The San Lorenzo Ranch is located within the Peninsula Valdés Protected Area, 160 kilometers from the city of Puerto Madryn. On its coasts we can experience the observation of a colony of more than 600,000 Magellanic penguins as well as experience nature surrounded by marine fossils, cliffs and ravines that flow into the sea. Within its historical and productive context, we can find the shearing shed converted into a dining room, with interpretive samples (tools, animals), observe a sheep pen and some artisan products.
We leave early in the morning to the Peninsula Valdés Protected Area. After an hour of travel we arrive at Puerto Pirámides, where we embark (optional) for Southern Right Whale watching.
The next stop is Estancia San Lorenzo, a traditional livestock establishment in the area where we can enjoy a typical Patagonian lamb grilled (lunch not included). After lunch we will visit a surprising reproductive colony of Magellanic penguins, located 7 km from the ranch.
Then, we will visit the Punta Norte provincial reserve which, depending on the season, you can see elephant seals or small sea lions, a fantastic panoramic point to see orcas (if we are lucky). From there we will return and make a stop at the Interpretation Center located on the Carlos Ameghino Isthmus. Throughout the excursion we will have the opportunity to see an important diversity of wildlife such as choiques, martinetas, guanacos, foxes, maras and armadillos.
The times and order of the places to visit may vary, depending on the season, the weather and the interests of the group.
Itinerary
-Performance Post (entrance to the Peninsula Valdés Protected Area)
-Puerto Pirámides (optional Whale or Marine Fauna Watching according to the time of year)
-Estancia San Lorenzo (Magellan penguin colony)
-Punta Norte (resting place for sea lions and elephant seals)
On the internal roads of the protected area you can see specimens of terrestrial fauna such as Guanacos, Choiques, Maras, Gray Foxes, Skunks, among others, as well as a great variety of birds.
On the paths that we will travel we will be able to observe terrestrial fauna such as Maras, Guanacos, Foxes and Choiques among others.
Season: September to April
Departures: regular
Duration: full day
Closing hour: 7:00 a.m. approximately 7:30 a.m.
Arrival schedule: 6:00 p.m. approximately
Minimum of passengers: 3 people
SUBJECT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS
It includes
•Transfers
•Pick Up – Passengers are searched where they are staying
•Guides: Spanish/English (consult for other languages)
does not include
•Entry to the Peninsula Valdés Protected Area (consult)
•Entry to the San Lorenzo Ranch (consular)
•Personal expenses
•Foods
•Whale watching on board or Marine Fauna (subject to weather conditions)
Suggested Equipment
•Comfortable shoes, warm clothing, photography equipment, sunscreen and hat
IMPORTANT: in case of bad weather conditions that cause heavy rain and/or closed roads in Peninsula Valdés, and that prevent us from taking the complete excursion, a refund of the difference between the excursions will be made. Puerto Piramides and Valdes Peninsula full day.
No refund will be made for embarked Whale Watching or Marine Fauna watching unless it cannot be carried out due to a closed port indicated by the Argentine Naval Prefecture. Under no circumstances will entry to the Península Valdés protected area be reimbursed in any case since this cost is not operated by the company.
•NOT VALID FOR CRUISE SHIPS. Consult corresponding excursions
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