Nature Tours

Wildlife and Nature in Puerto Madryn, Península Valdés and beyond

We offer classic day trips and also private tours to observe Patagonian wildlife, tailored to your schedule, interests, and priorities — from half-day outings to multi-day expeditions.

Patagonian wildlife in its environment
Note: wildlife viewing depends on season, weather, and natural animal behavior. To choose the best time for each species, see our Wildlife Calendar.

Classic tours

Whales, penguins, Peninsula Valdés, El Doradillo, sea lions, and more. Choose a “ready-to-go” day trip, or ask for a private custom version.

Not finding exactly what you want? We can tailor an itinerary to your dates and priorities → get in touch.

Premium & specialist tours

Expert-led experiences for travelers looking for a deeper perspective (birding, botany, natural history).

What wildlife can you see?

This region combines Atlantic coastline, Patagonian steppe and “monte” shrublands. Here’s a glimpse of iconic and resident species. (For a month-by-month overview, use the Wildlife Calendar.)

The Magnificent FiveIconic marine wildlife of Patagonia

  • Southern Right Whale
    Southern Right Whale
  • Southern Elephant Seal
    Southern Elephant Seal
  • South American Sea Lion
    South American Sea Lion
  • Orca
    Orca
  • Magellanic Penguin
    Magellanic Penguin

The Loyal ResidentsPermanent terrestrial wildlife of the southern monte and Patagonian steppe

  • Guanaco
    Guanaco
  • Elegant Crested-Tinamou
    Elegant Crested-Tinamou
  • Patagonian Mara
    Patagonian Mara
  • Lesser Rhea
    Lesser Rhea
  • South American Gray Fox
    South American Gray Fox
  • Southern Mountain Cavy
    Southern Mountain Cavy
  • Large Hairy Armadillo
    Large Hairy Armadillo
  • Dwarf Armadillo
    Dwarf Armadillo
  • Molina’s Hog-nosed Skunk
    Hog-nosed Skunk
  • Pampas Cat
    Pampas Cat