Arrival at Trelew airport and transfer to the Valdes Peninsula, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve. After 170 km, we arrive at the lodge, nestled in a site with more than 20 km of beaches, which makes it a privileged place for wildlife. After checking in, guests will meet with the guide who, together with a map of the area, will help them coordinate the activities, inside and outside the property, taking into account the nights of stay, weather conditions, tide schedule and the particular interest of the passengers.
Meal: Lunch & Dinner
During these days, you will enjoy the different explorations of the lodge.
Wildlife observation tours: guided by biologists and naturalists.
Hiking: on trails of varying length and difficulty through the steppe and cliffs, leading to places to admire wildlife.
Mountain bike
Flora interpretation
Bird watching
Astronomical interpretation lecture
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
During these days, you will enjoy the different explorations of the lodge.
Wildlife observation tours: guided by biologists and naturalists.
Hiking: on trails of varying length and difficulty through the steppe and cliffs, leading to places to admire wildlife.
Mountain bike
Flora interpretation
Bird watching
Astronomical interpretation lecture
Meal: Lunch & Dinner
Departure to Bahía Bustamante, a Patagonian estancia surrounded by 360 ° of pure nature. Close to the sea, within Patagonia Austral National Park, declared an Area of Importance for Bird Conservation, being one of the few places in the world, which concentrates such abundance, and diversity of birds and marine mammals.
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
During these days we will enjoy an activity, to have book time to relax or simply get to know the attractions.
Boat ride: (3 /4 hours approx.) We cruise along seaweed meadows of Malaspina Cove, to watch penguins and birds such as petrels, terns, olrog’s seagull and oystercatchers.
The Peninsula: (4 hours approx.) Ideal to visit by walking, biking, 4x4 or horseback riding.
Petrified Forest. (4/5 hours approx.) A trekking in this place is a living proof of how the landscape looked 60 million years ago.
Penguin Island: (3 hours approx.) During times of low tide, this island is connected to the mainland allowing us to visit and watch the penguins and their nests from nearby.
On the way, it is also usual to see maras, choiques and armadillos.
Cape Aristizabal (4 5 horas approx.) A 4×4 drive to reach Cape Aristizabal, an important rockery cape, characterized by its imposing landscape, dominated by the sea, the stone beaches and fauna.
De Piedra Canyon: (4-5 hours approx.) Trekking through the canyon where a river used to be, whose 15- meters- high walls (50 ft.) are composed of rocks originated from the Jurassic period of the Mesozoic era.
Historical and Seaweeds Tour (1-2 hours approx.) Walk through the village to learn about the history, its founder and its inhabitants.
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
During these days we will enjoy an activity, to have book time to relax or simply get to know the attractions.
Boat ride: (3 /4 hours approx.) We cruise along seaweed meadows of Malaspina Cove, to watch penguins and birds such as petrels, terns, olrog’s seagull and oystercatchers.
The Peninsula: (4 hours approx.) Ideal to visit by walking, biking, 4x4 or horseback riding.
Petrified Forest. (4/5 hours approx.) A trekking in this place is a living proof of how the landscape looked 60 million years ago.
Penguin Island: (3 hours approx.) During times of low tide, this island is connected to the mainland allowing us to visit and watch the penguins and their nests from nearby.
On the way, it is also usual to see maras, choiques and armadillos.
Cape Aristizabal (4 5 horas approx.) A 4×4 drive to reach Cape Aristizabal, an important rockery cape, characterized by its imposing landscape, dominated by the sea, the stone beaches and fauna.
De Piedra Canyon: (4-5 hours approx.) Trekking through the canyon where a river used to be, whose 15- meters- high walls (50 ft.) are composed of rocks originated from the Jurassic period of the Mesozoic era.
Historical and Seaweeds Tour (1-2 hours approx.) Walk through the village to learn about the history, its founder and its inhabitants.
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
At due time, transfer to the selected airport.
Distance from Comodoro Rivadavia: 163 km (101 miles)
Distance from Trelew: 259 km (161 miles)
Meal: Breakfast
Needed transfers.
Accommodation: 6 nights.
Rincón Chico (3) - Bahia Bustamante (3)
Tours:
Rincón Chico: Activities offered by the lodge.
