ADVENTURES CATALOGUE IN PENÍNSULA VALDÉS 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 , 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 /

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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

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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

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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.

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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 ). 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.

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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

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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).

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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 up • Sea lions and down ravines and backcountry • Marine fossils roads; exploration of intertidal strip; • Panoramic viewpoints interpretation of the local flora; panoramic viewpoint in Avanzado PUERTO MADRYN Cliff; observation of marine fossils; SITES PUERTO PIRAMIDES snacks and refreshments; visit to _____ PUNTA LOMA the Punta Loma Provincial Natural - Punta Cuevas Reserve (observation of sea lions) and - Kaiser Beach return to Puerto Madryn. - Paraná Beach - Punta Loma - Panoramic viewpoint in Avanzado Cliff

OPERATORS SEASON All year round

DIFFICULTY Low

DURATION 3 hs.

Puerto Madryn Turismo

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ITINERY SERVICES Hotel pick up (time scheduled by • Mountain bike MOUNTAINBIKE group arrangement); city tour and • Transfers in 4x4 vehicles SAN JOSÉ visit to the industrial north side of • Specialized guides GULF Puerto Madryn; Península Valdés • Refreshments IN PENÍNSULA VALDÉS PENÍNSULA Provincial Reserve; mountain bike VALDÉS ride in backcountry roads and along NUEVO HIGHLIGHTS GULF the coastline; observation of right whales and sea lions; interpretation • Mountainbike of intertidal strip; snacks and • Observation of sea lions and refreshments; interpretation of the right whales. local flora; panoramic viewpoints; • Marine birds. lunch, snacks and return to Puerto Madryn. PUERTO MADRYN SITES PUERTO PIRAMIDES - Península Valdés PENÍNSULA VALDÉS

SEASON OPERATORS All year round

DIFFICULTY Low

DURATION 6 to 8 hs 10 to 15 km bike rides

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ITINERY SERVICES Hotel pick up on 4x4 vehicles • Transfers in 4x4 vehicles. SPORT (time scheduled by group • Specialized guides. SAN JOSÉ arrangement); visit to the local • Snacks and refreshments. GULF FISHING beaches; observation of local flora PENÍNSULA and wildlife; fly-fishing from the HIGHLIGHTS VALDÉS coast; lunch on the beach; return NUEVO GULF to Puerto Madryn. • Fly-fishing from the coast. • Observation of flora SITES and wildlife. - Local beaches

PUERTO MADRYN PUERTO PIRAMIDES BEACHES

SEASON OPERATORS All year round

DIFFICULTY Low

DURATION 6 hs. approx

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ITINERARY SERVICES Hotel pick up on 4x4 vehicles; ride • Transfers in 4x4 vehicles. FULL DAY FLY-FISHING to the Florentino Ameghino Dam; • Professional guides, specialized setting up equipment and boats; in fly-fishing. ON THE LOWER CHUBUT RIVER fishing down the river (morning and • Snacks, refreshments and afternoon); observation of local flora lunch. and wildlife; lunch by the river and return to Puerto Madryn. HIGHLIGHTS • Mountainbike. SITES • Fly-fishing on the lower - Florentino Ameghino Dam Chubut River. - Lower Chubut River • Trout: brown, rainbow, silverside fish, perch fish. • Local flora and wildlife.

RÍO CHUBUT INFERIOR

SEASON OPERATORS November 1st to May 1st.

DIFFICULTY Low

DURATION 12 hs approx.

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ITINERARY SERVICES • Transfers in 4x4 vehicles Hotel pick up on 4x4 vehicles; ride • Professional guides, specialized THREE-DAY FLOATING to the Florentino Ameghino Dam; in fishing. setting up equipment and boats; • All meals during expedition. fishing down the river; observation DOWN THE CHUBUT RIVER • Full camping equipment for clients. of local flora and wildlife; breakfast, lunch and dinner by the HIGHLIGHTS river; return to Puerto Madryn. • Fly-fishing on the lower Chubut __ River. Techniques and types of fly- • Trout: Brown, rainbow, silverside fishing, sailing or wading; overnight fish and perch fish. camping by the river (optional); • Local flora and wildlife. accommodation in cabins (optional). SITES

CHUBUT RIVER - Florentino Ameghino Dam - Chubut river

SEASON OPERATORS November 1st to May 1st.

DIFFICULTY Low/Medium

DURATION 3 hs approx.

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ITINERARY SERVICES Hotel pick up (time scheduled by • Transfers in 4x4 vehicles. TREKKING IN AVANZADO CLIFF group arrangement); city tour and visit • Specialized guides. SAN JOSÉ to the south side of Puerto Madryn, • Snacks and refreshments . GULF AND OBSERVATION OF SEA LIONS visit to historical sites (Punta Cuevas • Trekking poles. PENÍNSULA and “El Indio Tehuelche” landmark); VALDÉS ride along Káiser Beach; panoramic HIGHLIGHTS NUEVO view points; visit to Paraná Beach GULF • Trekking and the “Folias” sunken ship site; • Sea lions trekking up and down ravines and • Local flora and wildlife along backcountry roads; exploration • Marine fossils of intertidal strip; interpretation of the local flora; panoramic viewpoint in SITES Avanzado Cliff; observation of marine PUERTO MADRYN fossils; snacks and refreshments; visit - City tour PUERTO PIRAMIDES to the Punta Loma Provincial Natural - Kaiser Beach AVANZADO CLIFF Reserve (observation of sea lions) and - Paraná Beach return to Puerto Madryn. - Panoramic viewpoint at Avanzado Cliff

OPERATORS SEASON All year round

DIFFICULTY Low

DURATION 3 hs.

