Peninsula Valdés is a paradise where nature reigns and where you may experience a special and unique kind of peace. This region’s fauna is diverse, from penguins and sea lions up to whales and orcas are some of the attractions that we can observe there.
But our adventure has just started. Let’s explore the “Golfo San José” [Gulf of San José]. We are close to the starting point and we begin to feel what is going to come. We climb on the kayaks prepared by our expert guides and we start rowing towards our most expected target… the whales.
Many questions cross our minds before starting this adventure: Are we going to get very close to the whales? Are we going to be able to see them? Is it going to be dangerous? Is it going to be safe? Soon each of our questions will be answered by this adventure unique in its style.
The itinerary starts by entering the waters of the Gulf of San José. The kayaks we sail on are very silent, and do not interfere with the environmental harmony in any way. A whale tail appears not very far from where we are. Then we see them surface, an unbelievable experience. These experiences help us better understand the size and life of such unique and peaceful specimens. After having the privilege of watching the Right Southern Whale, we will see a small colony of sea lions and several sea birds.
Later we reach a small bay where we prepare ourselves to enjoy an assorted lunch and to trek to a cliff-like area surrounded by spectacular views of the Gulf. This excursion, including the hike, involves a 10km for 6 hours of duration.
The service includes snack, box lunch. The recommendation is to take this hiking excursion between June and December months when you can go whale-watching the Right Southern Whale.
Another option for more demanding travelers is to explore the “Golfo Nuevo” [New Gulf]. Throughout this journey you leave from Puerto Pirámides on kayak to Bahía Pardelas, one of the Gulf’s most spectacular beaches due to its transparent water.
During the sailing we can observe whales, different species of sea birds and we visit a cave and high cliff area.
After having lunch at Pardelas’ beach we start our return trip to Pirámides, this may be sailing on kayak or by hiking along the cliffs and through sand dunes, witnessing an amazing dusk.
As in the case of the excursion to the Gulf of San José, the service includes snacks, box lunch. The recommendation is to take this excursion between June and December months when you can go whale-watching the Right Southern Whale.
Transfers to Puerto Pirámides, the starting point on both experiences, are not included. Travelers can go there by themselves by car or rent private transportation.
