Valdes Peninsula Tour, experience some of Patagonia's history along with the amazing scenery
Punta Tombo Reserve is home to the most important breeding colony of Magellanic penguins in the world
Duration: 3 days
2+ travelers: $1,045 per person
This memorable Patagonia wildlife excursion takes you to two of Argentina’s most spectacular spots for observing penguins, whales and other marine mammals at close range. Not only will you have the magical experience of walking among thousands of Magellanic penguins but also observe the endangered southern right whale in an area where thousands migrate each year to breed and give birth. While many Patagonia tours focus solely on Patagonia trekking, our tour offers some history as well with time to explore the historic Welsh settlement of Trelew.
Valdes Peninsula Tour Itinerary
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Day 1 BUENOS AIRES - TRELEW - PUNTA TOMBO
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Transfer to the Buenos Aires domestic airport to fly to Trelew, a former Welsh settlement. From there, drive to Punta Tombo Reserve, the most important breeding colony of Magellanic penguins in the world, on the bank of Rio Chubut. Here a declining population of the species, still numbering over 300,000, return in early September and stay until the chicks learn to swim before heading north in the spring. Walking among these remarkable creatures is undoubtedly a memorable highlight of many Patagonia tours. Other species such as kelp gulls, skuas, guanay cormorants, giant petrels, dolphin gulls, the Chubut steamer duck, hairy armadillos and Patagonian foxes also inhabit the area. On the way back to Trelew, you'll stop for a cup of tea in Gaiman, another Welsh settlement, known for its replicas of famous murals and a park featuring sculpture made of junk. (B,L)
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Day 2 VALDES PENINSULA
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Spend the day observing the vast array of wildlife that Patagonia tours have to offer. This area of important reserves and rookeries is home to guanacos, lesser rheas, Patagonia foxes, hairy armadillos, and Patagonian hares. The protected portions of the peninsula support large colonies of South American sea lions and Southern elephant seals. Magellanic penguins also inhabit this region along with oystercatchers, dolphin gulls, kelp gulls, cormorants, and other seabirds. Seeing so many different wildlife species makes this experience one of our most popular Patagonia day tours. (From July to mid-December, we offer an optional boat trip to see the southern right whale during its breeding season.) (B,L)
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Day 3 TRELEW
This morning you are free to relax and explore Trelew before it’s time to go. We suggest a visit to the large and fully refurbished Egidio Feruglio paleontology museum, complete with an extensive collection of dinosaur replicas, or to the nearby paleontology park. Later you will be transferred to the domestic airport for your next destination. (B)
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Key: (B)reakfast (L)unch (D)inner
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INCLUSIONS / EXCLUSIONS
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Included in tour cost
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Professional, English-speaking local guides while on hikes
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All hotel accommodations
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Meals as indicated
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All transfers in private van
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Entrance fees for national parks
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Southern Explorations pre departure services
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Excluded in tour cost
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Hiking boots and other personal gear
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Personal expenses (tips and gratuities, alcoholic beverages, medical or travel insurance, laundry, airport taxes, etc.).
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
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Additional $195
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Single Supplement is the additional cost of a single traveler not sharing a room in double occupancy. We will match you with another same gender traveler unless you request single accommodations.
Prices based on 3.5% cash discount
