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We compared all 50 experiences in Puerto Madryn so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 50 experiences from US$ 68 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Puerto Madryn: Snorkeling with Wild Sea Lions & Punta Loma
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Puerto Madryn: Snorkeling with Wild Sea Lions & Punta LomaSnorkel with untrained sea lions in Puerto Madryn's natural reserve. Includes equipment, boat navigation past Spanish wreck, wildlife sightings. Ages 6+, no swimming needed.
366 reviews
4.87★
Duration
2h 30m
Every dayLive guide EN · IT · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 150per person
Peninsula Valdés Day Tour: Whales, Seals & Orcas in One Day
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★Top rated
Peninsula Valdés Day Tour: Whales, Seals & Orcas in One DayFull-day Peninsula Valdés tour from Puerto Madryn with wildlife viewing, Interpretation Center and gulf stops. Whale and orca sightings June–December.
246 reviews
4.93★
Duration
9h–10h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
Punta Tombo Penguin Colony Tour: Walk Among Thousands
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Best value
Punta Tombo Penguin Colony Tour: Walk Among ThousandsVisit Punta Tombo penguin reserve on this 7-hour tour from Puerto Madryn. Walk among thousands of Magellanic penguins in their natural habitat with a live.
178 reviews
4.89★
Duration
7h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 120per person

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Peninsula Valdes tour: Wildlife & elephant seals
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Peninsula Valdes tour: Wildlife & elephant seals
116 reviews
4.21★
Duration
7h
fromUS$ 95per person
4x4 tour Puerto Madryn: Off-road dunes and sea lion colony
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4x4 tour Puerto Madryn: Off-road dunes and sea lion colony
82 reviews
4.80★
Duration
3h–4h
fromUS$ 115per person
Punta Tombo Penguin Tour from Puerto Madryn: Back on Time
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Punta Tombo Penguin Tour from Puerto Madryn: Back on Time
81 reviews
4.77★
Duration
7h
fromUS$ 120per person
Peninsula Valdes full-day tour from Puerto Madryn: Elephant seals
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Peninsula Valdes full-day tour from Puerto Madryn: Elephant seals
62 reviews
4.85★
Duration
8h–10h
fromUS$ 115per person
Peninsula Valdés whale watching tour from Puerto Madryn: 11 hours
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Travelers' pick
Peninsula Valdés whale watching tour from Puerto Madryn: 11 hours
56 reviews
4.86★
Duration
11h
fromUS$ 265per person
Punta Tombo Penguin Colony Tour: One Million Birds
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Travelers' pick
Punta Tombo Penguin Colony Tour: One Million Birds
54 reviews
4.81★
Duration
7h
fromUS$ 125per person
Punta Loma & Puerto Madryn Tour: Sea Lions in 3 Hours
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Travelers' pick
Punta Loma & Puerto Madryn Tour: Sea Lions in 3 Hours
52 reviews
4.50★
Duration
3h
fromUS$ 68per person

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Puerto Madryn: Peninsula Valdés Orca & Wildlife Shore Tour
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Travelers' pick
Puerto Madryn: Peninsula Valdés Orca & Wildlife Shore TourPeninsula Valdés UNESCO reserve tour from Puerto Madryn with wildlife viewpoints, Puerto Pirámides, and orca site. Includes transport and refreshments.
39 reviews
4.79★
Duration
5h–7h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 120per person
Dolphin Watching Golfo Nuevo: Semi-Rigid Boat Tour Puerto Madryn
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Dolphin Watching Golfo Nuevo: Semi-Rigid Boat Tour Puerto MadrynWatch dusky dolphins in their natural habitat from a semi-rigid boat in Golfo Nuevo near Puerto Madryn on this two-hour excursion with a live English.
12 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 120per person
Peninsula Valdes tour: Elephant seals & sea lions spotting
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Travelers' pick
Peninsula Valdes tour: Elephant seals & sea lions spottingShore excursion from Puerto Madryn to Peninsula Valdes with guide in English and Spanish, visiting elephant seal colonies at Caleta Valdes and sea lion.
41 reviews
4.78★
Duration
7h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
Whale watching tour Puerto Madryn: Valdes Peninsula full day
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Whale watching tour Puerto Madryn: Valdes Peninsula full dayWatch southern right whales from Playa El Doradillo and Puerto Pirámides on a full-day Valdes Peninsula UNESCO tour with expert guide and hotel pickup.
42 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h–9h
Next departure: 15 Jun 2027Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
Wildlife tour Punta Tombo and Isla Escondida from Puerto Madryn
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Wildlife tour Punta Tombo and Isla Escondida from Puerto MadrynGuided tour from Puerto Madryn to Punta Tombo and Isla Escondida to see penguins and elephant seals, with bilingual guide and hotel pickup.
39 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
San Lorenzo Peninsula Valdés tour: Penguin colonies
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Travelers' pick
San Lorenzo Peninsula Valdés tour: Penguin coloniesSeven-hour shore excursion from Puerto Madryn to San Lorenzo Peninsula with professional guide, air-conditioned transport.
44 reviews
4.66★
Duration
7h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · PT · IT · FR +1Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 129per person
Punta Tombo Penguin Colony Tour: Walk Among Millions
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Travelers' pick
Punta Tombo Penguin Colony Tour: Walk Among MillionsWalk among millions of Magellanic penguins at Punta Tombo, the largest colony in Patagonia, with a guide in English or Spanish.
19 reviews
4.79★
Duration
7h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 130per person
Punta Tombo penguin colony tour from Puerto Madryn: Small groups
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Punta Tombo penguin colony tour from Puerto Madryn: Small groupsFull-day tour from Puerto Madryn to Punta Tombo penguin colony and Isla Escondida elephant seals with bilingual guide.
24 reviews
4.96★
Duration
11h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · IT · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 135per person
Punta Tombo Shore Excursion: Magellanic Penguins Tour
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Travelers' pick
Punta Tombo Shore Excursion: Magellanic Penguins TourShore excursion from Puerto Madryn cruise port to Punta Tombo rookery with bilingual guide.
42 reviews
4.69★
Duration
7h
start times · Wed–Sun
10
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 135per person
Kayaking Puerto Madryn: Sea Lions and Seabirds
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Travelers' pick
Kayaking Puerto Madryn: Sea Lions and SeabirdsPaddle double kayaks near Puerto Madryn's sea lion colony with a guide, spotting nesting seabirds along the protected coast. Includes wetsuit, snack and hotel pickup.
24 reviews
4.96★
Duration
4h
Every dayLive guide EN · IT · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 140per person
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Puerto Madryn at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Puerto Madryn: Snorkeling with Wild Sea Lions & Punta Loma, US$ 150 (2h 30m, 4.87★ · 366).
  • Top rated: Peninsula Valdés Day Tour: Whales, Seals & Orcas in One Day, US$ 125 (9h–10h, 4.93★ · 246).
  • Best value: Punta Tombo Penguin Colony Tour: Walk Among Thousands, US$ 120 (7h, 4.89★ · 178).

Of the 50 experiences: 50 with free cancellation, 46 with instant confirmation, 31 with hotel pickup and 24 bookable last-minute.

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