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Perfect day
Excellent experience, top-notch guide. Very satisfied
Peninsula Valdes Full Day Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 11–12 hours
- Price from
- $95 / person
- Location
- Puerto Madryn, Argentina
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 32 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 2
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Sentir Patagonia Travel
Description
Peninsula Valdes tour it's one of the most fascinating in our area, in one regular day you will be able to enjoy the southern right whales, magellan penguins and the magnificent Elephant Seals. Our full day tour it's ready to start every morning from June to March, we will pick you up at any place around Puerto Madryn, and also we will drop you off at the same location. Our guide will tell you about the wildlife, cultural heritage and our local economy. Be ready to enjoy Península Valdes.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 7:30 AM
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 13
- Adult (ages 12–90)
- $95
- Child (ages 3–11)
- $85
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Peninsula Valdes
This Protected Natural Area, declared “Mankind’s Natural Heritage”, has one of the most fascinating ecosystem in the entire world, Whales, Orcas, Sea Lions, Elephants Seals, Magellan Penguins, Maras, Guanacos, and Choiques live all in the same habitat. About 35 miles away from Puerto Madryn, we arrive to El Desempeño, main access to Peninsula Valdes, and after another 30 miles we arrive to Puerto Piramides, where, from June to December is possible to get a boat and watch the Right Southern Whales, and the rest of the year there’re nautical trips to watch Sea Lions and enjoy the landscape. From Puerto Piramides we will head to Caleta Valdes, 47 miles away, and there you’ll enjoy the magnificent Elephant Seals and Penguins. And from there we continue to Punta Norte, and there we find Sea Lions, Sea Elephants, and occasionally Orcas. And coming back to Puerto Madryn we will stop at Los Pajaros Island, home of a great variety of sea birds, where we will finish our visit to this incredible Protected Natural Area.
Centro De Visitantes Istmo Ameghino
El centro de visitantes, nos da una imagen general de Peninsula Valdes y sus Atractivos ademas el mirador nos deleita con la vista de ambos golfos (Golfo Nuevo yGolfo San Jose) asi como la Isla de los Pajaros
Puerto Piramides
entre los meses de Junio a Diciembre es posible realizar el avistaje embarcado de ballenas (opcional no incluido en la tarifa)
Caleta Valdes
entre los meses de Septiembre hasta Abril podremos observar una pequeña colonia de Pinguinos de Magallanes sobre la caleta propiamente dicha. Ya en la boca de la caleta durante casi todo el año podemos observar Elefantes Marinos del Sur.
What's included
Included
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
English Speaking Tour Guide
Not included
Park entrance fee
Tips
Lunch
Whales Watching it's optional not included
Pickup Locations & Times
This tour it's not for cruise passengers, please check our Cruise Shore excursions.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
32 reviews
How it compares in Puerto Madryn
- No. 19 by number of reviews among 156 tours in Puerto Madryn
- Starting price $95 is 30% below the typical $135 for tours of similar length in Puerto Madryn
Excurgo comparison of 156 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Peninsula Valdes Full Day Tour take?
Peninsula Valdes Full Day Tour lasts about 11–12 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Peninsula Valdes Full Day Tour cost?
Prices start at $95 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.
What days does Peninsula Valdes Full Day Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:30 AM.
How much does Peninsula Valdes Full Day Tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–11 pay from $85, adults from $95. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Peninsula Valdes Full Day Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. This tour it's not for cruise passengers, please check our Cruise Shore excursions. Pickup points include Hotel Peninsula Valdes, Hotel Carrera.
What languages is Peninsula Valdes Full Day Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 2 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(32)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4
Great day with a beautiful landscape and impressing animals
We had a wonderful day with a really nice guide who explained a lot. The tour was in English which was no problem. We could see all the animals they announced for our season except the orcas. Hint: Quickly check before if your reservation got in and the meeting point is communicated well
K
Fantastic Day Trip
Great trip to Peninsula Valdes with our knowledgeable guide Max. Sadly no orcas today but lots of other wonderful wildlife.
S
Quite and Peaceful
I had the tour in Spanish. We were a small group of 3 people so the entire excursion was intimate. My guide Fernando was super informative and knowledgeable about the area and different aspects of it (geography, geology, history, zoology and more). We had a rainy, foggy day so we didn't see any orcas but nonetheless we did see many marine animals and got to learn about this amazing reserve.
J
We did see marine life of Orca whales, elephant seals, armadillo and other sea lions The lunch provided so so.
The tour was done on Spanish and English which was sometimes confusing
5
An excursion to take...
Beautiful excursion to the Valdes peninsula which we went around starting with the punta our where a colony of sea lions rests.A little further, some elephant seals sleeping on a beach and towards the end of Caleta Valdes, a colony of penguins that we approach less than a meter.
L
Península valdes
Great tour, guide was very informative and saw lots of nature
C
Missing orcas! But from 10 the trip to Punta Norte
Excellent guide, Clara and her driver Very good predisposition and helped us in everything Excellent information We'll be back.
M
Chose this if all the animals are in season
This tour is good as long as all the animals you want to see are in season. The tour gives you the opportunity to see many animals in one day, which is wonderful, however make sure the animals you want to see are in high season. No sense in getting the whale experience anytime in December. The penguin colony is small (at least in early December), but you do get to see them up close. There is a chance to see Orcas from afar too, in case you are there during their high season. Our guide, Fernando, was knowledgeable and took care of the participants of the tour.
K
Nice tour in penisola Valdez
We booked the group tour but we ended up being only us, so that was very good. Our driver was very nice. A bit late in the morning, our pick up time was at 7.30 am and he arrived at 8 am. We managed to see a lot of animals: a lot of Guanacos, Patagonia rabbit, armadillos, sea elephants, penguins and orcas. I recommend this tour.
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