Peninsula Valdes Day Trip with optional Whale Watching

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 1 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 1-99 yrs
  • max group size 10
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-19305
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Puerto Madryn, Argentina
  • Ends Puerto Madryn, Argentina
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Discover Peninsula Valdes amazing wildlife and landscapes
  • During whales seasons
  • Go whale watching on board a catamaran
  • Be accompanied by first class bilingual guides
The Peninsula Valdes Day Trip with optional Whale Watching tour starts and ends in Puerto Madryn. The Peninsula Valdes Day Trip with optional Whale Watching is a natural landmarks sightseeing tour that takes 1 days taking you through Puerto Madryn, Argentina and other destinations in Argentina.

This day tour begins in Puerto Madryn, picking up each passenger at their hotel/accommodation very early in the morning. It is a 380 km overland journey with a duration of about 10 hours along with specialized nature guides. Declared a World Heritage Site all along Peninsula, unique species are found in the area which offers a suitable place for them to build their life. From June to December, we can include the Peninsula Valdes Whale Watching boat tour
ITINERARY

The area known as Peninsula Valdes, a World Heritage Site, hosts many different and unique species that only can be found in this area a suitable place to live. This full day tour, accompanied by bilingual guides, will take you explore this wonderful reservation.

Departure from Puerto Madryn between 7:30 / 8:00 am to start the journey. First stop at the interpretive center Carlos Ameghino Isthmus, where you can have quick references on fauna, flora and geology of the Peninsula. Also will get to see the panoramic to Golfo Nuevo, San Jose and Bird Island. Then another stop takes place in the town of Puerto Piramides where those who selected the option will go whale watching. The tour begins along the coast, guided by our specialized and bilingual staff, who will teach us the unique ecosystems meanwhile sailing on a catamaran to meet the whales.

Continuing the land route, subject to season, weather and tides will be visited in different order or combined with other stops: Caleta Valdes, Punta Norte and Punta Cantor to observe elephant seals, penguins and sea lions. Watching the terrestrial land orcas can be realized from Punta Norte, having more chances to see them in the months of March and April. Also during September at Caleta Valdes (less frequently).

The estimated return to the city is approximately 18:30 / 19:00 pm.

WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
Guide
  • Bilingual guide
Others
  • Whale watching tour (if option selected)
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Entrance fees
  • Food and beverages
  • Any additional
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Peninsula Valdes Day Trip with optional Whale Watching tour. You can cancel the tour up to 32 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 31 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 20 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 20 June 2024, a deposit of 50% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 31 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Peninsula Valdes Day Trip with optional Whale Watching tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Peninsula Valdes Day Trip with optional Whale Watching tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Rooms have to be filled when booking. Thus, if you are 1 person travelling you have to pick Single Room. If you’re 2 people travelling, you can either pick either Single Room, in which case each traveler will receive their own Single Room, or Double Room, etc.
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