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6-Day Patagonian Orca Tracking and Wildlife Photography Expedition

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4.7
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Photo from 6-Day Patagonian Orca Tracking and Wildlife Photography Expedition safari tour

Tour operator information

Operated by

Far South ExpeditionsView profile →
Responds within 8h
4.7 (58 reviews)•Chile • 29+ years

Group size

All ages are welcome • Up to 6 people

Destination

Destination: Argentina

Languages spoken

Operated in: English

Duration

Duration: 6 days

From

$7,125

per person

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Places you'll visit

Trelew

Trelew

Estancia La Ernestina

Estancia La Ernestina

Map

Pickup available

Transfer from and to airport/hotel is included in price.


Tour Features

Mid-range

Handpicked lodges and camps in prime wildlife locations.
Comfortable stays with attentive service throughout the journey.

Solo traveler friendly

Perfect for solo explorers. Join a group, meet fellow travelers,
and enjoy a safe, welcoming adventure on your own schedule.

Shared tour

Join a small group of fellow travelers to share the adventure.
A social and cost-efficient way to experience safari.

Exclusive dates only

Limited-date departure for an intimate, curated journey.
Available only on select dates.

A trip that fits you

We're happy to make small tweaks to the route
or stays so the journey feels more personal.


Day by day

Day 1Trelew to Estancia La Ernestina

Meet your guide in Trelew and travel by private vehicle to the Valdes Peninsula, a renowned destination for marine and coastal wildlife. Continue to Estancia La Ernestina, a traditional working sheep ranch with a private coastline where orcas are known to hunt sea lion pups. After settling in, head to the beach for your first wildlife observation session and an introduction to the estancia's wildlife-viewing and photography guidelines.

Food: Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation: Estancia La Ernestina
Activities:
  • Scenic drive
  • Wildlife viewing

Day 2-5Orca Tracking and Photography on the Valdes Peninsula

Day 6Final Orca Watching Session and Departure

* Due to availability, the accommodation may be changed to a property of the same standard. You will be informed in advance.


Claudio Vidal

Claudio Vidal

Your tour host

Claudio has been exploring and birding since the age of 12 and currently leads birding, nature tours and photo safaris throughout Patagonia, Chile and South America. Claudio has a particular interest in the seabirds and marine mammals occurring in the Humboldt Current, Patagonia and Antarctica. Botany is also one of his greatest passions, leading him to devote himself to the photographic documentation of wildflowers of desert and Mediterranean regions of the world, of which he possesses a vast archive. Claudio is co-author of “Aves de Chile”, a field guide to the Birds of Chile, and is co-author of more than 20 books, including the acclaimed Birds of Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego and Antarctic Peninsula. He is actively involved in several ecotourism projects in Chile.

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What's included

Included
IncludedAll accommodations
IncludedAll meals
IncludedGuide services
IncludedPrivate ground transportation
IncludedPark entrance fees
IncludedExperienced orca researcher
Excluded
Not includedInternational flights
Not includedDomestic flights
Not includedTips and gratuities
Not includedTravel insurance
Not includedPersonal expenses (drinks, laundry, souvenirs)

Animals to see

Animal on this safariDusky Dolphin

Animal on this safariElegant-crested Tinamou

Animal on this safariLesser Rhea

Animal on this safariMagellanic Penguin

Animal on this safariOrca

Animal on this safariSouth American Sea Lion

Animal on this safariSouthern Elephant Seal

Animal on this safariSouthern Right Whale


Rates per person

Apr 25 2027 - Apr 30 2027

Number
of visitors
AdultTeen13-17 yearsChild4-12 yearsInfant0-3 years
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