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Valdes Peninsula Day Trip + Whale Watching - Reviews

Rating of the activity

9.70 / 10

9.7083333333333 48 reviews | 544 travellers

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Aug / 29 / 2026

Cecilia Perez

Rosario, Argentina

I travelled by myself

Fuimos al avistaje de ballenas a Península Valdez con un proveedor a cargo de la Guía y fue una experiencia increíble. No solo por la propia excursión que estuvo muy espectacular, sino por todas las explicaciones aportadas, de excelencia realmente y muy agradable como persona. Los volvería a elegir porque pasamos un día hermoso. Saludos Translate this opinion into English.

We went whale watching in Península Valdez with a provider in charge of the guide, and it was an incredible experience. Not only because the excursion itself was spectacular, but also due to all the explanations provided, which were truly excellent and very pleasant as a person. I would choose them again because we had a beautiful day. Best regards Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

Aug / 29 / 2026

Brenda Fanelli

Rosario, Argentina

I travelled by myself

Excelente, nuestra guía Ceci una genia total! Translate this opinion into English.

Excellent, our guide Ceci is a total genius! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

Aug / 25 / 2026

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Aug / 01 / 2026

Javier Cesar Gallinar Navarro

Spain

Nov / 01 / 2024

Patricia

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Creemos que esta excursión es una actividad IMPRESCINDIBLE para hacer en Puerto Madryn. Además, la dedicación de todos y cada uno de los miembros de Animal Travel no hicieron más que mejorar la experiencia. Desde los chic@s que estuvieron pendientes de coordinar los horarios de recogida en nuestro hotel, hasta Nico, nuestro maravilloso conductor; y por supuestísimo Hugo, el guía que con su pasión nos arrastró a todos a enamorarnos de la zona. ¡Gracias por un día increíble! Translate this opinion into English.

We think this excursion is a MUST-DO activity to do in Puerto Madryn. In addition, the dedication of each and every member of Animal Travel only made the experience better. From the guys who were there to coordinate the pick-up times at our hotel, to Nico, our wonderful driver; and of course Hugo, the guide who with his passion dragged us all to fall in love with the area. Thank you for an incredible day! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Jul / 19 / 2024

Noemi

Caba, Argentina

Muchísimas gracias al chofer Rene y a nuestro guía Hugo. Fueron muy atentos en todo momento e incluso también con los niños, facilitando dibujos para colorear relacionados con la fauna patagónica o incluyéndolos en las charlas. Aprendimos un montón sobre la fauna marina y terrestre. Hugo demostró saber mucho sobre los estudios que constantemente se realizan sobre esta fauna. Si bien la excursión es larga, se aprovecha tanto y es tan entretenida que el tiempo se pasa rápido. SUPER RECOMENDABLE!!! Translate this opinion into English.

Many thanks to the driver Rene and our guide Hugo. They were very attentive at all times and even with the children, providing drawings to color related to the Patagonian fauna or including them in the talks. We learned a lot about marine and terrestrial fauna. Hugo demonstrated that he knew a lot about the studies that are constantly being carried out on this fauna. Although the excursion is long, it is so useful and entertaining that the time passes quickly. SUPER RECOMMENDED!!! Opinion translated. Show original.

Aug / 14 / 2025

Jose Hernaez Brito

Xativa, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Excursion espectacular!!!!! Tuvimos un dia sin viento, mar calmado, y pudimos ver el apareamiento de las ballenas…. Algo que no siempre se puede ver. Nuestros guias del barco Marisa, Luna y el capitan Chochi… geniales. Y nuestra guia de toda la excursion Cecilia y el chofer René , un 10. Recomendable 100x100. Translate this opinion into English.

Spectacular excursion! We had a windless day, calm seas, and we were able to see the whales mating... something you don't always get to see. Our boat guides, Marisa, Luna, and Captain Chochi... were brilliant. And our guide for the entire excursion, Cecilia, and our driver, René, were 10/10. 100% recommended. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Dec / 09 / 2024

Santiago

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Altamente recomendable. Perfectamente organizada la visita, los guías fantásticos con un gran conocimiento y enseñanza de la fauna, hicieron todo lo posible para que pudiésemos avistar ballenas francas y orcas, y pese a estar a final de temporada tuvimos mucha suerte y pudimos verlas muy de cerca. Increíble. Translate this opinion into English.

Highly recommended. The visit was perfectly organised, the guides were fantastic, with great knowledge and teaching about the fauna. They did everything possible to enable us to see right whales and orcas, and despite it being the end of the season we were very lucky and were able to see them up close. Incredible. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Nov / 23 / 2024

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Nuestra guía Cecilia fue excelente. Se nota su amor por la fauna. Muchas gracias!!! La excursión consistió en ver ballenas y después en coche por la península Valdés haciendo algunas paradas para ver pingüinos, elefantes y lobos de mar e intentar ver orcas que nosotros no vimos. Aunque estuvo bien, pagar 235€ por persona me parece muy caro. Translate this opinion into English.

