Penguin Watching Trips in Argentina

A combination of rewilding in action in the Patagonian steppe and the immense biodiversity provided by the Valdes Peninsula, this itinerary showcases the best of Argentina’s wild spaces. Track pumas, sit in the presence of penguins, and observe southern right whales and orcas on this fascinating trip. Find out more about Ultimate Argentine Patagonia

• Price (inc. flights): 13 days from £11,595
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  Tailor-made Holiday
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Discover Patagonia, where Andean peaks, glaciers, and remote fjords provide the backdrop for extraordinary wildlife encounters. From the icy waters of San Rafael Glacier to the windswept Strait of Magellan, this small ship expedition reveals penguin colonies, seabird rookeries, and numerous marine mammals. Find out more about Ultimate Patagonia Wildlife Cruise

• Price (exc. flights): 9 days from £4,995
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  Voyage
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This tour showcases the very best of wild Patagonia, blending the thrill of tracking pumas and watching condors soar over the dramatic landscapes of Parque Patagonia with southern right whales, Magellanic penguins, elephant seals and other spectacular coastal wildlife of the Valdés Peninsula. Find out more about Best of Patagonia

• Price (inc. flights): 16 days from £11,795
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  Group Tour
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Patagonia’s unsung Atlantic coastline is a hotspot of marine biodiversity. Southern right whales and Commerson’s dolphins come here to breed, as do Magellanic and rockhopper penguins. Orca, South American sea lion and Southern elephant seal are residents and the bird life is sensational. Find out more about Patagonia’s Marine Life

• Price (inc. flights): 13 days from £7,595
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  Tailor-made Holiday
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Enjoy the best of Argentina and Chile, with stunning scenery and burgeoning wildlife at Torres del Paine and spectacular glaciers around Calafate. The trip culminates in two days at Valdes Peninsula, home to species such as the southern right whale, magellanic penguin and elephant seal. Find out more about Wild Patagonia

• Price (inc. flights): 18 days from £12,195
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  Tailor-made Holiday
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See vast colonies of penguins, southern right whales and elephant seals on their breeding grounds in the Valdés Peninsula, plus some of the world’s most amazing scenery, on this trip to explore the wilds of Patagonia. Extend your trip with a visit to the bird-rich and spectacular Iguazú Falls. Find out more about Wildlife & Glaciers of Patagonia

• Price (inc. flights): 13 days from £5,995
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  Tailor-made Holiday
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