Buenos Aires and Peninsula Valdes Itinerary . You cannot come to Argentina without enjoying the attractive and vibrant Buenos Aires, one of the most charming and magnetic capitals cities in the world. Enjoy two days of this beautiful city with your local guide. Then immerse yourself in an adventure through Puerto Madryn and Peninsula Valdes, a destination where you can enjoy a close encounter with the sea wildlife in its natural environment, surrounded by the beautiful and remote landscapes of the Patagonian steppe and the imposing Argentine sea, whales, penguins, sea lions, among many others species of local fauna will accompany you on this part of your travel.
The first day in this Buenos Aires and Peninsula Valdes trip, you will arrive to Buenos Aires Airport where your private guide will be waiting for you to take you to your hotel at the Palermo neighborhood, with fashionable areas where you will find restaurants of all kinds, chic cocktail bars and original clothing stores, because of what it is known as one of the most glamorous neighborhoods in the city. Palermo has several parks, a rose garden, a planetarium, master samples of modern Latin American artists.
Enjoy your trip through vibrant Buenos Aires, exploring its unique neighborhoods, culture, and history. With your private guide, visit iconic areas like Palermo, Recoleta, San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero, and more. Discover historical and cultural landmarks such as Plaza de Mayo, 9 de Julio Avenue, the Obelisk, and the Colon Theater. The flexible tour allows for stops and detours based on your interests. Afterward, enjoy free time to explore and visit one of Buenos Aires’ classic cafés. In the evening, experience an unforgettable Tango Show Dinner at Café de los Angelitos, a historic venue where 21 performers bring Argentina’s passion for tango to life in a stunning, elegant performance.
Continue your Buenos Aires and Peninsula Valdes trip traveling to Trelew, your private guide will be waiting for you at the airpot to take you to your hotel in Puerto Madryn so you can enjoy the rest of the day exploring the city by your own.
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Peninsula Valdés. Travel 85 km with sea views on both sides to reach the reserve. With a local guide, visit Caleta Valdés to see sea elephants, then continue to Puerto Pirámides, the peninsula’s only town. From here, embark on an unforgettable whale-watching tour to see Southern Right Whales (June–December), dolphins, orcas, sea lions, and more, depending on the season. After the tour, return to Puerto Madryn for a relaxing dinner. Wildlife varies throughout the year, so let us know your travel dates and we’ll tell you what animals you might see.
Today, visit Punta Ninfas and El Pedral Ranch, located at the end of Golfo Nuevo. Along the way, see beaches home to sea lion and elephant seal colonies. At the historic El Pedral Ranch, built in 1923, visit a Magellanic penguin colony and walk among their nests on a guided tour. Afterward, enjoy a traditional Patagonian lamb barbecue with salads, dessert, wine, and coffee. To end the day, explore the ranch on your own, relax by the pool, or enjoy tea or coffee with Welsh cake before returning to Puerto Madryn.
Continue your Buenos Aires and Peninsula Valdés tour with a unique kayak expedition alongside sea lions in the calm waters of the New Gulf. Guided by experts, you’ll paddle to Punta Loma, home to a sea lion colony known for its playful and curious behavior. This low-intensity adventure combines fun with wildlife observation and offers insight into the area’s flora, fauna, and geography.
In the afternoon, travel 50 km north to El Doradillo Beach to witness the majestic Southern Right Whales from the shore. Visit Playa El Doradillo and Playa Canteras, where whales and their calves often swim just meters away, creating an unforgettable, emotional farewell to the stunning wildlife paradise of Peninsula Valdés.
Say goodbye to Peninsula Valdes. Today your driver will pick you up from your hotel to take you to the Trelew airport, aproximatelly one hour away, to take tyour flight back home.
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To start this journey, travelers will need to fly into Trelew Airport Aeropuerto Internacional Almirante Marcos A. Zar (REL), located just outside Trelew City. This airport receives domestic flights from Buenos Aires (Aeroparque Jorge Newbery – AEP) and international connections via Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE).
Arrival Flight: Traveler flies from origin city to Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE) or Aeroparque (AEP), then connects with a domestic flight to Trelew (REL).
Departure Flight: At the end of the itinerary, travelers will take a domestic flight from Trelew (REL) back to Buenos Aires (EZE/AEP) for onward international connections.
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Add extra nights in El Chalten and El Calafate for hiking, visit the amazin Patagonian glaciers
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