Puerto Madryn Tours, Shore Excursions & Valdes Peninsula
Local tour operator in Patagonia, Argentina. Whale watching, penguins and wildlife tours planned around wind, tides and season.
When are you traveling?
The month defines your trip. This is what you will see in each season in Puerto Madryn and Valdes Peninsula:
Jun – Aug
Southern right whales in the gulf, by boat and from the shore. Short, cool days.
Dec – Feb
Penguin chicks at Punta Tombo, snorkeling with sea lions, beaches and Welsh tea.
Top things to do in Puerto Madryn
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Whale Watching in Puerto Madryn: Boat Tours from Puerto Pirámides
Southern right whale watching boat tours from Puerto Pirámides, Valdes Peninsula. Season June to December, best in September and October. Duration, tips…
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Valdes Peninsula Tour from Puerto Madryn: Full-Day Itinerary
Full-day Valdes Peninsula tour from Puerto Madryn: Ameghino Isthmus, Puerto Pirámides, Caleta Valdés and Punta Norte. Wildlife by month, distances and what…
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Punta Tombo Penguin Colony Tour from Puerto Madryn
Visit Punta Tombo, one of the largest mainland Magellanic penguin colonies in the world, 180 km from Puerto Madryn. Season September to…
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Puerto Madryn Shore Excursions for Cruise Passengers
Private and small-group shore excursions from the Puerto Madryn cruise pier: Valdes Peninsula, Punta Tombo penguins, whale watching and Welsh tea. Back…
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El Doradillo: Whale Watching from the Shore in Puerto Madryn
A protected beach 17 km from Puerto Madryn where southern right whales swim a few meters from the shore. Free, no boat…
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Best Time to Visit Puerto Madryn: Wildlife Calendar Month by Month
When to visit Puerto Madryn and Valdes Peninsula: month-by-month calendar of whales, penguins, orcas, elephant seals and sea lions, with the right…
Puerto Madryn shore excursions
Arriving by cruise ship? We meet you at the cruise terminal exit on the Piedra Buena pier and bring you back at least 60 minutes before all aboard. Tours designed for 4, 6 or 8 hours ashore.
Check the wind first
In Puerto Madryn the wind decides which tour works each day. See the forecast and what to do.
Rent a car or driver?
Valdes Peninsula means 400 km in one day, much of it gravel. Compare before you rent.
How much does it cost?
What to budget and what not to cut.
Wildlife
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Whale Watching in Puerto Madryn: Boat Tours from Puerto Pirámides
Southern right whale watching boat tours from Puerto Pirámides, Valdes Peninsula. Season June to December, best in September and October. Duration, tips…
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Valdes Peninsula Tour from Puerto Madryn: Full-Day Itinerary
Full-day Valdes Peninsula tour from Puerto Madryn: Ameghino Isthmus, Puerto Pirámides, Caleta Valdés and Punta Norte. Wildlife by month, distances and what…
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Punta Tombo Penguin Colony Tour from Puerto Madryn
Visit Punta Tombo, one of the largest mainland Magellanic penguin colonies in the world, 180 km from Puerto Madryn. Season September to…
Puerto Madryn travel guide
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Best Time to Visit Puerto Madryn: Wildlife Calendar Month by Month
When to visit Puerto Madryn and Valdes Peninsula: month-by-month calendar of whales, penguins, orcas, elephant seals and sea lions, with the right…
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How to Get to Puerto Madryn, Argentina: Flights, Bus and Car
Plane, bus or car: travel times, airports (Trelew REL and Puerto Madryn PMY) and distances to reach Puerto Madryn from Buenos Aires.
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How Much Does a Trip to Puerto Madryn Cost? Budget Guide
What to budget for a trip to Puerto Madryn and Valdes Peninsula, where you can save and what you should not cut.
Tell us about your trip
We reply on WhatsApp the same day, in English. Tell us your dates, group size and, if you arrive by cruise, the ship name.