Puerto Pirámides, PenĂsula ValdĂ©s, sea lions, elephant seals, penguins, birds, orcas
- #Self-drive
- #5 days
Code: PMY 9523
HIGHLIGHTS
Peninsula Valdes, Puerto Piramides, Chubut Valley, Punta Tombo, marine mammals, birds
DAY BY DAY
Along the characteristic Patagonian landscape you arrive at the entrance of the nature reserve of PenĂnsula ValdĂ©s and the little town of Puerto Pirámides, located in a sheltered bay below the cliffs.
From here you may join exciting boat excursions for whale navigation (from July – mid December) or cormorants and sea lions (from mid December to April).
Night in Puerto Pirámides
The scenic road along the Atlantic coast to Caleta Valdes and Punta Norte offers beautiful lookout points and interpretative trails that lead to the resting places of sea lions, elephant seals, penguins and many other sea birds.
Occasionally family groups of Orcas approach the coast.
Night in Puerto Pirámides
From the small fishing village of Playa Union you may experience a wonderful navigation to observe the playful Commerson´s dolphins curiously moving around the boat in small family groups. Locally known as “toninas”, these dolphins are considered to be the smallest in the world.
You reach the small town of Gaiman that still conserves its Welsh traditions. This quiet village on shores of the Chubut river invites to relax.
Night in Gaiman
Visit to the Magellan Penguin Colony at Punta Tombo; the largest penguin colony on the Atlantic Coast.
Catwalks lead right into to colony and the curious animals can be observed from very close – a charming spectacle.
Night in Gaiman
At established time drive to the airport of Trelew and return the Rental car.
Individual continuation of tour
