
- The tour may be canceled or rescheduled in case of rain; full refund if canceled
- Pick-up occurs between 07:30 and 08:00 am
- Pick-up and drop-off service is not available for accommodations outside Puerto Madryn city center; a central meeting point will be provided in such cases
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
