Pumas of Patagonia
30 NOV - 4 Dec 2025
©Fernando diaz
Pumas of Patagonia
* 4 Nights Accommodation (shared) El Overjero Paragonico Hotel
* All meals included
* Expert Photographic Tuition from award-winning photographer David Stowe
* Expert Local guide and Puma Trackers
* Entrance fees to TORRES DEL PAINE National Park
* 3 days in Estancia Leona Amarga
* Photograph Pumas and other wildlife in their natural habitat
* Stunning Patagonian landscape photography
cost
Cost will depend on final number of guests
2 guests : $9550USD per person
3 guests : $7750USD per person
4+ guests : $6950USD per person
Day 1
Starting from Punta Arenas we’ll drive north towards Torres del Paine National Park, where we’ll be immersed in some of the most spectacular scenery in the country and arguably the best place in the world to see and photograph Pumas.
We’ll break up the drive (~4 hrs) with an early lunch in the pleasant town of Puerto Natales, nestled on the edge of the fjords. Arriving at the park we’ll get to know and familiarize ourselves with the areas in the park and adjoining reserves where Pumas are regularly seen. This will be our first introduction to the landscape and the wildlife inhabiting the scrubby steppe and small lagoons.
Nearing dusk we’ll have our first chance at spotting Pumas. As nigh falls we’ll head back to our accommodation in the steppe for dinner and have the chance to discuss our plan for the next few days. Night in Cerro Castillo.
Days 2, 3 & 4
Dawn and dusk are the most active times for Pumas, also giving us the best light for photography. We’ll concentrate our efforts at these times of the day. With help from professional Puma trackers, we’ll scour the hills in search of Pumas, and relocate when one of the trackers spots them. The trackers will radio-in with the whereabouts of an individual or group, and give us instructions on the best way to approach so as to be at the optimal spot for photographing. Always at a safe distance and ensuring no disturbance. The photo opportunities are absolutely fantastic here as multiple families live in the area. Depending on the time of year, females can be seen with their cubs and stalking prey, or males prowling the hills.
During the ‘slower’ hours of the day we are free to explore other areas of the park, in search of interesting birds or other mammals. Birds of special note are: Andean Condor, Cinnamon-bellied Ground-Tyrant, Patagonian Mockingbird, Magellanic Woodpecker, and the recently re-discovered Austral Rail.
Othermammals include: Southern Andean Deer, Guanaco, Patagonian Hog-nosed Skunk, Gray Fox, and Patagonian Haired Armadillo. Of course there are ample opportunities for fantastic landscape photography throughout the stay.
Nights in Cerro Castillo.
Day 5
On the last morning we’ll have one opportunity to photograph Pumas in and around the park. Then we’ll head back towards Puerto Natales for a nice end-of-tour lunch and an afternoon arrival in Punta Arenas.
CAMERA SKILL
We pride ourselves on helping you get more from whatever camera you have, and increasing your skills regardless of your experience.
You definitely don't need to be an expert photographer with a super telephoto lens to enjoy this tour. Obviously for birds, the longer the focal length the better, however whatever camera you have there is no doubt that you will still learn a lot and have great fun doing it!
One of the great things about this tour is how close we can get to alot of species so a wide angle lens is also a must!
NOT INCLUDED:
Flights
Any additional nights accommodation in Punta Arenas prior or after the tour
Alcoholic Drinks
Tips
NOTES:
* As with any tour, unfortunately we cannot control the weather or indeed the wildlife. We'll do everything in our power to find the best subjects to photograph but things like how intense or early/late the wet season is can bring big changes from year to year.
* Whilst we want to get great images of as many of the special species from this amazing region as we can; this isn't a tour to try to quickly tick off as many species as possible and move on.
*We always strongly recommend that you organise your own travel and equipment insurance at the time of booking.
All images on this webpage ©Fernando Diaz