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Catalogue in Península Valdés Puerto Madryn Nature and Adventure ADVENTURES CATALOGUE IN PENÍNSULA VALDÉS PUERTO MADRYN NATURE AND ADVENTURE In a compelling natural setting, right where the Patagonic Plateau meets the sea, lies Puerto Madryn, home to the most varied and astounding wildlife like whales, sea lions, sea elephants, penguins, among many others. Apart from its geographic virtues, Puerto Madryn invites you to experience the city and its surroundings in a different way. We offer you to explore the natural environment, to enjoy some quiet, thinking time, and to observe and study the wildlife, biology and palaeontology of the region. We propose an insightful, yet fun approach to learning from museums and specialized guides in our unique landscape. You´ll be able to combine adventure trips and the observation of wildlife with historical sites and the palaeontology of the region. An all-year-round classic holiday destination in Patagonia, Puerto Madryn offers an unparalleled opportunity to make the most of your experience with nature; diving, snorkelling, kayaking with sea lions, mountain bike, trekking, observation of wildlife, adventure trips and much more!. INDEX ADVENTURE PROGRAMS Half-day kayaking with sea lions 08 Full-day kayaking with whales and sea lions 10 Three-day kayaking adventure in Península Valdés (southern coast of San José Gulf) 12 Seven-day kayaking expedition in Peninsula Valdés and San José Gulf 14 4x4 vehicle ride and mini-trekking up Avanzado Cliff 16 Five-day 4x4 overland truck adventure in Península Valdés 18 Mountain bike and sea lions 20 Mountain bike in Península Valdés 22 Full day fly fishing down the lower Chubut River 24 Three- day floating down the Chubut River 28 Trekking in Avanzado Cliff and observation of sea lions 30 Snorkelling with sea lions 32 Diving baptism 34 Diving for valid certificate holders 36 Diving courses 38 Adapted diving 40 Diving instructor training course 42 ADVENTURE PROGRAMS TRAVEL AGENCIES Half-day kayaking with sea lions 46 4x4 overland truck adventure in Península Valdés 50 The Doradillo experience 54 Pure fun and recreation 56 Meditation with whales and other activities on the coast of Puerto Madryn 58 Love is love, LGBT Puerto Madryn 60 Sea adventure with wildlife 62 ADVENTURE TRIPS 65 COMMERCIAL OPERATORS ADVENTURE PROGRAMS KAYAKING / TREKKING / MOUNTAIN BIKE / 4X4 / FISHING / DIVING / SNORKELING / 7 ADVENTURES ADVENTURE PUERTO MADRYN CATALOGUE TRIPS CHUBUT PUNTA LOMA ITINERARY SERVICES • Itineraries subject to change by • Transfers in 4x4 vehicles. HALF DAY KAYAKING kayaking operators and locations. • Full kayaking equipment. SAN JOSÉ • Specialized guides. GULF WITH SEA LIONS • Refreshments. PENÍNSULA SITES VALDÉS NUEVO GULF - Punta Loma Provincial Natural Reserve; 15 km from Puerto Madryn. HIGHLIGHTS - Península Valdés Natural Reserve, • Kayaking. leaving from Puerto Pirámides, • Observation of sea lions. tourist town; 98 km from • Observation of marine birds: Puerto Madryn. penguins, petrels, cormorants and PUERTO MADRYN migratory birds. PUERTO PIRAMIDES • Interpretation of the local wildlife, PUNTA LOMA flora, geology and geography. OPERATORS SEASON All year round DIFFICULTY Low/medium DURATION 3 to 4 hs 5 to 7 km kayaking 8 9 ADVENTURES ADVENTURE PUERTO MADRYN CATALOGUE TRIPS CHUBUT SAN JOSÉ GULF ITINERARY SERVICES • Itineraries subject change by • Transfers in 4x4 vehicles FULL DAY KAYAKING operators and locations. • Full kayaking equipment SAN JOSÉ • Specialized guides GULF WITH WHALES AND SEA LIONS SITES • Snacks, lunch and refreshments PENÍNSULA VALDÉS - Península Valdés Provincial Reserve, NUEVO southern coast of the San José Gulf GULF (Villarino Beach –Encantada Bay). HIGHLIGHTS - Península Valdés Provincial Reserve, • Kayaking. northern coast of the Nuevo Gulf • Observation of sea lions. (Puerto Pirámides – Pardelas Beach). • Observation of right whales. - Southern coast of the Nuevo Gulf • Observations of penguins, petrels, (Paraná Beach, Punta Loma Provincial cormorants and migratory birds. PUERTO MADRYN Natural Reserve and Punta Conscriptos) • Interpretation of the local wildlife, PUERTO PIRAMIDES flora, geology and geography. SAN JOSÉ GULF OPERATORS SEASON All year round Whales season (July to December) DIFFICULTY Low/Medium DURATION 6 to 8 hs approx. 