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Five species of cormorant nest together on the Ría Deseado, the only place in Argentina where that happens. The ría is a drowned river mouth, and a full day out on it is the heart of this trip. From October to April the Magellanic penguins take over, with rookeries on Quiroga Island, Punta del Paso, Bird Island and Chaffers Island. Rockhopper penguins live in the area as well.
The trip starts with a stop at the Jaramillo petrified forest on the way from Comodoro Rivadavia airport: trees turned to stone by volcanic ash, on a plateau that was once palm country. Day three goes to Cabo Blanco, a rock headland with a sea lion rookery, penguins and other marine wildlife.
Wildlife does not read itineraries, and what shows up on a given morning is up to the birds. This is a tour extension, four days and three nights, meant to combine with a full package tour.
A guide welcomes you at Comodoro Rivadavia airport and escorts you on to Puerto Deseado, with a stop on the way at the Jaramillo petrified forest.
The ground looks bleak: a barren plateau. Millions of years ago it was palm country, until volcanic ash turned the trees to stone. What is left stands like rock statues, and the effects of the volcanic dust are still visible in them. Then continue to Puerto Deseado, check in at your hotel and relax for the rest of the evening.
The whole day belongs to the Ría Deseado, a drowned river mouth shaped over hundreds of years by the sea and the river's changing course. Five species of cormorant nest together here, the only place in Argentina where that happens, so watch them feed, nest and fly high over the water.
From October to April the Magellanic penguin is the star. Rookeries sit on Quiroga Island, Punta del Paso, Bird Island and Chaffers Island, and rockhopper penguins live in the area as well. Penguins keep their own schedule, so take what the day gives you. Return to the hotel in the evening.
Cabo Blanco Natural Reserve is a rock headland and the main sea lion rookery. The sea lions come in droves, and penguins and other marine wildlife share the same stretch of coast.
After a full day on the ría, this one is gentler, and a good one to take slowly. Return to Puerto Deseado and your hotel in the evening, and unwind.
The trip ends where it began. Say farewell to Puerto Deseado, the ría and the coast, then transfer to Comodoro Rivadavia airport for the flight to your next destination.
Airfare within Argentina is not included, so it is worth working out the timing of that flight with your Destination Consultant before anything is booked.
Prices vary according to several factors including: season, number of people traveling, shared vs private excursions, when you book and rooming arrangements. These are from prices based on low season.
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*Budget generally includes excursions in group, Superior & Deluxe private excursions, & Basic is a best mix (varies by itinerary & excurion)
Note: ALL itineraries are 100% customizable to create your perfect trip!
*Budget generally includes excursions in group, Superior & Deluxe private excursions, & Basic is a best mix (varies by itinerary & excurion)
Note: ALL itineraries are 100% customizable to create your perfect trip!
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