Puerto Madryn Turismo

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ACTIVITIES SERVICES Undoubtfully, one of our signature • Equipment SNORKELING adventures. A unique hands-on • Transfers SAN JOSÉ experience with wild animals in • Simple and brief orientation, GULF WITH SEA LIONS a protected area. These playful snorkelling (Surface swimming); PENÍNSULA animals surprise us, poking out their holders of diving certificate can go VALDÉS little heads right by the side of the scuba diving. NUEVO GULF boat, as if trying to guess who will • Specialized guides be the first one to dive in to play • Changing rooms with hot showers; with them. They propose the game, on-board snack. and we respectfully adapt to it. The time of this outing is set by the HIGHLIGHTS natural behaviour of these charming • Sailing by the coastline, admiring mammals; it is therefore scheduled PUERTO MADRYN the cliffs and watching marine birds for the early morning or at high tide. PUERTO PIRAMIDES and mammals. • Hands-on experience with sea lions. PUNTA LOMA SITES - Punta Loma Protected Area OPTIONALS (15 km from the city). • Dry suit (specially designed to keep you dry underwater); made of SEASON neoprene, with seals and zips which All year round. help you remain still and afloat; must * Bring a bathing suit wear sports clothes below the gear. DIFFICULTY and a towel. None. • Full HD photo and video services. No need to be able to swim (suit provides safe buoyancy). Check medical restrictions OPERATORS that may apply.

DURATION In the water: 45 min. Sailing time: 25 min.

AGE +6 years

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ACTIVITIES SERVICES

A diving experience to discover the • Equipment. DIVING wonders of the water world. Brief • Transfers. SAN JOSÉ lesson to learn the basics for diving • Brief lesson: breathing, GULF (signals, movements under water compensation of ear pressure and BAPTISM PENÍNSULA and compensation of ear pressure). hand signals. FOR FIRST-TIMERS VALDÉS Individual and personalized initial • Specialized guides. NUEVO GULF adaptation with a professional • Changing rooms with hot showers. instructor. Instructors available during On-board snacks. the entire trip. Diving into the typical Patagonic ecosystem (8 m. deep), HIGHLIGHTS observing groupers, sargos (white • Sailing near the coastline of sea bream), Atlantic salmon, a vast the city, admiring the cliffs and variety of invertebrates like star fish, PUERTO MADRYN watching marine birds and sea sea urchins, sea anemone and sea PUERTO PIRAMIDES mammals. sponges, amongst many more; and an • Hands-on experience with sea NATURAL REEFS amazing variety of algae, making the lions. environment an outright marine forest. OPTIONAL SEASON ACTIVIDADES • Dry suit (specially designed to keep All year round. - Natural reefs you dry underwater); made of DIFFICULTY neoprene with seals and zips which No need to be able to swim help you remain still and afloat; (suit provides safe buoyancy). must wear sports clothes below Check medical restrictions * Bring a bathing suit the gear. that may apply. and a towel. • Full HD photo and video services. DURATION Trip: 2 hs OPERATORS 30” diving + necessary adap- tation time on land. Sailing: 15”, watching marine birds and mammals.

AGE +8 years

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ACTIVITIES SERVICES Puerto Madryn, Argentia´s scuba • Equipment DIVING FOR diving capital, is internationally • Transfers SAN JOSÉ known for its crystal clear waters • Orientation for specialized diving GULF FULLY CERTIFIED DIVERS and the amazing biodiversity that • Professional guides. PENÍNSULA thrives in its underwater parks, • Changing rooms with hot showers VALDÉS making the city an undisputed and an on-board snack. NUEVO GULF gateway into the Patagonic subaquatic adventure. HIGHLIGHTS SITES • Sailing along the city coastline, - Punta Loma - Diving with sea lions; admiring the cliffs and watching shipwreck sites of 24 to 27 m. and marine birds and mammals. PUERTO MADRYN 12 to 18 m.; and natural reefs. • Hands-on experience with sea lions. PUERTO PIRAMIDES OPTIONALS PUNTA LOMA * Bring a bathing suit and a towel. • For certificate holders: • Dry suit rentals • Nitrox tank • Full HD photo and video service. SEASON All year round.

DIFFICULTY All certificate levels. Check medical restrictions that may apply.

DURATION OPERATORS Trip: 3 to 4 hs Time in water: 45” or the plan- ning time for the diving site. Sailing time: 10 to 25 min.

AGE +10 years.

