What to do and see in Province of Chubut, Patagonia: The Best Bus Tours

September 16, 2021 Frederic Celentano

Chubut (Welsh: Talaith Chubut; Spanish: Provincia del Chubut IPA: [tʃuˈβut]) is a province in southern Argentina, situated between the 42nd parallel south (the border with Río Negro Province), the 46th parallel south (bordering Santa Cruz Province), the Andes range to the west, and the Atlantic ocean to the east. The province's name derives from the Tehuelche word chupat, meaning "transparent," their description of the Chubut River.
Restaurants in Province of Chubut

1. Natural reserve of Punta Tombo

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INTRODUCTION We are a Young Company, integrated by professionals with a long trajectory in the field, who have more than 15 years of experience working in different areas of Tourism . We are young and passionate about what we do. We work with respect , professionalism and empathy, giving our maximum effort to exceed the expectations of each client. Due to this, we invite you to enjoy, discover and take care of our beautiful Patagonia.- OUR MISION We want to make sure you experience a unique trip, guaranteeing that we will be alert and doing all necessary for you to get it.- Always doing our best to guarantee you a memorable experience.- OUR VISION We want to be the Company recommended by clients and suppliers, highlighted by our professionalism, attention and solidarity.-

Inclusions: Professional guides

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrances to Punta Tombo

Reviewed By claired22344

This was a great day we saw so many different animals and they were all very lively. The penguins were way closer than expected and our tour guide Diana really knows her stuff. Super interesting

2. Península Valdés

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INTRODUCTION We are a Young Company, integrated by professionals with a long trajectory in the field, who have more than 15 years of experience working in different areas of Tourism . We are young and passionate about what we do. We work with respect , professionalism and empathy, giving our maximum effort to exceed the expectations of each client. Due to this, we invite you to enjoy, discover and take care of our beautiful Patagonia.- OUR MISION We want to make sure you experience a unique trip, guaranteeing that we will be alert and doing all necessary for you to get it.- Always doing our best to guarantee you a memorable experience.- OUR VISION We want to be the Company recommended by clients and suppliers, highlighted by our professionalism, attention and solidarity.-

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Exclusions: Lunch, Entrances to Península Valdes Reserve (Documents will be required)

Reviewed By sturtz83

It was a great choice to take our trips to Península Valdés and Punta Tombo with Sussanich Turismo. Organising things before we arrived with Natalia was all very easy, very clear on things like the daily itineraries and the price. We were given advice on booking our whale watching trip on the first day in case bad weather caused a delay. Very useful information that we had not previously considered. For both of our trips we were taken out by Mati who turned out to be the perfect guide for us. Looking after a group with ages ranging from 5 years old to 67 years old is not always easy, but Mati was great. Very knowledgeable on the all the wonderful flora and fauna we were seeing as well as the history of the region. I’d recommend for anyone to take a trip to Puerto Madryn and the surrounding areas of Chubut province, and I’d recommend for fellow travellers to use Sussanich Turismo to help them get the most out of their trip.

3. PUERTO MADRYN: Getaway for the day El Pedral, Pinguinos, picnic with lunch

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In the southern direction of the mouth of the new gulf, 75 km from Puerto Madryn, there is Punta Ninfas, the first stop where you can see the breeding sites of elephants and sea lions, we will continue the path to El Pedral, an authentic Patagonian stay helmet, which It constitutes a museum in itself. After visiting the interior of the house we will go to the Magellan penguin colony, a guided tour between their nests will allow them to get to know these animals better. At noon you will have a delicious Patagonian roast lamb accompanied by salads, side dishes and house wine. During the afternoon you can enjoy the stay that has a swimming pool, board games or walk around with beautiful landscapes, as well as take walks around the property or have tea with Welsh black cake before going back

Inclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages, Soda/Pop, Air-conditioned vehicle, Pick up Hotels

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Reviewed By silviapoli

Not worth it, I'm afraid. Too expensive to get to see just one of the glaciers, the Spegazzini one. (The Upsala glacier can only be seen from afar, as it's deemed too risky to approach). The journey was too long and quite uncomfortable (the ferry I took was the Quo Vadis). Too many people travelling. The ferry was 80% full in Covid times, which I found unsensible and irresponsible. We could not choose where to sit or change seats afterwards. The Spegazzini refuge is partly open. You can take a (rather short) walk in the woods, but the café/restaurant/toilet area is (still) closed and looks quite derelict. I've taken other tours in the area (Perito Moreno Glacier/ Canal Beagle/Full day at Chalten) and they were less expensive, better organised and far more enjoyable than this one.

