Sea Kayaking exploring the Patagonian Coast
Cabo Dos Bahías

Sea kayaking in Patagonia Austral Marine National Park

Blackish Oystercatcher

Patagonia Austral Marine National Park - Cabo Dos Bahías:
The Cabo Dos Bahías is an archipelago located on the coast of Chubut province in the Atlantic sea. It is made up of 40 islands, home to one of the densest concentrations of Marine Birds in Patagonia: Magellan Penguins, Cormorants, Terns, Giant Petrels, Steamer Duck and Oystercatchers. The Cape is a rocky formation of volcanic material characterized by an intense red color. Following its coastline our attention is drawn to impressive geological formations. Spectacular bays, island and coves are everywhere making the kayak trip unforgettable and surrounded by marine and land wildlife. The water is an intense blue of crystalline transparency and we can observe kelp forest from our kayak.

 

Trip Overview:
Location: Patagonia Austral National Park, Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina
Trip length: 8 Days, beginning and finishing in Trelew or Puerto Madryn
Activity: Sea kayaking / Wilderness camping / Hiking / Wildlife viewing
Accommodation: Hotel / Wilderness camp
Physical challenge:: Moderate to Strenuous (previous sea kayaking experience needed)
Minimum group size: 2

Trip Features:

- Breeding area for main colonies of marine birds of the Patagonian coast such as: Magellan Penguins, Cormorants, Steamer Duck (endemic species), South American Turn, Royal Turns amongst other species
- Marine and land bird watching
Island; inlets; small bays; spectacular landscapes
- Daily hikes along the coast and Patagonian steppe
- Marine wildlife viewing such as Peal’s dolphins and the Southern sea lion
- Land wildlife viewing such us Guanacos and Maras

Flying steamer DuckExpeditions in the National Marine Park of Cabo Dos Bahias

Season: October through March.
Trip length: 8 days begins and finishes in Puerto Madryn or Trelew.

Patagonia Austral Marine National Park

2012 Dates: Feb 22 to 29 / Dec 05 to 12 2012
2013 Dates: Jan 23 to 30 / Dec 11 to 18 2013
Price: U$S 1750.-
per person. (Regular departures)

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Rates & Dates
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INCLUDED

- Qualified expedition guides
- Entrance fee to Cabo Dos Bahias Nature Reserve (recently declared marine national park)
- All group camping and cooking gear. All group equipment, kayaks, paddles, etc.
- Ground transportation as mentioned in itinerary
- Airport transfers Puerto Madryn / Trelew
- All meals while on the kayak expedition
- Hotel accommodation based in double or triple occupancy on Day 7

NOT INCLUDED:

- Airfares
- Additional meals not specified in the itinerary above
- Restaurant dinner on Day 1

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... Premium wildlife viewing!
Sea kayaking at Patagonia’s Atlantic coast featuring exploration of small islands with surprising wildlife and stunning landscapes. This itinerary includes overnights on sandy beaches, views of sea lion rookeries, and encounters with remote colonies of Magellan penguins.

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