Peninsula Valdés Wildlife Kayaking
Trip type
Guided Activity
Trip length
3 Days
From
$1,225
Location
Valdes
Peninsula Valdés Wildlife Kayaking - 3 Days - $1,225
Trip Summary and Itinerary Map
Day 1: Kayaking in the San José Gulf; Camp
Day 2: Kayaking in Fracasso Bay; Camp
Day 3: Kayak to a sea lion colony; Puerto Pirámides
Start from Puerto Madryn and end at Puerto Madryn
Landmarks visited on Peninsula Valdés Wildlife Kayaking
Operator's Itinerary
Day 1: Kayaking in the San José Gulf
Early morning, you'll be picked up from Puerto Madryn and driven to San José Gulf, where your adventure begins. Our guide will help us set up our kayaks and give us a detailed briefing on security guidelines and environmental regulations. We'll then have some time to become comfortable with our kayaks before setting off.
The starting point will be along the south coast of the gulf, and we head for the Punta Conos area. Here we will stop for lunch and rest up. Two more hours of paddling from here we'll stop for the day and set up our first camp. We'll enjoy a wonderful sunset and have a delicious dinner. It is possible to observe whales both from our kayaks and from the shore.
Total paddling distance: Approx 10km
Meals: Picnic lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Camp
Day 2: Kayaking in Fracasso Bay
After breakfast, we pack up our camp, climb back into our kayaks and paddle to the remains of a Spanish fort. We'll stop for lunch on a beach and then follow cliffs to Enchanted Bay where we'll set up our camp for the night.
Once we have rested we'll have the opportunity to hike up the cliffs for fantastic panoramic views of the San José Gulf. This is one of the best areas to see whales close to the shore.
Total paddling distance: Approx 15km
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Camp
Day 3: Kayak to a sea lion colony
After breakfast, we pack up our camp and embark on the final leg of our trip to Villarino Beach. On the way we will pass a southern sea lion colony where the sociable creatures will dive into the water and come to welcome us.
We'll finish kayaking in the afternoon and will be met by our transport to take us back to Puerto Pirámides, where we plan to arrive in the late afternoon, tired yet exhilarated by such an overwhelming experience.
Having spent two nights under the stars, surrounded by nature at its rawest and gained a profound appreciation for the wildlife of Valdés that few will ever know. You may want to head out into the small town of Puerto Pirámides to celebrate such a momentous trip before returning to Puerto Madryn.
Total paddling distance: Approx 10km
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch
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Prices, Departures and Inclusions
The 2024/25 season price of USD $1,225 per person is based on two people sharing.
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Please contact us about prices and availability for joining a larger group at a lower price.
Additional Notes
Group size – 12 maximum, 2 minimum.
Transfers from/to Trelew - Can be organised for an additional cost.
Experience – No previous kayaking experience is necessary, but you must be able to swim and feel comfortable in remote areas.
Fitness – Participants should be fit and willing to assist in hauling kayaks and group equipment.
Includes
- Meals + water: 2 breakfasts, 3 picnic lunches, 2 dinners
- Accommodation: 2 nights camping in double expedition tents with sleeping mat
- Shared transfer from/to Puerto Madryn or Puerto Piramides
- English and Spanish-speaking expedition guides
- All group camping and cooking gear for 2 nights/3 days
- Entrance fee to Peninsula Valdés Nature Reserve
- All kayak equipment: double sea kayaks, paddles, life-jackets, dry bags, waterproof jackets, mittens and neoprene skirts
- Ground transportation as mentioned in the itinerary
- Full medical kit, GPS, satellite phone, VHF radios
Excludes
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Hotel accommodation in Puerto Pirámides
- Personal equipment (see our recommended kit list)
- Sleeping bag
- Personal travel insurance
- Medical and evacuation insurance
- Gratuities/tips
- International and domestic/in-country flights
- Any visa, passport and vaccination expenses
