Peninsula Valdés Wildlife Kayaking

Day 1: Kayaking in the San José Gulf

Early this morning, we'll drive from Puerto Pirámides to San José Gulf, where our adventure begins. Our guide will help us set up our kayaks and give us a detailed briefing on security guidelines and environmental regulations. We'll then have some time to become comfortable with our kayaks before setting off.

The starting point will be along the south coast of the gulf, and we head for the Punta Conos area. Here we will stop for lunch and rest up. Two more hours of paddling from here we'll stop for the day and set up our first camp. We'll enjoy a wonderful sunset and have a delicious dinner. It is possible to observe whales both from our kayaks and from the shore.

Total paddling distance: Approx 10km

Meals: Picnic lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Camp

Day 2: Kayaking in Fracasso Bay

After breakfast we pack up our camp, climb back into our kayaks and paddle to the remains of a Spanish fort. We'll stop for lunch on a beach and then follow cliffs to enchanted bay where we'll set up our camp for the night.

Once we have rested we'll have the opportunity to hike up the cliffs for fantastic panoramic views of the San José Gulf. This is one of the best areas to see whales close to the shore.

Total paddling distance: Approx 15km

Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Camp

Day 3: Kayak to a sea lion colony

After breakfast we pack up our camp and embark on the final leg of our trip to Villarino Beach. On the way we will pass a southern sea lion colony where the sociable creatures will dive into the water and come to welcome us.

We'll finish kayaking in the afternoon and will be met by our transport to take us back to Puerto Pirámides, where we plan to arrive in the late afternoon, tired yet exhilarated by such an overwhelming experience.

Having spend two nights under the stars, surrounded by nature at its rawest and gained a profound appreciation for the wildlife of Valdés that few will ever know. You'll probably want to head out into the small town of Puerto Pirámides to celebrate such a momentous trip.

Total paddling distance: Approx 10km

Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch