Top Patagonia Nature and Wildlife Tours - page 2

Learn about penguins during this half-day boat tour to one of the world's largest penguin colonies from Ushuaia. Travel by boat to the colony, navigating the Beagle Channel and listening to narration from your guide. Perfect for families or groups—morning and afternoon departure times are available to best suit your sightseeing schedule.

Marvel at the incredible natural environment of Argentina and discover local wildlife on this guided tour. Admire views of the San Jose Gulf and Birds Island from Centro De Visitantes Istmo Ameghino, before heading to the village of Puerto Piramides. Home to white sand beaches, this is the perfect opportunity for a restorative swim. Visit a majestic colony of elephant seals at Caleta Valdes before returning home.

Join our exclusive tour from your Celebrity cruise ship to Punta Tombo, home to thousands of penguins. Ideal for adventure seekers and families, this immersive experience offers expert guides, stunning wildlife encounters. Discover the wonders of Patagonia on this thoughtfully designed tour. From September through April, nearly one million penguins gather here to breed and molt, offering an unforgettable opportunity to observe these charming creatures in their natural habitat. As you explore the area, you’ll also encounter local wildlife such as guanacos and Patagonian hares. This is a unique opportunity to experience the rich biodiversity of Patagonia, guided by experts who bring the region’s stories to life. If time permits, the tour includes a brief guided city tour of Puerto Madryn, showcasing its cultural and historical highlights. This tour is designed with cruise passengers in mind, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience that maximizes your time ashore.

Prepare to be awed by one of the most memorable vistas of the Los Glaciares National Park on this full-day small-group hike from El Chaltén. Lace up your hiking boots and set out on an 8-mile (12km), 8-hour hike across the rugged Fitz Roy Valley. Enjoy the magnificent panoramic views, but save space on your camera for the grand finale – the majestic glacial lake of Laguna de los Tres, set against a dramatic backdrop of Mount Fitz Roy.

Take a break from typical tours and enjoy a unique experience at the Perito Moreno Glacier, sailing up close to the beautiful glacier. Stroll around the glacier and witness ice formations and on the scenic trail along the lakeshore. Capture the beauty with plenty of photographs, creating memories that will last a lifetime with your friends and family. Enjoy this experience with a tour guide who makes the experience even fun and easier.

This is a unique experience that will allow you to spend a magnificent day visiting the most spectacular Glacier! One of the seven most wonderful places in the world according to The Condé Nast Traveler magazine: Perito Moreno Glacier! We leave early in the morning from El Calafate, and after 80 km, we arrive at the walkway area in front of the Perito Moreno Glacier. During the day, you will have time to walk around the walkways that connect different viewpoints through paths and stairs, where you can enjoy various views of this spectacular glacier. Upgrade your experience sailing for approximately 1 hour through the Rich Branch of Argentino Lake at a distance of 150 meters from the South face of Perito Moreno Glacier! You should purchase the National Park entrance tickets on the webpage. The one you need to buy is for Rio Mitre & Glaciar Perito Moreno 1-day option. You can also purchase the entrance the day of the tour, in cash or by credit card at the park entrance.

Discover Tierra del Fuego from the air with a helicopter ride. Board a helicopter for a bird's-eye view of the Andes, Ushuaia, glaciers, lagoons, and valleys. Get to know the surroundings of one of the most picturesque regions of Argentina with a small-group flight that includes landing in the Andes.

Todo Glaciares, also known as All Glaciers, is one of the most popular boat tours in El Calafate. You will sail on Argentino lake to discover the Upsala, Seco, Heim, Peineta and Spegazzini glaciers. To complete the experience, you will disembark at Base Spegazzini, a facility equipped with a restaurant, cafeteria and rest area, surrounded by the Patagonian forest, which you will have the opportunity to explore on foot. Travellers love its terrace and viewpoint of the Spegazzini Glacier, perfect for taking photographs. You can choose the option of being picked up from El Calafate or arriving in your own vehicle. You can also enhance your experience by adding the Captain's Club, which includes a VIP cabin on the boat and a gourmet lunch at Base Spegazzini.

Learn about countryside living in Patagonia when you visit the May 25th Ranch in El Calafate. See old tools that were once used at the machines “museum,” learn about sheep shearing and wool production, and walk through an onsite plant nursery. One of the highlights of the tour is sitting down to a traditional Argentinian meal complete with a live folk dance show.

Discover the wonders of Peninsula Valdes, a UNESCO World Heritage site teeming with wildlife, during this convenient tour that includes lunch and entrance fees. Just a short trip from Puerto Madryn, this tour begins at the interpretation center before heading to Caleta Valdes, where you have the chance to encounter elephant seals, penguins, and orcas. This habitat also hosts whales, sea lions, maras, guanacos, and choiques.