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DIVING TRAINING PROGRAM SPECIAL OWD Training Program PROGRAMS DIVING DURATION: 6-7 days DURATION: 3 days SAN JOSÉ GULF The OWD course is the first step Puerto Madryn offers a wide range to becoming and independent of special training programs, such COURSES PENÍNSULA VALDÉS diver and learning the necessary as dry-suit diving, Nitrox, Deep,

NUEVO skills in order to dive without and Shipwreck sites, Night diving, GULF instructor. Several dives will be Subaquatic orienteering, Stress & made to develop aquaticity, to rescue, React right, waves, currents practice the use of equipment and tides, Perfect buoyancy, among and to learn what to do in case others. Duration: 2 days. of distress and how to provide assistance to others. This course PUERTO MADRYN certifies diving up to 18 m. and is PUERTO PIRAMIDES valid internationally. PUERTO MADRYN PUERTO MADRYN PROFESSIONAL COURSES PROGRAMS Puerto Madryn offers a wide range DURATION: 7 to 10 days of special training programs, from diving baptisms to professional All levels: DivePro; from Dive Master certifications SSI( and PADI). Offers to Instructor Certification. vary depending on operators.

OPERATORS

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ACTIVITIES SERVICES Generally in the morning, and after • Neoprene suits. ADAPTED a brief orientation and changing into • Transfers. SAN JOSÉ our suits, we set off for our diving • Accessibility. GULF DIVING park where we carry out an initial • Specialized guides. PENÍNSULA adaptation to the water. Then, we VALDÉS start our descent to the reef at a HIGHLIGHTS NUEVO depth of 6 to 7 m., where breath- GULF • Subaquatic life-forms. taking marine life can be appreciated: • Natural and artificial reefs. starfish, polyp, sea urchins, sea anemone, and much more! Do not OPTIONAL delay in making your reservation and choose the best climate for the • Underwater photo and adventure. video service. PUERTO MADRYN PUERTO PIRAMIDES NATURAL REEFS

OPERATORS

SEASON All year round

DIFFICULTY Medium/Low

DURATION Half day

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SERVICES HIGHLIGHTS A comprehensive and thorough Imagine jumping out of bed to go DIVING INSTRUCTOR program that trains the candidate to work every morning; imagine SAN JOSÉ in every skill necessary to become what it would be like if sailing GULF TRAINING PROGRAM a group leader. In a yearly training into awe inspiring sun sets were PENÍNSULA period, the trainee grows from commonplace; imagine travelling VALDÉS recreational diver to internationally across the Caribbean, Asia, NUEVO GULF certified recreational diving instructor, Europe, Thailand or the Polynesia. enjoying an increasing worldwide Commuting to work could be as demand. An intensified version of easy as a ten-minute boat ride, an the courses listed below to become adventure itself. the best possible diving professional instructor.

PUERTO MADRYN PUERTO PIRAMIDES . OPEN WATER DIVER: (First level for the recreational OWD instructor program) PUERTO MADRYN . ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER: (Advanced recreational OWD instructor program) . EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE: (Training in CPR and secondary care) . RESCUE DIVER . DIVEMASTER: (Professional diver) . OPEN WATER SCUBA INSTRUCTOR

OPERATORS

SEASON All year round

DIFFICULTY Low

DURATION 1 year

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TRAVEL AGENCIES COMMERCIAL OPERATORS ADVENTURES ADVENTURE TRAVEL PUERTO MADRYN CATALOGUE EXPERIENCES CHUBUT VISION . ZONOTRIKIA ADVENTURE . COSTAS DE PATAGONIA

ITINERARY

SEASON DAY 1: DAY 3: KAYAKING IN Whale-watching season: . Standard bus shuttle service from . After an early breakfast, we will July to November airport to La Posada hotel. pack up and resume our paddling, Whale-watching and www.la-posada.com.ar leaving no trace behind us; the SAN JOSÉ GULF penguins season: . Arrival in Puerto Madryn and check in immediate environment unaltered. September to November at hotel. Following a similar program as the Summer and penguins season: OR IN NUEVO GULF . Free time to visit the city. We suggest day before, we will continue to December to April PENÍNSULA VALDÉS arriving before noon and letting us admire the stunning surroundings DIFFICULTY LEVEL know of any delays in your flight in and magnificent viewpoints. The Low/Medium order to adapt your travel plans and/or journey may vary due to weather itinerary. conditions. TRIP LENGTH . 5 pm: meeting with guides to share 5 days / 4 nights travel experience, learn about the DAY 4:

