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Whale watching in Puerto Pirámides

Puerto Madryn
Excursion
Whale watching in Puerto Pirámides — Excursion · Puerto Madryn

Southern right whale watching boat trip from Puerto Pirámides, the only authorised point in Argentina for boat-based whale watching, within the Península Valdés breeding area. The service operates on boats run by the licensed operators, with an approximate duration of 90 minutes of navigation in the Golfo Nuevo. The season runs from June to December, when southern right whales transit the area for breeding and calving. Departure is subject to weather and sea conditions and depends on the time slot assigned according to the tide. The provincial reserve admission and the transfer from Puerto Madryn are not included in this boat trip.

What's included

Included: Whale watching navigation of approximately 90 minutes in the Golfo Nuevo
Included: Boarding at Puerto Pirámides on a licensed boat
Included: Shared service on board

What's not included

Not included: Transfer from Puerto Madryn to Puerto Pirámides
Not included: Península Valdés provincial reserve admission
Not included: Meals not specified in the programme
Not included: Tips for driver and guide
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Services not mentioned in this programme

Service information

Seasonal service: June to December. Departure is subject to weather and sea conditions, and the time slot is assigned according to the tide. Puerto Pirámides is the only authorised point in Argentina for boat-based whale watching.

Booking & policies

Are the prices shown net or retail?

Rates are net (wholesale) and reserved for travel agencies and tour operators, who sign in to see them and add their own margin. Public visitors see a reference “from” price, indicative and subject to availability; the net rate is never shown outside the B2B Portal.

What happens after I book?

When you book, we receive your booking and start working on it: it shows as “In process” and we let you know of every update. Vouchers are sent once payments have been received.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations are governed by the conditions stated in each quotation. The standard conditions are: more than 30 days before arrival, the deposit is non-refundable; 30 to 15 days before arrival, 50% of the total price is charged; less than 15 days before arrival or a no-show, 100%. They may vary on peak dates and depend on the policy of each hotel and service. Certain destinations — Patagonia, the Amazon region and high-demand dates in peak season — apply stricter terms, stated in the quotation. Conditions stated in the quotation and accepted by the agency at booking take precedence over the general schedule in Clause 7.1 of the Terms.

Can dates or passenger names be changed after booking?

Amendment requests must reach RUMBO LIBRE at least 72 business hours before the service begins. Changes are managed subject to availability, and any resulting rate difference applies. For private services, a name change may require re-issuing the booking at the current rate.