10 to 15 km kayaking 10 11 ADVENTURES ADVENTURE PUERTO MADRYN CATALOGUE TRIPS CHUBUT SAN JOSÉ GULF ITINERARY SERVICES Itineraries subject to change by • Professional guides, specialised in THREE-DAY SEA KAYAKING ADVENTURE operators and locations. sea kayaking. SAN JOSÉ • All meals during expedition. GULF IN PENÍNSULA VALDÉS SITES • Full equipment for expedition. PENÍNSULA • Camping equipment. (SOUTHERN COAST OF THE SAN JOSÉ GULF) VALDÉS - Península Valdés Provincial Reserve. • Three kayaking days and two NUEVO GULF Southern coast of the San José Gulf. camping nights. (Villarino Beach, Encantada Bay, Fracaso Beach and whale camp). - Península Valdés Provincial Reserve. HIGHLIGHTS Northern coast (Bengoa Beach, Punta • Kayaking Conos, Whale camp). • Observation of the largest PUERTO MADRYN - From Puerto Madryn to Puerto concentration of right whales in the PUERTO PIRAMIDES Pirámides (Península Valdés Provincial southern hemisphere. • Geological formations and marine SAN JOSÉ GULF Reserve). fossils. • Marine birds, cormorants, common terns, giant petrels and Magellanic penguins. • Colonies of sea lions. • Southern hemisphere starry nights to the sounds of whales. SEASON All year round Whales season (July to December) OPERATORS DIFFICULTY Low/Medium DURATION 3 days and 2 nights. 45 km approx. 12 13 ADVENTURES ADVENTURE PUERTO MADRYN CATALOGUE TRIPS CHUBUT SAN JOSÉ GULF ITINERARY SERVICES Itineraries subject to change by • Professional guides, specialised in SEVEN-DAY KAYAKING ADVENTURE operators and locations. sea kayaking and certified by ACA SAN JOSÉ and WFR. GULF IN PENÍNSULA VALDÉS • Sea kayaking / Trekking / • Transfers. PENÍNSULA Observation of marine and • 5 days kayaking / 4 nights camping SAN JOSE GULF VALDÉS terrestrial wildlife. on the coast of the San José Gulf. NUEVO GULF • All meals during expedition. SITES • Full equipment for kayaking expedition. - Península Valdés Provincial Reserve. • Full equipment for camping and Southern coast, east and north of cooking. the San José Gulf (Villarino Beach, • Safety equipment and logistics. Encantada Bay, Fracaso Beach, Whale PUERTO MADRYN camp, Punta Conos, Bengoa Beach, San PUERTO PIRAMIDES Román, Punta Buenos Aires). HIGHLIGHTS SAN JOSÉ GULF • Kayaking expedition • Observation of the largest concentration of right whales in the southern hemisphere. OPERATORS • Geological formations and marine fossils. • Marine birds, cormorants, common SEASON All year round terns, giant petrels, Magellanic Whales season penguins. (July to December) • Colonies of sea lions and sea elephants. DIFFICULTY • Starry nights to the sounds of right Medium whales. • Colonies of penguins. DURATION 7 days and 6 nights. 65 km approx. 14 15 ADVENTURES ADVENTURE PUERTO MADRYN CATALOGUE TRIPS CHUBUT KAISER/PARANÁ BEACH ITINERARY SERVICES Hotel pick up (time scheduled by • Transfers in 4x4 vehicles. 4X4 VEHICLE RIDE group arrangement); city tour • Specialized guides. SAN JOSÉ and visit to the south side of • Refreshments. AND MINI TREKKING UP GULF Puerto Madryn; visit to historical PENÍNSULA sites (Punta Cuevas and “El Indio HIGHLIGHTS VALDÉS Tehuelche” landmark); ride along • 4x4 vehicle rides. AVANZADO CLIFF NUEVO Káiser Beach; panoramic view GULF • Marine fossils points; backcountry roads climbing • Mini trekking up and down ravines; exploration of intertidal strip; visit to Paraná Beach and the “Folias” sunken ship site; SITES backcountry roads; interpretation of the local flora; panoramic viewpoint - Kaiser Beach PUERTO MADRYN in Avanzado Cliff; ravines; guided - Paraná Beach PUERTO PIRAMIDES environmental interpretation walks, - Panoramic viewpoint PARANÁ BEACH learning about marine fossils; in Avanzado Cliff snacks and refreshments; and return to Puerto Madryn. OPERATORS SEASON All year round DIFFICULTY Low DURATION 3 hs. Puerto Madryn Turismo 16 17 ADVENTURES ADVENTURE PUERTO MADRYN CATALOGUE TRIPS CHUBUT PENÍNSULA VALDÉS ITINERARY SERVICES Five-day adventure in Península • Transfers in 4x4 vehicles. FIVE-DAY 4X4 OVERLAND Valdés riding a 4x4 vehicle, camping • Specialized guides SAN JOSÉ by the sea, kayaking, trekking, • All meals during expedition GULF TRUCK EXPEDITION mountain bike, observation of • Full camping equipment PENÍNSULA local flora and wildlife within the VALDÉS reserve. NUEVO IN PENÍNSULA VALDÉS GULF SITES HIGHLIGHTS - Península Valdés • 4x4 vehicles • Kayaking • Trekking • Mountain bike PUERTO MADRYN • Observation of sea lions, whales, PUERTO PIRAMIDES penguins (depending on the PENÍNSULA VALDÉS season) terrestrial wildlife, palaeontology, geology and archaeology. SEASON OPERATORS All year round Whales season (July to December) Penguins season (September to April) DIFFICULTY Low DURATION 5 days 500 km approx. (distance covered on 4x4 vehicle). 18 19 ADVENTURES ADVENTURE PUERTO MADRYN CATALOGUE TRIPS CHUBUT PUNTA LOMA ITINERARY SERVICES Pickup (time scheduled by group • Mountain bike MOUNTAIN BIKE arrangement); city tour and visit to • Transfers in 4x4 vehicles SAN JOSÉ the south side of Puerto Madryn; • Specialized guides AND SEA LIONS GULF visit to historical sites (Punta Cuevas • Refreshments PENÍNSULA and “El Indio Tehuelche” landmark); VALDÉS ride along Káiser Beach; panoramic HIGHLIGHTS NUEVO view points; mountain bike starting GULF point at Paraná Beach and the • Mountain Bike “Folias” sunken ship site, riding
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