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It´s a great combination of Puerto Madryn with Peninsula Valdes and El Pedral Lodge in Punta Ninfas. Check the fauna season and enjoy visiting whales, penguins, sea lions, sea elephants, birds and other interesting animals in the area.
In the Puerto Madryn and Península Valdés area, southern right whales can be seen from June to December, with peak sightings in September and October.
Sea lions and elephant seals are present year-round, with their breeding season from January to March.
Orcas can be spotted between February and April, especially at Punta Norte.
Magellanic penguins arrive in September and stay until April, with chicks visible from October.
Commerson’s dolphins are often seen in the summer months.
The region is also home to guanacos, rheas, and other Patagonian birds throughout the year.
Arrival at the airport (Trelew or Puerto Madryn). Meet and transfer to your hotel in the city of Puerto Madryn.
Puerto Madryn is a charming coastal city located in the Argentine Patagonia, known as the gateway to Península Valdés.
It offers stunning views of the Golfo Nuevo and is one of the best places in the world for whale watching.
The city has a relaxed atmosphere, with a scenic waterfront, sandy beaches, and excellent seafood restaurants.
It also features the EcoCentro, a museum focused on marine life and conservation.
Puerto Madryn is a hub for nature lovers, offering easy access to incredible wildlife and landscapes.
Its rich cultural mix includes strong Welsh and Italian influences, adding to its unique character.
After check-in at your hotel, enjoy free time to explore the city, or you may choose to take part in a suggested optional activity.
After breakfast, we will start the excursion to Península Valdés from Puerto Madryn is one of the most iconic in the region. It starts early in the morning, crossing the typical landscapes of the Patagonian steppe. You enter the nature reserve, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The first stop is usually at the Istmo Ameghino Interpretation Center, which provides information on the area’s wildlife and geography.
Next, you continue to Puerto Pirámides, where, from June to December, you can take boat trips for whale watching.
Along the way, you may spot guanacos, Patagonian hares, foxes, armadillos, and native birds.
Different areas of the peninsula are visited depending on the season, such as Punta Norte, Caleta Valdés, or Punta Cantor.
These spots are home to colonies of sea lions, elephant seals, and occasionally orcas.
In spring and summer, penguins can also be seen in some parts of the peninsula.
The landscape features a stunning mix of sea, cliffs, and wide open plains.
Your guide will share insights about the wildlife, history, and conservation efforts of the region.
In the late afternoon, you return to Puerto Madryn after an unforgettable day immersed in nature.
IMPORTANT: Southern Right Whales can be seen from June to December, with peak sightings in September and October. Sea lions and elephant seals are present year-round, with their breeding season from January to March. Orcas can be spotted between February and April, especially at Punta Norte but seeing them cannot be guaranteed Magellanic penguins arrive in September and stay until April, with chicks visible from October.
Then, return to Puerto Madryn and overnight
Today, and after breakfast we will transfer you to Punta Ninfas.
Punta Ninfas is a wild, windswept headland located about 90 km south of Puerto Madryn in Argentine Patagonia. It guards the southern entrance to the Golfo Nuevo and is one of the best places in the region to see southern elephant seals up close in a completely natural and uncrowded setting.
There’s no town, no cafés, no boardwalks—just cliffs, wildlife, and the ocean. It’s a remote paradise for nature lovers, photographers, and adventurers.
check-in at El Pedral Lodge, a historic and eco-friendly estancia located in Punta Ninfas, about 70 km south of Puerto Madryn, in Chubut Province, Argentina.
Situated at the southern entrance to the Golfo Nuevo, this property offers an authentic Patagonian steppe experience, combining history, nature, and comfort.
Enjoy activities available:
he planning of activities during your stay may vary depending on the weather, wildlife sighting opportunities, length of stay, guests’ profiles, and more. The guide will determine the activities to be carried out each day.
During free time, guests can enjoy the swimming pool, use the bicycles to ride to the beach or explore the area.
Departing from the lodge, just 10 km away, we drive to the high cliffs that characterize the coastline of the Península Valdés area.
At the southern tip of the mouth of Golfo Nuevo stands the Punta Ninfas Lighthouse, offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and the gulf.
It’s a great activity to enjoy at sunset or during a moonrise over the sea.
The beaches at the foot of the cliffs in Punta Ninfas are the natural habitat of a significant elephant seal colony, where they can be seen in small groups throughout the year.
In mid-September, males arrive to “mark their territory” and later form and expand their harems.
We reach the site by vehicle, just 15 minutes from the house, at the end of the road leading to the Punta Ninfas Lighthouse, where there’s a path down to the beach.
Once on the coast, we can walk along the beach and observe the animals up close.
It’s very important not to disturb them—it is recommended to approach quietly and crouched, allowing for great photographs without making them feel threatened or invaded.
Each year in September, a growing colony of friendly Magellanic penguins settles at El Pedral.
A guided walk among their nests gives you the chance to learn more about these curious animals.
El Pedral supports beach cleaning and control programs and collaborates with the Global Penguin Society (GPS), which monitors the Magellanic penguin colony at Punta Ninfas.
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Trelew or Puerto Madryn Airport
Yes, but please remember that In Puerto Madryn and Península Valdés area, southern right whales can be seen from June to December, with peak sightings in September and October.
Magellanic penguins arrive in September and stay until April, with chicks visible from October
In the Puerto Madryn and Península Valdés area, southern right whales can be seen from June to December, with peak sightings in September and October.
Sea lions and elephant seals are present year-round, with their breeding season from January to March.
Orcas can be spotted between February and April, especially at Punta Norte, but it´s not guaranteed.
Magellanic penguins arrive in September and stay until April, with chicks visible from October.
Commerson’s dolphins are often seen in the summer months.
The region is also home to guanacos, rheas, and other Patagonian birds throughout the year.
Yes, our three night program is just a basic program, but we can make changes of course
The region has a dry climate with little rainfall (220 mm per year). Winter nights can drop below 0ºC, with daytime highs around 15ºC. Summers can be hot (up to 35ºC) but chilly at night. It can be windy, so proper clothing is advised.
What forms of payment are accepted?
Bank transfers and cash in Argentine Pesos, USD, or Euros. No credit cards or checks accepted.
Are pets allowed?
No, pets are not accepted.
The country hotel operates in the old farmhouse built in 1923 by Don Félix Arbeletche.
The house still preserves the warm atmosphere and style of those early years.
We invite you to enjoy reading in our library, warming up by the wood-burning stove in the lounge, or admiring the incomparable view from the attic.
Meals are served in the main house, while the two adjoining wings house the guest rooms, which can be double, twin, or triple, depending on your request.
The eight rooms all feature a vanity area and a bathroom with a bathtub, and every two rooms share a small entrance hall.
Electricity: 220 volts, generated by solar energy
Diesel generator: used only when there is no wind
No telephone, and no cellphone signal
Limited satellite internet connection
No television
At the estancia, you will only need cash for extras such as:
Premium wines
Tips (gratuities)
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