Puerto Madryn Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Trelew and Gaiman

Summary

Meet your professional private guide when your cruise ship docks at the Puerto Madryn port. Board a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle for a 60-minute ride south to the town of Trelew. Witness the Welsh architectural influence, dating from the 1800s, on the region's homes and civic buildings.  Visit the Paleontological Museum to see thousands of original artifacts from the area in a series of chronologically ordered rooms. View a replica of the World Heritage–listed Cueva de las Manos (Cave of the Hands). Stroll through the bird room, where reconstructed avian skeletons are suspended from the ceiling. Proceed to Gaiman, where you will learn the history of this center of the Welsh settlement as you stroll through the town's quaint lanes. Taste a traditional Welsh tea (own expense) and learn about the unique cultural standards for authentic Welsh tea preparation.  After tea, you're returned to Puerto Madryn to catch your ship.  Worry-Free Shore Excursion
We will ensure your timely return to the Puerto Madryn port for this activity. In the rare event that your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.

Tour info

Duration
5 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

This shore excursion from Puerto Madryn takes you on a private tour of the towns of Trelew and Gaiman, the center of Welsh colonial settlement in Argentina. Step back in time as you browse interesting artifacts at Trelew’s Paleontological Museum, home to a replica of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cueva de las Manos, and spend time walking around the charming streets of Gaiman.

What’s included?

  • Professional guide

  • Round-trip transport by private vehicle

  • Port pickup and drop-off

  • Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee

  • Gratuities

  • Food and drinks

  • Entrance fees (approx. USD $40)

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 5h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

We will be operating only with private groups, only your party, and we follow government mandates.

Cancellation Policy

    If you cancel at least 4 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

Operated by:

Top Private Tours (Puerto Madryn, Argentina)

About operator:

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