Navigation with the aim of achieving the closest approach. The approach is never forced but the motor stops and it is the animal that approaches. Each meeting is UNIQUE and UNREPEATABLE since the animals are in their natural habitat and in total freedom. Sighting guarantee since Península Valdés has the highest concentration in the world, an average of 1100 whales per season.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Full Day Whale Watching From Puerto Madryn lasts about 11 hours.
Prices start at $340 per person for this Puerto Madryn experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM.
Children aged 3–12 pay from $215, adults from $340. Infants go free.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include Hotel Piren, Dazzler by Wyndham Puerto Madryn.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 3.8 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Luna Roja.
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Whale watching in Puerto Madryn is an unforgettable experience. Although I had been there many years ago, I now shared the emotion with grandchildren. I highly recommend this excursion. Our departure from Puerto Pirámides was made with Tito Botazzi and proved excellent sailing with experienced staff.
Everything was very nice!! We had an excellent time, beautiful day, incredible being next to the whales, we saw two very close and they were walking with their calves!! What a wonderful place.
We booked this excursion with an English tour guide several months ago. The night before, we were contacted with two different departure times (first at 8:30 am and then at 7:30 am). Upon being picked up we were told that the tour would be in Spanish for a 12 hour duration of the tour. The guide showed us that the booking company Luna Roja had told her we were Spanish-speaking. Furthermore, upon entering the park, the entrance fee listed by Luna Roja was incorrect (should be 2800 pesos per person, but we were told 1200 per person), leaving us with not enough cash for the rest of the day. The tour itself was an amazing excursion, the guide and our group members did their best to include us. Luna Roja doesn’t list the full itinerary or the fact that no one takes credit card and you’ll need cash, which is crucial information. All in all, we would recommend a whale watching excursion, just not through Luna Roja— they are unresponsive and not helpful.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Day Whale Watching From Puerto Madryn | 11 hours | 3.8 (5) | $340 | |
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