applicable environmental guidelines . After breakfast, we will paddle the PADDLING DISTANCE and prepare the gear and equipment. gulf for the last time until we reach 60 km. / 37 mi. (approx.) . Dinner at the hotel after a welcome our last stop, where we will have RECOMMENDED GEAR meeting. lunch, and after a brief break, we Contact us for recommendations will get ready to drive back to Puerto on the best gear for the DAY 2: Madryn in our special vehicles. significantly different and . After an early breakfast at the hotel, In the evening we will enjoy a changing weather conditions throughout the year. we will drive up to our departure point farewell dinner together, exchanging on the coast in Peninsula Valdés, where experiences and anecdotes, and will MINIMUM Nº we will have a debriefing meeting, set share our last group meeting. OF PEOPLE: 2 up our equipment and set off on our adventure. DAY 5: MAXIMUM Nº . The first day is crucial, as we get Standard bus shuttle service to OF PEOPLE: 8 acquainted with the kayak, and airport after breakfast (time subject Contact us for larger groups adjust and check the equipment to to flight schedules). our navigation. There are several scheduled stops during our journey ______IMPORTANT to rest, have lunch, and enjoy the Tentative itinerary for the 4x4 Patagonian coastal landscape and Extend your stay and sign up for additional Overland Trucks Expedition wildlife. We will paddle an average activities: we will be happy to make in Peninsula Valdés. Itinerary distance of 20 km. / 12 mi. a day. arrangements for you. subject to change due to In the afternoon we will set up camp on weather conditions. the beach and have dinner (2-person backpacking tents).

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INCLUDED NOT INCLUDED KAYAK EN GOLFO SAN JOSÉ - Standard bus shuttle service in & - Bilingual professional guides, - Flights. O GOLFO NUEVO out of Trelew or Puerto Madryn fully certified by the Tourism and - Domestic flights and taxes. PENÍNSULA VALDÉS airports. Environmental Conservation Bureau - Alcoholic beverages. - Accommodation for day 1 and day of the Province of Chubut. - Sleeping bags and camping sleeping 4 of program in a standard double - Full paddling equipment (kayak, pads. room in La Posada hotel in Puerto cockpit cover, mittens, paddles, life - Emergency evacuation. Madryn (breakfast included). vests and safety kit). - Travel insurance and personal - Pre-departure briefing, welcome - Waterproof bags for clothes. belongings. and farewell dinners (non-alcoholic - Snacks, lunch and dinner during - Tips for staff. beverages). paddling adventure. - Transfer to and from paddling - 2-person backpacking tents. departure point. - Cooking equipment. - Paddling permits for the Peninsula - Kayaking on day 2, 3 and 4. Valdés Natural Reserve. - First aid kit. - Entrance tickets.

OPERATORS

Argentina Visión SRL SAN JOSÉ GULF Leg 8725 EVT Av. Roca 536 Puerto Madryn PENÍNSULA U9120AIS Patagonia Argentina VALDÉS 54 280 4455888 4456888 NUEVO GULF www.argentinavision.com - info@ argentinavision.com

PUERTO MADRYN PUERTO PIRAMIDES PUERTO MADRYN

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ITINERARY

SEASON DAY 1: Temp. de ballenas: . Standard bus shuttle service from Estimated time: 8/9 hours. 4X4 OVERLAND Julio a Noviembre airport to La Posada Hotel. Distance covered: 220 km. / 136 mi. (100 Temp. de ballenas y pingüinos: www.la-posada.com.ar km. / 62 mi. on paved roads, 100 km. / 62 Septiembre a Noviembre . Arrival in Puerto Madryn and check in mi. on gravel roads, and 20 km. / 12 mi. on TRUCKS EXPEDITION backcountry roads). Temp. de verano y pingüinos: at hotel. IN PENÍNSULA VALDÉS Diciembre hasta Abril . Free time to visit the city. We suggest December - February: arriving before noon and letting us LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY . Tentative departure time: 8 am. know of any delays in your flight in Low/Medium . The first stop is scheduled near order to adapt your travel plans and/or Punta Loma, where we will get on LENGTH OF STAY itinerary. our kayaks and go paddling with sea 5 days / 4 nights . 7 pm: meeting with the guides to lions. share travel plan, learn about the . Next we will head south along PADDLING TIME applicable environmental guidelines provincial, gravel highway Nº 5 1 hour approx. and prepare the gear and equipment. towards estancia San Andrés near MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDING TIME Dinner at the hotel after a welcome 1 hour approx. , within the area of the meeting. TREKKING TIME Golfo Nuevo. 3 hours approx. . We will mount our bikes and then DAY 2: go trekking along the extensive RECOMMENDED GEAR After an early breakfast, we will pick coastline of the estancia, watching Contact us for recommendations you up and go on our first “Zonotrika marine wildlife and spotting a on the best gear for the Adventure Experience”, admiring the significantly different and great number of fossils. Weather coastline in Peninsula Valdés. changing weather conditions permitting, we will have lunch on throughout the year. the beach or back at the estancia. September to November: . The main highlights: 4x4 overland MINIMUM Nº . Departure time: 8 am. truck rides, kayaking with sea lions, OF PEOPLE: 2 . First stop at fishing settlement Riacho mountain bike riding, trekking, San José. There are several scheduled lunch on the beach, trip along the MAXIMUM Nº stops between the Riacho and the Isla OF PEOPLE: 8 coastline of the Golfo Nuevo. Pure de los Pájaros (Island of Birds). We will adventure! ride our bikes in some of them. . Return to the hotel in Puerto . We will visit the Istmo Ameghino Madryn at approximately 5 pm. interpretation center and then IMPORTANT continue our journey to Larralde and Estimated time: 8/9 hours. Tentative itinerary for the 4x4 Villarino beaches on the Golfo San Overland Trucks Expedition Distance covered: 180km. / 111mi. approx. José, where we will paddle our kayaks in Peninsula Valdés. Itinerary (160 km. / 99 mi. on gravel roads and 20 km. surrounded by marine wildlife, explore subject to change due to / 12 mi. on backcountry roads). weather conditions. magnificent mountain-bike trails, trek up to the sea lions reserve and finally DAY 3: set up camp for lunch. . After an early breakfast, we will . The main highlights: 4x4 overland head for Peninsula Valdés on our truck rides, mountain-bike rides, a 4x4 overland truck. visit to a fishing settlement, trekking, . The first stop is scheduled at the kayaking with marine wildlife, lunch Carlos Ameghino intepretation on the beach, a ride along the Golfo center, where we will learn about San José or Golfo Nuevo coastline what we will see on the countryside. (subject to weather conditions). Pure . We will then head for the Estancia adventure! San Lorenzo, where we will go . At approximately 5pm: return to the trekking along exclusive trails hotel in Puerto Madryn. among penguins. 50 51 ADVENTURES ADVENTURE TRAVEL PUERTO MADRYN CATALOGUE EXPERIENCES CHUBUT ARGENTINA VISION . ZONOTRIKIA ADVENTURE . COSTAS DE PATAGONIA

