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Get carried away bynature without limits.

ADVENTURE INPENÍNSULA VALDÉS

PROGRAM

8 DAYS7 NIGHTS


///DAY 1:

Buenos Aires - Puerto MadrynTransfer in Alte. Zar airport from Trelew to Puerto MadrynAccommodation in selected Hotel.

In the morning or afternoon, depending on flight arrival time.

4x4: CERRO AVANZADO WITH SNACK

Our 4x4 trucks pick you up at your hotel to start your way to Cerro Avanzado. Throughout the tourwe travel through country tracks, dunes and cliffs. On our route we visit the colony of sea lions ofPunta Loma.

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ADVENTURE INPUERTO MADRYN

In the morning when the coast is usually calmer, you will have the possibility to interact and get toknow the sea lions closely, to do so, there are two possible activities to approach the sea lioncolony, kayaking or snorkeling.In the afternoon we will visit a pottery workshop to learn how a local artisan works.

>> Snorkeling withSea Lions

It´s an experience carried out in 3 places around the world in an authorized and regulated way. Wehave that privilege in Puerto Madryn in the Punta Loma Nature Reserve, located approximately 15km from the town, it takes us 25 minutes of sailing along a cliff stage where you can cross ship wrecks, whales, dolphins, cormorants, etc. Once inside the area, the interaction is proposed by them and us as spectators adapt. The currentregulation allows us to be one hour in the area, so the playing activity with them is 40 minutes.

Main attractions:. Sea Lions Colony. Beaches and coasts. 4x4 adventure

Dinner at selected restaurant.

ESTIMATED TOUR TIME:3 hours, travel ofapproximately 40km.

DIFFICULTY:Low

SEASON:Year-round

ITEMS TO BRING:. Swimming suit. Towel

ESTIMATED TOUR TIME:3 hours. DIFFICULTY:Medium, even though your diving suit will allow you to float, you will have to be able to move with diving fins for 40 minutes having in account that you will be in a moving environment all the time.

Minimum age: 7 years old.Maximum age: 65 years old and/or physical conditionsaccordingly.

SEASON:Year-round

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>> Kayak withsea lions

We will pick you up early in the morning, we will travel along the province routes to the southappreciating the flora and fauna of our Patagonia until we enter a typical Patagonian ranch in the area of Bahía Cracker, we will go through the countryside until we reach the coastal area where we will prepare the kayaks for our voyage, our guide will give instructions of navigation and safety,once ready we will start our voyage heading north. Along the way we will admire the shorebirds nests (ex. Rocker Cormorant) and the formation of cliffs and restings which we will find throughout the navigation of about 40 minutes, once at the sea lion colony we will observe the interaction that these friendly animals have with us and we will disembark close to the sea lion colony to be able to admire them at a prudential distance and know more details of their life provided by our guide. Finally we will go back to our starting point where you can enjoy a snack-lunch (included) to then load and condition the kayaks on the trailer and return to Puerto Madryn.

>> Experience at Earthen Bowl warehouse

Juan Esteban Antognini will wait for us at his Earthen Bowl workshop and storeroom in Quintas del Mirador, in the outskirts of Madryn, to show us his work with ceramic; he will explain how he uses high temperature ceramic (1,270 degrees) and materials from the area. He will tell us about clay, Patagonia earth and sea shells. He works without lead, “with the idea of transforming soil into ceramic for you take a piece of Patagonia”. Besides this, his business reuses the passives of industry, recycles garbage and looks for oils from restaurants around the area to use them as energy; he speaks with great passion about what he does as he shows his machines. He knows how to spread enthusiasm when he speaks about using less plastic. In his workshop you can see some of the beauties he manufactures: casseroles, bowls, dishes, basins and even strainers.

