Patagonia Wildlife Adventure, Pumas, Whales and Penguins

Punta Arenas

Torres del Paine

Carlos III Island

Tierra del Fuego

Patagonia Wildlife Adventure, Pumas, Whales and Penguins Trip is an adventure itinerary specially designed so you can enjoy the wonderful wildlife of Patagonia, Pumas, Whales, Penguins, llamas, among others, in its natural habitat. Track Pumas in the spectacular Torres del Paine National Park and its impressive mountain landscapes, then move to Punta Arenas to immerse yourself in the marine life of the southern fjords, to spot Humpback Whales, Penguins, Sea Lions, Dolphins, Flamingos, Seagulls, Petrels, Albatros, among other species that inhabit this spectacular place of our planet.

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AT A GLANCE

Patagonia Wildlife Adventure, Pumas, Whales and Penguins Trip, An adventure through the southern part of Chilean Patagonia, visiting the best wildlife watching places in this wonderful region.
Visit the Torres del Paine National Park, known for its steep mountain peaks and incredible landscapes, to see one of the largest cats in South America, the Pumas, in its natural environment, a dreamlike landscape.
Discover the incredible marine life of the southernmost fjords in Punta Arenas and Tierra del Fuego and the beautiful Marine Parks created to protect the great diversity of species that inhabit this place.

All travel ideas are fully customizable, so we make travel proposals adapted to your interests, activities you enjoy, travel dates and destinations you want to visit.

Example Trip Itinerary

DAYS 1 - 5

Pumas Tracking in Torres del Paine

Transfer

Private transfer from Punta Arenas Airport to your hotel in Torres del Paine

Accommodation in Torres del Paine

Las Torres Hotel

Patagonia Wildlife Adventure, Pumas, Whales and Penguins. Las Torres Hotel Patagonia offers the traditions of an old Patagonian Ranch with an enviable location at the beginning of the “Base Las Torres” trail, the main excursion of the National Park. Located in the heart of the park, Las Torres Hotel shows a unique character due to its “Estancia (Ranch)”

The first stay in your Patagonia Wildlife Adventure, Pumas, Whales and Penguins is Torres del Paine. Located a few kilometers from Puerto Natales, in southern Chile, Torres del Paine National Park is considered one of the most beautiful places over Southern Patagonia and the world and one of the best trekking areas. Its amazing mountain peaks belonging to the Paine Massif and the uneven topography heights along with its unique flora and fauna, like pumas, guanacos, choiques, foxes, condors, armadillos, skunks, among others, make it a must for those who visit Southern Patagonia.

Day 1: Arriving to Punta Arenas and Transfer to Torres del Piane

Start your Patagonia Wildlife Adventure, Pumas, Whales and Penguins Trip arriving to Punta Arenas. Your guide and driver will be waiting for you at Punta Arenas Airport to take you to Torres del Paine. A trip of approximately 4 hours in a beautiful landscape of Nothofagus forest. During the tour you can make stops to watch wildlife such as guanacos, choiques, foxes, pumas and some species of birds. The guide will tell you the history of this magnificent region.

Day 2, 3 & 4: Pumas Tracking in Torres del Paine

The Pumas Tracking Adventure begins. We will carry out full days of Puma Tracking from dawn to dusk with the local guide, an expert in wildlife watching. The area by the north coast of Lake Sarmiento Lake, Amarga Lagoon and Azul Lagoon is well-known for having one of the largest populations of pumas in the wild.

The best time to see pumas is from February to April, as the females pumas are actively hunting to provide food for their growing cubs. At this time of year, they are active by night, and also during the twilight hours. To see a female pumas and her cubs in the middle of this stunning mountain landscape is one of the most impressive wildlife spectacles. You will also have the opportunity to see other species of wildlife such as guanacos, foxes, lesser rhea, among others.

DAY 5

Punta Arenas

Transfer

Private transfer to your hotel in Punta Arenas

Day 5: Full Day Torres del Paine and Trasnfer to Punta Arenas

After the Pumas Tracking, today you will tour the western part of the Torres del Paine National Park, visiting the main attractions before saying goodbye to this spectacular place. You will begin the journey to the Mirador del Lago Nordenskjöld, then you will continue towards Salto Grande and from there you can take the walk to the The Horns Viewpoint, which takes 1.30/2 hours. Then continue to the Mirador Pehoe, and the last panoramic point which is Puente Weber. Finally you will leave the park to begin the trip to Punta Arenas, to continue your Patagonia Wildlife Adventure, Pumas, Whales and Penguins.

Accommodation in Punta Arenas

Cabo de Hornos

With a rich legacy stretching across years, Cabo de Hornos Hotel stands as a cornerstone of Punta Arenas, the capital of Patagonia. Situated within the heart of the city’s historic center, it serves as a steadfast guardian and witness to the…

Continue your Patagonia Wildlife Adventure, Pumas, Whales and Penguins Trip coming back to Punta Arenas, one of the southernmost cities in Chilean Patagonia. It is located on the shores of the Strait of Magellan, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and is used as a base for excursions to the surrounding nature and Antarctica. It will be our base to explore the spectacular landscapes of the fjords, islands and their wonderful marine parks with their enormous amount of wildlife species that inhabit this remote area.