4X4 OVERLAND INCLUDED TRUCKS EXPEDITION . Next we will mount back our truck to February), visit to the Magellan - Standard bus shuttle service in & IN PENÍNSULA VALDÉS and drive to the Cañadón de los penguins reserve at the Estancia out of Trelew or Puerto Madryn Fósiles (canyon of the fossils) along San Lorenzo, canyon of the fossils, airports. beautiful backcountry roads, where trekking, lunch at the estancia (drinks - 4 nights at La Posada hotel in Puerto we will trek some more and, if we´re included), sea elephants or sea lions Madryn on standard double room lucky, spot some sea elephants. (depending on the season) and a occupancy (breakfast included). . Then we will come back to the main variety of wildlife. Pure adventure! - Constant support from our house of the estancia where a typical professional guides and welcome cordero al asador (lamb grilled on a Estimated time: 12 hours. dinner (non-alcoholic beverages). metal cross) will be waiting for us. Distance covered: 420 km. / 260 mi. - Shuttle service in our 4x4 overland . And before heading for Pirámides, approximately (200 km. / 124 mi. on paved truck (Mercedes Benz Atego 4x4, we will visit Punta Norte, the usual highways, 180 km. / 111 mi. on gravel roads 2015 model). and 40 km. / 21 mi. on backcountry roads. area for the Orca whale watching, - Paddling permits in the Peninsula although spotting them cannot be Valdés Reserve. DAY 4: guaranteed. - Entrance tickets to the reserve. Free day in case any activity needs to . Our last stop will be in Puerto - Bilingual professional guides, be rescheduled. Pirámides, the long-awaited highlight fully certified by the Tourism and of the trip, where we will either go Environmental Conservation Bureau DAY 5: whale watching on “Sunset mode” of the Province of Chubut. Standard bus shuttle service from (September – beginning of December) - Full paddling equipment (kayak, hotel to airports after breakfast (time or sailing to the sea lions reserve (Mid cockpit covers, mittens, paddles, life will depend on flight schedules). December – February). vests, safety kits). . The main highlights: 4x4 overland - Lunches as stated in program. truck rides, whale watching . Extend your stay and sign up for additional - First aid kit. (September to the beginning of activities: we will be happy to make December), boat ride (Mid December arrangements for you.

NOT INCLUDED

- Flights. - Domestic flights and taxes. - Alcoholic beverages. - Emergency evacuation. - Travel insurance and personal OPERATOR belongings. - Tips for staff. - Meals other than the ones SAN JOSÉ GULF indicated in program.

PENÍNSULA VALDÉS NUEVO GULF

Argentina Visión SRL Leg 8725 EVT Av. Roca 536 Puerto Madryn U9120AIS Patagonia Argentina 54 280 4455888 4456888 PUERTO MADRYN www.argentinavision.com - info@ PUERTO PIRAMIDES argentinavision.com MADRYN + PENÍNSULA 52 53 ADVENTURES ADVENTURE TRAVEL PUERTO MADRYN CATALOGUE EXPERIENCES CHUBUT ARGENTINA VISIÓN - THE DORADILLO

SEASON ITINERARY

SAN JOSÉ June 1st to October 15th THE DORADILLO GULF 11.00 Leave Puerto Madryn on a PENÍNSULA DIFFICULTY 4x4 Land Rover vehicle. VALDÉS EXPERIENCE Low NUEVO 11.15 Arrival in El Doradillo. GULF DURATION 11.30 Observation of whales, Out: 11 hs - In: 15 hs trekking (1500 m.) along the low cliffs on the coastline. RECOMMENDED GEAR AND OUTFIT *Optional: staying in the van for Weather conditions may significantly those who do not wish to go change depending on the season. PUERTO MADRYN trekking* Check in with us for the best outfit PUERTO PIRAMIDES for the specific time and season of 12.00 Arrival in Punta Flecha to THE DORADILLO your trip. visit the buoy and the whale observatory of the Patagonia SITES: Whale Foundation. El Doradillo 12.30 Walk down the trail up to the Canteras Beach (400 m.). * Optional: staying in the van for those who do not wish to go trekking* OPERATOR 12.45 Observation of whales from the coast.