DIFFICULTY:Medium

SEASON:Year-round

SEASON:Year-round

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MORE ADVENTURE IN PUERTO MADRYN: TREKKING AND/OR MOUNTAIN BIKE IN CERRO AVANZADO WITH LUNCH ON SITE. CITY TOUR WITH ECOCENTRO

Pick up at your accommodation with special 4x4 vehicles (schedule to be agreed), we go through South area of Puerto Madryn and City tour, visit to Punta Cuevas and “El Indio Tehuelche” Historical Monument, journey through Káiser beach, panoramic points, journey through Paraná beach and sightseeing of “Folias” (ship wreck), stop at starting point of

Mountain Bike, journey by bike through nonconventional roads going up and down canyons, interpretation of intertidal areas, journey through field prints, interpretation of flora of the area, panoramic point “Cerro Avanzado”, ride through canyons, stop to observe and interpret Marine fossils, snack, visit to Provincial Reserve Punta Loma (Sea Lion watching), wild lunch and return to Puerto Madryn.

. Afternoon free to walk around the city center.

. Dinner at selected restaurant.

DIFFICULTYMedium

SEASONYear-round

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DORADILLO BEACHAND WELSH CULTURE

To go to Doradillo beach we offer two interesting options to make contact with nature. And in the afternoon we will have an approach to Welsh culture.

>> Option 1:Doradillo Adventure

We will prepare to go on excursion at 10 a.m., on Land Rover trucks, in reduced groups of a maximum of 8 passengers each vehicle accompanied by guides and cowboy drivers. We will leave the city towards the North, to travel about 15km until we reach El Doradillo beaches, place of incredible beauty. We will start with an ascent of a few meters, very easy for anyone, until the upper part of the thatch, where in line we will do a trekking for a little more than 1km, watching birds, getting to know the landscape and observing it from a height where our eyes will be dazzled by colors, sounds and natural beauty. We will be able to see groups of Southern Right Whales from a height which will allow us to enjoy these beautiful mammals, getting close to the shore, playing with their calves and swimming as owning the place. As we get to Punta Flecha, we will visit the range marker (beacon) and the

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MAIN ATTRACTIONS:. Coast whale watching, trekking without difficulties, El Doradillo beach and Las Canteras beach. Light lunch with beverages. (Alternative option in the afternoon with a snack).

ESTIMATED TIME: 4 hours.

DIFFICULTY: Low

SEASON:Mid-June to early October.

permanent observatory which is in hands of Fundación Patagonia Natural. The last stretch of trekking will be to reach Las Canteras, sit for a while and watch the whales go by from the beach. We will get on our trucks on our way to our last destination, a pebble beach where we will be able to sit down to allow time go by as we fill with nature, in company of a delicious restoring “mate”(typical Argentinian beverage)… as we wait to recover energies with a country lunch.Those who wish may approach the cook to participate on the elaboration of the dish. Some chicken sandwiches with tasty sautéed vegetables, accompanied by a glass of wine or beer. A sweet bite for dessert and return to hotel at approximately 3:00 p.m., filled with whales and Patagonia landscape!


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We will leave from Puerto Madryn in the morning, heading to El Doradillo natural area, natural scenery where whales enjoy the peace of this wonderful place in which we will carry out an assisted meditation in contact with pure nature. Everything in this meditation is carefully organized to remain in the listening to our own inner state, self-observation and contact with nature. Embraced by the sound of birds, whales, the sea and the wind, meditation will be sublime and absolutely comforting and healing. After our snack we will take a walk and then we will return to Puerto Madryn deviating on our way to La Calandria ranch located in The Ecological park Área Natural

El Doradillo a real oasis in the middle of the Patagonian Steppe where we will find the Lavender distillery. We will walk around the establishment experiencing the farm in all its dimension, observing the distillation processes of lavender oil and what their owners tell us about their life in the Patagonian countryside.On our way back to Puerto Madryn city we will finish our day enjoying the beautiful view of our city.

>> Culture

On our way to the hotel we will freeze in time as we will stop in some historical houses of the Welsh culture in the city.


