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SEASON: NOVEMBER - MARCH Operational notes: Day 6 & 7: The order of the activities may vary due to weather conditions. In case the navigation to Penguin Island can be done, it will be replaced by the visit to Cabo Blanco. Day 6: The boat trip is subject to climatic conditions. Day 1 Trelew / Puerto Madryn Arrival and reception at the airport; transfer to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Day 2 Puerto Madryn. B L We head towards the Valdés Peninsula, declared a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO, to visit Estancia San Lorenzo, whose penguin colony is the largest colony of Magellanic penguins in the continent. At the end, we visit Punta Norte where we have the chance to see elephant seals, and Puerto Pirámides where the southern right whale watching takes place during the months of September to early December. Travelled distance: 316 km (196 miles) Day 3 Puerto Madryn/ La Providencia. B L D In the morning we start our trip to the Pinguinera de Punta Ninfas to explore one of the most pristine and unspoiled areas of the destination. On the way back, we stay at La Providencia, an estancia that preserves the values of its original founders, but in search of sustainability and care for the environment. Travelled distance: 117 km (72 miles) Day 4 La Providencia. B L D Free day at the Estancia to enjoy the beach, the bicycles and its multi-varietal olive grove with extra virgin olive oil produced at the Estancia. Day 5 La Providencia / Comodoro Rivadavia. B L In the morning, departure to Comodoro Rivadavia. On the way we visit the Cabo Dos Bahías Penguin colony and a huge colony of sea lions of 1 and 2 hairs. After lunch (box lunch), we continue to Comodoro Rivadavia. Travelled distance: 453 km (281 miles) Day 6 Comodoro Rivadavia / Puerto Deseado. B In the morning, we leave for Puerto Deseado, a place with a historical, cultural and natural wealth that will surprise us. Arrival and lodging. Travelled distance: 293 km (182 miles) Day 7 Puerto Deseado. B Today we sail the Deseado Estuary which allows us to visit places such as: the site of the wreck of the Corbeta Swift, sunk in 1770; Chaffers Island with Magellanic penguin sighting; and the Barranca de los Cormoranes, where you can observe the gray cormorant and the rock cormorant. During the navigation you will also visit Isla Larga, which has a small sea lion rookery, and Isla de los Pájaros where you will disembark to have the possibility of a close contact with Magellanic penguins. Day 8 Puerto Deseado. B Today we enjoy a navigation to meet the Yellow-plumed Penguin, also known as Jumping Woodpecker because of its particular way of moving. For this we embark to Penguin Island, declared a Marine Park for being one of the most biodiverse marine sites in Patagonia. Day 9 Puerto Deseado / Comodoro Rivadavia. B At the indicated time, return to Comodoro Rivadavia. Travelled distance: 293 km (182 miles). 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