DAYS 6 - 8

Carlos III Island

Day 6: Boat trip to Carlos III Island

Today you will continue your Patagonia Wildlife Adventure, Pumas, Whales and Penguins Trip leaving back to the pumas behind to crossthe western branch of the Strait of Magellan to stay on a tiny island in one of the remotest, pristine places on Earth, The Carlos III Island, which houses a vast and unique biological diversity. You will navigate through The Francisco Coloane Marine Park, this park is home to a summer population of humpback whales and occasionally orcas that use these waters for feeding. You will enjoy whale watching in this remote area of Chile surrounded by beautiful landscape and nature panoramic.

Accommodation in Carlos III Island

Eco Camp Carlos III Island

The Eco-Camp at Carlos III Island is settled on a remote and pristine region of Chilean Patagonia, right on the western branch of the mythic Magellan Straits and in the center of the recently established Francisco Coloane Marine Park.

Day 7: Watching Humpback Whales

On the 7th day of your Patagonia Wildlife Adventure, Pumas, Whales and Penguins Trip, you will enjoy another day of humpback whale watching with the possibility of seeing a rare Chilean dolphin while sailing these waters. Also will visit vast colonies of fur seals, sea lions, Magellan penguins, among other species.

You will also enjoy an explanatory talk from scientists who work on population studies of these species, they will explain marking and identification techniques. We will spend the entire afternoon observing these whales up close. An intimate experience of close encounter with marine fauna in a landscape of remote islands, mountains, glaciers and enchanted forests.

Day 8: Transfer to Punta Arenas

After visiting these waters and islands teeming with marine life, you the Patagonia Wildlife Adventure, Pumas, Whales and Penguins Trip with the 8-hour journey back to the San Isidro Lighthouse. Along the way you can observe species of birds, dolphins, sea lions, among others. In the afternoon you will return to Punta Arenas to spend the night.

DAYS 9 - 10

El Porvenir, Tierra del Fuego

Day 9: Tierra del Fuego King Penguin Reserve

You will continue this day of your Patagonia Wildlife Adventure, Pumas, Whales and Penguins Trip traveling north of Punta Arenas to the dock to take the ferry and cross the famous Strait of Magellan to the Island of Tierra del Fuego, approximately two hours of navigation. Great explorers in history, such as Magellan, Drake, Cavendish, Bougainville, Fitz Roy and Darwin, among others, traversed these waters in the past, often in extremely harsh and dangerous conditions. On the way it is possible to see species of seabirds such as albatrosses, petrels, cormorants, and seagulls. It is also possible to see dolphins and sea lions.

Upon arriving at the Island of Tierra del Fuego, you will arrive at your accommodation in the town of El Porvenir, to rest for a while. After the break we will travel for two hours to King Penguin Park. Along the way you will be able to see guanacos, foxes, cauquenes, flamingos, among others.

At King Penguin Park you will have a short introductory talk about the best way to visit the site and get closer to the king penguins. This is a private reserve created for the conservation of the few King Penguin specimens that visit the area and remain all year round. The maximum approach distance indicated by the guide must be respected. You will have many opportunities to observe them and take excellent photos. After visiting the park you will come back to El Porvenir to spend the night

Day 10: Visit El Porvenir and Take de Ferry Back to Punta Arenas

Day 10th of your Patagonia Wildlife Adventure, Pumas, Whales and Penguins Trip. This day you will use the morning tour El Porvenir and learn about the native wildlife and history of this remote region of Patagonia. Then you will go to visit alkaline pools, home of large groups of migratory birds such as sandpipers and plovers, and the beautiful Chilean flamingos. Then you will travel along the coast to visit remains of old shipwrecks.

After lunch you will take the ferry back to Punta Arenas.

Transfer

Ferry to Punta Arenas

Accommodation in Punta Arenas

Cabo de Hornos

Day 11: Transfer to Punta Arenas Airport

Finish your Patagonia Wildlife Adventure, Pumas, Whales and Penguins Trip syaing goodbye to Punta Arenas. After breakfast your driver will take you to the Punta Arenas Airport to take the flight to your next destination.

Transfer

Private transfer to Punta Arenas Airport

Flight

Flight from Punta Arenas Airport

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How to Customize This Itinerary

To customize your Patagonia Wildlife Adventure, Pumas, Whales and Penguins, add an extra night Torres del Paine to enjoy the incredible Trekking Trail to The Torres del Paine Towers Base. Torres del Paine is considered one of the most beautiful places on the world and one of the best trekking areas. Or Spend one night in Puerto natales to enjoy the city and navigate the fjords.

Include some time to relax! After a few days traveling you probably would enjoy some free time to relax or receive a massage that will you feel renew and energized for the rest of your trip. Most of the hotels have SPA services or wellness center.

All travel ideas are fully customizable. We make travel proposals adapted to your interests, activities you enjoy, travel dates and destinations you want to visit.