Argentina

Argentina's Atlantic coast and Patagonian waters offer remarkable pelagic birding, with trips departing from Puerto Madryn, Ushuaia, and Mar del Plata. The continental shelf supports large populations of Black-browed Albatross, Southern Giant-Petrel, and White-chinned Petrel. Trips to the Beagle Channel from Ushuaia provide close encounters with subantarctic species, while the productive waters off Buenos Aires Province attract a mix of temperate and cold-water seabirds.

Sub-regions

All Trips in Argentina

Mar del Plata Atlantic Pelagic

Sandpiper Birding & Tours

Argentina › Buenos Aires Province
  • Puerto de Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
  • Austral spring and summer (October–March); the pelagic boat portion can be booked independently or as part of the 2-day Punta Rasa + Mar del Plata package; contact info@sandpipertours.com to enquire about upcoming dates and availability
  • Contact Sandpiper Birding & Tours for current pricing: info@sandpipertours.com or +54 (011) 15-32068029; boat-only ticket available separately from the full 2-day tour package

Mar del Plata Pelagic

Seriema Nature Tours

Argentina › Buenos Aires Province
  • Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires Province
  • Upon request; suitable as extension to Seriema Argentina tours
  • Contact for group pricing

Peninsula Valdes Seabird & Wildlife Tour

Birding Puerto Madryn

Argentina › Chubut
  • Puerto Madryn, Chubut
  • Year-round; private full-day tours by arrangement
  • Contact for pricing (USD); shore excursion from USD 495 per person

Kidney Island Seabird Evening Trip

Falklands Nature

Argentina › Falkland Islands
  • Stanley, East Falkland
  • Available year-round by arrangement; evening departures timed to sunset
  • GBP 75 per person (max 12 guests)

Beagle Channel & Harberton Seabird Tour

Far South Expeditions

Argentina › Tierra del Fuego
  • Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego
  • Daily departures October–April (weather permitting)
  • Contact for pricing; USD 100 deposit per person

Southern Cone Pelagic Cruise

Seriema Nature Tours

Argentina › Tierra del Fuego
  • Valparaíso, Chile
  • Fixed annual departure during peak seawatching season; dates TBA
  • Contact for pricing

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pelagic birding trips are there in Argentina?

Argentina has 7 pelagic birding trips listed in the directory, spanning 4 sub-regions.

Where do pelagic trips depart from in Argentina?

Pelagic trips in Argentina depart from Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Puerto de Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Stanley, East Falkland, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, and Valparaíso, Chile.

Which operators run pelagic trips in Argentina?

Birding Puerto Madryn, Birdquest, Falklands Nature, Far South Expeditions, Sandpiper Birding & Tours, and Seriema Nature Tours operate pelagic birding trips in Argentina.

What are the main pelagic birding regions in Argentina?

Argentina's pelagic trips are spread across Buenos Aires Province, Chubut, Falkland Islands, and Tierra del Fuego.

Further Reading

Best Pelagic Birding Trips in Argentina

A guide to Argentina's top pelagic trips: Patagonian shelf albatross runs from Mar del Plata, Beagle Channel and Peninsula Valdes seabirding, and Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica expedition cruises from Ushuaia.

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Best Places to See Penguins on Pelagic Trips

A guide to where to see penguins on pelagic birding trips worldwide, headlined by Argentina and the Falklands — Magellanic and Gentoo Penguin colonies on the Beagle Channel and Peninsula Valdes tours, Rockhopper Penguin at Kidney Island, and up to six species on the Southern Cone and Antarctica expedition cruises.

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