Snorkeling with Sea Lions
Strenuous Activity
Includes snack
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Punta Loma Nature Reserve
Located on the shores of Golfo Nuevo, Punta Lomas was created in 1967 to protect South America's only permanent sea lion colony; today the reserve is home to about 600 sea lions. Once aboard the boat, you'll cruise out about ten miles southeast of Puerto Madryn to the reserve. Keep your eyes open as you near the white cliffs, which are dotted with bird nests. And as the captain steers the boat close to the reserve, you'll hear the the loud barking of the sea lions sunning themselves on the pebble-stone beach. Then, you'll don your wetsuit and fins and after a briefing, you'll dip into the water. Soon, curious and restless sea lions will start to gather around.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
As you near the reserve, keep an eye on the skies --rock cormorants, kelp gulls, South American terns, and oystercatchers make their home here, as well as the hundreds of sea lions on the beach. In the water, you'll find friendly sea lions dipping and diving around you (so have your underwater camera hand).
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
The landscape from Puerto Madryn changes from city to country as you make your way southeast to the boat landing.
Points of interest
Punta Loma Reserve
Schedule
Special Notes
Fairly energetic swimming is required; previous snorkeling experience is recommended. Snorkel time can depend on sea conditions. Those who are prone to seasickness should take proper precautions. A narrow ladder is used to get in the water and back on the boat. Pregnant women and/or guests with respiratory conditions, mobility limitations, neck or back conditions are not allowed to participate. Minimum age is 18. Maximum age is 65.
Medical Restriction
This tour is not recommended for guests with difficulty breathing, heart conditions, high blood pressure. Pregnant guests are not permitted to do this tour.
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Strenuous Activity
Includes snack
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Punta Loma Nature Reserve
Located on the shores of Golfo Nuevo, Punta Lomas was created in 1967 to protect South America's only permanent sea lion colony; today the reserve is home to about 600 sea lions. Once aboard the boat, you'll cruise out about ten miles southeast of Puerto Madryn to the reserve. Keep your eyes open as you near the white cliffs, which are dotted with bird nests. And as the captain steers the boat close to the reserve, you'll hear the the loud barking of the sea lions sunning themselves on the pebble-stone beach. Then, you'll don your wetsuit and fins and after a briefing, you'll dip into the water. Soon, curious and restless sea lions will start to gather around.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
As you near the reserve, keep an eye on the skies --rock cormorants, kelp gulls, South American terns, and oystercatchers make their home here, as well as the hundreds of sea lions on the beach. In the water, you'll find friendly sea lions dipping and diving around you (so have your underwater camera hand).
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
The landscape from Puerto Madryn changes from city to country as you make your way southeast to the boat landing.
Points of interest
Punta Loma Reserve
Schedule
Special Notes
Fairly energetic swimming is required; previous snorkeling experience is recommended. Snorkel time can depend on sea conditions. Those who are prone to seasickness should take proper precautions. A narrow ladder is used to get in the water and back on the boat. Pregnant women and/or guests with respiratory conditions, mobility limitations, neck or back conditions are not allowed to participate. Minimum age is 18. Maximum age is 65.
Medical Restriction
This tour is not recommended for guests with difficulty breathing, heart conditions, high blood pressure. Pregnant guests are not permitted to do this tour.