>> Option 2: Meditation with Whales and Lavender farm

DIFFICULTYLow

SEASONMid-June to early October

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Transfer to Puerto Pirámides, Península ValdésAccommodation at selected hotel in Puerto Pirámides

Whale watching and Mountain bike in Península Valdés

In the morning we will go whale watching from Puerto Pirámides and in the afternoon a tour on mountain bike through little-travelled places in Península.

>> TraditionalWhale watching

In the morning we will head to Península Valdés reserve declared UNESCO patrimony in 1999. After travelling for almost 100km we will arrive to Puerto Pirámides the only place where it is permitted to do embarked whale watching and only tourist village in Península Valdés. Its beaches are protected by cliffs (thatches) which are similar to pyramids hence its name.Navigations are made in boats with different capacities and last for approximately an hour and a half.Whales start arriving to Nuevo and San José Gulfs and the outer coast of Península Valdés in Chubut, between May and June, to procreate and feed their offspring and they migrate in search of food to the southernmost seas at the end of November- early December. The Southern Right Whale, named this way for being

>> Mountain bike:Tour to Playa Pardelas – Playa Colombo

In the afternoon we leave Puerto Pirámides by bike equipped for adventure, a few kilometers away we reach giant sand dunes and their contrast with the blue ocean which bathes the coasts, our adventure will continue through Guanaco trails, descents through canyons to go down to the ledge of rocks in Punta Pardelas where we can see the most beautiful landscapes of our journey. Whales meters from the coast, marine life fossils from millions of years ago, natural pools. Once we arrive to Pardelas beach we will enjoy its calm and crystalline waters. Pardelas beach is one of the places which will surprise you for such much beauty summed up on a beach, besides

an animal that is characterized by its gentleness, its slowness and curiosity, can approach to up to incredible small distances allowing us to observe them showing their such characteristic skin covered in calluses. Once in a while they go under the boat, emit some sound and in many occasions will offer us the magnificent show of jumping or flutter of their tail.

DIFFICULTYLow

SEASONMid-June to early December.

DIFFICULTY:Medium

SEASON:Year-round

of seeing a lot of Southern Right whales playing (in whale season), sea lions and penguins always doing their appearances.



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TREKKING THROUGH PARDELAS AND OPTIONAL WHALE WATCHING ON YELLOW

Accommodation at selected hotel in Puerto Pirámides.

>> Hiking inPenínsula Valdés:Dunes and Caves

We leave Pirámides going up Olazabal hill with an excellent panoramic view of the Nuevo Gulf where we will be able to observe a lot of Southern Right whales from height.The tour continues on edges of cliffs between marine fossils from 15 millions of years ago when Península Valdés was under the Atlantic ocean waters, then arriving to the dune system where we will be able to observe the contrast between the desert and the sea, we will visit locations where native towns settled and will pass by the cemetery of Italian Immigrant salt workers used in the early XX century by the first settlers of Puerto Pirámides. The hike continues going down a canyon until reaching a lonely beach with3 incredible caves and then we go back to the Tourist Village walking relaxed along the beach. On this hike we will be able to enjoy southern right whales with their calves in this magical place near the coast.

>> Optional:Whale watching onYellow Submarine

Unlike other boats, this semisubmersible allows us to observe whales submerged in their world. Under the water, perspective is completely different, the experience is the same as if you were diving next to them. As they remain close to the vessel, we observe them all the time through the 40 windows of the underwater cabin. On board, passengers can circulate freely and also opt for the deck of the vessel to observe from the surface of the water as in a conventional whale watching. It is important to clarify that the carrying out and satisfaction of this product depends of weather conditions and visibility of the water on the day of the tour and it also requires a reservation of several months in advance.

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DIFFICULTYLow-Medium

SEASONYear-round

DIFFICULTYLow

SEASONMid-June to Mid-November



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VISIT TOSAN LORENZO ANDPUNTA NORTE RANCHES

Accommodation in selected hotel in Puerto Madryn.

