Valdes Peninsula Excursion + Whale Watching

On this excursion to the Valdes Peninsula with whale watching, we'll travel through an area of great biodiversity and see different cetaceans in their natural habitat.

Valdes Peninsula Excursion + Whale Watching

At the appointed time, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Puerto Madryn and depart to the Protected Natural Area of the Valdes Peninsula.

After paying the entrance fee to the reserve at the checkpoint, we'll continue the tour at the Carlos Ameghino isthmus interpretation center to learn about the local fauna and flora. Our tour of the peninsula then takes us to the town of Puerto Pirámides. Here, if weather conditions are favorable, you can spot whales on a boat ride.

The next stop will be in Caleta Valdés, with up to three stops depending on the time of year. The first will be in the cove to witness the sea entry, the second at Punta Cantor to see elephant seals and sea lions, and the third at the penguin colony, where from September to April we can see Magellanic penguins. If conditions are good, killer whales may also be visible here.

While observing native species like guanacos, choiques, maras, hares, foxes, and armadillos, we'll continue to Punta Norte. From September to December, we can see a colony of elephant seals and from December to May, a colony of sea lions. Killer whale sightings are also possible if conditions allow.

You will have lunch on your own in the area and return to Puerto Madryn, with hotel arrival scheduled 10 hours after pickup.

Important

The wildlife of the Valdes Peninsula is unpredictable. The number of species visible depends on sea currents, wind direction, and other natural factors.The best season for spotting each species can be checked on the Valdes Peninsula wildlife calendar.The local tour provider may modify the day, hours, route, or duration of the tour in case of adverse weather conditions.

Entry to Valdes Peninsula

The tour does not include the entrance fee to the reserve, which must be paid in cash on the day of the tour.

Other trips in the area

You can also reserve a trip to the Valdes Peninsula.