PUMAS OF PATAGONIA JUNE 2026
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- About the Attraction
ONE OF THE MOST SPECTACULAR WILDLIFE EXPERIENCES ANYWHERE. PHOTOGRAPH PUMAS AT CLOSE RANGE AMONG THE BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPE OF TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF A 4X4.
We have been organizing Puma photo tours since 2013, so over the years we have, through experience, developed the best itinerary for photographers, always having fantastic results. On this tour to southern Chile we are going to use comfortable 4×4 vehicles to quickly and effectively access the higher parts of an extensive private land adjacent to Torres del Paine National Park, Leona Amarga, and use the services of expert Puma trackers to photograph these “ghost cats” at close range. Our rate of success is very high and rarely there is a day we don’t photograph at least one Puma, in fact the normal is to have a few encounters a day. Other wildlife found on this tour includes the abundant Guanaco, and also possibilities for Gray and Culpeo Foxes, Humboldt’s Hog-nosed Skunk and some birds like White-tufted and Great Grebes, varied duck species, Black-necked Swan, Andean Condor, Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle, Magellanic Woodpecker, Austral Pygmy Owl, etc.
During the Winter tours there is a high chance for snow, which makes the experience different and special. Winter is our favorite time of the year in Patagonia, everything is more calm, we have more freedom to explore as there are less groups and it’s excellent for Pumas because they tend to be more active throughout the day. Temperatures average from -5º C (23º F) to 6º C (43º F), with colder days possible, but there is usually much less wind and even windless days, so, as long as you are properly dressed, it doesn’t feel very cold really. Light is incredible throughout the day if the sun is out.
June 09: Your guide and host will meet you at a hotel in the morning in Punta Arenas, South Chile. We recommend you arrive the day before and stay at a hotel in the city, we will be happy to arrange this for you upon request. We use Hotel Diego de Almagro, but you are free to choose another one if you prefer. Drive to Hotel Lago Grey (05:00 hrs). We stop at the scenic town of Puerto Natales for a coffee and some photos, plus a couple other spots. Arrival at the hotel and rest of the afternoon there preparing for the next day. There are good opportunities around the hotel for birds and landscape shots. Dinner at the hotel. [Incl.: lunch, dinner]
June 10: After breakfast on this day, conditions allowing, we will do a boat tour passing near the glacier, for different landscape photos. Rest of the day exploring this beautiful region of the park, where we may find the incredible Magellanic Woodpecker among some other birds and, with a bit of luck, a rare Huemul Deer. Landscape opportunities abound too. [Incl.: brkfst, lunch, dinner]
June 11: After breakfast we will drive slowly towards El Ovejero Lodge, exploring all the photo opportunities for wildlife and landscape. We will spend the day exploring Torres del Paine National Park, arriving at the lodge at the end of the day. [Incl.: brkfst, lunch, dinner]
June 12 to 16: Five full days of Puma search. Our days start before sunrise. If our tracker, which works from a different car and communicates with us through radio, finds a puma, we go straight to it. This time of the year, because daylight hours are shorter, we stay the whole time out in the field, and carry a boxed lunch. [Incl.: brkfst, lunch, dinner]
While our main goal on this trip is always going to be Pumas, there will be a lot of other incredible photo opportunities, like the amazing landscape, the groups of Guanacos, varied birds like grebes and swans, Andean Condors, foxes, etc. [Incl.: brkfst, lunch, dinner]
June 17: After breakfast drive back to Punta Arenas, where it’s possible to catch a flight on the same day back home. Expected arrival time in Punta Arenas is after 16:00. [Incl.: brkfst, lunch]
- Double occupancy accommodation on superior rooms (single rooms may be available)
- All meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Drinks on the field
- All road transportation on comfortable 4x4s (max of 3 clients per car)
- Puma tracking services
- Photography guiding services
- Park entrance fees
- Estancia Leona Amarga entrance fees
NOT INCLUDED
- Air tickets
- Drinks at the hotel
- Tips
- Laundry
- Hotel in Punta Arenas (if needed/desired). Note that Hotel Diego de Almegro is included on June 18th due to a necessary change in that particular itinerary.
