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The Best of Peninsula Valdés in one day
The Best of Peninsula Valdés in one day

The Best of Peninsula Valdés in one day

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56Shore Tour Punta Loma with craft beer tasting

Shore Tour Punta Loma with craft beer tasting

This excursion is designed especially for cruise passengers arriving at Puerto Madryn, such as the following: PLANCIUS, WORLD NAVIGATOR, VIKING JUPITER, AIDASOL, OOSTERDAM, ISLAND SKY, MAJESTIC PRINCESS, NORWEGIAN STAR, COSTA DELIZIOSA, ARTANIA, MSC MAGNIFICA, MARINA, VASCO DA GAMA, ODISSEY, SAPPHIRE PRINCESS, RIVIERA, QUEEN VICTORIA, CRYSTAL SERENITY, AZAMARA JOURNEY and AMERA. During this tour you can also enjoy the majesty of the coastal landscape of Puerto Madryn, with beautiful beaches and panoramic points that will leave you breathless learning about the life of sea lions and their habitat in this protected area. This tour also includes a city tour where your guide will provide you with valuable information about the history and culture of the city of Puerto Madryn.

4 hours and 30 minutes
easy
From$72
4.86Patagonia Ranch and El Pedral Penguin Colony Tour from Puerto Madryn

Patagonia Ranch and El Pedral Penguin Colony Tour from Puerto Madryn

In this full-day tour, you can enjoy the wonderful wildlife that visits Puerto Madryn every year, making this area of the Patagonia, one of the most important for the reproduction and development of marine fauna. In addition, we will visit a typical Patagonian ranch, ideal to spend the day outdoors, where we will be delighted with a delicious barbecue of Patagonian lamb. The Full Day tour to the countryside and visit to the Penguins Colony "El Pedral" is the perfect excursion for those who want to get a closer encounter with the wildlife that visit the peninsula without traveling many kilometers outside the city.

9 hours
easy
From$190
4.711Punta Tombo Shore Excursion w/box Lunch(Shared tour for cruises)

Punta Tombo Shore Excursion w/box Lunch(Shared tour for cruises)

Every year, nearly one million Magellanic penguins return to Punta Tombo — the largest colony in Patagonia — to nest, hatch their chicks, and prepare for migration. This is your chance to walk among them in their natural habitat, just steps away from your cruise ship arrival in Puerto Madryn.Your adventure begins the moment you disembark, as your professional guide welcomes you for a scenic 2.5-hour drive through the sweeping Patagonian steppe. On arrival at Punta Tombo, prepare to be amazed: thousands upon thousands of penguins stretching across the coastline, feeding their young, defending their burrows, and waddling freely just a few feet away.The best time to visit is from November onwards, when fluffy chicks begin to appear — making this experience even more magical.After exploring the coastal trails and witnessing one of nature’s greatest spectacles, you’ll return to Puerto Madryn with unforgettable memories and photographs that capture the true essence of Patagonia.

7 hours
easy
From$135
4.79Punta Tombo Penguin Colony from Puerto Madryn with Toninas Watching

Punta Tombo Penguin Colony from Puerto Madryn with Toninas Watching

Get up close to Patagonia’s incredible wildlife on this full-day tour of the famous Punta Tombo Penguin Colony from Puerto Madryn, including hotel pick up. Stand in awe before South America’s largest colony of Magellan's penguins, and see playful Overas Toninas dolphins and an array of seabirds in their natural environment.

9 hours
easy
From$251
48City Tour and Sea Lions at Punta Loma from Puerto Madryn

City Tour and Sea Lions at Punta Loma from Puerto Madryn

In this tour you will explore the historic old city of Puerto Madryn with its shopping center, springs, scenic spots and Punta Loma, a settlement of furry sea lions followed by Playa Punta Este and Paraná, where you can see a sunken ship in mid-water. In addition to having a significant historical legacy for Patagonia, the City of Puerto Madryn is a booming urban center with modern buildings.

