Valdes Peninsula Day Trip + Whale Watching from Puerto Madryn

Valdes Peninsula Day Trip + Whale Watching

Guanacos in the south of the Valdes Peninsula

Elephant seals on the peninsula

Whale watching off the coast of Valdes Peninsula

On this day trip to the Valdes Peninsula with whale watching, we'll travel through an area of great biodiversity and see different cetaceans in their natural habitat.

Details

Duration

10 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by bus or minibus
English–speaking guide
Boat ride with whale watching

Not included

Food and drinks
Entry to the Valdes Peninsula Nature Reserve: 50000ARS per foreign adult, 25000ARS per foreign child (aged 6–11), 20000ARS per Argentine adult, 10000ARS per Argentine child (aged 6–11), and free for children under 6

When to book

You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Most areas are accessible. Accessible toilets. Free wheelchair loan service available. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the day of the activity. If you cancel 48 hours before the activity starts, we will refund you 50%. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

9.7

Exceptional 560 Travelers·49 reviews

August 31, 2026
Cecilia Perez
Rosario, Argentina
We went whale watching in Península Valdez with a provider in charge of the guide, and it was an incredible experience. Not only because the excursion...
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October 8, 2026
María ángeles Medranda Gomez
Murcia, Spain
A wonderful experience, with Cecilia as our guide and Fabián as our driver/guide, it was great.
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September 27, 2026
Jose
Spain
Everything was perfect, top-notch service, and a lovely guide. The time spent with the whales went by far too quickly.
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September 27, 2026
Anónimo
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Everything was very well organized. The coordinator and the driver were fantastic. We enjoyed it immensely.
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August 30, 2026
Brenda Fanelli
Rosario, Argentina
Excellent, our guide Ceci is a total genius!
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December 10, 2025
María Milagros
Coslada, Spain
Overall good, but there was no sighting of whales or orcas.
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December 6, 2025
Maria Rosario Gonzalez Cantero
Valencia España, Spain
A fabulous day, the driver Nicolas and the guide Cecilia were wonderful and pleasant, everything was marvelous. Thank you.
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November 11, 2025
Anna Del Davesa
Girona, Spain
Super! The provider was great. They helped us with all the preparations and specifically our guide made the experience wonderful. Highly recommended.
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November 3, 2025
Nicolas
Mendoza, Argentina
The experience was excellent and the provider was top-notch. It was truly an unforgettable experience. We will definitely do it again.
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November 1, 2025
Patricia Carvalhosa
Ramos Mejia, Argentina
Very good experience
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On this day trip to the Valdes Peninsula with whale watching, we'll travel through an area of great biodiversity and see different cetaceans in their natural habitat.

Valdes Peninsula Day Trip + Whale Watching

At the appointed time, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Puerto Madryn and depart to the Protected Natural Area of the Valdes Peninsula.

After paying the entrance fee to the reserve at the checkpoint, we'll continue the tour at the Carlos Ameghino isthmus interpretation center to learn about the characteristics of the local fauna and flora. Our tour of the peninsula then takes us to the town of Puerto Pirámides. Here, if weather conditions are favorable, you can spot whales on an unforgettable boat ride.

The next stop will be in Caleta Valdés, where, depending on the time of year, we'll make up to three stops. The first will be in the cove itself, where we'll witness how the sea draws the entrance of the tongue of water to the Valdes Peninsula. The second will be at Punta Cantor, which has two viewpoints where we can see elephant seals and sea lions throughout the year. The third will be at the penguin colony, where from September to April we can see the Magellanic penguins. At this last place, if the weather is good, it's also possible to see killer whales!

While admiring other native species such as guanacos, choiques, maras, hares, foxes and armadillos, we'll move on to another essential corner of the peninsula: Punta Norte. From September to December, we'll see a colony of elephant seals. From December to May, we'll observe a colony of sea lions. At Punta Norte, we can also observe killer whales if the conditions are favorable.

Finally, you'll have lunch on your own in the area and return to Puerto Madryn. Arrival at your hotel is scheduled 10 hours after pickup.

Important

The wildlife of the Valdes Peninsula is unpredictable. The number of species that you spot will depend on the sea currents, wind direction, and other natural factors, on the particular day of your trip.
You can check the best season for spotting each species on this Valdes Peninsula wildlife calendar.
We also have a Valdes Peninsula whale watching tour.
In the event of adverse weather conditions, the local tour provider may modify the day, hours, route, or duration of the tour.

Tickets

The day trip does not include admission to the reserve, the price of which (varies depending on the origin) must be paid in cash on the day of the tour.

Other Trips in the Area

You also have the option the reserve our trip to the Valdes Peninsula.

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On this day trip to the Valdes Peninsula with whale watching, we'll travel through an area of great biodiversity and see different cetaceans in their natural habitat.

Valdes Peninsula Day Trip + Whale Watching

At the appointed time, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Puerto Madryn and depart to the Protected Natural Area of the Valdes Peninsula.

Finally, you'll have lunch on your own in the area and return to Puerto Madryn. Arrival at your hotel is scheduled 10 hours after pickup.

Important

The wildlife of the Valdes Peninsula is unpredictable. The number of species that you spot will depend on the sea currents, wind direction, and other natural factors, on the particular day of your trip.
You can check the best season for spotting each species on this Valdes Peninsula wildlife calendar.
We also have a Valdes Peninsula whale watching tour.
In the event of adverse weather conditions, the local tour provider may modify the day, hours, route, or duration of the tour.

Tickets

The day trip does not include admission to the reserve, the price of which (varies depending on the origin) must be paid in cash on the day of the tour.

Other Trips in the Area

You also have the option the reserve our trip to the Valdes Peninsula.

Valdes Peninsula Day Trip + Whale Watching