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The largest peninsula on the Atlantic coast is ideal for wildlife lovers.
Home to many different species including elephant seal, sea lion, penguin, and the Southern Right Whale which can be observed from May – December.
Also, Punta Tombo is the largest Magellan penguin colony in the continent, home to over a million penguins during peak season (October – March).

INCLUSIONS:

• Return coach airport transfers bilingual guide
• 3 nights accommodation with daily breakfast
• Full day coach excursion with bilingual guide
• Hotel pick up and drop off for excursion and transfers

Price Starting From AUD 1076 Per Person

DEPARTURE TIME & POINT
This tour departs daily from Trelew airport

ITINERARY:

Day 1     Arrive Trelew
Met on arrival at the airport by our representative from Eurotur for a transfer to your hotel located in Puerto Madryn for a 2 night stay. Remainder of the day at leisure.
Day 2     Puerto Madryn
Morning departure from Puerto Madryn towards Puerto Pirámide travelling through the Carlos Ameghino Isthmus, a privileged place that due to its geography, will allow you to see the New and San José gulfs simultaneously. Continue to Puerto Pirámides for a brief tour around the only inhabited centre of the peninsula. From July to November it is possible to share the unforgettable experience of watching the imposing Southern Right Whale (optional), that reaches these shores to mate and give birth.
The visit continues towards Caleta Valdés, a strange geological formation that runs parallel to the coast. This is a unique place not only for its geography but mainly for its fauna: the sea elephants, 3,000 kg creatures that lay on the beach and dive down to 1000 meters, are waiting for you in Punta Cantor Reserve. From the extremes of the inlet you will enjoy the most imposing sights of the Mar Argentino.
The tour continues towards Punta Delgada Light-house. Lunch is in this spot (optional), a historical monument of nature. On your way back to Puerto Madryn, you will take part in a Mediterranean experience to appreciate the Salinas Grande y Chica (Grand and Small salt pits) depressions of 35 meters below sea level. Here you may see wild animals such us maras (Patagonian hare), guanacos, foxes and skunks.
Return to Puerto Madryn in the early evening.
Day 3     Puerto Madryn
Day at leisure. 
Day 4     Depart Puerto Madryn
After breakfast, you will be transferred back to the airport for your departure flight. Tour concludes. 


THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Order of sightseeing may change due to seasonality, and various departure days of day tours.
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