Only Whales in Puerto Madryn Full Day Tour Regular
Overview
This is the ideal adventure for you, whale lover, between the months of June and December. You will experience an exciting excursion to the protected natural area of the Valdes Peninsula, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Bottled water
- Coffee and/or Tea
✗ Not Included
- Admission to Peninsula Valdes (Isthmus Ameghino Visitor Center)
- Sighting Boarding in Puerto Piramides (Optional)
Itinerary
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Stop 1
The journey to the Valdes Peninsula takes about 1 hour to the first stop, crossing Patagonian steppe landscapes. You will make a stop at “El Desempeño” (entrance fee is not included in the tour price). Then, you will enter the Carlos Ameghino Isthmus Interpretation Center, an educational and panoramic stop where you can observe the skeleton of a southern right whale, informative panels on the fauna, flora and geography of the peninsula, and also access the viewpoint. From there, you can simultaneously see the New Gulf, the San Jose Gulf and Bird Island. The total time includes one hour transfer from the city plus the visit to the Visitor Center.
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Stop 2
It is the only village on the peninsula and the starting point for boarded whale watching (optional and at extra cost). If you don’t make the sighting, you can tour the village, the beach and the souvenir shops. Restaurants, bars and confectioneries are available for self-catering.
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Stop 3
After your visit to Puerto Pirámides, you will explore the Punta Pirámides barbershop, a beautiful sea lion puntadero that also offers some of the best panoramic views.
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Stop 4
Visit Playa Doradillo, famous for whale watching from the coast, especially between July and October. Extensive and quiet beaches, ideal for walking and enjoying the scenery. The guide usually chooses the best point according to the tide and the presence of whales.
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Stop 5
Return to the city, we will drop off all passengers in their corresponding accommodation.
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Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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