Península Valdés Tour for Cruise Passengers
Puerto Madryn, Argentina
- 6 to 7 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- SnacksMineral water
- Includes entrance fee to the park
- In-person guide
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Balena Franca AustralAv. Julio Argentino Roca 19, U9120AIA Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina
You must look for the sign with his name outside the pier. At the time of taking the excursion we will exchange tickets. Go to the entrance of the Piedra Buena Dock, we will be waiting with a distinctive Sign and the Name of Each Client.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 10/01/2026 - 03/31/2027
Monday - Sunday : 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Itinerary
1
Peninsula Valdes
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Puerto Piramides
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Caleta Valdes
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
4
Punta Piramide
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
TiehyingChao
Spotted quite a few wildlife animal. The ride to Valdés peninsula was very comfortable since there ware only 8 people in a 16 people capacity van. We were able to get back to the cruise pier on time without rushing.
Reviews
3.9
based on 11 reviews
Jeff_D, Mar 2026
Regardless of which vendor you go with for this tour it’s a long ride more than 2 hours to the coast. The terrain is not real scenic but we did see many llamas. We spent too much time over 2 hours on the coast initially where we seen very few sea lions, one dead penguin and no orcas. There was an issue with some of the passengers who had different itinerary s. We did not go to Punta Norte ( which a placard where we were said the best airings for Orcas were there) which was on there’s but not our. The driver was great along with the Diego the guide who was very informative, congenial and answered many questions but could use a little improvement on his English skills . We also had a flat tire on way back to ship which Diego and driver had the skill set to change. Fortunately for us since this was not a ship tour. The seats in the van were a little tight in the mini bus( Mercedes Benz 2 on one side of aisle and one on the other. If we came back we would not take this tour again with anyone but would recommend someone else if you are interested in seeing this area.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hello Jeff:
Good afternoon, we are very sorry for your experience on the excursion. We will take note of all your comments to improve our service and better inform our customers about the type of excursions we offer.
Thank you for visiting us.
Marcelo & Dos Oceanos Team
Richard_S, Mar 2026
I'd give the tour Five Stars for the quality of the guide and meet-up experience. However, we endured five hours on mostly bumpy dirt roads to see two penguins and some sea lions from a distance and for a short time. Even if there had been more wildlife I don't think the hours on the bus is worth what you see. Back on our ship we heard of other experiences people had that were shorter and included more up close wildlife. Look at boat excursions directly from the port.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hello Richard, we are sorry that it did not meet your expectations.
Even so, the tour is based on visiting and appreciating a protected nature reserve recognized by UNESCO for the preservation of wildlife in its natural state.
The animals are viewed from a distance to ensure that their habitat and behavior are not affected, allowing us to be spectators and respect their ecosystem.
This is a tour we do every day, and each experience is unique.
We hope you can come back soon and see it with new eyes.
We were delighted to have you, and we hope you enjoy the rest of your trip. Best regards, Dos Oceanos Team
Valentina_T, Mar 2026
Overall not bad
There were few penguins , it might be good to state that in late February there are fewer
Did not get very close to elephant seals , needed binoculars. We were within 10 minutes of our ship last board time , fortunately many ship tours were late also
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hello Valentina & Gary! Thank you very much for your comment!
There are few penguins at the Valdés Peninsula penguin colony, as it is a small colony. Our excursions are designed to take cruise ship schedules into account and always arrive on time.
We hope you enjoyed your experience and we look forward to seeing you again soon so you can continue exploring our Patagonia!
Continue enjoying your trip. Best regards, Bianca
Alex_Z, Jan 2026
This was a disappointing trip from start to finish. The bus was extremely cramped, making the ride uncomfortable and stressful. At each stop we were rushed through with barely enough time to see anything, let alone enjoy it. The schedule felt poorly planned and chaotic, and the whole experience lacked basic organization. The guide is not familiar with basic facilities like WIFI on bus. Overall, the trip felt uncomfortable, rushed, and not worth the money. I wouldn’t recommend this tour to anyone looking for a relaxed or enjoyable visit.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hello Alex! We are sorry that your experience was not what you expected and we appreciate your time.
On that day, the tour was affected by the cruise ship arriving a day early, changes to the cruise schedule, and a later than planned disembarkation, which reduced the time available and forced us to adjust the pace of the tour. These were circumstances beyond our control.
We appreciate your understanding and take your feedback as an opportunity for improvement.
We hope you continue to enjoy your trip. Best regards, Dos Oceanos team
TiehyingChao, Jan 2026
Spotted quite a few wildlife animal. The ride to Valdés peninsula was very comfortable since there ware only 8 people in a 16 people capacity van. We were able to get back to the cruise pier on time without rushing.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hello Tieh Ying! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us! Our cruise excursions are designed exclusively to ensure that you have a pleasant tour and know that you will return on time! We hope you enjoy the rest of your trip! Best regards, Bianca
Ben_D, Mar 2025
Was picked up right outside the Pier on time and was given a excellent tour. Guide was aware of our return time and kept us on schedule but allowed us the flexibility to stay at places we wanted some extra time. Gave us options and took us to some places with wildlife which we didn't have to share with other tours. Knowaglable, friendly, professional. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Ben, we aprreciate your review! So glad you enjoyed the tour!
Sandra_E, Feb 2025
We were met by Mariano at the quayside.We were treated to an amazing private Tour.Whilst others were on buses, both my wife and myself had a car to ourselves. Mariano our driver and guide took us off the beaten track and pointed out wildlife and took us to see Penguins in areas the bus tours could not go. We saw Sealions, elephant seals and whales and birds galore.
A highlight to our trip to South America. Mariano was very friendly and knowledgeable and was a fantastic guide. We can thoroughly recommend the company and himself. We were able to converse through the app in the morning to double check what clothes to wear appropriate for the weather.We had an immediate response. Score 11/10.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you very much Sandra. It was a great pleasure to welcome you and we are glad to know that you had a pleasant trip with our guide Mariano. See you next time and have an excellent return!
CAETANO_P, Dec 2025
The place is beautiful. The day was great. We've seen a lot of animals. But it really takes the entire stop of the ship. There's no time left for a walk around the city. Stayed a long time in transport, but that was written.
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Response from Host, Jan 2026
Olá, Caetano! Que bom que vocês gostaram da excursão! Voltamos a tempo para o cruzeiro, talvez não haja muito tempo para conhecer a cidade, mas na Península você poderá avistar toda a nossa fauna endêmica!
Esperamos que possam voltar a nos visitar com mais tempo! Desejamos que continuem aproveitando a viagem! Atenciosamente, Bianca
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