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Whale watching in Puerto Pirámides

Puerto Madryn
Excursion
Whale watching in Puerto Pirámides — photo 1

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 an indicative retail “from” price; the net rate is never shown outside the agency portal.

How is a booking confirmed?

Most bookings are confirmed immediately and the voucher is emailed within minutes. When a service shows “In process”, RUMBO LIBRE is confirming final availability with the receptive operator at destination — usually within 24 to 48 business hours.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations follow Clause 7 of the Terms: more than 30 days before the service, no penalty and a full refund; 15 to 30 days, 25%; 8 to 14 days, 50%; 3 to 7 days, 75%; less than 72 hours before commencement or a no-show, 100%. Certain destinations — Patagonia, the Amazon region and high-demand dates in peak season — apply stricter terms, stated in the quotation. The schedule above is indicative: the conditions that apply to each booking are those confirmed in the quotation, and may be stricter in high season, on public holidays or where a supplier applies its own policy.

Can dates or passenger names be changed after confirmation?

Amendment requests must reach RUMBO LIBRE at least 72 business hours before the service begins. Changes are managed with the receptive operator 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.