2 hours
easy
From$247
4.87Whales and Sea lions watching at Peninsula de Valdes - PUERTO MADRYN

Whales and Sea lions watching at Peninsula de Valdes - PUERTO MADRYN

You will experience unique moments that will never forget in the rest of your life by watching and approaching to the largest animals in the world.

11 hours
easy
From$140
4.910Shore Tours Punta Tombo Cruise Ship Passengers Puerto Madryn

Shore Tours Punta Tombo Cruise Ship Passengers Puerto Madryn

This excursion is designed especially for cruise ship passengers arriving in Puerto Madryn, such as the following: PLANCIUS, WORLD NAVIGATOR, VIKING JUPITER, AIDASOL, OOSTERDAM, ISLAND SKY, MAJESTIC PRINCESS, NORWEGIAN STAR, COSTA DELIZIOSA, ARTANIA, MSC MAGNIFICA, MARINA, VASCO DA GAMA, ODISSEY, SAPPHIRE PRINCESS, RIVIERA, QUEEN VICTORIA, CRYSTAL SERENITY, AZAMARA JOURNEY and AMERA. We love our work and we always like to be able to provide the best service to passengers who arrive on cruise ships. We know their times and what they need. Punta Tombo is one of the few places in the world, where you will be able to walk among the penguins and that makes this tour unique. At the same time, you are hiring a direct agency in Puerto Madryn without intermediaries

7 hours
easy
From$122
4.591Peninsula Valdes Tour from Puerto Madryn With optional Whale Watching

Peninsula Valdes Tour from Puerto Madryn With optional Whale Watching

Discover the wild landscapes and unique wildlife of the Peninsula Valdes on a full-day tour from Puerto Madryn, including hotel pickup and an optional whale-watching experience. Learn about Patagonia’s native flora and fauna from your expert naturalist guide as you spot elephant seals, penguins, and sea lions along the coast. Keep your camera handy and look out for guanacos, armadillos, maras, and skunks as you drive through the UNESCO-listed national park.

12 hours
easy
From$360
4.913The Best of Peninsula Valdés in one day

The Best of Peninsula Valdés in one day

Because we love what we do, we offer tours trying to connect with the needs and tastes of the passengers. If you have any special requirements, do not hesitate to contact us, we will evaluate your order.We are an integrated team for sale, administration, drivers and guides at your disposal. As soon as you hire we will give you whats app so that we are connected 24 hours a day.We work with all available tours in our city, in this way we can organize your trips always taking into account factors such as tides, wind and weather in general looking for your experience to be beautiful

9 hours and 30 minutes
easy
From$127
4.312Full Day Tour to Punta Ninfas from Puerto Madryn

Full Day Tour to Punta Ninfas from Puerto Madryn

You will meet above the cliffs which are several meters above sea level at Punta Ninfas: the home to a colony of southern elephant seals that can be seen throughout the year. On this 7-hour tour you will walk very close to them while still respecting their space, all while taking in the natural beauty of the area as well.

7 hours
moderate
From$440
4.3111Estancia San Lorenzo: Home to the Largest Penguin Colony

Estancia San Lorenzo: Home to the Largest Penguin Colony

The Estancia San Lorenzo Nature Reserve is located within the Peninsula Valdés Protected Natural Area 160 kilometers from the city of Puerto Madryn, in the province of Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina.On its coasts there is a colony of more than 600,000 Magellan penguins that can be visited between September 7 and March 31 of each year, making it the largest continental colony in the world.In addition to having the possibility of observing these wonderful animals in their natural habitat, in the area we can find marine fossils that float on the cliffs and canyons that drain into the sea.Thanks to the diversity of attractions, you can choose to travel different paths that vary according to the area to visit and its difficulty.

