Argentina · Wildlife

Full Day Tour to Punta Ninfas from Puerto Madryn

7 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Puerto Madryn. Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Punta Ninfas on a 7-hour tour from Puerto Madryn
02 Observe a colony of southern elephant seals in their natural habitat
03 Enjoy panoramic views from the cliffs and lighthouse area
04 Take in rugged coastlines, pristine beaches, and unique sandbars
05 Travel with a professional guide and included hotel pickup and drop-off

Discover the wild coastal landscapes of Punta Ninfas on this full-day excursion from Puerto Madryn. Travel out to one of the region’s most scenic viewpoints, where dramatic cliffs, pristine beaches, sandbars, and open steppe create a striking natural setting.

The highlight of the experience is observing the southern elephant seal colony that inhabits the area throughout the year. With your guide, enjoy panoramic views over the coastline and Gulf while learning about the local wildlife, seasonal changes, and the unique environment of this remote corner of Patagonia.

The highlight of the experience is observing the southern elephant seal colony that inhabits the area throughout the year.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Puerto Madryn

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Puerto Madryn

The 7-hour tour starts with your pick up from Puerto Madryn hotels.

Punta Ninfas

We will then head to Punta Ninfas which is the home to a colony of southern elephant seals that can be observed throughout the year. Get on your comfortable bus and travel 83 km to Punta Ninfas, location of an important colony of elephant seals, whose breeding season occurs from September to December, with their moulting season taking place from January to April. Once you reach the location, you will head on a path of steppes near the cliffs from where we can see diverse landscapes, rugged coastlines, pristine beaches and unique sandbars. If the weather is suitable, the guide will look up a place to have lunch on the beach (Lunch is not included. We recommend you to take your own box-lunch as you won't be able to find any restaurants) Ninfas also features a lighthouse that guides the sailors entering the Gulf. It's one of the points that offers one of the most stunning panoramic views of the area, from which you can observe how the sea meets the landscape as well as watch the tides come and go.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Puerto Madryn. 1 city · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meal with beverages
4x4 Transportation

What's Not Included

Cruise Port pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Natural Reserve Entrance fee

Know before you go

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.
The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Schedule depends on tides, it will be arranged directly with the local operator days before the excursion.
As this tour includes Includes lunch on board with drinks, please contact us for vegetarians or/and celiacs box lunch.
Health restrictions: Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions

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