Patagonian Pumas Photography Tour

Torres del Paine NP and Laguna Amarga Ranch, Chilean Patagonia

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Far South Expeditions
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Duration: 6 days
Group size: 3 - 6
Patagonian Pumas Photography Tour
Torres del Paine NP and Laguna Amarga Ranch, Chilean Patagonia

Far South Expeditions
  • Email address verified
40 reviews

$4,498
Deposit: $500
Duration: 6 days
Group size: 3 - 6

About this trip

Puma tracking tours. A trip committed to watch and photograph Puma (Mountain Lion or Cougar) in the remote and stunning Patagonian wilderness of Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park and the adjacent Ranch Laguna Amarga.


Far South Expeditions as an entirely local Chile-based tour operator have been conducting puma trips here for more than 20 years; join our expert local naturalist guides and puma trackers, in the best place in the world for watching this magnificent and inspiring predator of the Andes.


Frequently praised by visitors as one of the most beautiful and majestic wild places in the planet, declared as the World’s 8th natural wonder, Torres del Paine National Park is a remote refuge of life where wildlife is normally quite tame and it’s not rare to see relaxed and inquisitive guanacos, foxes and other animals at close quarters; seeing the lone hunter that dwells in the vast and barren hills, the mighty Puma, is something else.


Puma tracking tours. This expedition has been geared to seek out, contemplate and photograph this big and elegant cat in one the wildest places throughout its entire range in the American Continent. We have pioneered puma tours here in Patagonia, and have always worked by our strict environmental ethos and in permanent contact with the park authorities and ranchers, as the wildlife welfare is our first and foremost concern.


At the ranch Estancia Laguna Amarga, we are one of the few selected operators to work inside this property and search for puma along the grounds of this magnificent private area, adjacent to the park and now, entirely committed to Puma conservation. Estancia Laguna Amarga is where we devote most of our efforts to look and photograph Patagonian Pumas.


Patagonian pumas, especially around Torres del Paine, are the largest race of the species in the Americas. With an uncommon higher density rate, this national Park and surroundings have become the most sought-after places to watch and photograph wild pumas on Earth. This is mainly due to the stable growing of Guanaco populations in the Patagonian steppes, and the protection that Puma has been granted in the past years.


Join us on this quest, to discover the wildlife of Torres del Paine and one of its most secretive and yet most awe-inspiring inhabitants. puma tracking tours

Itinerary

Detailed Itinerary here.


Day 1 • Meeting at Punta Arenas or Puerto Natales, Chile – Transfer to Cerro Castillo (5 nights)

Days 2 to 5 • Four full days of puma tracking at Laguna Amarga Ranch, including 8 field sessions – one in the morning and one in the evening – Exploring Torres del Paine.

Day 6 • Torres del Paine – Drive back to Puerto Natales or Punta Arenas

Trip Highlights

• A trip conceived to maximize the chances of seeing and photograph puma (mountain lion) in the wild.

• Puma tracking activities carried out from dawn to dusk; there will be a break in the middle of the day when the cats are resting.

• We have the assistance of a 4×4 vehicle which is a great asset to optimize our field time in the ranch, while looking and photographing puma.

• This trip will be led by an experienced naturalist guide plus one of our puma trackers.

• In-depth wildlife and natural history exploration of Torres del Paine National Park, UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve

• An interesting array of mammals and birds restricted to the Southern Andes and Patagonia.

Read also trip details about our Pumas, Penguins & Whales trip, the Ultimate Wildlife Safari in Patagonia.

What’s included

  • All Accommodations
  • Meals
  • Guide services
  • Ground transportation
  • Puma tracking service
  • Park entrance
  • Tour Leader

What’s not included

  • Flights
  • Tipping
  • Travel insurance
  • Excess bagagge charges
  • Á la carte dishes
  • Snacks & Drinks
  • Laundry
  • Telephone calls

Available Packages

Trip Price
$4,498
Deposit: $500

Available Add-Ons

Single Room Supplement
$400

(per person)

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Reviews

I had a wonderful time seeing Pumas every day as well as enyoing Torres del Paine National Park. I am fully satisfied with the service of the tracker Angelo and guide Diego.
By Eugenie B for Eugenie Blessing_Private Puma Safari • March 2025 on Mar 22, 2025
The trip exceeded our expectations. Every step of the trip ran smoothly, on time, efficiently. The experiences and sightings were unique and very enjoyable. Uour guide, Patricio, was outstanding, a very special person, very knowledgeable. Accomodaiton was very good, food delicious, overall a marvellous trip.
By Lee L for Lee & Julian Lichter_Patagonia trip (Perito moreno, pumas and birds) on Mar 18, 2025
We had a great time in Patagonia. Patricio was an excellent guide, we saw in every Puma session at least one Puma, on our best day we saw 7 Puma (2x female Puma with 2 cups and 1 single Puma). A great opportunity to see Puma and enjoy the beauty of Patagonia!
By Andreas M for Andreas Meyer-Wernecke x 3 • 5-Day Private Puma Safari & extra nights on Mar 13, 2025
Isla Magdalena is perhaps the ultimate Penguin experience short of going to Antarctica or South Georgia, and David made it especially memorable, adding some bonus birding back on the mainland. Amazing encounters with lots of wildlife. David was an amazing guide who not only knew the species and the natural history of the area, he is very personable and found bird species I would have never seen, and he had personal relationships with the rangers at Isla Magdalena so our tour included a true backstage experience where we were led behind the rope everyone else must stay behind and were led by the chief ranger (a friend of David) to see a rare vagrant Snares Penguin from New Zealand that had shown up here. Incredible experience, and when the seas were too rough to make the second island stop, we birded two productive spots on the drive back to Punta Arenas, yielding many more species.
By Taylor D for Taylor Driggs x 2_Penguins of Magdalena Island on Mar 04, 2025
The communication beforehand was clear and professional and the payment system worked well. These things are so important when travelling and having limited time to manage bookings. Our guide personally contacted us to ensure we were fully informed and feeling welcome. This really was the gold standard of the many tours we did in our 7 weeks travelling. Pick up was punctual, all services excellent and our guide Suzanne was amazing. The personal approach and the detailed information provided made the afternoon really special. Thank you
By Darryl B for Darryl Blumel x2 _Condors of Patagonia on Feb 12, 2025
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