Explore Puerto Madryn, the gateway to the Punta Tombo and the Valdés Peninsula, during this 3-night tour from Buenos Aires. After a short flight to Trelew, transfer to Puerto Madryn. Spend the next several days exploring the otherworldly beauty of the natural landscape. See native marine birds, southern sea lions, elephant seals, and penguins during day tours to the nearby national parks. Learn about the area's ecosystem, unique geography, and history from naturalist guides. Round-trip airfare, nightly accommodation, and daily breakfast are included.
4-Day Tour to Puerto Madryn by Air from Buenos Aires
$1,635
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Inclusions
- Breakfast (3)
- 3 nights in a 3-star or 4-star accommodation (Standard with breakfast)
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Round-trip shared transfer from Trelew airport and Puerto Madryn hotels
- Round-trip flights between Buenos Aires and Trelew
Exclusions
- Food & Drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee to Valdes Peninsula on Day 2
- Entrance fee to Punta Tombo on Day 3
- Tip or gratuity
Tour Plan
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Day 1 : Arrival in Puerto Madryn
You will be transferred from the Airport to the Hotel in Puerto Madryn.
Day 2 : Peninsula Valdes
Depending on the time of year, this excursion starts in Puerto Madryn between 07:30 and 8:30 AM and returns around 6:00 PM. It is a 380 km land route. As a first stop we will visit the Istmo C. Ameghino Interpretation Center where we will see an exhibition on flora, fauna and geology. During this trip we expand on the interpretation of the terrestrial ecosystem that is explained by the specialized guides.
We will continue towards Puerto Pirámides, a tourist village from where the boats set sail for whale watching from June to December and nautical walks in summer. There will be free time for lunch in “Quimen Quipan”. Then the tour will continue to Caleta Valdes, an interesting geographic accident and settlement of the southern elephant seals. Depending on the time of year, we will observe wolves, sea elephants and Magellanic penguins from September onwards, in addition to enjoying a unique landscape given by this incredible geological formation. As we return to Puerto Madryn, we will see the Great and the Small Salt Lakes and Birds Island which has various marine birds in the area. In the outskirts you will also find the replica of the San Jose Fort Chapel.
Does not include: navigation, admission to the reservation, meals and all unspecified services.
Day 3 : Punta Tombo
This excursion will start around 07:45 from your hotel and returns around 18:00. In this circuit, we will visit Punta Tombo: the most important Magellanic penguin colony in South America. On the site we could see gulls, skuas, giant petrels, cormorants and oystercatchers. Given the extension of the area, another enormous amount of flora and fauna is also observed. On having returned you will have time for lunch (optional) in Rawson's Port, famous for their fish and seafood.
Does not include: navigation, admission to the reservation, meals and all unspecified services.
Day 4 : Puerto Madryn - Departure
You will be transferred from the Hotel to the Airport. This is the end of the services.
Meeting / Pickup
Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.
Know Before You Go
- Passport required
Please Note
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase (33 lb) and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- IMPORTANT: Rates not valid for special dates such as Christmas, New Year´s Eve, Carnival, Easter, National and International Holidays
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. Office number: (+54 11) 11 3221 8400 (Mon to Fri from 9 to 18 Hs) Emergency mobile: (+54 911) 4991-4035 (After office hours)
- According to your flight itinerary, a driver will be waiting for you at the airport, holding a sign with your name, to safely take you to your hotel.
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