1 hour and 30 minutes
easy
From$550
56Orcas Private Tour Puerto Madryn Caleta Valdes or Punta Norte

Orcas Private Tour Puerto Madryn Caleta Valdes or Punta Norte

This excursion is a unique proposal that invites you to live a true Vigil of Orcas in Valdes Peninsula.We are a receptive agency in Puerto Madryn with extensive experience in organizing tours in private services, allowing us to provide a cared for, personalized and accompanied experience at all times.During the day, you will enjoy one of the most striking natural settings in Patagonia, while receiving key information about the behavior of the orcas to better understand the environment and increase the chances of sighting.It is important to bear in mind that this experience requires flexibility and good predisposition, since climatic and natural conditions are decisive for its realization. Orca sighting is not 100% guaranteed, as it depends exclusively on nature.More than an excursion, it is an authentic experience where nature sets the pace.

11 hours and 30 minutes
easy
From$550
4.37Chubut River Valley with Gaiman Welsh Village from Puerto Madryn

Chubut River Valley with Gaiman Welsh Village from Puerto Madryn

You will have the opportunity to get to know the Rawson Harbor, the city of Trelew and the curious welsh village of Gaiman, where they are still alive the customs and language of the first settlers.This full-day tour runs all year long!

7 hours
easy
From$247
4.37Full Day Tour to Florentino Ameghino Dam from Puerto Madryn

Full Day Tour to Florentino Ameghino Dam from Puerto Madryn

The tour takes along the Route 25, which links the coast with the Chubut mountains. All these miles will take you through the plain landscapes to undulating plateaus until arriving at the Florentino Ameghino. Enjoy the spectacle of nature and be amazed by the emerald green lake which is enclosed by walls, 200 meters high. This serves as a dam and it is much appreciated since it produces electricity for the area. Most of all, you'll be enjoying the magnificent beauty of the nature and landscapes in this area which only exist in a few places in the world.

10 hours
easy
From$329
4.39Snorkeling with Sea Lions in Puerto Madryn

Snorkeling with Sea Lions in Puerto Madryn

Our Snorkeling with Sea Lions tour is the best way to get up close with some of Latin America’s most striking wildlife.You can experience this adventure and snorkel to observe sea lions in the amazing environment of the Natural Protected Area of Punta Loma, Puerto Madryn, in the Argentinian Patagonia. In addition, you will enjoy a 25-minute boat ride of bird sightseeing and viewing of other sea mammals.

3 hours
moderate
From$171
4.915Shore Tours Peninsula Valdes Cruise Ship Passengers Puerto Madryn

Shore Tours Peninsula Valdes Cruise Ship Passengers Puerto Madryn

This excursion is designed especially for cruise passengers arriving at Puerto Madryn, such as the following: PLANCIUS, WORLD NAVIGATOR, VIKING JUPITER, AIDASOL, OOSTERDAM, ISLAND SKY, MAJESTIC PRINCESS, NORWEGIAN STAR, COSTA DELIZIOSA, ARTANIA, MSC MAGNIFICA, MARINA, VASCO DA GAMA, ODISSEY, SAPPHIRE PRINCESS, RIVIERA, QUEEN VICTORIA, CRYSTAL SERENITY, AZAMARA JOURNEY and AMERA. Because we love what we do, we offer tours trying to connect with the needs and tastes of passengers. If you have any special requirements, do not hesitate to contact us that we will evaluate your order.We are an integrated team for sale, administration, drivers and guides at your disposal. As soon as you hire we will provide you with whats app so that we are connected 24hrs.We work with all the tours available in our city, in this way we can organize your departures always taking into account factors such as tides, wind and weather in general looking for your experience to be beautiful

6 hours
easy
From$120
4.36Puerto Madryn Airport Private Transfer

Puerto Madryn Airport Private Transfer

Our private airport transfer service is provided with the maximum security and comfort. Our licensed and highly professional drivers will accompany you to your destination.• Private Airport Transfer• Maximum security• Modern vehicles• Bilingual drivers

1 hour
easy
From$213
56Puerto Madryn Trelew Airport Shuttle Transfer

Puerto Madryn Trelew Airport Shuttle Transfer

Get to your Puerto Madryn destination quickly and safely with this transfer shuttle service from Trelew Airport. The service conveniently lets you choose from arrival, departure, or round-trip transfers. We offer:• Airport Transfer• Maximum security• Modern vehicles• Bilingual drivers

45 minutes
easy
From$96
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