The 15 Best Peninsula Valdes Tours from Puerto Madryn

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

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

From Puerto Madryn, you’ll cross the scrubby Patagonian steppe to Peninsula Valdes with an English-speaking guide such as Nora, Mary, Carolina, or Santiago. Expect guanacos, maras, penguins, elephant seals, and possible sea lions, plus a box lunch. The ride is long, roads can be rough, and animal sightings change with season and luck.

“First thing you need to know is that the peninsula is BIG, really big. And covered with nothing but scrub and guanacos, so not too much to look at. It is a long drive to get anywhere, and you will spend most of this tour in a vehicle. That said, we got great views of penguins, seals and sea lions (didn't see anything else but that was just unlucky). Our guide Fernando was very helpful and accommodating and we had a nice day.”

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2.Valdes Peninsula: Full Day with Whale Watching

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

Spend 12 hours exploring Argentina’s Valdés Peninsula from Puerto Madryn in a small group of up to 10. You’ll visit Puerto Pirámides, take a seasonal boat ride, search for whales, sea lions, elephant seals, guanacos, rheas, and maras, then stop at Caleta Valdés and the Carlos Ameghino Interpretation Center.

“Very nice trip. We got to see a lot of whales. The guide on the boat knows where he is talking about and can answer all of your questions. As a bonus we saw the pinguins. sealions and sea elephants. Also we saw a lot of Guanacos and a Mara.”

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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 with hotel pickup, a bilingual guide, and a small group of up to 20. See penguins, guanacos, sea lions, elephant seals, and possibly whales. The optional two-hour boat trip leaves from Puerto Piramides, while park admission, meals, and drinks cost extra.

“Muy largo el recorrido y paradas cortas estuvimos más tiempo rodando que observando . La navegación se pago por separado , 4500 por persona por dos horas de barco , tuvimos que pagar el almuerzo , 100 dólares cada uno la excursión es muy cara , no la recomiendo”

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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

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Peninsula Valdes from Puerto Madryn with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit Puerto Piramides, Caleta Valdes, and possibly Punta Norte, watching for guanacos, rheas, maras, sea lions, elephant seals, penguins, and whales. Hotel pickup is included, but reserve entry and lunch cost extra.

“do this tour if you really have a lot of free time. the nature is beautiful, and other than that, nothing to see / do here”

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

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

From Puerto Madryn, you travel into Peninsula Valdés with a small group of up to 17 people. Visit the huge Magellanic penguin rookery at Estancia San Lorenzo, spot sea lions and elephant seals at Punta Norte, and enjoy a Patagonian lunch. Guides such as Beto, Martin, Fernando, and Mary are praised for clear wildlife insight.

“Our guide, Santiago, was very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife and provided interesting commentary. However, the vehicle provided for transport, a small Ford pickup truck, was unsuitable for our 5 person tour group which included 2 couples and the tour guide. Enroute roundtrip from Puerto Madryn to the San Lorenzo Peninsula, we spent 5 hours in this truck in very cramped conditions, shoulder to shoulder with knees touching the seats and dashboard. Also, the air conditioning did not adequately reach the 3 back seat passengers. We expected the trip for the wildlife viewing would be long, but, if we had known this undersized vehicle would be used, we…”

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6.Penguin Tour & Península Valdés Day Trip

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

Spend 10 hours exploring Península Valdés from Puerto Madryn, with a bilingual guide, the San Lorenzo Magellanic penguin colony, Punta Norte seals, and roadside wildlife. Small groups are possible, and guides such as Alex, Esteban, and Martin have led informative outings. Lunch and whale watching cost extra.

“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 exploring Peninsula Valdés from Puerto Madryn with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. The route may include Puerto Pirámides, Punta Cantor, Caleta Valdés, Punta Norte, and the Carlos Ameghino Interpretation Center. Expect wide Patagonian views, wildlife sightings, a long drive, and extra costs for entry, lunch, and boat trips.

“il veicolo utilizzato non è ideale per le strade sterrate. I vetri pieni di calco manie con su scritto uscita di emergenza non permettono ai passeggeri di avere una buona visuale. L'autista non era esperto per la guida su strade sterrate. Abbiamo trovato una strada chiusa che non ci ha permesso di arrivate al punto di osservazione dei leoni marini (È responsabilità dell'Agenzia di verificare che il circuito è le visite pattuito possano essere realizzate altrimenti si compra un'escursione immaginaria....)”