- Ground transfers in Punta Arenas (if needed/desired)
- Travel and cancellation insurance
EL OVEJERO PATAGONICO
A comfortable lodge located at the village of Cerro Castillo, about 40 minutes from the entrance of Estancia Laguna Amarga and the entrance to the Torres del Paine National Park, where we spend our days. The lodge itself is very comfortable, heated and with excellent food.
HOTEL LAGO GREY
A beautiful and comfortable hotel located in front of the Grey Lake and Grey Glacier, on the West side of Torres del Paine National Park. The areas around the hotel has a typical forest of the region, with many interesting birds to photograph. The hotel itself is beautiful and modern, with a beautiful restaurant, great heating, carpeted rooms, etc.
Suggested stays for a seamless experience!
Have Any Question?
Do not hesitage to give us a call. We are an expert team and we are happy to talk to you.
- (+55 12) 98848-3939
- info@patagoniaphototours.com
- June 09 to 17, 2026
- Min. of 4, max. of only 5 guests
- US$ 10.750 per person, US$ 485 additional for single room
- Two 4×4’s will be used + a puma tracker from his car
- Use of comfortable 4×4’s to explore the private land in search of pumas.
- 5 full days of Puma photography, with very high chances for close encounters with Pumas and other wildlife.
- Level of difficulty is moderate. While most Pumas that we find are near where we can get with the 4×4’s, on other occasions some hiking on sloping hills is necessary. However, the hiking is greatly reduced compared to non-4×4 tours.
- It’s nearly sea level, so there’re no problems with high alttitude.
- Includes 2 days at fantastic Lago Grey Hotel, with incredible opportunities for landscape photography as well, including Grey Glacier.
- Our highly experienced Puma tracker works from his own vehicle to increase our chances and coordinates with the tour leader through radio.
- Have more doubts? Check our FAQ or contact us.
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Trip highlights gallery
- About the Attraction
ONE OF THE MOST SPECTACULAR WILDLIFE EXPERIENCES ANYWHERE. PHOTOGRAPH PUMAS AT CLOSE RANGE AMONG THE BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPE OF TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF A 4X4.
- Double occupancy accommodation on superior rooms (single rooms may be available)
- All meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Drinks on the field
- All road transportation on comfortable 4x4s (max of 3 clients per car)
- Puma tracking services
- Photography guiding services
- Park entrance fees
- Estancia Leona Amarga entrance fees
NOT INCLUDED
- Air tickets
- Drinks at the hotel
- Tips
- Laundry
- Hotel in Punta Arenas (if needed/desired). Note that Hotel Diego de Almegro is included on June 18th due to a necessary change in that particular itinerary.
- Ground transfers in Punta Arenas (if needed/desired)
- Travel and cancellation insurance
- June 09 to 17, 2026
- Min. of 4, max. of only 5 guests
- US$ 10.750 per person, US$ 485 additional for single room
- Two 4×4’s will be used + a puma tracker from his car
- June 09 to 17, 2026
- Min. of 4, max. of only 5 guests
- US$ 10.750 per person, US$ 485 additional for single room
- Two 4×4’s will be used + a puma tracker from his car
EL OVEJERO PATAGONICO
A comfortable lodge located at the village of Cerro Castillo, about 40 minutes from the entrance of Estancia Laguna Amarga and the entrance to the Torres del Paine National Park, where we spend our days. The lodge itself is very comfortable, heated and with excellent food.
HOTEL LAGO GREY
A beautiful and comfortable hotel located in front of the Grey Lake and Grey Glacier, on the West side of Torres del Paine National Park. The areas around the hotel has a typical forest of the region, with many interesting birds to photograph. The hotel itself is beautiful and modern, with a beautiful restaurant, great heating, carpeted rooms, etc.
