Gaiman + Trelew Day Trip
Description
Discover a small piece of Wales in Argentina when you take this fantastic tour of Gaiman. You will find out why the language, customs, and traditions of the Welsh people are still preserved today in this beautiful corner of South America.
Day Trip Details
After setting off from your hotel in Puerto Madryn, we'll begin our day trip by heading to Gaiman, one of the towns with the largest Welsh presence in South America. In this municipality, on the banks of the Chubut River, we'll visit the first Welsh house: a dwelling built in 1874 where we'll appreciate the purest "British style".
We'll continue discovering the city's past as we explore its beautiful main square, with its carved trees and the irrigation canal that crosses it. We'll also observe the Welsh legacy in the railway tunnel and in the old chapels built by the settlers after their arrival from across the Atlantic.
Afterwards, we'll head to a traditional establishment in Gaiman so that those who wish to do so can enjoy a typical tea with Welsh cakes.
Finally, we'll visit Trelew, whose name is also more Welsh than Argentine. Do you know why? We'll find out during the tour! In Trelew, we'll visit the Egidio Feruglio Paleontological Museum (entrance fee not included). You'll love its exhibition of dinosaur fossils! From Trelew, we'll return to your hotel in Puerto Madryn.
How does it work?
This tour will take you through the historical and cultural highlights of Gaiman and Trelew. You will start by departing from your hotel in Puerto Madryn and traveling to Gaiman, where you'll explore the first Welsh house and learn about the local history. The itinerary includes visiting the main square and observing the town's Welsh heritage in various landmarks.
Included in this tour is the visit to a traditional establishment for tea and Welsh cakes, providing an authentic culinary experience. However, please note that the entrance fee to the Egidio Feruglio Paleontological Museum in Trelew is not covered in the tour price.
The meeting point for this experience is your designated hotel in Puerto Madryn, ensuring a convenient start to your day of exploration.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop–off
- Transport by air–conditioned vehicle
- English–speaking guide
What's not included
- Admission to the Egidio Feruglio Paleontological Museum in Trelew
- Welsh tea in Gaiman: 25000ARS per person
Cancellation policy
Rimborso del 50% se cancelli almeno 48 ore prima (local time)
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 72 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Most areas are accessible. Accessible toilets. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Important information
The local guide will collect you from your hotel in Puerto Madryn which you indicated in the reservation. Please be ready a few minutes in advance.
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