Valdes Peninsula Natural Reserve
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Port
Puerto Madryn, Argentina
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$219.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 7 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
A day trip to Valdes Peninsula is an unforgettable experience. You'll stop en route at the Interpretive Center at the park entrance. This is the ideal place to learn about this natural reserve's endemic flora and fauna.
Then, head to the wildlife reservation of Punta Norte to see colonies of sea elephants and sea lions in their natural habitat. Unusual geographic features conspire to provide the ideal topography for the proliferation of several endemic botanical and zoological species. Every year, hundreds of whales cruise the southern seas to seek shelter in the still waters of the Nuevo and San José Gulf during their breeding season (August to December). Thousands of elephant seals roam along miles of beach on the east side of the peninsula. Rocks, sand and gravel create the ideal habitat for these animals.
Time permitting, you'll stop at Puerto Pyramides -- a small fishing village facing the sea, with a handful of small hotels and restaurants and a pleasant beach. Before crossing the Ameghino Isthmus, you'll pass Bird Island -- a sanctuary that offers shelter to an immense variety of bird species.
Notes:
A boxed lunch is provided. Wildlife sightings are likely but are not guaranteed; depending on the likelihood of wildlife sightings, the tour operator reserves the right to visit the Caleta Valdes Wildlife Reserve instead of Punta Norte. Due to Puerto Madryn's remote location, the standard of transportation used may be more basic than that in some other ports. Tour is available only on select sailings due to time in port. It is essential that you wear warm, layered clothing to fully enjoy and participate in this excursion; outer layer should be waterproof and windproof. Bring gloves, a warm hat and a scarf.