See Ushuaia and its surrounding wildlife as the native birds do on a small-group helicopter tour. Have your camera ready to capture this unique vantage point. After getting a good aerial look at Ushuaia's city center, the helicopter will pass over the Museo Maritimo & del Presidio de Ushuaia, then the Martial Glacier. As you cruise over each noteworthy location, your guide will provide commentary on the region's flora and fauna.

Explore the stunning scenery and wildlife of Tierra del Fuego National Park from Ushuaia. Travel by either bus or the Southern Fuegian Railway, also known as the "End of the World Train"—simply pick the mode of transport you prefer. Trace the coastline of the Beagle Channel, passing by sparkling bays, rivers, snow-capped peaks, alpine lakes, and the emerald forests of the Fuegian Andes. Disembark to walk along nature paths and explore unique southern ecosystems that you can't find anywhere else.

The hilltop location offers privileged panoramic views of the region's main attractions. You can also enjoy our cuisine in the ranch's barbecue area and experience a unique experience in Southern Patagonia, Argentina.

The Perito Moreno Glacier is one of Patagonia's top attractions, but reaching the rural landmark alone can be tough. Visit the glacier with ease on this full-day trip from El Calafate, which includes convenient coach transportation to Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to explore the park's scenic lookouts and walkways to see the glacier from a multitude of different angles. Opt for a boat ride along Perito Moreno's dramatic front side for close-up views of the icy giant.

Embark on a scenic half-day hike through the Tierra Mayor Valley to the Emerald Lagoon (Laguna Esmeralda), a natural wonder that can only be reached on foot. Leave the navigating to your guide and focus on enjoying the views as you trek through the Coihues and Lengas forests, passing streams and peat bogs on route to the lagoon.

Sail the Beagle Channel and enjoy panoramic views of Patagonia's coastline away from the land-based crowds on this full-day exploration of the waters of Tierra del Fuego. Leaving from Ushuaia, sail past several islands in the channel to admire the native plant and animal life, including sea lions and penguins.

Experience Perito Moreno Glacier in an engaging way; find your way to the glacier with a comfortable hotel pickup by a local guide. As you depart from town, be captivated by the stunning Lake Argentino and its Redonda Bay, filled with diverse birdlife like black-necked swans and flamingos. Upon reaching the park, enjoy panoramic views of the glacier before embarking on a thrilling boat ride. Finally, explore the footbridges and balconies and witness the glacier's immense beauty up close.

See penguins in their natural habitat as you venture to Punta Tombo on this full-day excursion from Puerto Madryn. This protected area sees Magellanic penguins come to nest and nurture their young between the months of September and April. Then choose from one of three optional stops on the way back—the Paleontological Museum, a dolphin-watching tour, or a visit to La Escondida to observe elephant seals

Travel to Tierra del Fuego National Park aboard the heritage End of the World train for a scenic and historical trip to Argentina’s only coastal national park. The rail line follows the route of the original convict train that ran in Ushuaia from 1910 to 1947. Learn about the history of the region as you take in a remote landscape dotted with rivers, waterfalls, forest and mountains. Have the option to remain for the day or longer when you reach the National Park station, or return on the same day.

The Punta Tombo National Reserve is home to the largest colony of Magellanic penguins in South America, and lies about 115 miles north of Puerto Madryn cruise port. With this shore excursion, make the most of your time in port with pickup, lunch, and round-trip transport all included. Admire the penguins in their natural habitat as you walk the 1-mile trail along the coast, passing thousands of penguins, nests, and other wildlife.

Follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin with this half-day catamaran cruise from Ushuaia. After boarding at Puerto Turístico, sail down the Beagle Channel and marvel at panoramic views of scenic landscapes, explore Isla Bridges with an informative guide and see settlements of the indigenous Yámanas, and spot marine life at Isla de Lobos and Isla de los Pajaros.

Discover Upsala Glacier and Estancia Cristina on this full-day adventure from El Calafate. Sail past icebergs on Patagonia's Lago Argentino to Estancia Cristina, a historical sheep and cattle ranch at the end of the world. Tour Estancia Cristina, then choose between an off-road 4x4 tour to Upsala Glacier or a walk to a pristine nearby waterfall.

Take the stress out of planning a trip to El Perito Moreno Glacier with this full-day tour from El Cafate, which includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel in El Calafate, a boat ride from Bajo de las Sombras port, and crampons so that you can safely and efficiently navigate the ice. You just need to pack your own lunch.

Admire the UNESCO-listed Perito Moreno Glacier and the spectacular landscapes of Los Glaciares National Park from two different perspectives on a day trip from El Calafate. Not only will you enjoy ample time to see the glacier from the boardwalks, you’ll also get closer to the ice during a boat trip on Argentino Lake (Lago Argentino).