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This program includes a visit to Península Valdés and also in Puerto Pirámides, giving you more time inside the reserve to make two visits instead of one—especially valuable if you are traveling during penguin season. Be sure to check the local wildlife calendar below.
The program is completed with two nights of accommodation in Puerto Madryn, from where you will enjoy other attractions 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. You can add this optional activity below
Along the way, you may spot guanacos, Patagonian hares, foxes, armadillos, and native birds.
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.
Overnight in Puerto Pirámides and free time to enjoy the small lovely village
After breakfast, we will continue our visit to the rest of the Peninsula. We then head to Estancia San Lorenzo, a traditional Patagonian sheep ranch that is home to the largest colony of Magellanic penguins in the world. Here, a lunch service is available (not included) featuring a delicious spit-roasted Patagonian lamb. We will also have the opportunity to visit the penguin colony, located 7 km from the main house (admission fee applies).
From San Lorenzo, we continue to the Punta Norte Reserve to observe, depending on the time of year, South American sea lions, southern elephant seals, and occasionally orcas.
On the way back to Puerto Madryn, we stop at the Carlos Ameghino Interpretation Center, which offers a great overview of the peninsula’s natural richness.
Throughout the excursion, there are excellent chances to spot native wildlife such as guanacos, rheas, foxes, Patagonian maras, armadillos, and skunks. Return to Puerto Pirámides and overnight
Important:
You can see penguins at Punta Tombo from September to April.
September: Penguins begin to arrive and start preparing their nests.
October–November: Eggs are laid and incubation begins; some chicks start to hatch.
December–January: Chicks grow quickly and are very active.
February–March: Many chicks begin to molt and prepare for life at sea.
April: The colony begins to disperse as the penguins return to the ocean.
After breakfast, free time to enjoy activities available that can be added
Today, and after breakfast and check out, we will start our excursion to Gaiman and Trelew, two cities that offers a cultural journey through the Welsh heritage of Patagonia.
Trelew is the first stop, home to the impressive Egidio Feruglio Paleontological Museum, featuring dinosaur fossils and Patagonian natural history. You can add this visit if you want, it´s an optional
The town reflects its Welsh roots in its architecture and traditions. After Trelew, the tour continues to Gaiman, a picturesque village nestled in the Lower Chubut River Valley.
Gaiman is famous for its well-preserved Welsh culture and charming tea houses.
Visitors can enjoy a traditional Welsh tea service with homemade cakes and pastries.
The town also features quaint chapels, historical buildings, and peaceful gardens.
It’s a relaxed and scenic visit that contrasts with the coastal wildlife tours.
Local guides often share stories about the Welsh settlers who arrived in the 19th century.
This excursion is a unique way to experience the cultural side of Argentine Patagonia.
Then, tranfser to the airport for your next flight
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
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