Whale Watching in Valdes Peninsula

Enjoy the incredible experience of seeing majestic southern right whales in the Valdes Peninsula, one of the most biodiverse areas of Argentina.

Whale Watching Details

We'll pick you up from your hotel in Puerto Madryn and travel to the El Doradillo Protected Natural Area, 30 minutes away, where we'll have the chance to see whales swimming as close as 25 meters. Afterward, we'll visit the Istmo Carlos Ameghino Centre to learn about local flora and fauna, and proceed to Puerto Pirámides villa for potential sightings of whales, cormorants, and sea lions.

From Puerto Pirámides, a self-booked 90-minute submersible boat trip is available, offering closer views of the whales. The trip concludes back at the dock, allowing free time for lunch before returning to your hotel.

Day Trip Options

Reservation options include three types of day trips, which are seasonal due to the whale reproductive cycle.

Coast

This option includes a whale-watching bus trip and tours of El Doradillo and Las Canteras beaches.

Season: until mid-October.

Traditional

This option consists of a boat ride around Golfo Nuevo for up-close views of southern right whales and wildlife, including sea lions and Patagonian birds.

Season: until mid-December.

Yellow Submarine

This option features a semi-submersible vessel with 40 windows for viewing whales both above and below the water.

Season: until the end of October.

Hotel Pick Up

Pickup times vary based on the tide. The local provider will contact you post-reservation to confirm the exact pickup time.

Important Info

The whale-watching season is from June to December, but sightings are not guaranteed. From November 1 to December 15, we'll visit the Isla de Pajaros Operations Centre instead of El Doradillo.

Penguin Spotting

For additional wildlife experiences, a penguin spotting excursion to Punta Tombo is available between September and December, where the largest colony of Magellanic penguins in South America resides.