Transfer to Puerto Pirámides with Guided Stops: Sea Lion Colony, Bird Island and El Doradillo
This tour was designed for those who want to reach Puerto Piramides and perform the Southern right whale watching from land or coordinate your navigation (on-board sighting) comfortably, without having to travel all over the Valdés Peninsula.
With a Professional guide who speaks Spanish, English, French, Italian or Portuguese, you will get to know the most outstanding points of the isthmus and the coast: the Carlos Ameghino Interpretation Center, the Punta Pirámides Seal Colony, the Bird Island and, if conditions permit, the El Doradillo Protected Area, where whales choose to give birth and nurse their young.
Perfect for those who have already visited the Valdés Peninsula, prefer a shorter day, or coordinate their own boat-based sighting.
📍 Itinerary of the day
- Carlos Ameghino Interpretation Center: Visit the space dedicated to the natural and human history of the area. You'll see the skeleton of a juvenile right whale, remains of terrestrial and marine fauna, and enjoy a viewpoint with panoramic views of both gulfs (Golfo Nuevo and Golfo San Matías).
- Punta Pirámides Sea Lion Colony: Stop at a privileged viewpoint to observe a colony of South American fur seals under a cliff.
- Bird Island: A brief stop to observe the important local birdlife and learn about its unique history.
- El Doradillo Protected Area (only at high tide): If conditions permit, stop at this unique beach where the southern right whales They come within a few meters of the shore to give birth and nurse their young. Until they are 30-40 days old, the calves cannot float on their own, so their mothers support them with their flippers close to the shore.
📌 Note: Land-based whale watching depends on the tide and the presence of whales. Whale watching is common between June and October.
🚤 What about on-board whale watching?
This tour does not include navigation, but it is designed so that you can easily add it. If you already have a reservation in Yellow Submarine either traditionalThis transfer drops you off and picks you up from the port on time.
Don't have a sailing scheduled? We can help you arrange it (check availability and prices).
✅ Includes
- Roundtrip transportation from your hotel in Puerto Madryn
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation
- Professional speaking guide: Spanish, English, French, Italian or Portuguese
- Guided stops with detailed explanations
- Bottle of water per person
- Travel insurance
✖️ Not included
- Whale watching on board (sailing)
- Entrance to the Peninsula Valdés Protected Area (payment per person at the entrance)
- No food or drinks
- Personal expenses
📅 Practical details
- Season: June to October
- Duration: 6 to 8 hours (approximately)
- Schedule: It depends on the sailing shift you have booked.
- Minimum: 3 people
- Suggested equipment: Warm clothing, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, hat
🌤️ Climate policy
The tour is subject to weather conditions. If heavy rain or road closures prevent the tour from taking place, an attempt will be made to reschedule the tour. No refund if it is not carried out due to port closure (indicated by the Argentine Naval Prefecture).
The entrance to the Valdés Peninsula is non-refundable, since it is a position administered by the State, not by our company.
Note: This excursion may be modified to a full-day Valdés Peninsula excursion if the minimum passenger number is not met or for operational reasons, always seeking to provide the best possible service.
📲 Reserve your spot today!
Ideal for those who coordinate their own boat-based sighting or prefer a more relaxed coastal experience.
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