San Lorenzo Peninsula and Penguin Colony

We leave early in the morning heading north to visit the Península Valdés Natural Protected Area. After traveling 45km, we will arrive at the El Desempeño checkpoint, where after paying the entrance fee we will continue our trip. First we will visit the interpretation center, Istmo Ameghino, located at the entrance of the reserve. There, we will have the possibility of seeing both gulfs at the same time and from its viewpoint, we will have a first notion of the geographical characteristics of the peninsula with its coastal features and the Isla de los Pájaros. Continuing our trip, 100 kms. from Puerto Madryn, we find the tourist village of Puerto Pirámide. Between the months of June and December you can embark to watch the Southern Right Whale (navigation NOT included and optional); and between the months of January and March, a navigation is offered to watch sea lions, various birds and occasionally dusky dolphins (navigation NOT included and optional). Then, we will continue to the Punta Pirámides sea lion breeding colony, where we will observe their habitat and enjoy the panoramic views from the viewpoints of the place. Continuing with the tour, we will arrive at Estancia San Lorenzo to visit the Magellan penguin reserve. We will continue our trip to Punta Norte, where we will visit the sea lion colony. This place is known for its particularly rugged coastline and for the possibility of seeing orca attacks, which usually "patrol" the area in search of new prey. Finally, we will start the return trip and during the whole tour we will have a good chance to observe terrestrial wildlife such as guanacos, choiques, foxes, maras, piches and skunks in their natural habitat. We will arrive at the hotel in the late afternoon, after having traveled more than 400 kms, (half gravel road and half asphalt), having had an intense and pleasant day. OPTIONAL - NOT INCLUDED: Between January and March - Navigation of sea lions, birds and dolphins.