The Natural Reserve San Lorenzo Ranch is found in the Natural Protected Area Península Valdés at 160 kilometers from the city of Puerto Madryn, in the province of Chubut, in Argentinian Patagonia.On its coasts is the biggest Continental Colony of Magellanic Penguins in the world with more than 600.000 specimens, which can be visited between September 7th and the 31st of March each year. San Lorenzo ranch has different circuits designed especially to satisfy different visitors and experiences they desire to experience.

The recommended circuits are:

Penguin Adventure:After walking “Experiencia Pinguinos” path we enter walking on a print path only used by researchers and rangers to access “La Colmena” Area, named after the density of nests which are concentrated in that place. The amount of Penguins seen in this circuit is very superior as the path “Experiencia Pinguinos”. This circuit is done in company of a ranger and in reduced groups.

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Airport transfer and return to Buenos Aires.

>> Penguin Land:

This tour is a mini trekking through the area of biggest concentration of animals, area only used by researchers and rangers which is accessed in reduced groups and in company of a ranger of San Lorenzo ranch. We visit the area “La Colmena”, named after the great density of nests which gather in this place and the Penguin Colony Canyon, which is a forced path of penguins which have to go through it to access to different areas of nesting. One of the areas of most beauty is the cliff area which have also been occupied by penguins for their nesting. During our return we go through the high area of the coast to return to our starting point.

DIFFICULTYMedium

SEASONMid-September to late-March.

. Return to Puerto Madryn city

. Dinner in selected restaurant.

THE PROGRAM EXCURSION ORDER CAN BE MODIFIED UNEXPECTEDLY SINCE ALL THE NAUTICAL ACTIVITIES DEPEND ON WEATHER CONDITIONS, EXISTING A POSSIBILITY THAT SOME EXCURSION CAN´T BE CARRIED OUT, IN WHICH CASE ANOTHER SIMILAR ALTERNATIVE WILL BE PROGRAMMED.HAVE IN ACCOUNT THAT THE FAUNA IN THE AREA VARIES DEPENDING ON THE TIME OF YEAR, CONSULT ACCORDING TO FAUNA THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE, TIME OF THE YEAR IN WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE TO TRAVEL OR ACCORDING TO THE ACTIVITIES YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO.


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PROGRAM

5 DAYS4 NIGHTS

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Buenos Aires - Puerto MadrynArrival to the city in the afternoon.City tour if arrival time allows.

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FULL DAY EXCURSIONONLY WHALESPENÍNSULA VALDÉS

Whale watching / Sea lion colony /Isla de los pájaros / Riacho

Transfer to Puerto Pirámides where you embark at noon being able to opt for conventional whale watching or Yellow Submarine (semi-submersible). After lunch we will return to Puerto Madryn entering the area of Riacho to see what artisanal fishing means then we will go to El Doradillo and Las Canteras beaches to watch whales from the coast.


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DIFFICULTY:Low

SEASON: June to September

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ADVENTURE DAYOF CHOICE

>> Option 1:Snorkeling with Sea Lions

It´s an experience carried out in 3 places around the world in an authorized and regulated way. We have that privilege in Puerto Madryn in the Punta Loma Nature Reserve, located approximately 15km from the town, it takes us 25 minutes of sailing along a cliff stage where you can cross ship wrecks, Whales, Dolphins, Cormorants, etc.Once inside the area, the interaction is proposed by them and us as spectators adapt. The current regulation allows us to be one hour in the area, so the playing activity with them is 40 minutes.

>> Option 2:Kayak with sea lions

We will pick you up early in the morning, we will travel along the province routes to the south appreciating the flora and fauna of our Patagonia until we enter a typical Patagonian ranch in the area of Bahía Cracker, we will go through the countryside until we reach the coastal area where we will prepare the kayaks for our voyage, our guide will give instructions of navigation and safety, once ready we will start our voyage heading north. Along the way we will admire the shorebirds nests (ex. Rocker Cormorant) and the formation of cliffs and restings which we will find throughout the navigation of about 40 minutes. Once at the sea lion colony we will observe the interaction that these friendly animals have with us and we will disembark close to the sea lion colony to be able to admire them at a prudential distance and know more details of their life provided by our guide. Finally we will go back to our starting point where you can enjoy a snack-lunch (included) to then load and condition the kayaks on the trailer and return to Puerto Madryn.

