Puerto Madryn, Penguins and Whales in 4 days
Puerto Madryn, Penguins and Whales in 4 days
Puerto Madryn, Penguins and Whales in 4 days
4 Days Starting and ending in Puerto Madryn, Chubut Province, Argentina
Visiting: Puerto Madryn
Tour operator:
Tour code:
PMY
Guide Type:
Partially Guided
Group size:
1 - 15
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
2-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Kosher
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
From:
$735
$698 (USD)
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$37
Tour Overview
Puerto Madryn, the city of whales! In this city you can explore the Valdes Peninsula and when is whale season you will embark on a navigation to come and enjoy its observation. It is also the basis to go to Punta Tombo, one of the largest colonies of Magellanic penguins.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Puerto Madryn
Location: Puerto Madryn
Accommodation: Hotel, Standard - 3*
Accommodation Name: Solar de la Costa or similar
Meals Included: No Meals
Arrival in Puerto Madryn and transfer to your accommodation. Rest of the day at leisure to discover the city.
Day 2 : Punta Tombo Reserve
Location: Puerto Madryn
Accommodation: Hotel, Standard - 3*
Accommodation Name: Solar de la Costa or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
We leave the City of Puerto Madryn heading south taking National Route No. 3 (almost 190 km of asphalt) towards the Punta Tombo Nature Reserve, the most important penguin colony in the American continent. The penguins arrive annually at this place to nest, mate, have their young and mutate and then start the return trip to the northeast of South America and cyclically return the following year. Punta Tombo is a rocky strip 3.5 km long by 600 m wide that extends into the sea. It has beaches that have a gentle decline that the penguins take advantage of to rebuild and create their nests.
Upon arrival we will pay the entrance fee to the reserve and enter the interpretation center where we will be able to observe all the fauna of the place and learn what is necessary to enter the reserve and understand the actions of the penguins. At the exit of the interpretation center a minibus will take us to the beginning of the trails where our walk of approximately 1.5 to 2 km will begin. Walking along the perfectly marked paths, we can surprise ourselves observing the feverish activity that dominates the colony. Depending on the season, you can see some penguins digging their caves, fighting for territory, moving in search of their nests, mating or feeding their chicks. At the same time, the continuous noise of braying - the vocalization of adult penguins that they use to ward off strangers and attract a mate - dominates the atmosphere. The penguins coexist with other seabirds that have chosen this site to nest, such as the gray or southern cook gulls, the skuas or robbers, two species of cormorants -the royal and the black-necked or rock-, the steamer duck, Antarctic pigeons, and various species of terns and giant petrels. Given the extension of the area we can also get to observe guanacos, piches, maras, rheas, foxes, guinea pigs and martinetas.
At the end of the tour we can have lunch at the reserve cafeteria and then we return to the city making a stop at the City of Gaiman, a town located on the banks of the Chubut River. It is an old Welsh colony framed in a particular landscape of wooded plots, wild fences and cliffs tattooed by erosion. It was the first municipality of Chubut and curiously, the origin of its name is not Welsh but Tehuelche and means: "Sharpening Stone" or "Stone Point". To learn about the Welsh culture and the history of this small town, we walk through its streets, the former railway station and it contains relics of colonization, we visit the first Gaiman house built in 1874, the tunnel through which the old railway passed and the old chapels -true spiritual support of those settlers-. As an optional activity, we can enjoy a delicious "Welsh tea", prepared according to ancient customs, which give it a unique flavor and perfume, tasting all kinds of homemade regional cakes, breads and sweets. Then we return to the city of Puerto Madryn
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We will make a stop in Trelew, where those who wish can enter the Egidio Feruglio Museum, the Paleontological Museum, which has large and important pieces of dinosaurs found near our city. At the end of the tour we return to Madryn.
Day 3 : Peninsula Valdés And Navigation For Whale Watching
Location: Puerto Madryn
Accommodation: Hotel, Standard - 3*
Accommodation Name: Solar de la Costa or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
You will visit one of the places chosen as Natural World Heritage sites by UNESCO, which for its unique characteristics houses a variety of marine and terrestrial fauna hardly ever seen at the same place.
We pick you up very early to begin getting to know the natural reserves and the most prominent touristic points of Valdés Peninsula protected area, among them are included the Interpretation center AmeghinoIsthmus, the Isla de los pájaros (The birds island), the sea lions colony Punta Pirámides, the touristic village Puerto Pirámides from where the whales watching navigations are made (from June to December), The Salinas Chica and Grande that are among the greatest depressions in America), the elephant seal rookeries over the cost in Punta Delgada, Caleta Valdés (Valdés cove) and Punta Cantor, besides of arriving to the Punta Norte lighthouse in the killer whales season. In the trip we will be able to see a lot of terrestrial fauna such as guanacos, Maras, foxes, armadillos and rheas. During the day you will be advised by our guides, expert interpreters of the Patagonian nature.
Available all year, changing the route and the reserves visited according to the fauna seasonality.
*From June to December sightings of Whales are done, called this way as an animal that is known for its gentleness, its slowness and curiosity, so it can get closer to incredible distances, allowing us to observe their characteristic skin be covered by callus. Occasionally pass under the boat, emitting a sound and hopefully we will offer a wonderful sight to spot jump or at least some flapping of the tail. The rest of the year other boardwalks are carried out in Valdes Peninsula.
Day 4 : Departure Puerto Madryn
Location: Puerto Madryn
Accommodation: Hotel, Standard - 3*
Accommodation Name: Solar de la Costa or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport to board your return flight.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation in standard room
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Fully Guided
English-speaking guides during mentioned excursions on regular basis (shared with other travellers)
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Meals – Breakfast Only
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Qwerty Travel assistance 24/7 by whatsapp
What's Not Included
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
International or internal flights are not included.
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Entrance Fees
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Country Entry Visas
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Tipping and Gratuities
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National Park entrance fees
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Meals
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Insurance
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International Travel
Accommodation
3* hotels
Check out our Q&As
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What is the maximum group size?
15-18 passengers
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
This tour operates only with 1 traveller paying the single supplement.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, sure. Inform us the arrival/departure date, and we send you the quotation
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Are flights included in this tour?
Flights are not included
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes, you can check it on the rate list.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, they are Spanish/English-speaking guides
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No, you must get them by your own
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No, these are not included and must be paid directly
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes, transfer airport - Hotel - airport in each city on a regular basis
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
15kg during domestic flights per person on cabin
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes, during the free days mentioned on the itinerary
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Can I customize my trip?
We customize all trips, making them tailored to each traveller
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
We will confirm you all the details of your booking with the hotel names.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Accommodation is at a 3* hotel
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
No, only will be a guide during the excursions in each destination
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
We can change the date of travel; before we must check availability at hotels and excursions.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, of course
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Covid Terms & Conditions Unless otherwise specified, if a disruption caused by Covid-19 prevents you from being able to take your trip, we will offer the maximum flexibility possible to enable you to reschedule your trip to a later date via a travel credit equal to the monies already paid to us, less any and all fees imposed by suppliers and other third parties providing components of your tour. I
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Travellers from all around the world
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, we can arrange it.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
*Itinerary *Voucher Services *E-tickets if apply *Terms and Conditions
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