We have been organizing Puma photo tours since 2013, so over the years we have, through experience, developed the best itinerary for photographers, always having fantastic results. On this tour to southern Chile we are going to use comfortable 4×4 vehicles to quickly and effectively access the higher parts of an extensive private land adjacent to Torres del Paine National Park, Leona Amarga, and use the services of expert Puma trackers to photograph these “ghost cats” at close range. Our rate of success is very high and rarely there is a day we don’t photograph at least one Puma, in fact the normal is to have a few encounters a day. Other wildlife found on this tour includes the abundant Guanaco, and also possibilities for Gray and Culpeo Foxes, Humboldt’s Hog-nosed Skunk and some birds like White-tufted and Great Grebes, varied duck species, Black-necked Swan, Andean Condor, Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle, Magellanic Woodpecker, Austral Pygmy Owl, etc.
During the Winter tours there is a high chance for snow, which makes the experience different and special. Winter is our favorite time of the year in Patagonia, everything is more calm, we have more freedom to explore as there are less groups and it’s excellent for Pumas because they tend to be more active throughout the day. Temperatures average from -5º C (23º F) to 6º C (43º F), with colder days possible, but there is usually much less wind and even windless days, so, as long as you are properly dressed, it doesn’t feel very cold really. Light is incredible throughout the day if the sun is out.
June 09: Your guide and host will meet you at a hotel in the morning in Punta Arenas, South Chile. We recommend you arrive the day before and stay at a hotel in the city, we will be happy to arrange this for you upon request. We use Hotel Diego de Almagro, but you are free to choose another one if you prefer. Drive to Hotel Lago Grey (05:00 hrs). We stop at the scenic town of Puerto Natales for a coffee and some photos, plus a couple other spots. Arrival at the hotel and rest of the afternoon there preparing for the next day. There are good opportunities around the hotel for birds and landscape shots. Dinner at the hotel. [Incl.: lunch, dinner]
June 10: After breakfast on this day, conditions allowing, we will do a boat tour passing near the glacier, for different landscape photos. Rest of the day exploring this beautiful region of the park, where we may find the incredible Magellanic Woodpecker among some other birds and, with a bit of luck, a rare Huemul Deer. Landscape opportunities abound too. [Incl.: brkfst, lunch, dinner]
June 11: After breakfast we will drive slowly towards El Ovejero Lodge, exploring all the photo opportunities for wildlife and landscape. We will spend the day exploring Torres del Paine National Park, arriving at the lodge at the end of the day. [Incl.: brkfst, lunch, dinner]
June 12 to 16: Five full days of Puma search. Our days start before sunrise. If our tracker, which works from a different car and communicates with us through radio, finds a puma, we go straight to it. This time of the year, because daylight hours are shorter, we stay the whole time out in the field, and carry a boxed lunch. [Incl.: brkfst, lunch, dinner]
While our main goal on this trip is always going to be Pumas, there will be a lot of other incredible photo opportunities, like the amazing landscape, the groups of Guanacos, varied birds like grebes and swans, Andean Condors, foxes, etc. [Incl.: brkfst, lunch, dinner]
June 17: After breakfast drive back to Punta Arenas, where it’s possible to catch a flight on the same day back home. Expected arrival time in Punta Arenas is after 16:00. [Incl.: brkfst, lunch]
Suggested stays for a seamless experience!
Have Any Question?
Do not hesitage to give us a call. We are an expert team and we are happy to talk to you.
- (+55 12) 98848-3939
- info@patagoniaphototours.com
- June 09 to 17, 2026
- Min. of 4, max. of only 5 guests
- US$ 10.750 per person, US$ 485 additional for single room
- Two 4×4’s will be used + a puma tracker from his car
- Use of comfortable 4×4’s to explore the private land in search of pumas.
- 5 full days of Puma photography, with very high chances for close encounters with Pumas and other wildlife.
- Level of difficulty is moderate. While most Pumas that we find are near where we can get with the 4×4’s, on other occasions some hiking on sloping hills is necessary. However, the hiking is greatly reduced compared to non-4×4 tours.
- It’s nearly sea level, so there’re no problems with high alttitude.
- Includes 2 days at fantastic Lago Grey Hotel, with incredible opportunities for landscape photography as well, including Grey Glacier.
- Our highly experienced Puma tracker works from his own vehicle to increase our chances and coordinates with the tour leader through radio.
- Have more doubts? Check our FAQ or contact us.
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