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ITEMS TO BRING:. Swimming suit. Towel

TOUR DURATION: 3 hours DIFFICULTY:Medium, even though your diving suit will allow you to float, you will have to be able to move with diving fins for 40 minutes having in account that you will be in a moving environment all the time.

Minimum age: 7 years old.Maximum age: 65 years old and/or physical conditions accordingly.

SEASON:Year-round

DIFFICULTY:Medium

SEASON:Year-round

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Pick up at your accommodation with special 4x4 vehicles (schedule to be agreed), we go through South area of Puerto Madryn and City tour, visit to Punta Cuevas and “El Indio Tehuelche” Historical Monument, journey through Káiser beach, panoramic points, journey through Paraná beach and sightseeing of “Folias” (ship wreck), stop at starting point of Mountain Bike, journey by bike through nonconventional roads going up and down canyons, interpretation of intertidal areas, journey through field prints, interpretation of flora of the area, panoramic point “Cerro Avanzado”, ride through canyons, stop to

observe and interpret Marine fossils, snack, visit to Provincial Reserve Punta Loma (Sea Lion watching), wild lunch and return to Puerto Madryn.

>> Culture

. Earthen Bowl warehouse.

Cena en restaurante seleccionado.

>> Option 3: Trekking and/orMountain bike in Cerro Avanzado

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SEASON:Year-round

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TOMBO WITHANTONIETA

We will pick you up at the hotel at 8 a.m. and start our journey to the area of Puerto Rawson where, as an optional service, we will do sighting of Toninas.A few kilometers from Rawson, capital of the Province of Chubut, at the point where the waters of the Chubut River meet those of the sea, emerges the Port of Rawson and with it, Playa Unión seaside village which is located in the open sea and is a part of Bahía Engaño.Here we have the option to embark in the unforgettable experience of navigating these waters to see Toninas Overas. The navigation is on powerful semi-rigid boats and consists on going to the encounter of Tonina Overa, which is a variety of dolphins with coastal habits and which enjoy riding ocean and coastal waves and follow boats. Usually seen in groups of 2 to 10 animals.

At the end of the sighting of Toninas we will begin our journey along Route 3 to the south… our next step…

La Antonieta ranch, with its main activity, sheep farming and which has had some years ago Agro tourism enabled and nowadays the great-grandson of the founder

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SEASON:late June until April

DIFFICULTY:Medium

SEASON:September to March

Lic. Guido Pepa Morelli undertook the development of Agro tourism in conjunction with the creation of Dos Pozos foundation in the year 2008. In which one of the goals is to restore the Post Office of Dos Pozos, for its set up as a Historical Patrimony of the Province. It is also “Refugio de Vida Silvestre Dos Pozos” to preserve the elephant seals Colony which inhabits in the area and the big Coastal biodiversity. It should be added that the coast belongs to the Punta Tombo Biosphere Reserve. The elephant Colony has approximately 180 animals grouped in 6 harems, the biggest one with 29 females. Sheltering about 60 animals constantly throughout the year. La Antonieta ranch is not placed for tourism, it is an authentic Patagonian ranch in production which generates a unique experience for each visitor. After travelling for approximately 170 km we reach La Antonieta ranch at around 12:30 where we will be received with a country lunch, self-produced lamb, salads and an exquisite home-made flan. And then in a Ford F100 of the 80s we will drive in a country way to the Atlantic Ocean, 13 km of beaches where we will start the adventure.We will hike for some minutes to where the animals are, along the way we will be able to observe a magnificent landscape of the admirable Patagonia and many fossils, as well as different type of birds or fauna such as Guanacos,

Choiques, Maras, Foxes among others. At the end of the experience of being at only a few meters from the Elephant Seals we will start our journey back to the ranch, where we will begin our return to Puerto Madryn City in the afternoon.

