Explore Valdes Peninsula’s wildlife on a guided tour from Puerto Madryn. Discover unique species, stunning views, and optional whale watching.
Explore Valdes Peninsula’s wildlife on a guided tour from Puerto Madryn. Discover unique species, stunning views, and optional whale watching.
- Centro De Visitantes Istmo Ameghino - The tour will include a visit to the Carlos Ameghino Interpretation Center, the entrance to the Valdes Peninsula. Here, visitors can learn about the local wildlife and plant life by exploring its themed rooms. Additionally, there will be an opportunity to enjoy views of the New and San Jose Gulfs from the…
- Centro De Visitantes Istmo Ameghino - The tour will include a visit to the Carlos Ameghino Interpretation Center, the entrance to the Valdes Peninsula. Here, visitors can learn about the local wildlife and plant life by exploring its themed rooms. Additionally, there will be an opportunity to enjoy views of the New and San Jose Gulfs from the observation tower.
- Caleta Valdes - Traveling along the expansive gravel roads of the Peninsula, visitors will encounter various animals such as guanacos, maras, choiques, and a variety of bird species. The journey will lead to the eastern tip, where Caleta Valdés can be explored. Visitors can walk its trails and observe southern elephant seals, sea lions, and potentially orcas. These magnificent marine mammals choose this part of the continent to perform a unique hunting technique known as intentional stranding, allowing them to feed on these pinnipeds.

- Bottled water
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Tourist Guide
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Tourist Guide
- Ticket to booking Valdes Peninsula (30 USD) cash payment
- Ticket to booking Valdes Peninsula (30 USD) cash payment
Explore the Valdes Peninsula on a tour departing from Puerto Madryn. This Natural Heritage Site is celebrated for its diverse array of unique animal species, offering an unparalleled environment.
The journey begins at the Carlos Ameghino Isthmus Interpretation Center, where visitors can explore various rooms featuring infographics on geology, fauna, and…
Explore the Valdes Peninsula on a tour departing from Puerto Madryn. This Natural Heritage Site is celebrated for its diverse array of unique animal species, offering an unparalleled environment.
The journey begins at the Carlos Ameghino Isthmus Interpretation Center, where visitors can explore various rooms featuring infographics on geology, fauna, and local flora. From the panoramic viewpoint, there are stunning views of the New Gulf, San Jose, and Bird Island.
The next destination is the town of Puerto Pirámides, where, depending on the season, an optional whale watching excursion is available (additional charges apply).
Continuing to Caleta Valdes and Punta Cantor, visitors can observe elephant seals, penguins, and sea lions (season permitting).
Along the route, one can encounter guanacos, maras, choiques, and other endemic animals.
The tour concludes at sunset, with schedules coordinated for cruise passengers.
- Please note that admission to the reservation is paid in cash on site.
- Lunch for cruise passengers only. Check other options.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.