Our guide Cecilia was excellent. Her love for wildlife is evident. Thank you very much!!! The excursion consisted of whale watching and then driving around the Valdés Peninsula making some stops to see penguins, elephant seals and sea lions and trying to see orcas that we didn't see. Although it was good, paying €235 per person seems very expensive to me. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Nov / 14 / 2024

Anonymous

Spain

Creo q Civitatis no está a la altura de lo que se espera de una empresa que organiza actividades en los viajes. Civitatis no está preparada para responder ante los imprevistos que nos surgen a los viajeros, por lo que desaconsejo, a cualquier posible cliente , que contrate con esta empresa, porque ante cualquier contingencia, Civitatis no responderá. En cuanto a la actividad en concreto, excesivamente larga e incómoda, por lo q empaña la percepción global de la actividad

I think that Civitatis is not up to what is expected of a company that organizes activities on trips. Civitatis is not prepared to respond to unforeseen events that arise for travelers, so I advise any potential client not to contract with this company, because in the event of any contingency, Civitatis will not respond. As for the activity in particular, it is excessively long and uncomfortable, which tarnishes the overall perception of the activity.

Podemos confirmar que no hemos recibido ningún intento de contacto por tu parte. Recuerda que en nuestra web tienes nuestro correo de atención al cliente, además de un número para llamar y de otro para escribirnos por whatsapp. Por su puesto, sentimos que no hayas disfrutado de la actividad, y lamentamos cualquier malestar experimentado. Translate this opinion into English.

We can confirm that we have not received any attempts to contact you. Please note that our customer service email address is available on our website, as well as a number to call and another to write to us via WhatsApp. Of course, we are sorry that you did not enjoy the activity, and we regret any inconvenience experienced. Opinion translated. Show original.

Oct / 30 / 2023

Miquel

Spain

I travelled with my partner

La excursión fue genial, nuestro guía Hugo nos dio mucha información sobre la fauna y el lugar, en cuanto a el avistamiento de ballenas, dependía de la climatología y ese día el tiempo no nos acompaño (hacía mucho viento) por lo cual no pudimos hacer la navegación. Por no irnos con mal saber de boca, Hugo nos llevo a lugares donde pudimos ver las ballenas desde la distancia y la verdad es que son un espectáculo. Nos propusieron volver otro día para poder hacer a navegación, pero no podíamos Translate this opinion into English.

The excursion was great, our guide Hugo gave us a lot of information about the fauna and the place, as for whale watching, it depended on the weather and that day the weather was not on our side (it was very windy) so we could not do the navegation. In order not to leave with bad knowledge in our mouths, Hugo took us to places where we could see the whales from a distance and the truth is that they are a spectacle. They suggested we return another day to be able to sail, but we couldn't. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Oct / 23 / 2023

Anonymous

United States

I travelled with my partner

A long day but well-planned trip that delivered as promised. Our guide was very knowledgeable and our driver very alert to spotting and stopping for interesting animals along the way. The trip to and from Puerto Madelyn is very long so be prepared. It was well worth it.

I travelled with my partner

Sep / 26 / 2026

Jose

Spain

Todo perfecto, atencion de primera, una guia encantadora. El rato con las ballenas se hace muy corto. Translate this opinion into English.

Everything was perfect, top-notch service, and a lovely guide. The time spent with the whales went by far too quickly. Opinion translated. Show original.

Sep / 25 / 2026

Anonymous

Buenos Aires, Argentina

I travelled with teenagers

Todo muy bien organizado. La coordinación y el chofer unos genios . Lo disfrutamos muchísimo. Translate this opinion into English.

Everything was very well organized. The coordinator and the driver were fantastic. We enjoyed it immensely. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Dec / 08 / 2025

María Milagros

Coslada, Spain

I travelled with friends

En general bien, pero no hubo avistamiento de ballenas ni de orcas Translate this opinion into English.

Overall good, but there was no sighting of whales or orcas. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

Dec / 05 / 2025

Maria Rosario Gonzalez Cantero

Valencia España, Spain

I travelled by myself

Un dia fabuloso,el chofer Nicolas y la guia Cecilia,estupendos y agradables,todo fue maravilloso.mgracias. Translate this opinion into English.

A fabulous day, the driver Nicolas and the guide Cecilia were wonderful and pleasant, everything was marvelous. Thank you. Opinion translated. Show original.