Optional: Navigation with Patagonian Dolphin - Complete

///DAY 5: RETURN

Transfer to airport and return to B.A. or another Patagonia destination.

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/// EL PEDRAL: FIELD DAY AND PENGUINS

Leaves in the morning from Puerto Madryn in small groups. It allows spectacular sightseeing of fauna leaving you with an authentic experience of Atlantic Patagonia from the view of the pioneers which populated the area in the last century. It´s an excellent alternative for those who could not schedule a stay at the country hotel or would like to avoid long journeys to visit a Magellanic Penguin Colony. El Pedral Colony is located at the mouth of Golfo Nuevo, minutes far from our hotel, in an intact and magnificent environment. We will meet at 8:30 at a meeting point in the city center, from where we will travel to El Pedral, a Wildlife refuge part of the UNESCO Biosphere reserve. After a 60 km stretch along where you will be able to observe some native species, we will arrive to destination

DIFFICULTY:Low

SEASON:September to April

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to visit Punta Ninfas lighthouse only 15 km away from the ranch, on the top of the cliff on the South Point of the mouth of Golfo Nuevo. Of great value to sailors which come in Golfo Nuevo, as well as its vigilant task of the arrival of the first whales to the Gulf every year in the cold days of May.Once in the ranch a guided hike among Magellanic Penguins.Every year in September a growing colony of friendly Magellanic Penguins settles in El Pedral. A guided walk among their nests will allow you to get to know these curious animals better. Finally we will return to the ranch to have lunch with a typical Patagonian dish (empanadas, Patagonian Lamb, variety of salads, desert and beverages). Return to Puerto Madryn in the afternoon.

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/// FIELD DAY IN LA ANTONIETA RANCHBAJO DOS POZOS WITH OPTIONAL SIGHTING OF TONINAS

We will pick you up at the hotel at 8 a.m. and start our journey to the area of Puerto Rawson where, as an optional service, we will do sighting of Toninas.A few kilometers from Rawson, capital of the Province of Chubut, at the point where the waters of the Chubut River meet those of the sea, emerges the Port of Rawson and with it, Playa Unión seaside village which is located in the open sea and is a part of Bahía Engaño.Here we have the option to embark in the unforgettable experience of navigating these waters to see Toninas Overas.The navigation is on powerful semi-rigid boats and consists on going to the encounter of Tonina Overa, which is a variety of dolphins with coastal habits and which enjoy riding ocean and coastal waves and follow boats. Usually seen in groups of 2 to 10 animals.

At the end of the sighting of Toninas we will begin our journey along Route 3 to the south… our next step… La Antonieta ranch, with its main activity, sheep farming and which has had some years ago Agro tourism enabled and nowadays the great-grandson of the founder Lic. Guido Pepa Morelli undertook the development of Agro tourism in

DIFFICULTY:Medium

SEASON:September to March

conjunction with the creation of Dos Pozos foundation in the year 2008. In which one of the goals is to restore the Post Office of Dos Pozos, for its set up as a Historical Patrimony of the Province. It is also “Refugio de Vida Silvestre Dos Pozos” to preserve the elephant seals Colony which inhabits in the area and the big Coastal biodiversity. It should be added that the coast belongs to the Punta Tombo Biosphere Reserve. The elephant Colony has approximately 180 animals grouped in 6 harems, the biggest one with 29 females. Sheltering about 60 animals constantly throughout the year.La Antonieta ranch is not placed for tourism, it is an authentic Patagonian ranch in production which generates a unique experience for each visitor. After travelling for approximately 170 km we reach La Antonieta ranch at around 12:30 where we will be received with a country lunch, self-produced lamb, salads and an

SEASON: Late June until April

exquisite home-made flan.And then in a Ford F100 of the 80s we will drive in a country way to the Atlantic Ocean, 13 km of beaches where we will start the adventure.We will hike for some minutes to where the animals are, along the way we will be able to observe a magnificent landscape of the admirable Patagonia and many fossils, as well as different type of birds or fauna such as Guanacos, Choiques, Maras, Foxes among others.At the end of the experience of being at only a few meters from the Elephant Seals we will start our journey back to the ranch, where we will begin our return to Puerto Madryn City in the afternoon.