4. The Best of Peninsula Valdés in one day

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Because we love what we do, we offer tours trying to connect with the needs and tastes of the passengers. If you have any special requirements, do not hesitate to contact us, we will evaluate your order. We are an integrated team for sale, administration, drivers and guides at your disposal. As soon as you hire we will give you whats app so that we are connected 24 hours a day. We work with all available tours in our city, in this way we can organize your trips always taking into account factors such as tides, wind and weather in general looking for your experience to be beautiful

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, ENTRY TO THE RESERVATION, Whale watching (OPTIONAL)

Reviewed By conbonKR

My rating is poor because not only was this entire excursion awful, but the tour guide didn't act like a tour guide. First, the excursion out to Peninsula Valdes was just way too long and we didn't get to see anything. In fact, all of us on the bus stood around for an hour, while the tour guide and 2 passengers "watched" the elephant seals. Mind you, the elephant seals just looked like rocks because you were too far away to actually see anything. The fact that Peninsula Valdes was awful was not the tour company's fault, BUT we did get to go to Puerto Pyramides at the end and it was very pretty, but because we wasted so much time in the other areas (where there was nothing to see) we didn't get much time there. Also, the tour guide did not give specific times of when to be back on the van and did not keep the excursion moving. The fact that 8 people stood around for an hour to leave and she didn't notice was a problem. Then we would ask when we needed to be back onboard and she would say 10 minutes - an hour later we would leave. This was super frustrating. Finally, this tour was expensive and 100% not worth it. The Peninsula was not good at the time of year we went. We basically saw nothing and for 2.5 hour drive (1.5 on gravel), it was a horrible experience and I would not recommend it.

5. Punta Tombo Tour - Walk with the penguins

Regina Australe - Crucero del Golfo, Av. Guillermo Rawson 109, U9120 Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina SouthExperiences - Cruise Passenger Specialist
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Specialized in cruise passengers. Amazing tour visiting the largest Magellanic Penguin reserve in America. We adapt to all cruise policies, schedule changes, cancellations, etc. We are specialized in providing unique experiences, focused on our clients.

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Reviewed By Butafej

We had an amazing tour with Cristina. We started at the cruise port in Puerto Madryn and drove to a few stops on Valdez Peninsula. The car was clean, the driver was friendly and our guide provided us many informations. The contact was also very easy.

6. Peninsula Valdes Tour from Puerto Madryn With optional Whale Watching

Puerto Madryn, Puerto Madryn, Province of Chubut, Patagonia Tangol Puerto Madryn
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Explore the amazing Peninsula Valdes, a world-heritage site, on this full-day tour from Puerto Madryn. The area is famous for unique animal species since it's a suitable place for them to live and breed. On this day out, you'll be accompanied by both bilingual guides and naturalists. We highly recommend you to opt for a whale watching navigation, to observe whales in their natural habitat (from June to December).

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Whale watching navigation (if option selected)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Whale Watching Navigation (if option selected), Cruise Port pickup and drop-off, Gratuities, Entry/Admission - Peninsula Valdes

Reviewed By 1victor

We did this as a shore excursion and we booked it directly with El Pedral. The El Pedral team at the Puerto Madryn port were well signed and we found our way to our guide, Rodrigo who directed s to the small 'bus we went touring within. Rodrigo was well spoken and an excellent guide giving us great information on the excursion. We saw some wildlife on the journey to El Pedral property. Our first stop was to observe a small nmber of Elephant Seals laying below our cliff top observation point and then we proceeded to the area of the light house. Then came the reason for our journey - the walk, maybe 1500m or more, to the area where the penguins were located. First we saw moulting birds and then more and more and finally we reached the pebble beach where there were many penguins close to the line of surf. A few walked close to us while we stood upon the beach. After we returned to our bus we went to the El Pedral buildings where we had a lunch which included Argentinian style BBQed lamb and wine. This was the best excursion we have ever been on in our 6 cruises.

