The 15 Best Península Valdés Tours

1.Cruise Shore Excursion Peninsula Valdes – Pto Madryn – Patagonia – Argentina

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 111 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Travel from Puerto Madryn into Peninsula Valdes Protected Natural Area with an English-speaking guide such as Nora, Carolina, Mary, or Santiago. Expect a long ride, wildlife stops, Caleta Valdes, elephant seals, penguins, and possible sea lions, with port pickup and a box lunch included.

“To long drive for a few pinguïns far away, Same with sea elegant, Just a few. Guide and drivers were ok”

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2.Valdes Peninsula: Full Day with Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · from $298

Spend 12 hours exploring UNESCO-listed Valdés Peninsula from Puerto Madryn with an English- and Spanish-speaking guide. Board a boat at Puerto Pirámides for southern right whale watching from mid-June to November, or a sea lion and cormorant cruise from December to March. Small groups are limited to 10.

“It was amazing! We saw so many whales, rabbits, penguines and sea lions 😍 The tour is very expensive but worth the money when you can see all the animals from Valdez.”

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3.Peninsula Valdes Tour with Optional Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $157

Spend about 12 hours exploring Peninsula Valdes from Puerto Madryn in a small group of up to 20. Guides such as Juan and Ignacio explain the area’s animals and geology, while the optional boat trip from Puerto Piramides brings you close to southern right whales when weather and season allow.

“Ignacio was wonderful! The food was delicious, the animals were plentiful, the park was clean and beautiful and Ignacio was very friendly and helpful. Overall we had a great time and recommend this tour to others.”

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4.Full Day Peninsula Valdes Experience – optional Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $115Top rated

Travel from Puerto Madryn into Peninsula Valdes with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. See Puerto Piramides, Caleta Valdes, guanacos, rheas, sea lions, and elephant seals. The 8 to 10-hour outing includes hotel transport, with whale watching available from June to December at an extra cost.

“Great to see elephant seal, sea lions, orca, penguins and guanaco. There is lots of driving on gravel roads, they are in great shape and places to stop for snacks.”

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5.Cruise Shore Excursion Ea San Lorenzo Peninsula Valdes – Patagonia – Argentina

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $159

Travel from Puerto Madryn to Peninsula Valdes with a small group of up to 17 people, stopping at San Lorenzo’s huge Magellanic penguin colony and Punta Norte’s sea lions and elephant seals. Guides such as Beto, Martin, Fernando, and Lucia add wildlife insight. Expect about seven hours, rough roads, and extra entrance fees.

“This trip was amazing. We loved that it was only us 2 and a guide. Carlos answered all of our questions. Yes rough roads and very long drive to Punta Norte We had a short stop at a small museum - you can get a free passport stamp- to learn about the peninsula. At the northern most point we saw young elephant seals, and adult sea lions and babies. They were on the beach below a cliff The coast line was beautiful. We then stopped at Estancia San Lorenzo. There is a Magelenic penguin rookery. There were so many all different ages. Just incredible seeing them walk down to the…”

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6.Penguin Tour & Península Valdés Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 41 reviews · 10 hours · from $198

Travel from Puerto Madryn with a bilingual guide such as Alex, Esteban, or Martin to see Magellanic penguins at San Lorenzo, sea lions at Punta Norte, and wildlife across Península Valdés. Small groups, hotel pickup, and a ranch lunch option make this a full but rewarding day.

“Everything was amazing. The guide really loves her job and explains very interestingly. The group was small, the dinner was VERY tasty. Definitely recommend.”

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7.Excursion to Peninsula Valdes Classic

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 20 reviews · 10 hours · from $112

Spend 10 hours touring UNESCO-listed Peninsula Valdes from Puerto Madryn with an English or Spanish guide. Expect wide Patagonian scenery, elephant seals at Caleta Valdes, guanacos and maras, the Carlos Ameghino center, and a possible route change based on wildlife and road conditions.

