On the cliffs below the lighthouse of Penguin Island the noisy Rock hopper penguins delight visitors with their peculiar yellow crests jumping from rock to rock to reach their breeding nests on the rocky outcrops in the middle of nowhere. It is the only place along the entire Patagonian coast where these peculiar animals may be observed during their breeding cicle between October and March.

Night in Puerto Deseado

In the morning the nautical exploration of the Ría Deseado Natural Reserve will introduce you to one of the most outstanding bio diversities on the Patagonian coast. On the way back the playful black and white Commerson`s Dolphins probably will join in for the ride.

In the afternoon, drive along the long river estuary to Estancia Cerro del Paso, where Charles Darwin camped in December 1833.

Night in Darwin Eco Camp

We enclose all day to explore the ravines and impressive cliffs flanking the estuary of the Deseado River.

We climb up to excellent vantage points and find hidden caves, where ancient cultures left testimonies of their nomad lifestyle and beliefs in form of rock paintings that now are an expression of early art.

Night in Darwin Eco Camp

Enjoy the morning sharing experiences with your hosts and learn about particular characters of the region where the history of Patagonia was forged.

In the afternoon take a last view of this “rocky crevice in the wide plain”, the same way as Darwin did long time ago.

Return to the airport of Comodoro Rivadavia and continue with your individual tour program.