The 6 Whale Watching Trips in Argentina That Earn Their Price

1.Valdes Peninsula: Full Day with Whale Watching

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.Whale Watching Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · 1h 30m · from $150

From Puerto Pirámides, you spend 90 minutes at sea looking for Southern Right Whales between mid-June and December. An authorized boat carries 50 to 70 passengers, with a licensed guide speaking Spanish or English. Transport to Puerto Pirámides is not included, so plan that part yourself.

“Musste wegen zu viel Wind und hohem Wellengang abgebrochen werden. Warten noch immer auf den Refund!”

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6.El Doradillo Whale Watching Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $70Best value

From Puerto Madryn, you will ride by van to Punta Flecha and Playa Las Canteras, where southern right whales often swim just meters from shore. Your English or Spanish speaking guide, including guide Roy on some departures, explains whale behavior, migration, and conservation during this three-hour coastal outing.

“Magnifique excursion. Beaucoup de baleines très proches de la plage. Notre guide Roy était très agréable, à l’écoute et nous a donné beaucoup d’informantes intéressantes. Une belle demi journée !”

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