Argentina · Wildlife

7-Hour Península Valdés Shore Excursion with Wildlife and City Tour

7 Hours Round trip from Valdes Peninsula Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See southern elephant seals at Caleta Valdés
  • 02 Visit Punta Pirámides reserve to observe sea lions
  • 03 Explore the small and picturesque town of Puerto Pirámides
  • 04 Look out for maras, guanacos, and rheas along the route
  • 05 Enjoy a Puerto Madryn city tour if time allows

Visit Península Valdés on a 7-hour shore excursion from Puerto Madryn, with stops at the Visitor Center, Caleta Valdés, Puerto Pirámides, and Punta Pirámides reserve. See southern elephant seals and sea lions in their natural habitat, and keep an eye out for maras, guanacos, and rheas along the way. The tour also includes a city tour of Puerto Pirámides and, if time allows on the return, a city tour of Puerto Madryn before drop-off at the pier.

See southern elephant seals and sea lions in their natural habitat, and keep an eye out for maras, guanacos, and rheas along the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
City Puerto Madryn
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Península Valdés Wildlife Excursion and Puerto Pirámides

  • 00:00/01:00 - Transfer to Península Valdés.
  • 01:00/01:30 - Arrival and stop at the Visitor Center. (Restrooms)
  • 01:30/03:00 - Transfer to Caleta Valdés.
  • 03:00/03:45 - Enjoy Caleta Valdés - observation of elephant seals. (Restrooms)
  • 03:45/04:45 - Transfer to Puerto Pirámides.
  • 04:45/05:15 - City tour in Puerto Pirámides.
  • 05:15/06:00 - Punta Pirámides reserve - observation of sea lions. (Restrooms)
  • As long as time allows, take a city tour of Puerto Madryn upon returning from the reserve before drop-off.
  • 06:00/07:00 - Transfer to the pier.
Península Valdés coastline, Caleta Valdés southern elephant seals, Puerto Pirámides town, Punta Pirámides reserve

Where this trip takes you

Península Valdés coastline, Caleta Valdés southern elephant seals, Puerto Pirámides town, Punta Pirámides reserve

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Valdes Peninsula 1 city · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport from and back to the pier
  • English-speaking guide
  • Box lunch

What's Not Included

  • Ticket to the park (approx. USD 30 per person)
  • Tips

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothes and shoes
  • Sunscreen

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Muelle Comandante Luis Piedra Buena, Avenida Guillermo Rawson, Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina
Tour start
Valdes Peninsula, Chubut Province, Argentina
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Valdes Peninsula.

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