Bahia Bustamante: Activities offered by the lodge.
Meals: 6 breakfasts - 6 lunches - 6 dinners.
Needed tickets to the reserves.
Flight tickets and airport taxes.
Extra: Meals, drinks, tips, laundry service, telephone call and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program.
Early check in / late check out.
Optional activities.
Gratuities.
Travel and medical insurance.
Hotels Used Or Similar
PENINSULA VALDES - RINCON CHICO
BAHIA BUSTAMANTE - BAHIA BUSTAMANTE
SEASON: OCTOBER - APRIL
Operational note:
Day 1: Arriving in a flight before midday is needed.
Day: 4: children under 10 years of age are not allowed
To keep in mind:
From July to November it is possible to go whale watching in Puerto Pirámides, with an additional cost.
THE TARIFFS MAY BE MODIFIED IN THE WINTER HOLIDAYS PERIOD, LONG WEEK-ENDS, NATIONAL HOLIDAY, FESTIVE SEASON (FRON DEC 23ST TO JAN 4TH),
CONGRESSES, CONVENTIONS AND INCENTIVE: HOTEL RATES ONLY UPON REQUEST.
PLEASE, ASK THE MINIMUM OF NIGHTS AND MANDATORY DINNERS.
Basic concepts
1. Flights are not included. Please check at the time of booking the required flights, as they are subject to frequent rescheduling.
2. Lodging tax exemption. It is mandatory to receive copy of the passport in order to keep the exemption.
3. Meals as specified in the itinerary.
4. Tickets to natural reserves, national parks and museums.
IMPORTANT
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RATES QUOTED FOR ACCOMMODATION IN ARGENTINA (EXCEPT USHUAIA AND HOTELS WITH SPECIAL TAX CATEGORY), DO NOT INCLUDE VAT ACCORDING TO THE REGULATION OF VAT EXEMPTION FOR EVERY PERSON RESIDENT IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO GET THE VAT EXEMPTION AS QUOTED WE WILL NEED TO RECEIVE COPY OF THE PASSPORTS FOR ALL PASSENGERS.
SERVICES AND PRICES NOT INCLUDED, ARE UPON REQUEST.
CONGRESSES, CONVENTIONS AND INCENTIVE: HOTEL RATES ONLY UPON REQUEST.
ENTRANCES FEES TO NATIONAL PARKS ARE NOT INCLUDED UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
HALF BOARD AND FULL BOARD SUPPLEMENT AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Notes
Day 1: Transfer from Trelew Airport to Rincon Chico is private on excursion.
Days 2 & 3: Guided explorations within the property are half-day or full-day. The duration, difficulty level, distances to cover, possibility of wildlife sightings, viewing.
distances, and the number of animals to be observed depend, among other things, on the weather, tide schedule, and location of each colony and roosting site. At the end of each day, the guide will organize and inform guests about the explorations for the next day, and the choice will be based on the mentioned variables.
Day 4: Transfer from Rincon Chico to Trelew and from Trelew to Bahía Bustamante is private with a Spanish-speaking driver-guide.
Days 5 & 6: In Bahia Bustamante, one activity per day is included, with a bilingual guide, Spanish and English.
Day 7: The quote includes private transfer from Bahia Bustamante/Comodoro Rivadavia Airport without a guide. In case of a flight from Trelew Airport, add the supplement.
Rincon Chico:
Includes:
Accommodation with full board. Guests arriving after lunchtime may request a complimentary box lunch for the day of check-out.
Activities:
Guided wildlife tours by biologists and naturalists Hiking trails of various difficulties and lengths leading to excellent wildlife observation sites, interpretation of native flora, sighting of endemic birds.
Tours of the establishment's livestock facilities Astronomical interpretation talks.
Walks through the dune fields.
Bahia Bustamante Lodge:
Includes:
Accommodation with typical breakfast, lunch, 2-course menu, snack for activities, and fixed 3-course dinners. Beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, are not included.
Activities:
Boat trips for marine wildlife watching
Trekking to the peninsula, Petrified Forest
Penguin Island
Cabo Aristazabal
Cañadón de Piedra
Historical tour and introduction to the seaweed industry
Use of bicycles