Estancia San Lorenzo & Valdes Peninsula

Excursion

From +$223pp

Prices vary by season. Exact pricing confirmed at booking.

5% discount applied when you pre-book online
Up to 5% extra discount available to HX Explorers
Duration
8 hours
Activity level
Moderate – some mobility needed
Booking code
ARPMY-OP04

Optional excursions can be booked online or onboard. For voyages before April 2028, online booking is available now and closes 7 days before departure. From April 2028 onwards, bookings open 4 months before departure, and we'll email you when bookable.

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Visit an authentic estancia and see a Magellanic Penguin colony in one of South America's finest wildlife reserves.
  • Discover the breathtaking wildlife of Valdes Peninsula, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

  • See the renowned colony of Magellanic Penguins and take in the soul-stirring coastal views.

  • Visit a typical Patagonian estancia and enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch.


Patagonian paradise

This full-day tour immerses you in the natural beauty of the Valdes Peninsula, just 11 miles from Puerto Madryn.

When you arrive at the reserve, you’ll have time to admire the flora and fauna exhibit at the Visitors Center, before your adventure continues to Estancia San Lorenzo, nestled on the peninsula’s northeastern tip. Here, you’ll encounter the renowned colony of over 200,000 Magellanic Penguins. A strategically placed bench offers the perfect vantage point to soak in this vibrant coastal ecosystem and the sweeping beach views.

Practical information

  • Included: BBQ lunch with water and wine (one per guest)

  • Remarks/requirements: Please wear comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Flash photography of the penguins is not permitted. Please note that not all roads are paved and can be very dusty.

  • Walking or Activity information: Involves moderate physical activity on relatively level surfaces and gentle terrain. Includes less than one mile of walking.

  • Wheelchair accessible: No

  • Language availability: English

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