“Une partie du circuit était fermée -Punta Delgada- et devait être remplacé par Punta Norte, mais non, trop de route me dit la guide. Un seul point d’observation à Punta Cantor ( Caleta Valdes). Pas vu la Salinas Grande. Rien à Puerto Piramides où est le départ du bateau pour voir les baleines (125.000 ARS). L’entrée de la péninsule obligatoirement en espèces 30.000 ARS. Prévenue la veille, obligée e faire un transfert Western Union pour avoir des espèces. L’excursion journée 112€. Le restaurant à Puerto Piramides à côté de l’embarcadère, cher, petite pizza surgelée pour 16.000 ARS. L’accent anglais de la guide est mauvais, difficile à comprendre, et de plus…”

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8.Valdes Peninsula Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 18 reviews · 11 hours · from $156

Spend 11 hours exploring Valdes Peninsula by air-conditioned coach with a Spanish and English-speaking guide. Visit the Carlos Ameghino Isthmus, Puerto Piramides, and seasonal wildlife sites such as Punta Cantor, Punta Norte, and Caleta Valdes. Whales, penguins, elephant seals, and guanacos may appear.

“Dass wir eine Kleingruppe waren. Leider hat der Fahrer nicht Point Norte angefahren, dort wäre man näher a den Seelöwen und Seeelefanten. Dafür hat er 1,5 Stunden Pause mit uns gemacht in einem kleinen Dorf Isla Pyramides. Wenig Tiere gesehen.”

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9.Cruise Shore Excursion Peninsula Valdes – Box Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 14 reviews · 7 hours · from $105

Travel from Puerto Madryn to Peninsula Valdes in an air-conditioned vehicle for up to 15 people. An English-speaking guide leads you to the interpretation center, Caleta Valdes, elephant seals, sea lions, and Magellan penguins. The tour includes a box lunch, with vegetarian and gluten-free choices available.

“Started out bad. They had us coming in on the wrong ship. So, even though we were there very early, and did everything right, we were the last to board the van! Was told we were “lucky” there was two empty seats! Really? NOT our fault!”

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10.Peninsula Valdes: Shore excursion for cruise passengers

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 8 reviews · 6 hours · from $150

From Piedrabuena Pier, ride by air-conditioned van to Peninsula Valdes with an English or Spanish guide. Visit the Ameghino Isthmus, then Caleta Valdes for elephant seals, sea lions, penguins, and coastal views. The six-hour trip is wildlife-focused but includes long drives.

“A lot of travel time but our guide and driver were great.”

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11.Full Day Peninsula Valdes Experience Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 11 hours · from $120

Spend 11 hours exploring Peninsula Valdes from Puerto Madryn with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit the Ameghino Visitors Center, Puerto Pirámides, Caleta Valdes, and possibly Punta Norte. Look for elephant seals, whales, guanacos, choiques, and maras. Lunch and whale watching cost extra.

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12.Full-Day Valdes Peninsula Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 7 reviews · 10 hours · from $150

Spend 10 hours exploring Valdes Peninsula with a multilingual guide, visiting Puerto Piramides, salt lakes, Caleta Valdes, and elephant seal colonies. An optional boat trip offers close views of whales from June 15 to December 15, while summer brings other marine wildlife.

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13.Best Tour to Peninsula Valdes

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · 10 hours · from $150

Spend 10 hours exploring Peninsula Valdés from Puerto Madryn in a small van with a Spanish, English, Italian, French, or Portuguese-speaking guide. See penguins, sea lions, and elephant seals, with whale watching by boat included from June 15 to December 15.

“Il serait bon que la publicité ne présente pas et ne vende pas une observation des baleines un jour où il ne peut pas y avoir d’observation des baleines !!!”

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14.Peninsula Valdes Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 10 hours · from $125

Travel from Puerto Madryn across Peninsula Valdés with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, visiting sea lions, elephant seals, penguins, guanacos, rheas, and more. The route changes by season, and whale watching from Puerto Pirámides is optional from June to December.

“Natalia was a great tour guide; very friendly and a genuine passion for the environment and the wildlife which she communicated fluently in Spanish and English. Outstanding. Wonderful trip around the peninsula and spectacular wildlife.”

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15.Península Valdés with Estancia San Lorenzo (Full Day)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 10 hours · from $179

Travel from Puerto Madryn across UNESCO-listed Península Valdés to Puerto Pirámides, Caleta Valdés, Punta Norte, and Estancia San Lorenzo. You’ll see major wildlife sites, a huge Magellanic penguin colony, and may add whale watching from June to December.

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