Excursion to the Valdés Peninsula from Puerto Madryn

Discover Valdés Peninsula’s wildlife wonders from Puerto Madryn. Spot elephant seals, penguins, and orcas. Experience breathtaking views and diverse fauna on this unforgettable excursion.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Istmo Carlos Ameghino - After 2 hours of walking, we will find the Ameghino Isthmus located at the entrance to the reserve. From there we will have the possibility of observing the Golfo Nuevo and the San José at the same time and the Isla de los Pájaros

Each attraction is approximately 20 minutes away.

  • Caleta Valdes - Caleta Valdés is the most recent protected reserve on the Chubut coast and constitutes a geographical feature that, due to its particular environment, concentrates a varied biodiversity of fauna. The cove is a lagoon formed by a solid bar of 30 km that extends from north to south. This strip composed of pebble, earth and sand encloses a portion of sea connected through a small mouth with the surrounding ocean
    1 hour drive to get there
  • Punta Cantor - A 30-minute walk away we find Punta Cantor, a walk along the coast during which you can see a colony of elephant seals that come to rest on the beach from a viewpoint.
    We return to Madryn with 2 hours of walking
What's Included
  • 2 sandwiches – 1 chicken, 1 ham and cheese
  • 1 muffin
  • 1 fruit
  • 1 bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

Explore the fascinating Valdés Peninsula! We head north to enter this unique nature reserve. We begin at the Ameghino Isthmus, from where you will contemplate the panoramic views of the Golfo Nuevo and San José, as well as the impressive Isla de los Pájaros. Then, we continue to Punta Cantor and Caleta Valdés, located at the eastern end of the peninsula. Here you will have the opportunity to observe the remarkable cove from the coast, where, depending on the time of year, you can marvel at the colony of elephant seals, sea lions, Magellanic penguins and even, with a little luck, orcas. In addition to this amazing marine life, during the tour you will also be able to spot a varied terrestrial fauna, such as guanacos, choiques, foxes, maras and a great diversity of sea birds.

Location
Istmo Carlos Ameghino
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Lilianasu2543am
Jul 22, 2024
It was very good. - The amazing landscapes!! We took a lot of pictures. The Excellent Guide. Everything was very nice. We were picked up on time.
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