13.15 Five km. drive to the next beach access. Argentina Visión SRL Leg 8725 EVT 13.30 Lunch, prepared by our Av. Roca 536 Puerto Madryn guides. U9120AIS Patagonia Argentina 54 280 4455888 4456888 14.30 Return to Puerto Madryn. www.argentinavision.com - info@ argentinavision.com 15.00 Arrival in Puerto Madryn.

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DAY 1: DAY 2:

SAN JOSÉ • Transfer In Puerto Madryn • Boat ride and snorkelling with sea GULF PURE FUN Airport – Hotel *** lions. PENÍNSULA • Outing to Puerto Pirámides. VALDÉS DAY 3: AND WILDLIFE NUEVO GULF • September and October: • Full day – Estancia and Penguins. Subaquatic whale watching Estancia El Pedral (including (regular boat in adverse weather transfer, visit to the lighthouse conditions). in Punta Ninfas, stroll among penguins, lunch (lamb grilled on • November and December: a metal cross or typical Argentine Whale watching in regular boats. PUERTO MADRYN asado (barbecue)), swimming-pool, farm and play area for children). PUERTO PIRAMIDES • From the end of the whales • Optional: Night at the El Pedral farm PENÍNSULA VALDÉS season to the 15th of April: Boat house hotel (Contact us). ride and observation of sea lions DAY 4: + activity with scuba diving guide (regular boat ride in adverse • Transfer out - Puerto Madryn weather conditions). Airport.

OPERADOR

SEASON See itinerary

DIFFICULTY Low Cuyun Co Av. Julio Argentino Roca 165 DURATION Puerto Madryn, Chubut 3 days +54 (280) 445 1845/4950 [email protected] SITES: www.cuyunco.com.ar Península Valdés

