Description
El Pedral Lodge offers incredible views out towards the Atlantic ocean and rugged landscapes, with fabulous wildlife viewing opportunities and many outdoor activities throughout the year.
El Pedral serves as an incredibly comfortable base for boat expeditions into the Valdes Peninsula, whale watching and viewing of one of the richest combinations of sea and bird life in the world from whales to penguins to sea lions and seals. A variety of outdoor activities can be experienced directly from the property, such as sea kayaking and boat trips to view wildlife, horseback riding, open-water fishing for mackerel and sea bass, or simply walking the beach and enjoying the serenity of the unspoiled coastline. El Pedral is also the starting point for unforgettable day trips to landmarks such as Puerto Pirámides, the hub of the Valdes Peninsula and centre of whale watching, or Punta Tomba, home to the continent's largest penguin colony.
El Pedral was built in the 19th Century and is decorated with period furniture and offers 8 ensuite guest rooms.
Accommodation
El Pedral Lodge has 8 comfortable ensuite rooms, divided between the main farmhouse and a separate guest house.
Childcare
Children are more than welcome at El Pedral Lodge although there are no specific facilities.
Facilities
El Pedral Lodge has a spacious dining room, a cosy bar and plenty of living areas, perfect for relaxing by the fireplace after a day's activities in the open air, a library, snooker room, barbecue and pool
Activities
Guests at El Pedral Lodge can enjoy watching the Southern Right Whales in season (June to November) and visits to see the Elephant Seals (September to April), sea lions and penguins. It is also possible to arrange trekking, kayaking and fishing.
When to travel
There is wildlife on the Peninsula Valdes year round however Southern Right Whale season is from May to November.
December and January are high season and can get busy. September, October and March are the best months, when there are fewer crowds, and the weather can still be beautifully mild. November to April brings the best weather, downpours are rare, and there’s usually enough sun to get fabulous photographs.
In March and April, Autumn colours are spectacular, as the lenga on upper slopes of the mountains turns scarlet.
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Location and directions
Peninsula Valdes, Argentina
El Pedral is located in Punta Ninfas, the southern edge of Golfo Nuevo (New Gulf), by the Atlantic Ocean in the Chubut Province of Argentina. 46 miles from Puerto Madryn and 62 miles from Trelew.
How to get there
Direct access from Buenos Aires through either Trelew or Puerto Madryn airport. The transfer times to El Pedral Lodge are 1.15 hours and 1 hour respectively.
