Pumas and Birds of Patagonia is one of our most comprehensive wildlife programs, aimed to discover the rich biodiversity of the remote areas of southern Chile.

During trip we will have two full days (with four sessions) to look and photograph Patagonian Pumas, in the stunning area of Torres del Paine National Park and Estancia Laguna Amarga. In addition to that, we offer a very comprehensive birding itinerary, in order to see most of the Patagonian bird specialties: from King Penguins and Andean Condors to Magellanic Plover and Magellanic Woodpecker, among several other unique species.

On this week itinerary, we will cover a variety of productive birding habitats, including wind-swept steppes, alkaline lakes and lagoons, channels and fjords, subantarctic woodlands and dramatic mountain regions, all encompassing a fascinating cast of birds and mammals.

Besides the charismatic Puma, other mammals will be possible to observe and photograph during this trip, including Guanaco, Southern Huemul, Culpeo and Chilla Foxes, Large Hairy Armadillo, Hog-nosed Skunk, Commerson’s and Peale’s Dolphins, among others.

Join us in 2023, on this fascinating journey to the dazzling regions of Chilean Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego to discover its best wildlife, traveling in a small group and enjoying the leadership and skills of our experienced guides.

Detailed Itinerary here.

Day 1 • Morning ferry to Tierra del Fuego – King penguin colony – Cerro Sombrero (1 night)

Day 2 • Ferry to mainland – San Gregorio – Pali Aike road – Puerto Natales (1 night)

Day 3 • Torres del Paine – Sierra Baguales – Cerro Castillo (3 nights)

Day 4 • Puma tracking – Torres del Paine

Day 5 • Puma tracking – Torres del Paine

Day 6 • Laguna de los Palos – San Juan Bay – Punta Arenas (1 night)

Day 7 • Transfer to Punta Arenas airport – End of the trip

Notice of cancellation can only be accepted in writing from the person who signed the booking form and takes effect on the day such noticed is received by us.

Refunds are made according to the following schedule:

• If cancellation is made 120 days or more before departure date, the transfer amount minus 200 USD is refundable.

• If cancellation is made between 120 and 60 days before departure, the transfer is not refundable, but any payments covering the balance of the fee will be refunded.

• If cancellation is made less than 60 days before departure date, no refund is available.

This policy and fee schedule also applies to pre-trip and post trip extensions, as well as any transfers from one tour to another. We strongly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance to protect yourself.

• Two days to look and photograph Patagonian Puma in Torres del Paine and Estancia Laguna Amarga.

• A comprehensive birding itinerary also dedicated to look for mammals.

• The magnificent Andean Condor, largest of terrestrial flying birds.

• Stunning waders including Magellanic Plover, Two-banded Plover, Rufous-chested Dotterel, Tawny-throated Dotterel and several seedsnipes.

• Remarkable forest-dwelling birds such as Magellanic Woodpecker, Austral Parakeet and Chilean Hawk.

• Land mammals such as Guanaco, Hairy Armadillo, Hog-nosed Skunk, Culpeo and Chilla foxes.

• Commerson’s and Peale’s dolphins in the Straits of Magellan.

• King and Magellanic penguins.