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MEDITATION SAN JOSÉ GULF

WITH WHALES PENÍNSULA VALDÉS AND ACTIVITIES ON THE COAST NUEVO OF PUERTO MADRYN GULF

SEASON ITINERARY Whales season: PUERTO MADRYN July to November DAY 1: PUERTO PIRAMIDES . Buenos Aires – Trelew. Arrival at Founded in 2009 and still managed boats and frequently swim under DIFFICULTY Duration 1 hour.. MADRYN + PENINSULA by its owners, Patricia Chambón us. We will also be able to hear Low El Tehuelche airport and transfer Maximum Nº of participants per class: 5/6. to the hotel. Travelers choose their and Daniel Asencio, La Calandria Classes will be given on the beach during that very distinct sound of theirs DURATION hotel. lined by a beautiful variety of trees, adverse weather conditions. and we will be delighted by their like elms, tamarisks, cypresses and spectacular jumps. 5 days/4 nights INCLUDED DAY 2: a plantation of over 750 lavandula . Yoga class on the beach. SERVICES SHORT MEDITATION EXPERIENCE angustifolia, called “lavandín” (tiny Upon adverse weather condition (There are different kinds of boats and • 4 nights with breakfast included at Full equipment for all activities. . Early in the morning, we will lavender). We will take a tour of the or unfavorable tides, classes will be sizes; some, for 5 passengers, and others hotel selected. Stand up paddle boards, paddles, leave Puerto Madryn for the El place experiencing everything the given on the beach or on a wooden for 70. Boat ride times of one to two hours • Transfers - Airport/Hotel/ Airport. neoprene suits, yoga mats, Doradillo Protected Area, a spot Chacra (farm) has to offer, learning deck on the beach. approximately). • Half-day meditation experience in El blankets. naturally selected by the whales about the distillation process of Duration: 1 hour. Doradillo and La Cantera Beaches. to enjoy its peace and quiet. oil and Patricia´s and Daniel´s life CMaximum Nº of participants per class: . For those more adventurous RECOMMENDED GEAR We will carry out an outdoor experience on the Patagonic steppe. 6 to 12. ones, we offer theYellow • Yoga on stand-up paddle boards or AND OUTFIT meditation with certified specialists Finally, we will return to Puerto Submarine Experience, in which Beach Yoga. Comfortable and warm clothes, a DAY 4: in an inspiring natural setting. Madryn, admiring a breath-taking passengers can observe the whales • Visit to Península Valdés (entrance coat and a towel. Everything is carefully planned panoramic view of the city. PUERTO MADRYN – PENINSULA VALDES either from the outer deck area ticket included). Península Valdés is the naturally to assure oneness with nature, or the underwater cabin, as if • Whale watching boat ride. MAXIMUM Nº OF PEOPLE Duration: half day selected area by the right whale inner peace and proprioceptive swimming with them. There are See itinerary Included: Spanish speaking guide, meditation for mating and giving birth. A awareness. Embraced by the sound 40 windows in the cabin, each in El Doradillo, meditation teachers, mid- of birds, whales, the sea and the unique sight. Other wildlife may be morning snack, chacra tour. one with its own seat. Later, we wind, we will reach a sublime seen as well: orcas (killer whale), NOT INCLUDED OPERATOR Comment: Itinerary subject to change by will resume our trip along the meditative state, utterly healing and dolphins, Commerson´s dolphins, tides and weather conditions. southern part of the Península sea lions, sea elephants, penguins, . Flights. comforting. and visit the lighthouse in Punta 90-minute experience: cormorants, local species like the . Domestic flights and taxes. DAY 3: Delgada, where we will observe . Brief introduction to the effects “choiques”, (a kind of ostrich), . Personal travel insurance and PUERTO MADRYN ON THE BEACH sea elephants and have lunch. of meditation on the nervous and “guanacos” (a kind of camel), insurance coverage for equipment. In the morning Next, we will visit Caleta Valdés immune systems, and its benefits in “maras” (Patagonic hare), armadillos . Tips for staff. Flamenco Tour (inlet), one of the most spectacular the reduction of stress. and foxes. . Food other than the ones stated in EVyT Leg 9585 Disp. 480/99 . Stand up yoga class geological formations in Patagonia, . Meditation exercises In the morning we will drive 100 brochure. Belgrano Nº 25 . Comments, thoughts and insights Yoga poses & asanas on a stand-up not only for its landscape but also Puerto Madryn km to Puerto Pirámides where we after the experience. paddle board. 1º class: a 20-minute for its flora and wildlife. Patagonia Argentina will embark on an unparalleled . Refreshments and return to Puerto orientation session followed by Return to Puerto Madryn for a well- Tel/ Fax: 0054 - 280-/4455505/4453275/ some time to get familiar with the adventure: a whale watching boat www.flamencotour.com / Madryn. deserved rest. board and water. We will then begin ride. This is a thrilling and unique . On the way back we will visit the IMPORTANT with the adapted poses and asanas experience; we will be at one and in lavender distillery in La Calandria It is very important that you on the board, assisted by paddles total peace with the natural scene farm, also located in the area within DAY 5: to read the itinerary and that for stability. The practice will end surrounding us, an exceptional the El Doradillo Ecologic Park and you consider the possibility of with breathing exercises and a final sanctuary of wildlife in Patagonia. Natural Reserve; a real oasis in the Transfer out to modifications due to weather relaxation on the boards. 58 middle of the Patagonic steppe. The whales come really close to the Trelew Airport. conditions. 59 ADVENTURES ADVENTURE TRAVEL PUERTO MADRYN CATALOGUE EXPERIENCES CHUBUT FLAMENCO TOUR - PUERTO MADRYN - PENÍNSULA VALDÉS

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SEASON DAY 1: Whales season: . Buenos Aires - Trelew July to November Transfer to Puerto Madryn to LOVE two hours approximately. For those selected hotel. DIFFICULTY more adventurous ones, we offer IS LOVE Low the Yellow Submarine Experience, in DAY 2: which passengers can observe the PUERTO MADRYN . Free day. DURATION whales either from the deck or the FOR LGBT PRIDE 5 days/4 nights underwater cabin, as if swimming DAY 3: with them. There are 40 windows SERVICES . Within the framework of the LGBT Full equipment for kayaking in the cabin, each one with its own Pride Day Celebrations (lesbians, adventure seat. Later, we will resume our gays, bisexuals, transexuals, trip along the southern part of the RECOMMENDED GEAR transgenders and queer) we will Península and visit the lighthouse AND OUTFIT join the parade with our kayaks, in Punta Delgada, where we will Comfortable clothes, a coat and setting off from Beach Nº 6 in a towel. Puerto Madryn. observe sea elephants and have . Refreshments at the end of the lunch. Next, we will visit Caleta parade. Valdés (inlet), one of the most OPERATOR . Gay Pride dinner party at night. spectacular geological formations in Patagonia, not only for its landscape DAY 4: but also for its flora and wildlife. PUERTO MADRYN – PENINSULA VALDES . Return to Puerto Madryn for a well- Península Valdés is the naturally deserved rest. Flamenco Tour selected area by the right whale for EVyT Leg 9585 Disp. 480/99 mating and giving birth; a breath- DAY 5: Belgrano Nº 25 - Puerto Madryn taking sight. Other wildlife may be . Transfer out to Trelew Airport. Patagonia Argentina seen as well: orcas (killer whale), Tel/ Fax: 0054 - 280-/4455505/4453275/ dolphins, Commerson´s dolphins, www.flamencotour.com sea lions, sea elephants, penguins, cormorants, local species like the INCLUDED “choiques”, (a kind of ostrich), IMPORTANT “guanacos” (a kind of camel), • 4 nights in selected hotel with It is very important that you “maras” (Patagonic hare), armadillos breakfast included. to read the itinerary and that and foxes. • Transfers in/out - Airport/Hotel/ you consider the possibility of modifications due to weather In the morning we will drive 100 km Airport. conditions. to Puerto Pirámides where we will • Half-day meditation outing at El go on an unparalleled adventure: Doradillo & La Cantera Beaches. a whale watching boat ride. This is • Yoga class on stand-up paddle a thrilling and unique experience, boards or Beach Yoga. since we will be at one and in • Day trip to Península Valdés total peace with the natural scene (entrance tickets included). surrounding us, an exceptional • Whale watching boat ride. sanctuary of wildlife in Patagonia. The whales come really close to the boats and frequently swim NOT INCLUDED under us. We will also be able to hear that very distinct sound of . Flights. theirs and we will be delighted by . Domestic flights and taxes. their spectacular jumps. There are . Personal travel insurance and different kinds of boats and sizes; insurance coverage for equipment some, for 5 passengers, and others or personal belongings. for 70. Boat ride times of one to . Meals not stated in program. 60 61 ADVENTURES ADVENTURE TRAVEL PUERTO MADRYN CATALOGUE EXPERIENCES CHUBUT SENTIR PATAGONIA - PUERTO MADRYN - PENÍNSULA VALDÉS

