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Almost all of our tours are done in small groups. All of them have english speaking guides.
Embark on a whale-watching adventure from Puerto Pirámides, just 100 km from Puerto Madryn. Sail with experienced captains and guides who will introduce you to the coastal and marine ecosystem. Learn about the biological cycle of the Southern Right Whale, from mating to calving, while enjoying an eco-friendly navigation.
Meet at the designated point in Puerto Pirámides, located 100 km from Puerto Madryn. From here, board the boat for an unforgettable whale-watching navigation.
The captain and specialized crew will welcome you on board and provide insights into the coastal and marine environment. Assisted by bilingual staff, you will learn about the whales’ natural behaviors, including their mating rituals, births, and calf-rearing cycles.
The experience lasts around 1.5 hours and offers the most naturalistic way to enjoy Peninsula Valdés. After the navigation, return to the meeting point in Puerto Pirámides.
Please note that boarding time is scheduled 30 minutes before each departure.
| Duration: | AM or PM |
|---|---|
| Cancellation Policy: | 72 Hours Cancellation Policy |
| Availability: | From September 1st to December 15th |
| Starting Time: | 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM or 3:30 PM |
| Finishing Time: | 1:30 hour after departure |
| Pick Up: | Meeting Point |
| Drop Off: | Meeting Point |
| Language: | English, Spanish |
| Maximum Group Size: | 60 |
| 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.
No, this excursion is only available from September 1st to December 15th.
No specific age restriction, but guardians are responsible for minors. Seaspray and motion can occur.
Boarding uses a pier and boat ladder. Tell us your needs in advance so we can coordinate feasibility with the operator.
Full refund up to 72 hours before the activity start. Weather cancellations are refunded or rescheduled by the operator.
At the Meeting Point in Puerto Pirámides detailed on your voucher.
From October to November
Its location on Golfo Nuevo provides direct access to waters used by Southern Right whales during their breeding season, and authorized operators have long conducted regulated excursions from the village.
Mother-and-calf pairs are especially characteristic of the core whale season, with strong opportunities from winter into spring. Exact concentrations change each year.
Approach is regulated and controlled by the captain. Whales often choose to come closer themselves, and the crew must prioritize responsible observation rather than chasing animals.
Bring warm layers and a windproof jacket even if Puerto Piramides feels mild on land. The water is cooler and the boat can be exposed to wind.
Yes. Animals can surface anywhere, and the captain may reposition the boat. Follow crew instructions so movement onboard remains safe and balanced.
Possible behaviors include breathing at the surface, tail flukes, pectoral fins, spyhopping, social interactions and occasionally breaching. Nothing can be guaranteed.
Both can be excellent. Weather, wind and light are often more important than the clock, so choose the departure that fits your itinerary and current operating advice.
Yes, but keep equipment manageable on a moving boat and protect it from spray. A medium zoom is often more practical because whales can surface surprisingly close.
Departures can be suspended for safety. The operator will advise whether the trip can move to another time or date and what policy applies to the cancelled navigation.
Boat tours search from the water and offer a marine perspective, while El Doradillo is a quiet land-based experience where whales sometimes approach very close to the beach.
