Peninsula Valdés Highlights Tour From Puerto Madryn
The natural wonders of Patagonia are dazzling yet dispersed, but driving yourself between them can mean you miss out on the scenery while you focus on navigating. This tour of Peninsula Valdés’ highlights whisks you between attractions with ease, to heighten your chance of spotting wildlife and showcase a side of the region that many visitors miss.
Highlights
- ✓Beat the crowds by visiting hidden gems
- ✓Take a deeper dive into Peninsula Valdés’ nature than you would alone
- ✓Let someone else take care of logistics so you can focus on the sights
- ✓Skip the stress of hiring a car and navigating unfamiliar roads
What you'll see & do
- ✓Whale season: from June to mid-December. We leave early for the Valdes Peninsula Natural Protected Area. Along the way we will make a stop at the Carlos Ameghino Isthmus, where we will visit the Interpretation Center. From its viewpoint we will have the possibility to observe both gulfs at the same time, understand the geographical characteristics of the peninsula and appreciate the Island of Birds.
- ✓This interpretation center is a must, where we will know in detail the flora and fauna of this wonderful World Heritage Site: Valdés Peninsula. A few meters away, you will find a panoramic tower from where you can observe Bird Island and discover the inspiration of the aviator and writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Was it a hat... or a cobra that ate an elephant?
- ✓Only urban center within the peninsula. We will tour the place and, between late June and early December, those who wish can take the whale watching excursion (paid separately).
- ✓We can observe this impressive natural formation where a sea tongue enters the earth. Here it is possible to observe a wide variety of fauna such as elephant seals, penguins (according to mid-September to early April season), sea lions and, hopefully, killer whales performing intentional strandings to feed.
- ✓Between December and May, we recommend not to miss this stop. Here is an important continental colony of sea lions and is considered one of the best places in the world to try to observe orcas by performing intentional strandings to feed. In addition, the site has an interesting interpretation center that complements the experience.
- ✓Between June and December, we recommend visiting the southern part of the peninsula, where it is possible to observe salt flats, elephant seals, sea lions and a wide variety of terrestrial fauna.
What's included
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included
- ✓Lunch
- ✓ENTRY TO THE RESERVATION
- ✓Whale watching (optional – charged separately)
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We pick up all passengers. If you are a Cruise passenger please get off as quickly as possible. If the start time of this tour does not coincide with the arrival time of your ship, don't worry! We can reschedule it to your arrival time. The tour begins 30 minutes maximum 45 after the arrival of the boat. We are a tourism agency authorized for the entry and attention of cruise passengers.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Peninsula Valdés Highlights Tour From Puerto Madryn
The natural wonders of Patagonia are dazzling yet dispersed, but driving yourself between them can mean you miss out on the scenery while you focus on navigating. This tour of Peninsula Valdés’ highlights whisks you between attractions with ease, to heighten your chance of spotting wildlife and showcase a side of the region that many visitors miss.
Highlights
- ✓Beat the crowds by visiting hidden gems
- ✓Take a deeper dive into Peninsula Valdés’ nature than you would alone
- ✓Let someone else take care of logistics so you can focus on the sights
- ✓Skip the stress of hiring a car and navigating unfamiliar roads
What you'll see & do
- ✓Whale season: from June to mid-December. We leave early for the Valdes Peninsula Natural Protected Area. Along the way we will make a stop at the Carlos Ameghino Isthmus, where we will visit the Interpretation Center. From its viewpoint we will have the possibility to observe both gulfs at the same time, understand the geographical characteristics of the peninsula and appreciate the Island of Birds.
- ✓This interpretation center is a must, where we will know in detail the flora and fauna of this wonderful World Heritage Site: Valdés Peninsula. A few meters away, you will find a panoramic tower from where you can observe Bird Island and discover the inspiration of the aviator and writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Was it a hat... or a cobra that ate an elephant?
- ✓Only urban center within the peninsula. We will tour the place and, between late June and early December, those who wish can take the whale watching excursion (paid separately).
- ✓We can observe this impressive natural formation where a sea tongue enters the earth. Here it is possible to observe a wide variety of fauna such as elephant seals, penguins (according to mid-September to early April season), sea lions and, hopefully, killer whales performing intentional strandings to feed.
- ✓Between December and May, we recommend not to miss this stop. Here is an important continental colony of sea lions and is considered one of the best places in the world to try to observe orcas by performing intentional strandings to feed. In addition, the site has an interesting interpretation center that complements the experience.
- ✓Between June and December, we recommend visiting the southern part of the peninsula, where it is possible to observe salt flats, elephant seals, sea lions and a wide variety of terrestrial fauna.
What's included
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included
- ✓Lunch
- ✓ENTRY TO THE RESERVATION
- ✓Whale watching (optional – charged separately)
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We pick up all passengers. If you are a Cruise passenger please get off as quickly as possible. If the start time of this tour does not coincide with the arrival time of your ship, don't worry! We can reschedule it to your arrival time. The tour begins 30 minutes maximum 45 after the arrival of the boat. We are a tourism agency authorized for the entry and attention of cruise passengers.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.