Day 01
Day 1: Arrival in Puerto Madryn
You will be transferred from the Airport to the Hotel in Puerto Madryn.
Argentina · Wildlife
4-Day Tour to Puerto Madryn by Air from Buenos Aires
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Round-trip flights between Buenos Aires and Trelew included
- 02 3 nights in Puerto Madryn with daily breakfast
- 03 Guided excursion to Peninsula Valdes
- 04 Visit Punta Tombo, home to a major Magellanic penguin colony
- 05 Opportunities to spot marine birds, sea lions, elephant seals, and penguins
- 06 Learn about local flora, fauna, geology, and ecosystems from professional guides
Discover the wild landscapes of Puerto Madryn on a 4-day journey from Buenos Aires, with flights, accommodation, and breakfast included. This itinerary is designed for travellers who want to experience Patagonia’s remarkable coastal nature, from the Valdés Peninsula to Punta Tombo, with guided excursions that showcase the region’s unique wildlife and geology.
Over the course of your trip, explore habitats known for marine birds, southern sea lions, elephant seals, and one of South America’s most important Magellanic penguin colonies. Along the way, learn more about the area’s ecosystems, landscapes, and natural history from professional guides while enjoying the dramatic scenery of Argentina’s Atlantic coast.
In this circuit, we will visit Punta Tombo: the most important Magellanic penguin colony in South America.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
4 Days
Tour type
Shared
Activity level
Easy
Accommodation
Included
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
No
Cities
Trelew, Puerto Madryn
Languages
English, Spanish
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Day 2: Peninsula Valdes
Depending on the time of year, this excursion starts in Puerto Madryn between 07:30 and 8:30 AM and returns around 6:00 PM. It is a 380 km land route. As a first stop we will visit the Istmo C. Ameghino Interpretation Center where we will see an exhibition on flora, fauna and geology. During this trip we expand on the interpretation of the terrestrial ecosystem that is explained by the specialized guides.
We will continue towards Puerto Pirámides, a tourist village from where the boats set sail for whale watching from June to December and nautical walks in summer. There will be free time for lunch in “Quimen Quipan”. Then the tour will continue to Caleta Valdes, an interesting geographic accident and settlement of the southern elephant seals. Depending on the time of year, we will observe wolves, sea elephants and Magellanic penguins from September onwards, in addition to enjoying a unique landscape given by this incredible geological formation. As we return to Puerto Madryn, we will see the Great and the Small Salt Lakes and Birds Island which has various marine birds in the area. In the outskirts you will also find the replica of the San Jose Fort Chapel.
Does not include: navigation, admission to the reservation, meals and all unspecified services.
Day 03
Day 3: Punta Tombo
This excursion will start around 07:45 from your hotel and returns around 18:00. In this circuit, we will visit Punta Tombo: the most important Magellanic penguin colony in South America. On the site we could see gulls, skuas, giant petrels, cormorants and oystercatchers. Given the extension of the area, another enormous amount of flora and fauna is also observed. On having returned you will have time for lunch (optional) in Rawson's Port, famous for their fish and seafood.
Does not include: navigation, admission to the reservation, meals and all unspecified services.
Day 04
Day 4: Puerto Madryn - Departure
You will be transferred from the Hotel to the Airport. This is the end of the services.
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Breakfast (3)
- 3 nights in a 3-star or 4-star accommodation (Standard with breakfast)
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Round-trip shared transfer from Trelew airport and Puerto Madryn hotels
- Round-trip flights between Buenos Aires and Trelew
What's Not Included
- Food & Drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee to Valdes Peninsula on Day 2
- Entrance fee to Punta Tombo on Day 3
Know before you go
- PASSPORT REQUIRED
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase (33 lb) and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- IMPORTANT: Rates not valid for special dates such as Christmas, New Year´s Eve, Carnival, Easter, National and International Holidays
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
- According to your flight itinerary, a driver will be waiting for you at the airport, holding a sign with your name, to safely take you to your hotel.
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Trelew.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Trelew.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 4 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Trelew..
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