Peninsula Valdes, Wildlife Sanctuary

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Puerto Madryn, Argentina
Moderate Activity Level
No Minimum Age
Meal Included
7.5 hours
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Peninsula Valdes: Head north to Península Valdés, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site recognized since 1999. Witness the spectacular views of two gulfs while navigating the 25 km Ameghino Isthmus that links it to the mainland.

Wildlife Encounters: Start at the Visitors Centre, where a small exhibit highlights local flora and fauna. Enjoy a drive along a rugged gravel road to Caleta Valdés, known for its continental elephant seal habitat, and watch for maras, guanacos, and rheas en route.

Views at Puerto Piramides: Close your adventure at Puerto Pirámides, where you can enjoy a scenic viewpoint high on the cliffs overlooking a sea lion colony along the Patagonian coast.

What’s Included:

  • Admission to Peninsula Valdes.
  • Box Lunch: Potato chips, two smoked beef loin sandwiches with cheese, tomato, and lettuce; alfajor, seasonal fruit, assorted condiments.
  • Beverage: One still mineral water.

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Notes

Accessibility: This tour is not accessible for guests using wheelchairs, canes, rollators, or other mobility devices.

Requirements & Restrictions: Guests should be comfortable with moderate walking and standing for extended periods. Additionally, guests will need to navigate a few steps (up and down) and walk approximately 400 meters on trails that may include dirt and gravel surfaces. For safety reasons, pregnant women and guests with knee, walking, or heart problems may not participate on this excursion.

What to Bring: Wind or waterproof jacket, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Layered light clothing, and comfortable walking shoes are also recommended.

Good to Know: Wildlife watching is not guaranteed and depends on migrations patterns. The tour includes about five hours of driving on both paved and gravel roads. Please note that air conditioning may not be available on transportation due to the dusty road conditions.