Valdes Peninsula: Caleta Valdes Lagoon & Puerto Piramide

Valdes Peninsula: Caleta Valdes Lagoon & Puerto Piramide

7.5 hours | Puerto Madryn | P M Y - 1 1 0
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Description

Points of Interest

  • Peninsula Valdes
Includes meal, Moderate activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Board your transportation and travel coastal routes to the entrance of the Valdes Peninsula. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, the peninsula is one of the Southern Hemisphere's major wildlife preserves. Stop at the Visitors Center for an overview of the region's flora and fauna. Drive past desolate headlands and saltwater lakes to Caleta Valdes. This shallow lagoon is enclosed by a hook-shaped gravel spit. Large numbers of elephant seals bask on the shingle, and guanacos - South American camels - frequent the beach as well. Penguins are establishing a rookery nearby. Continue to Puerto Piramide, a small fishing village on the Golfo Nuevo, to view a large sea lion rookery. Southern right whales, orcas and dolphins frequent the gulf. Board your transportation for the return trip to Puerto Madryn.

Special Notes:

Temperatures fluctuate widely in Patagonia. Dress in warm layers, wear sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots and bring a waterproof jacket, hat and bottled water.

Transportation in Puerto Madryn utilizes basic transportation which are not to the same standard as touring coaches in the larger metropolitan areas. Buses will not be air conditioned and roads may be rough and dusty.

Wildlife watching is not guaranteed.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart from ship and drive to Peninsula Valdes & Caleta Valdes

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Transportation
Transport Capacity: 38
Travel time: 02:45
Free time at site: 30
Inside visit: Yes
Walking distance: 200
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Arrive at Caleta Valdes & Visit of Sea Lions Colony & Small Penguins Colony

Time at site: 01:00
Free time at site: 60
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 500
Steps: 15
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Drive to Puerto Piramide and enjoy a box lunch on the bus

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Transportation
Transport Capacity: 38
Travel time: 01:15

Transfer & Stop at Puerto Piramides Sea Lions Colony

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Transportation
Transport Capacity: 38
Travel time: 00:20
Time at site: 00:30
Free time at site: 30
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 200
Steps: 15
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Re-board your transportation and return to your ship

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Transportation
Travel time: 01:40