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///VALDESEXPERIENCE

This circuit outstands for the variety and quality of the experiences it offers. The first scenery is Estancia San Lorenzo.Naturalist guides lead the trekking through exclusive areas of the Penguin Colony where in high season inhabit more than 600.000 Magellanic Penguins! After enjoying a tasty roast Patagonian lamb which is served at the ranch, we will visit Punta Norte area with high probability of coastal sighting of Orcas.The third scenery and best closure of this journey is the sunset with whales in Puerto Pirámides. There we will go on a two-hour embarked ride to watch Southern Right Whales.Sunset offers the best light hours to take pictures to these cetaceans, this is the reason why this tour is named Sunset.

/// STAND UP PADDLE

It´s a new navigation modality closely related with surf, which consists in rowing standing on a large board, with the help of a paddle. Being Golfo Nuevo, for its calm waters the ideal scenario for the practice of this activity. The 3 phases basic SUP, Advanced SUP, Waves SUP are practiced.

/// STAND UP YOGA

It´s the practice of Yoga on Stand up boards on calm sea accompanied by an instructor. Depending on the experience and equilibrium will be the level achieved.

DIFFICULTY: Medium

SEASON:July to April

DIFFICULTY: Low

SEASON:November to March

Main attractions:

Whale watching for two hours at sunset, roasted lamb, visit to the biggest Magellanic Penguin Colony in the world, elephant seals and land fauna.

ESTIMATED TIME: 12 hours. TRAVEL: Approximately 420 km (200km on asphalt, 180km gravel and 40km on field tracks).

SEASON: Mid-September to late November

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/// DORADILLOUNDER THE MOON

The journey starts at Luis Piedrabuena Pier, we will visit Punta Flecha viewpoint and Las Canteras beach where we will do our whale watching in grounds of Protected Area 17km from the city of Puerto Madryn. We will be guided by a nature specialist. This tour connects us with nature, the moon and city lights, using night vision binoculars we will be able to discover the Southern Right Whales in their natural habitat during the night. We will be able to hear their particular sounds and observe the reproductive behavior of whales.The shallow waters close to the coast are also place of mother’s breastfeeding their calves.

/// PUNTA NORTEWITH ORCAS VIGIL

The magical nature of Puerto Madryn reserves a place for each sea animal. In this occasion Orcas, the most famous and peculiar cetacean for its combination of colors in black and white, will be the star of our sightseeing. In Punta Norte also home of our sea lions, a colony of Orcas comes close to hunt each year. Their jumps in the sea give us post cards in which we can see them entirely, as well as resting on the shore of the beach. An experience worthwhile living.Itinerary: Sightseeing in Punta Norte; the beach divides in different areas creating channels where Orcas can, with high tides, surprise with their presence in an instant.

/// WINDSURF

Windsurf classes for beginners and advanced athletes are offered at beach stands and for many years now competitions have been held according to the level and experience of the navigators. Gastronomy services are also provided to enjoy with family and replenish energy.

DIFFICULTY: Low

SEASON:June to mid-October

DIFFICULTY: Low

SEASON:February to May

DIFFICULTY: Low

SEASON:de July a March

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/// BEGGINER SCUBA DIVING EXPERIENCE

First scuba diving experience in which by the hand of an instructor we will discover the fantastic undersea world. At location you will receive instructions about the functioning of equipment and basic knowledge necessary to dive, such as signs, water compensation and traslation. Once equipped one by one in a personalized way you will start with adaptation, the instructor will be with you along all the experience. The dive will take place at a typical Patagonian ecosystem (maximum depth 8 meters) discovering Mere, Turks, Sargos, Sea Salmon, etc. such as a vast variety of Algae which give the place an underwater forest look.

