Right Whale Diving
Peninsula Valdes, Argentina
TRIP DATES
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September 7 - 14, 2026
8 Day Expedition, with 5 Days of Diving / One Day Exploration.
SOLD OUT
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September 2027
8 Day Expedition, with 5 Days of Diving / One Day Exploration.
Only 3 Guests per permit allowed.
DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
THE ADVENTURE
Join us for an extraordinary experience documenting the endangered Southern Right Whales off the coast of the Peninsula Valdes, Argentina.
HOWEVER…
While all our expeditions are open to all wildlife enthusiasts, this experience is NOT.
We are only allowed to bring professional photographers and videographers with us.
The Southern Right Whale is on the endangered list, but is recovering well due to the conservation efforts of the Argentina Government.
So the area we are visiting is highly restricted.
This is a very special animal… the locals and the government work hard to continue protecting their whales here.
and we get it!
After spending time with these whales, we know why it is so protected.
Time spent with right whales is one of the greatest experiences in the world.
So if you would like to help us document these whales… send us a message, so we can discuss what is required for you to experience this dive with us.
TRIP COST IS $12,388 PER PERSON.
With a $3000 Deposit Required to Reserve Your Spot
*Add $1000 for single room occupancy.
PRICE INCLUDES;
7-NIGHTS LODGING. Double Occupancy.
*Add $1000 for single room occupancy.5 DAYS OF WHALE ENCOUNTERS.
ONE DAY OF LAND WILDLIFE EXPLORATION. penguins, sea lions, elephant seals, Maras.
LUNCHES AT SEA: We will eat our lunches aboard our dive boat.
GOVERNMENT PERMITS: Official government permits that grant you the permission to swim with the right whales, and other wildlife access.
PHOTO COACHING during the trip.
*Official in 2027… Only 3 people allowed per Government Permit.
PRICE EXCLUDES;
Airfare, Lunch and Dinners, Crew and Hotel Gratuities, Trip Insurance, Alcoholic Beverages, Meals on Travel Days,
Covid Tests ( If required.)
🔥 YOUR NEXT MOVE
- You can book your trip now - Or request more information on the trip.
RIGHT WHALE TRIP REPORTS
TRIP ITINERARY
Day One - Travel Day.
10AM Pick up from Trelew. We pick you up in the early morning from the airport, or your hotel, and take to you to your hotel in Puerto Pyramides. Its a two hour drive to get there.
After you check in, you can prep gear, relax and check out the town.
Day Two - Six (5 Days).
We will spend the next five days (weather dependent) searching for right whales to swim with.
Everyday is different and we never know what to expect. Somedays the whales may feel like interacting, other days they may not. It is entirely up to the animals.
One of the mornings we will visit the huge colony of South American sea lions, for a quick snorkel, which is an amazing experience.
Day Seven. Wildlife Day.
Today we will jump in a private van and explore the Peninsula Valdes and seek out the variety of creatures that call it home.
There are so many different places to search for wildlife here. Wildlife we will be seeking out; Penguin colony, Elephant seals, sea lions, flamingos, foxes, maras, guanacos.
Day Eight. Travel Day.
We depart for the Trelew airport. 9AM departure. It is a two hour drive back to Trelew.
Please make your return flights for after 1PM.
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY
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A non-refundable deposit of $800 USD is required to reserve a space on SDM adventures.
50% of the expedition cost (balance) is due 180 days prior to departure.
100% of the expedition cost (balance) is due 90 days prior to departure.
A 4% surcharge is applied to payments made via credit card.
A 3% paypal surcharge is applied to payments made using paypal.
Payments can also be made via wire transfer. Just let us know and we will send you the bank transfer info. Please add $40 to cover bank fees.
Payments can be made by mailing a U.S. Check, or U.S. Money Order Payable to:
SDM adventures 332 East 15th St. San Juan, Texas 78589
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All cancellations made more than 120 days prior to departure will receive refund (less an administrative fee of $800 USD per person). This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. However, if we manage to fill the trip after you cancel, we will apply the deposit towards any of our trips that you sign up for, during the following 12 months. If you cancel again during that period, you will lose the deposit.
Cancellations made (91 to 120), calendar days prior to departure, are assessed a cancellation fee of 50% of the entire trip price, (including extensions).
Cancellations made within 90 days of departure date will not be refunded, therefore we strongly recommend all guest purchase travel insurance.
All cancellations must be made in writing by mail or by email to sdm@sharkdivermag.com, - received and acknowledged by SDM Adventures.
We are not responsible for cancellations due to medical or other reasons.
No fees will be refunded if you withdraw after an expedition begins.
We are not responsible for any fees associated with non-refundable air travel, we highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance.
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Solo Travelers signing up for land-based trips individually will be charged the single occupancy rate.
To help keep costs down, you have the option to inform us if you would like to share a room with another solo guest of the same sex.
We'll make every effort to find you a roommate. However, if no one else wishes to share, you will be charged for a single room.
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To keep trips running smoothly for all guests, we require timely payments according to the schedule provided. If a payment is not received by the agreed-upon due date, we reserve the right to cancel your reservation and release the space to another guest without refund of previous payments. We will make every effort to communicate and send a reminder before doing so, but it’s important to stay on schedule to secure your spot.