Encounter unique Welsh heritage and observe the diverse wildlife found in the Peninsula Valdes Wildlife Reserve with the flexibility of your own schedule. See elephant seals, Magellanic penguins, fox, guanaco and numerous birds during your stay. In the right season, you may add in whale watching or scuba diving to tailor this short extension to your preferences. A great wildlife experience perfect for adding on to a Patagonia tour.
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Arrive to Trelew this morning where you are met and transfer to the local rental car office to pick up your vehicle. After a directions briefing at the car rental desk, continue on your journey driving through the sweeping Patagonia plains - keep your eyes out for herds of guanacos! Seventy miles south of Trelew arrive to the Punta Tombo penguin colony. Marked trails wind through the teeming colony where over half a million Magellanic penguins make their homes.
After spending a few hours watching these comical - and monogamous - birds, drive back north towards Trelew and arrive to the nearby beach town of Puerto Madryn where you settle into your hotel for the evening.
Today you will have a full day to explore the famous Peninsula Valdes wildlife reserve, so you'll need the energy! The Peninsula Valdes, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999, provides important natural habitat for a number of species including sea lions, Patagonian foxes, armadillos, guanacos, Magellanic penguins, and numerous others.
The biggest attraction, however, is the population of southern right whales that comes here to breed between June and mid-December. After being hunted to near-extinction during the heyday of the whaling industry, the southern right is now one of the most rare whales in the world. If you are visiting during the right season, we recommend to schedule a whale watching boat excursion in advance for this day.
Drive yourself today to your accommodation out on the peninsula, Faro Punta Delgada, where you will have the opportunity to explore and spot wildlife.
Enjoy a free day in the reserve. You can explore the region by hiking, horseback, biking, or in 4x4 vehicle. The nearby lighthouse is an interesting attraction, and a stroll along the coastline is recommended to spot elephant seals. You may also arrange a wildlife viewing excursion or dive trip in the nearby Puerto Pirámides. The choices are up to you. Transfer back to Puerto Madryn this evening.
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Rate does not include rental car rate, which ranges from $1190 - 1495 per car.
Initial deposit is $400, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days (10 weeks) prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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3 Nights Accommodations
Accommodations as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Activities as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Fly & Drive Kit with road maps and tourist information
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Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
Car Rental: Rate varies, and includes unlimited km, taxes and basic insurance (deductibles apply) for third party damage. Additional insurance is recommended. Fuel excluded.
Entrance Fee: Peninsula Valdes National Park
Entrance Fee: Punta Tombo Reserve
No Guide Service for Self Drive
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