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8.Peninsula Valdés Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 19 reviews · 7 hours · from $112

From Puerto Madryn, ride with a Spanish, English, or Portuguese-speaking guide into Peninsula Valdés. Visit the Carlos Ameghino center, coastal viewpoints, and wildlife sites chosen for the season and conditions. You may see penguins, elephant seals, sea lions, guanacos, maras, and, with luck, orcas. Guides such as Mariano and David have earned strong praise for their explanations.

“Our driver (and guide) Mariano was so good! He’s very informative and knowledgeable about the peninsula. He took us to the very places so that we could see penguins, the whale, orchids, lamas, flamingos and many more wildlife. Very well arranged beautiful trip! Strongly recommend Yellow Penguins for everyone as a tour companion.”

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9.Valdes Peninsula Full-Day Tour

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

Travel from Puerto Madryn to the Valdes Peninsula with a Spanish and English-speaking guide and naturalist. Visit the Carlos Ameghino Isthmus, Puerto Piramides, and seasonal wildlife sites such as Punta Norte, Punta Cantor, and Caleta Valdes. Expect a full day, long drives, changing stops, and possible whales, penguins, sea lions, or elephant seals.

“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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10.Cruise Shore Excursion Peninsula Valdes – Box Lunch Included

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

Travel from Puerto Madryn to Peninsula Valdes in a small group of up to 15. Your English-speaking guide leads you to the interpretation center, Caleta Valdes, elephant seals, penguins, and possible sea lions or orcas. Guides Yanet and driver Nelson have earned praise for clear commentary and punctual returns. A box lunch is included, but park entry costs extra.

“very pleasant guide and driver. much cheaper than cruise price. it would have been a higher score if they had provided a veggie option for packed lunch”

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11.Peninsula Valdes: Shore excursion for cruise passengers

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

From Piedrabuena Pier, you’ll ride by air-conditioned van to Peninsula Valdes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The six-hour trip includes the Ameghino Isthmus visitor center, then Caleta Valdes for elephant seals, sea lions, and Magellanic penguins. Guide Daniel has earned praise for adding stops, but much of the day is spent on the road.

“Über 2,5 Stunden fahrt zur Hälfte Über Schotter Straßen für 10 min Pinguin gucken aus 200m Entfernung und danach 40 min seeelefanten auch aus sehr weiter Entfernung, danach das ganze wieder zurück... nervig”

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12.Full Day Peninsula Valdes Experience Tour

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

Spend a full day exploring Peninsula Valdes from Puerto Madryn with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit the Ameghino Visitors Center, Puerto Piramides, Caleta Valdes, and possibly Punta Norte. Expect long drives, gravel roads, changing weather, and strong chances of seeing guanacos, maras, choiques, elephant seals, and seasonal whales.

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13.Península Valdes with optional Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 8 reviews · 10 hours · from $133

Spend 10 hours touring Península Valdés from Puerto Madryn with a bilingual guide, stopping at Puerto Pirámides, Caleta Valdés, Salinas, and the Carlos Ameghino center. From mid-June to mid-December, add a 1.5-hour whale-watching boat ride. Expect long drives, changing wildlife sightings, and a separate cash reserve fee.

“Nos encantó la excursión. Nuestro guía Miguel súper profesional y sabe muchísimo! Nos encantó toda la información que nos brindó. De verdad Excelente. Sin desperdicio!!!!”

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14.Full-Day Valdes Peninsula Tour

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

Spend 10 hours touring Valdes Peninsula with an English, Spanish, Portuguese, or Italian-speaking guide. Visit the Carlos Ameghino Interpretation Center, Puerto Piramides, Punta Delgada, Caleta Valdes, and elephant seal colonies. Add an optional 1.5-hour boat trip for whales from June 15 to December 15.

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15.Best Tour to Peninsula Valdes

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

From Puerto Madryn, this 10-hour Peninsula Valdes tour uses a smaller van to reach whale, penguin, sea lion, and elephant seal sites. A boat trip is included from June 15 to December 15 only. Guides speak Spanish, English, Italian, French, and Portuguese. French-speaking guide Pierre le Rochelais has led this route.

“Guide français très sympa ( Pierre le rochelais) mais surtout très bonne connaissance de l'endroit de la faune et flore . Excellente journée. encore merci”

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