Valdes Peninsula Kayaking with Sea Lions
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Port
Puerto Madryn, Argentina
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$309.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 6½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Hop into a kayak and glide among the playful South American sea lions that make their home in the sparkling waters off Golfo Nuevo. As you paddle near Puerto Piramides, you’ll be amazed at the welcoming colonies of these adorable creatures, as well as the menagerie of birdlife.
Puerto Madryn it’s a portal to a wild world of sea life, spectacular vistas and unforgettable adventures like this kayaking excursion.
Once you disembark we will travel north towards Peninsula Valdes, a UNESCO World Heritage site for the conservation of marine mammals. Your family-friendly kayaking excursion begins at Puerto Piramides where you’ll learn how to properly handle your kayak.
After your short instructional briefing and lesson in paddling techniques, you’ll paddle towards the Piramides Point. There, the abundance of wildlife: Southern Sea Lions, Cormorants, South American Terns - give life to these cliffs. Once we have passed the point, we are able see the rock formation that gave Puerto Piramides its name.
On our return we stop at a beach known for its caves and fossils. At the end of your tour and before returning to the Pier, enjoy an easy mini-trek with an interpretation of the coastal environment.
Notes:
Travel time is one hour each way. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Tour requires 1.5 hours of kayak paddling and an easy coastal hike. Maximum weight is 220 lbs. Minimum age is 12 years. 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. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable sunscreen. Bring bottled water. The group may be split in two, with one group hiking first and the other kayaking; then, switching activities. This excursion is subject to weather conditions.