Peninsula Valdes: Southern Right Whales photography expedition
06-12 October 2025
7 days
Underwater photography expedition
For professional underwater photographers only
7000 EUR
4500 EUR
Exclusive Southern Right Whale photography trip - 4 guests only!
Once almost driven to the extinction by the whaling industry, majestic southern right whales are now on their way to recovery. These amazing creatures come to the waters surrounding Peninsula Valdes to breed and give birth in protected and shallow waters. The whales are heavily protected by Argentinian government, and being in the water with the is the privilege for underwater photographers and filmmakers only, as this activity is conducted under permit. This species in know as the most friendly and tolerant whales, who enjoy humans being in the water with them. We will spend 5 days in the ocean with the whales. Additionally, we will visit Peninsula Valdes to see southern elephant seals, south american sea lions and magellanic penguins who live in this amazing part of the world.
Itinerary
06-12, October 2025
Program may be adjusted due to weather conditions. If the weather allows, we go to the ocean every day. If not, we stay on land.
Day 1
Arrival to Puerto Madryn. Transfer to Puerto Piramides. Check-in to hotel. Evening briefing.
Day 2-6
Sea days - snorkelling and underwater photography of southern right whales(5-6 hours per day). Additional land programme to see elephant seals and magellanic penguins on Valdes Peninsula.
Day 7
Transfer to Puerto Madryn airport and flights back home
Price: 7000 EUR 4500 EUR per person
Included:
Accommodation in 4* hotel in Puerto Piramides
All sea days - 5-6 hours each
Additional land excursions to Peninsula Valdes
Briefing by local guide
All permits
Breakfasts, lunch on the boat
Airport transfer
Weight belts
Guide
Not included:
Airfares
Diners, beverages
Personal gear
Tips
Additional information
Additional information about country
Average air temperature is +10 C...+20 C
Average water temperature +10 C
Currency: Argentinian Peso (ARS)
Types of sockets: C, F, I
To-pack list:
Passports, tickets
Warm and waterproof clothes, beanie and gloves
Wetsuit - 7mm freediving wetsuit recommended
fins, mask, snorkel, neoprene gloves and socks
Camera with underwater housing
Waterproof and impact-resistant camera cases and bags, as well as for photo and video-equipment
Motion sickness medicine
It's easy to book with us!
Contact us
E-mail to info@whale-expeditions.com, or fill the application form below
We will call you back
Or write a message. We will answer all your questions, explain all the details and discuss your personal wishes
Deposit payment
When you are ready to book the trip, we would ask you to pay the deposit, usually it's 50% of the price. You can pay the rest later, the last payment day is 60 days before expedition starts.
Done!
You got your space on the trip, it's time to buy the plane tickets!
Your journey starts here!
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Contacts
info@whale-expeditions.com
All photo and video materials belong to their owners and are used for demonstration purposes only. Please do not use them in commercial projects.