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Península Valdés

This is a full-day excursion that takes you to one of the places chosen by UNESCO as Natural World Heritage. Due to its unique characteristics, it shelters a variety of sea and terrestrial animals only occasionally seen cohabiting one place.

Departure is planned for about 8 am, a time that allows you to learn about the natural reserves and the most important tourism spots within the Valdés Peninsula Protected Area. Among them you will visit the Ameghino Isthmus Center of Interpretation, De Los Pajaros Island, a colony of sea lions in Punta Pirámides(during Summer, December-March), Puerto Pirámides tourist village, Salina Chica and Salina Grande (small and big salines), among the biggest depressions in America, shore elephant seals rookeries in Punta Delgada, Caleta Valdés and Punta Cantor. During whale season, you will also reach the Punta Norte Lighthouse (October-April).

The entrance to the protected area of Península de Valdés is not included.

During the trip you will be able to see abundant terrestrial fauna, such as guanacos, maras (Patagonic hares), foxes, armadillos and choiques.

Our guides, expert interpreters of Patagonic nature, will assist you through the whole excursion.

Optional:
During whale season you can go whale watching. This is an optional excursion that lasts approximately an hour.
From December to March, during the summer, there is a navigation available which also lasts approximately an hour, that will allow you to catch sight of the sea wolves, thousands of birds and, if youÂ’re lucky, dolphins and commerson dolphins. You can do snorkelling in the gulfÂ’s transparent waters.

Note:
The total ride covers 400 Km. It can be taken all year round, the itinerary and reserves visited vary depending on the season and the fauna to be seen.
It implies no difficulty.
It is recommended to take comfortable clothing, hat, sunscreen and to be ready and eager to enjoy the day!

It does not include:
Lunch
Navigations for whales watching
Another additional excursions.

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It's advisable to have your activities and excursions in Puerto Madryn planned, booked and settled far in advance as we are getting close to peak season and availability becomes a critical factor.

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