Excursion to the Valdés Peninsula from Puerto Madryn

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

7 hours

Mobile ticket

Explore the fascinating Valdés Peninsula!

We head north to enter this unique nature reserve. We begin at the Ameghino Isthmus, from where you will contemplate the panoramic views of the Golfo Nuevo and San José, as well as the impressive Isla de los Pájaros.

Then, we continue to Punta Cantor and Caleta Valdés, located at the eastern end of the peninsula. Here you will have the opportunity to observe the remarkable cove from the coast, where, depending on the time of year, you can marvel at the colony of elephant seals, sea lions, Magellanic penguins and even, with a little luck, orcas.

In addition to this amazing marine life, during the tour you will also be able to spot a varied terrestrial fauna, such as guanacos, choiques, foxes, maras and a great diversity of sea birds.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

2 sandwiches – 1 chicken, 1 ham and cheese – 1 muffin, 1 fruit, 1 bottled water

What To Expect

After 2 hours of walking, we will find the Ameghino Isthmus located at the entrance to the reserve. From there we will have the possibility of observing the Golfo Nuevo and the San José at the same time and the Isla de los Pájaros Each attraction is approximately 20 minutes away.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Caleta Valdes

Caleta Valdés is the most recent protected reserve on the Chubut coast and constitutes a geographical feature that, due to its particular environment, concentrates a varied biodiversity of fauna. The cove is a lagoon formed by a solid bar of 30 km that extends from north to south. This strip composed of pebble, earth and sand encloses a portion of sea connected through a small mouth with the surrounding ocean 1 hour drive to get there

2 hours • Admission Included

Options

Excursion to the Valdés Peninsula from Puerto Madryn

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

9 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Whale watching
880am lieg,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A truly amazing experience: unforgettable sailing to spot whales in their natural habitat. Feeling the vastness of the sea and seeing these giants so close is something that excites and leaves memories for a lifetime.
Enterprise was always in touch to report forecasts and departures.
fabianamT5097HY,
Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We travel in July for the winter break. Excellent excursion with the accompaniment of guide as captain. Highly recommended.
Excursion Valdez Peninsula
548stelaa,
Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An incredible experience, worthy of experiences. Constant attention and accompaniment of the professionals in charge of the tours. Absolutely recommended!
Fantastic experience.
V237HJlilianav,
Mar 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It is a unique experience, Very well organized, excellent service , agency, combi, stay, coordinators, excursions
Amazing experience!!!
marinasJ560BH,
Nov 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent excursion. Super punctual. The sighting was amazing and in Caleta Valdez we saw even Orcas!! Very attentive throughout the organization. Loved everything!!!
Excellent service
melmZ4995KH,
Nov 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Beautiful experience, guide her a genius!! It was my first trip alone, finding beautiful people and meeting beautiful places, it was a plan! Thank you for this beautiful experience.
Excellent tour
924roxanan,
Oct 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour. We took a lot of pictures and also made videos. Amazing sighting. What I did not like was the food in the Stay, the bathroom was dirty and without water, that does not correspond to you but they could send the comment
Beautiful whale watching experience
338camim,
Sep 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The experience was beautiful, we had a sunny and windy day. The views are beautiful, we saw many whales with their calves. Guides and boat 10 points!
It was very good.
lilianasU2543AM,
Jul 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The amazing landscapes!! We took a lot of pictures. The Excellent Guide. Everything was very nice. We were picked up on time.