/// CERTIFIED SCUBA DIVERS EXPERIENCE

Puerto Madryn is internationally distinguished as the Capital of scuba diving in Argentina. The transparent waters of Golfo Nuevo and the large diversity of life that thrives in its underwater parks make this Patagonian enclave, the portal to access Patagonian underwater adventure. We propose embarked journeys with two daily dives, combining different sites.

DIFFICULTY:Low

SEASON:Year-round.

GOLFOSAN JOSÉ

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TRAVELAGENCY

/// All PenínsulaAv Roca 31 280 [email protected] www.allpeninsulavaldes.com/

///Argentina VisiónAv Roca 536 280 [email protected]/

/// Arrieros PatagónicosAv Roca 549 local 1280 4457985 [email protected]://arrierospatagonicos.com.ar/

/// Babel Viajes MadrynAv Roca 353 local 6 280 [email protected] https://babelviajesmadryn.com.ar/

/// Buenos PuertosBelgrano 317 P.A. 2804 [email protected] https://buenospuertos.tur.ar/

/// Catalejo Travel9 de Julio 175 - 2 piso of. A 280 [email protected]://catalejotravel.wixsite.com/catalejotravel

PUERTO MADRYN

/// Categoría PatagoniaAv Roca 297 - local 6 280 4454065 [email protected]/

/// Chalten TravelAv Roca 115 280 [email protected]/main.php

/// Chucao25 de Mayo 656280 [email protected]/

/// CuyuncóAv. Roca 165 280 [email protected] www.cuyunco.com.ar/

/// Día de Campo y Pingüinos Av Roca 59 - local 2 280 [email protected] https://www.reservaelpedral.com/

/// Patagonia AustralAcorazado Belgrano 65 280 4452452gerencia@explore-patagonia.com.arwww.explore-patagonia.com.ar/

/// Flamenco TourBelgrano 25 280 [email protected]://flamencotour.com/

/// Flores ViajesAv Rawson 105 - local 2280 [email protected]://floresevt.tur.ar/

/// Forastero Tour280 [email protected] de Julio 285 - 1 piso of 6 www.forasterotour.com.ar/

/// Fugutours28 de Julio 66 - local 3 280 [email protected] www.fugutours.com.ar/

/// Huinca Travel9 de Julio 285 - Dto. 3 280 [email protected]/

/// Julidays Domec Garcia 155 - local 2 280 4451122 [email protected]/

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/// Miras del marMoreno 38 - 280 [email protected]/wwwcontenido/empresa.html

/// Nievemar TourItalia 20 280 [email protected]://nievemartours.tur.ar

/// Odisea PatagónicaAv. roca 353 - local 1 280 [email protected]/

/// Punta Tombo TurismoBoulevard Brown 2889 - local 3 280 4459300 int [email protected]

/// Rústica Patagonia280 [email protected] de Julio 285, 1er pis of 9https://rusticapatagonia.com/

/// Ryan’s Travel Mosconi 171 280 [email protected]/

/// Sussanich TurismoDon Manuel Carrera 1010 280 [email protected] https://sussanichturismo.com.ar/

/// Sentir Patagonia TravelAcorazado Belgrano 65 - local 5 280 [email protected] www.sentir-patagonia.com.ar/

/// Turismo Puma280 [email protected] Roca 61www.turismopuma.com/

/// Ualan Tour280 [email protected]. Roca 655www.ualantour.com.ar/

/// Waira TravelSan Martin 140 280 [email protected]/

RetroviajesHipólito Yrigoyen 13280 [email protected]://www.retroviajes.com/contactenos/

/// Galatts TurismoMariano Moreno 719 280 [email protected]

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