7. Puerto Madryn Shore Excursion: Private Day Trip to Punta Tombo Penguin Colony

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This unique wildlife shore excursion takes you on a private day trip from Puerto Madryn to Punta Tombo, a special penguin preservation area. Enjoy the unique opportunity to walk among Magellanic penguins and witness the habits of these loveable creatures up close! You'll learn about the migration and breeding patterns of these penguins from your knowledgeable guide.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee, Entrance ticket

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Reviewed By Lynnda61

We enjoyed spending time watching the seals and sea lions. Our driver was good and our guide was a lovely young lady who spoke excellent English. It was interesting speaking to her and getting an insight into the way of life in Puerto Madryn. The tour itself whilst enjoyable was expensive for what it was.

8. Puerto Madryn Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Trelew and Gaiman

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This shore excursion from Puerto Madryn takes you on a private tour of the towns of Trelew and Gaiman, the center of Welsh colonial settlement in Argentina. Step back in time as you browse interesting artifacts at Trelew’s Paleontological Museum, home to a replica of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cueva de las Manos, and spend time walking around the charming streets of Gaiman.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Round-trip transport by private vehicle, Port pickup and drop-off, Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Entrance fees (approx. USD $40)

Reviewed By Lynnda61

We enjoyed spending time watching the seals and sea lions. Our driver was good and our guide was a lovely young lady who spoke excellent English. It was interesting speaking to her and getting an insight into the way of life in Puerto Madryn. The tour itself whilst enjoyable was expensive for what it was.

9. 4-Day Tour to Puerto Madryn by Air from Buenos Aires

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Fly from Buenos Aires to Trelew for a 3-night Puerto Madryn adventure! Just 2 hours away by air, you will departure at Trelew and then have a transfer to Puerto Madryn. The est coastal city provides easy access to Valdés Peninsula and Punta Tombo. Visit both places during two days of tours, marveling at interesting geographic accidents and native fauna such as penguins, elephant seals, southern sea lions, marine birds, among others.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 3 nights in a 3-star or 4-star accommodation (Standard with breakfast), Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip shared transfer from Trelew airport and Puerto Madryn hotels, Round-trip flights between Buenos Aires and Trelew

Exclusions: Food & Drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Entrance fee to Valdes Peninsula on Day 2, Entrance fee to Punta Tombo on Day 3

Reviewed By alenag745

I Do not recommend this company I did a pre-planned day trip of Argentina. It was arranged they pick me up from nearby hotel. I msg to confirm and they changed the plans and I had to meet there which wasn’t Easy to find. I attempted many times to contact them via the phone numbers they provided and concierge also attempted, but they never responded. Then I only got half the tour. Try other more reliable and reputable companies.

10. Full Day Tour to Punta Ninfas from Puerto Madryn

Puerto Madryn, Puerto Madryn, Province of Chubut, Patagonia Tangol Puerto Madryn

You will meet above the cliffs which are several meters above sea level at Punta Ninfas: the home to a colony of southern elephant seals that can be seen throughout the year. On this 7-hour tour you will walk very close to them while still respecting their space, all while taking in the natural beauty of the area as well.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks (We recommend you to take your own box-lunch. There aren't any place to buy food once in Punta Ninfas), Cruise Port pickup and drop-off, Gratuities, Natural Reserve Entrance fee

Reviewed By 1victor

We did this as a shore excursion and we booked it directly with El Pedral. The El Pedral team at the Puerto Madryn port were well signed and we found our way to our guide, Rodrigo who directed s to the small 'bus we went touring within. Rodrigo was well spoken and an excellent guide giving us great information on the excursion. We saw some wildlife on the journey to El Pedral property. Our first stop was to observe a small nmber of Elephant Seals laying below our cliff top observation point and then we proceeded to the area of the light house. Then came the reason for our journey - the walk, maybe 1500m or more, to the area where the penguins were located. First we saw moulting birds and then more and more and finally we reached the pebble beach where there were many penguins close to the line of surf. A few walked close to us while we stood upon the beach. After we returned to our bus we went to the El Pedral buildings where we had a lunch which included Argentinian style BBQed lamb and wine. This was the best excursion we have ever been on in our 6 cruises.

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