- +54 9 11 3414-7333
- info@peninsulavaldes.com
If you need to cancel or postpone, just send us an email and we will take care of everything.
You will have the WhatsApp for the operator of your choose excursion. No more lost pick ups!
Almost all of our tours are done in small groups. All of them have english speaking guides.
Snorkeling with sea lions in Puerto Madryn offers a unique chance to interact with these curious marine animals in their natural environment. After gearing up with a 7 mm wetsuit and receiving a safety briefing at the dive shop, you’ll board a motorboat to the Punta Loma Protected Area—the only permanent sea lion rookery near the city. This activity is ideal for beginners and non-swimmers, as no prior experience is required. Most tours are scheduled during high tide, when the sea lions are most active in the water, ensuring an unforgettable wildlife encounter.
Start of activity – Morning arrival at the dive shop
Gear up – Wetsuit fitting and safety briefing
Transfer to Punta Loma – 40-minute boat ride to the rookery
Snorkeling session – Swim and interact with sea lions in their natural habitat
Return – Boat ride back to Puerto Madryn and end of activity
| Duration: | AM |
|---|---|
| Cancellation Policy: | 72 Hours Cancellation Policy |
| Availability: | All year |
| Starting Time: | To be coordinated |
| Finishing Time: | To be coordinated |
| Pick Up: | From Your Hotel |
| Drop Off: | At Your Hotel |
| Language: | English, Spanish |
| Maximum Group Size: | 20 |
| Minimum Booking: | 1 |
If for any reason, you decide to cancel the activity or excursion, the cancellation conditions specified in the product description or in the voucher will be valid.
In the event that the cancellation conditions in the product description do not differ, the provider of tourist services will charge you the following cancellation fees:
a. Up to 72 hours before the start of the activity: full refund (again we indicate that in certain specific cases the term may differ from this general policy)
b. After 72 hours before the start of the activity: no refund.
Yes, this tour is available during the holidays.
This tour doesn’t have any age restrictions.
While there is no specific restriction, this activity may be considered uncomfortable for people with certain kinds of disabilities. We recommend consulting with your operator.
This activity has a cancellation policy of up to 72 hours before the tour.
After booking and finalizing payment, you will receive a confirmation for your purchase. Then, in less than 24 hours, you will receive the voucher that you can use to take the excursions.
If the reservation is for the next day, we will be attentive and we will send you the voucher before your excursion begins.
No, swimming skills are not required. The activity is designed to be safe and accessible for beginners, and you’ll be accompanied by a private instructor at all times.
Participants must be at least 8 years old to take part in this experience.
The experience is designed to be accessible even to participants without advanced swimming skills, but you must be comfortable following water-safety instructions and using the provided flotation and snorkeling equipment.
Young sea lions are naturally curious and may choose to investigate snorkelers. Encounters are entirely on the animals’ terms and the guides avoid forcing contact.
No. Responsible wildlife practice means allowing the animals to approach voluntarily without feeding, chasing or deliberately touching them.
Patagonian seawater is cool throughout the year. Suitable wetsuits and related equipment are used to provide thermal protection during the activity.
The complete activity includes transfers/boat time, briefing, equipment preparation and the water session. Actual snorkeling time depends on conditions and the behavior of the animals.
Bring a swimsuit, towel, warm dry clothes for afterward, sun protection and any personal medication you may need. Leave valuables that are not necessary at your hotel.
Usually yes if it can be secured safely and does not interfere with the activity. Follow the guide’s rules about cameras and never chase animals to get a shot.
The animals are wild, so individual interactions cannot be guaranteed. The guides choose the best available location and conditions, but the experience remains observation-based.
Yes. Sea lion encounters are conducted in a sensitive marine environment and should follow local conservation rules designed to minimize disturbance.
This product is positioned as a more exclusive, personalized version of the encounter, with greater focus on private service and a curated experience rather than a standard group outing.
