Explore Valdes Peninsula’s wildlife on a guided tour from Puerto Madryn. Discover unique species, stunning views, and optional whale watching.
Explore Valdes Peninsula’s wildlife on a guided tour from Puerto Madryn. Discover unique species, stunning views, and optional whale watching.
- Centro De Visitantes Istmo Ameghino - The Carlos Ameghino Interpretation Center serves as the entrance to the Valdes Peninsula. Here, visitors can explore thematic rooms to learn about the local wildlife and plant life. The viewpoint tower offers stunning views of the New and San Jose Gulfs.
- Caleta Valdes - Traveling along the expansive…
- Centro De Visitantes Istmo Ameghino - The Carlos Ameghino Interpretation Center serves as the entrance to the Valdes Peninsula. Here, visitors can explore thematic rooms to learn about the local wildlife and plant life. The viewpoint tower offers stunning views of the New and San Jose Gulfs.
- Caleta Valdes - Traveling along the expansive gravel roads of the Peninsula, visitors can spot various animals such as guanacos, maras, choiques, and different bird species. Upon reaching the eastern end, they can explore Caleta Valdés. The trails offer opportunities to observe southern elephant seals, sea lions, and possibly orcas. These majestic marine mammals are known for their unique hunting technique called intentional stranding, which allows them to feed on pinnipeds.
- Puerto Piramides - This is the only inhabited town within Peninsula Valdes. During whale season, from June to December, visitors can embark on boat tours to see the Southern Right Whale (additional cost applies). The town also offers breathtaking views of its cliffs and beaches.

- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Tourist Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Tourist Guide
- Ticket to booking Valdes Peninsula (30 USD) cash payment
- Ticket to booking Valdes Peninsula (30 USD) cash payment
Explore the Valdes Peninsula on a tour departing from Puerto Madryn. This Natural Heritage Site is celebrated for its diverse array of unique animal species, offering an unparalleled environment.
The journey begins at the Carlos Ameghino Isthmus Interpretation Center, where visitors can explore various rooms featuring infographics on geology, fauna, and…
Explore the Valdes Peninsula on a tour departing from Puerto Madryn. This Natural Heritage Site is celebrated for its diverse array of unique animal species, offering an unparalleled environment.
The journey begins at the Carlos Ameghino Isthmus Interpretation Center, where visitors can explore various rooms featuring infographics on geology, fauna, and local flora. From the panoramic viewpoint, there are stunning views of the New Gulf, San Jose, and Bird Island.
The next destination is the town of Puerto Pirámides, where, depending on the season, an optional whale watching excursion is available (additional charges apply).
Continuing to Caleta Valdes and Punta Cantor, visitors can observe elephant seals, penguins, and sea lions (season permitting).
Along the route, one can encounter guanacos, maras, choiques, and other endemic animals.
The tour concludes at sunset, with schedules coordinated for cruise passengers.
- Please note that admission to the reservation is paid in cash on site.
- Lunch for cruise passengers only. Check other options.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.