PATAGONIA PUMAS & LANDSCAPES
OCTOBER 28-NOVEMBER 7, 2025
4 days photographing wild pumas and 3 days photographing the spectacular landscapes of Patagonia
Come photograph wild pumas in the remote wilderness of Chile’s Torres del Paine region. Often described as one of the most majestic and beautiful places on earth, the area is also home to the highest concentration of puma in the world. Daily encounters are virtually guaranteed with expert guides/trackers leading us to pumas. Although, photographing pumas is the highlight of this trip, visiting this area would not be complete without devoting some time exploring the extraordinary landscapes of Patagonia
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
• 10 nights of All-inclusive Accommodation
• 4 Days Photographing pumas in a private Estancia
• 3 Days Photographing landscapes of Torres del Paine National Park and surrounding area
• Guiding from one of the best puma trackers in the region
• Coaching from a highly experienced photo leader
Combine this tour with my
ULTIMATE FALKLANDS ISLANDS PHOTO EXPEDITION
immediately following
Itinerary
Day 1: OCT 28
This is your arrival day in Santiago, Chile and the night will be spent in a hotel at the airport.
Day 2: OCT 29
After an early breakfast we will take a flight to Punta Arenas where we take a private ground transfer toward Cerro Castillo. We will check into our hotel and have a briefing with our guide.
Day 3-6 : OCT 30-NOV 2 - Puma Tracking in Private Estancia
We will spend 4 full days tracking and photographing pumas in the wild. Each day will start with an early breakfast, followed by transfer in a 4x4 Jeep. We will spend the entire day out with Pumas before returning to the hotel for it gets dark.
Day 7-9: NOV 3-5 - Landscape Photography
We will transfer to a new hotel on day 7 in the morning and begin the landscape photography portion of our adventure. We will photograph the spectacular landscapes of Torres del Paine National Park, Grey Glacier and the local area.
Day 10: NOV 6
We will check out of our hotel and board a private ground transfer catch our flight to Santiago. We will stay at a hotel at the Santiago airport
Day 11: NOV 7
This is the departure day for your return flight home.
Additional Trip Info
Fitness Requirement
This trip requires a moderate level of fitness. We will use 4x4 vehicles each day to search for pumas and can often get fairly close. But each encounter is different and we may have to walk 1-3 miles in a day to get to a cat or to keep up with a cat that is on the move. Although, not technical hiking, the terrain is undulating and footing can be loose gravel at times. Please also keep in mind that you will need to be carrying your own photography gear while on these walks.
What to Expect
Photographing pumas in the breathtaking region of Patagonia presents a unique blend of both challenge and reward. The vast, rugged landscapes, with their dramatic contours and stunning vistas, serve as the perfect backdrop for observing these elusive big cats gracefully navigating their natural habitat. During the early mornings and late afternoons, the soft, golden light enhances the scenery, creating an ideal setting for capturing their striking features and subtle movements in remarkable detail. Although daily encounters with pumas are virtually guaranteed, each sighting becomes a thrilling moment, where the intersection of wildlife and photography unfolds amidst majestic panoramas filled with raw beauty, the spirit of the wild, and the profound connection between nature and the observer.
TRIP DATES: OCT 28 - NOV 7, 2025
COST: $12,950 (shared accommodation), $1600 single supplement
INCLUDES:
- Internal Flighst (between Santiago and Punta Arenas)
- All transportation with a private driver from Punta Arenas to Cerro Castillo and back to Punta Arenas
- Double standard room at Santiago airport (Day 1 and Day 10)
- Doble standard room at Hotel Estancia Ovejero Patagónico
- Doble standard room at hotel Serrano
- All meals included (except dinner on nights one and ten)
- Entrance to the private Estancia Leona Amarga for four days
- Entrance for the National Park
- One or two puma trackers driving a 4x4 car during the four full days while searching for pumas.
- Snacks (nuts, chocolates, tea, and coffee) provided during the four full days at the Estancia
NOT INCLUDED:
- Laundry service
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage
- International flights to/from photo tour
