Discover Patagonia’s incredible biodiversity

Península Valdés & Eastern Patagonia

Private birding tours in Puerto Madryn.

Península Valdés, Monte Desert, shorebird lagoons and cruise-friendly routes, guided by local field specialists.

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Local field specialistsYear-round knowledge around Puerto Madryn and Península Valdés.
Private toursCustom outings for your dates, pace, targets and travel style.
Licensed Travel AgencyEVT Leg. 20.334 for private tourism services in Argentina.
Author of Birds of Península ValdésLocal field records, photography and natural history.
Cruise-ready logisticsPort days planned around ship schedules and all-aboard time.

Choose the right route

Start with the way you travel.

Most visitors need one of three paths: a private birding day, a cruise shore excursion, or a broader photo and natural-history outing. Each can be adjusted to your pace and season.

Lesser Rhea in Patagonia
Full day or longer

Birding tours

Península Valdés, steppe and Monte habitats for birders with a full field day.

 Chubut Steamer Duck on the Puerto Madryn shore
6-7 hours

Cruise birding

Private birding shore excursions built around your ship timing.

 Chilean Flamingos nesting in Patagonia
Birds, mammals & landscapes

Photo & nature

Flexible private outings for mixed birding, wildlife and photography interests.

Private birdwatching tours

Focused field days from Puerto Madryn.

Use your time in the most productive habitats for the season: steppe, Monte scrub, lagoons, canyons, mudflats, cliffs and coastal roads.

Birding Península Valdés

Birding Península Valdés

Full day

Seabird and steppe birdwatching in the legendary UNESCO protected area.

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Monte and steppe specialties

Monte & Steppe Specialties

Multiple days

Endemics and regional specialties in Monte Desert and Patagonian steppe habitats.

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Puerto Madryn shore excursion

Puerto Madryn Birding Shore Excursion

6-7 hours

Private birding shore excursion for cruise passengers, planned around port time.

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Birdwatching with a local guide near Puerto Madryn

Why local field knowledge matters

Patagonia rewards timing, habitat reading and flexibility.

Birding around Puerto Madryn is not one fixed route. Wind, tide, ship schedules, season, target birds and road distances all shape the best day in the field.

We plan private outings with practical local judgement rather than a generic sightseeing template.

Field-led planningRoute choices based on real seasonal chances and habitat conditions.
Clear logisticsPick-up, timing, access, weather and return time handled before the day starts.
Birding first, not rushedEnough time to watch, photograph and adapt when the field gives an opportunity.

Guest reviews

Trusted by birders, cruise passengers and naturalists.

Short port calls, full birding days and multi-day routes all depend on planning, local knowledge and realistic habitat choices.

“Pre-trip communications, itinerary strategy, and four bird-filled days in beautiful landscapes.”

John & Francis Toldi USA

“Close to 70 species seen, including several endemics, with professional planning and scheduling.”

Kay & Steve Kent Wales, UK

“Agustin knows the local endemics and where to find them. It is an unbeatable combination.”

Christian Cooper New York, USA
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Agustín Esmoris guiding in Patagonia Agustina Ayala, guide and tourism specialist

Your local team

Guided by local specialists, not a generic tour desk.

Year-round field knowledge around Puerto Madryn, Península Valdés, Monte Desert and coastal wetlands.

Meet your guides

Tell us your dates and target birds.

Tell us your dates, target birds and travel style. We’ll recommend the right private route from Puerto Madryn.

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Partners & affiliations

Birding partners.

Selected partner links and affiliations connected with birding, conservation and tourism.

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