Coasteering - Trekking through the New Gulf - Southern Right Whale - Puerto Madryn

A magical trek, in true coasteering style, along the rugged, sandy, and pebble-strewn coasts of the southern Nuevo Gulf, just a few kilometers from Puerto Madryn. This paradise invites us to enjoy great wildlife sightings, including birds, sea lions, elephant seals, Southern Right Whales, and orcas.

Optional activities include diving, kayaking, and a boat tour in Peninsula Valdés.

Day 1: Meet in Puerto Madryn at noon. Check-in at the hostel. In the afternoon, we will take a walk along the beaches and visit El Doradillo. Options: diving / kayaking. Overnight at the hostel.

Day 2: Transfer to Bahia Cracker, Nuevo Gulf. Set up camp. We will walk along the coast visiting viewpoints and cliffs for bird and whale watching. Camping at Bahia Cracker.

Day 3: Beach trekking. We will walk along the Nuevo Gulf, passing rocky beaches, golden sands, and cliffs, until we reach a new campsite near Punta Ninfas (the southernmost cape of the gulf). New wildlife sightings. Set up camp. Final night.

Day 4: Final walk to the Punta Ninfas Lighthouse. If we are lucky, we might spot orcas and elephant seals. Final transfer to Puerto Madryn. End of the program.

Optional Extra Day: Excursion to Peninsula Valdés for a boat tour to view whales.

Nature at its finest, by the sea and alongside whales. A rugged experience, with no sanitary facilities.

You need to carry a trekking backpack.

• Transfer from and to Puerto Madryn.
• Accommodation in a hostel with breakfast in Puerto Madryn.
• Full board during the trek (from breakfast on day 2 to lunch on day 4).
• Coordination and professional mountain guides.
• General cooking equipment (pots, stoves).
• Main first aid kit.
• Emergency communication equipment: VHF radios.
• Tents.
• Pre-trip informational meetings.
• Personal accident insurance.
• Ongoing assistance and coordination.

• Travel to Puerto Madryn.
• Meals in Puerto Madryn.
• Personal equipment.
• Tips.
• Expenses incurred due to abandonment of the program.

One night in a hostel (shared rooms; inquire about private rooms); In tents for 2, 3, or 4 people for two nights.

In all our expeditions, we provide meals on a FULL BOARD basis.

Lunches (cold meals): Milanesa and tomato sandwiches, cold cut sandwiches, snacks, salads, tapas, etc.

Dinners: Vegetable, bacon, and chorizo stews; chicken and vegetable casseroles; pasta with various sauces or stew; grilled meat (lamb); Chaw Fan; chicken and rice casserole.

Breakfasts and snacks: Tea, coffee, cappuccino, mate cocido (a type of tea), mate, powdered milk; bread, cookies, jam, honey, dulce de leche; cereals, fruit.

It is essential to complete the personal/medical form to indicate if anyone has dietary restrictions.

• Special trekking backpack (50 to 80 liters).
• Warm sleeping bag (0°C comfort) (e.g., 700g of down or good synthetic).
• Insulating mat (10 to 15mm).
• A pair of trekking poles.

• Socks (two pairs, thick, ski or synthetic).
• 1 pair of trekking shoes/boots (in good condition).
• 1 additional pair of light replacement shoes.
• Long trekking pants (NO JEANS).
• 1 pair of warm long pants or thermal leggings.
• 2 sets of underwear.
• 2 t-shirts and/or shirts (one long-sleeved).
• 2 warm layers (fleece jacket or wool sweater).
• 1 waterproof jacket.
• 1 sun hat (with brim) and 1 warm hat.
• 1 neck gaiter for sun protection.
• Warm gloves and a scarf or neck warmer.
• Warm hat.

• ID.
• Health insurance, social security.

• Headlamp with batteries.
• Sunglasses.
• Sunscreen, lip balm.
• Toilet paper, tissues, baby wipes.

• Water container (minimum 2 liters, can be plastic bottle).
• Utensils.
• Plate or tupperware (no glass or aluminum).
• Plastic or metal and enamel mug (no glass or aluminum).
• Dish towel.

• Warm jacket.
• Silver tape for blisters and repairs.
• Mate, bombilla (drinking straw), and yerba (tea leaves).
• Stainless steel thermos.
• Binoculars, monocular. Camera or video equipment.
• Book, notebook, travel journal, pencil, pen.
• Games: cards, dice, etc.
• Pocket knife (e.g., Victorinox).
• Whistle and lighter.
• Durable plastic bags for storing clothes.

No, but each person must carry their own backpack. You will walk about 15 kilometers over one and a half days, with two campsites on the beach.

From 13 years old.