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PUERTO MADRYN – ADVENTURE SNORKELING WITH SEA LIONSS Duration of excursion: 3 hs 3 NIGHTS All year round Duration of dive: 45 min SEA ADVENTURE . Transfer in / out (Trelew Airport– . An experience not to be missed, Included: mineral water, poles y flashlights. Hotel –Trelew Airport) widely known for its thrill and Guides and transfers. . Snorkelling with sea lions excitement. Punta Loma Natural WITH WILDLIFE KAYAK & SEA LIONS . Kayaking with sea lions Reserve boasts a stable colony of over A half-day Outing paddling in two-per- . Night outings 600 sea lions. son sea kayaks in the waters of the Days for each adventure are . Nowhere else in the whole world and Nuevo Gulf accompanied by specia- individually arranged with clients. just a half-hour boat ride away from lized guides. Several stops to admire (Optional lodging subject to the city center you will find this unique the landscape, and the local flora and availability). natural reserve where you can enjoy a wildlife. playful hands-on experience with sea An ideal trip for the whole family and lions. for those who want to have a taste of . We will dive in with them and play DIFFICULTY what kayaking is all about. around with the younger lions, the Low • Mini city tour in the south side. females and the pups, for as long as • 4x4 vehicle rides to the beach. DURATION the stipulated time by the authorities • Orientation briefing before kayaking. 4hs approx. of the reserve. • Short and brief paddle near the shore Departures Duration: 2 hours - In the water: 45 min. to get familiar with the equipment. Every day, weather permitting. Included: Pre-departure orientation and • Interpretation of marine ecosystems. transfers. Paddling distance: • Observation of a colony of South 6 km approx. American common terns (seasonal). PATAGONIA AT NIGHT • Kayaking by cliffs. Minimum Nº of people: 2 The Patagonic night skies are simply • Observation of a colony of black Maximum Nº of people: 8 majestic, impressive and filled with necked cormorants. (Contact us for larger groups) moonlight. Under the magnetic • Visit to caves in cliffs. powers of the moon and in our RECOMMENDED GEAR AND • Interpretation of sea lions in their Atlantic waters lives one of the OUTFIT. colonies. Weather conditions may most compelling, enormous and • Stop at the beach. significantly change depending on spellbinding mammals: the right • Rest, snack and refreshments. the season. Check in with us for the whale, which enchants with its sounds • Return to starting point in Puerto best outfit for the specific time and and enraptures its silhouette shining Madryn. season of your trip. under the moonlight. • Return to Puerto Madryn. . Departure: approximately 30 min before sun set. On crescent phase and full moon we will head for Avanzado OPERATOR Cliff. INCLUDED . Drive through the south side of Puerto Madryn for about 20 min and . Transfer in/out from hotel to sailing then continue on foot up the cliff. departure point (only for those staying . Mini trekking of about 1 ½ hs. in hotels in Puerto Madryn). observing and interpreting the local . Bilingual guides, fully certified by flora, geological formations and the Tourism and Environmental marine fossils. Conservation Bureau of the Province Sentir Patagonia Travel . We will descend to the intertidal strip of Chubut. EVT Leg Nº 12630 at the end of a natural ravine and . Full equipment for paddling (kayak, Acorazado Belgrano 65 Of 5. CP 9120 stroll down the beach until we find the cockpit cover, mittens, paddles, life Puerto Madryn - Patagonia - Argentina vests, waterproof bags for cameras 54 9 280 - 4565853 vehicle and a nice table, served with [email protected] fine wine and delicious finger food, etc.). www.sentir-patagonia.com.ar over which we will share lots of local . Snack and refreshments. Optional 62 MSN: [email protected] stories and exchange experiences. video and photo service. 63 COMMERCIAL OPERATORS

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