Explore every corner of Patagonia’s wilderness.
Experience the breathtaking spectrum of Patagonia’s wildlife through stunning glacial straits, sweeping island landscapes and awe-inspiring mountain parks. Our bespoke, comprehensive 10-day expedition will put you face-to-face with tremendous Humpback Whale, the only colony of King Penguins outside of the Antarctic Circle, and alongside Patagonia’s most elusive wildlife across a rich, diverse landscape.
You’ll spend the 10 days* of this expedition exploring some of nature’s most remote locations: navigating the waters of the Magellan Strait and its glacial channels, exploring the wilderness of Tierra del Fuego, trekking through the mountains and steppes of Torres del Paine and walking alongside pumas with our expert guides.
And of course, each phase will be punctuated by numerous photo opportunities with local wildlife, landscape, and historical landmarks.
GETTING HERE
Our expedition begins in Punta Arenas (Chile), which is easily accesible from every major city in South America. Please note that this is a suggested route as our packages do not include air fares. Alternatively, private transfers can be arranged from either Puerto Natales or El Calafate for an additional fee.
Overview
Days 1-4: In the Shadow of Pioneers
Our first four days will have you arriving in Punta Arenas and heading to explore the Strait of Magellan. Many centuries after its discovery, the famed passage that shaped the modern world shelters an abundance of marine wildlife and dramatic landscapes.
You’ll be taken through some of the world’s most remote waterways, into glacier-formed inlets, and past historical landmarks – all in search of the perfect photography opportunities. With our vessel’s low gunwale, you’ll always have the best angle for capturing these moments.
We work together with local wildlife experts to track and observe humpback whales, who forage and live in these waters from November – April.
These majestic creatures are widely known for their breaching, cresting and other arresting surface behavior, so your chances of capturing an astonishing moment are very high.
Overview
Day 5: Into the Land of Fire
Our expedition continues across the Strait, into Tierra del Fuego. South America’s largest island is home to the world’s northernmost colony of King Penguins and a host of other wildlife.
This day will not only mark the midpoint of our adventures, but will also be one filled with shifting landscapes and scenic journeys. From a last glimpse of the glacial channels of the Magellan Strait, we’ll drive to Bahía Inútil, home to the only colony of King Penguins outside the Antarctic Polar Circle, where we’ll spot around 100 individuals including adults, juveniles and chicks.
After taking in the spectacle of this exclusive and elusive waddle, we head north for a brief ferry ride across to the mainland, spotting some Commerson’s dolphins if we’re in luck. We then drive towards Puerto Natales, embracing the vastness of the pampa and pausing to stand in the remnants of one of the first and most important Patagonian ranches: estancia San Gregorio, now a national historic monument.
The arrival in your hotel at Puerto Natales marks the end of your long day, and a chance to relax and reflect on all you’ve experienced so far.
Overview
Day 6: Untamed Patagonia
This entire day takes in the glorious landscape of the Torres del Paine National Park, widely considered to be one of South America’s most beautiful and important national parks.
We’ll head towards the Park through the Serrano River area, getting views of the Park’s breathtaking mountain range, the Paine Massif, and enter through the western sector. On the way, we’ll head past Lake Toro, the largest body of water in the region, giving way to spectacular views, such as the Grey Glacier and Cuernos de Paine.
As the expedition travels east, the landscape gradually transitions from Magellanic deciduous forest to Patagonian steppes, passing by waterfalls, lakes, mountains and valleys. The main focus of this journey is the incredible scenery, but there’s plenty of wildlife to be spotted as well.
We’ll end the day near the famous Laguna Amarga, arriving at the estancia that we’ll call home for the next four days.
Overview
Days 7-9: Step Into the Wild
For the latter half of your expedition, you’ll be walking alongside one of South America’s most elusive hunters, the Patagonian Puma.
These remarkable and powerful creatures hunt and travel all across the Patagonian Steppes. We work with expert puma trackers to find these magnificent creatures in their natural environment. More than any other phase, this part of the tour must adapt constantly to the geography and seasonal challenges of this wild and untamed region.
Our traditional tracking methods and local expertise mean that we can bring you close to these majestic creatures in their own habitat. We work with experienced puma tracking experts to find these magnificent creatures in their natural environment. New photo opportunities will arise constantly, as we’ll move shortly after we’ve captured a moment with each animal.
At night you will return to the comfort of the ranch, which will provide everything you need to rest and relax.
Your accommodation across this expedition will be as varied as the landscape it nestles in, but each locale has been carefully chosen as a base camp for your adventures.
For your stay on the shores of the Magellan Strait, you’ll be staying at the Eco-Camp on Carlos III Island. This remote accommodation will put you close to all the best whale-spotting zones, while still being comfortable and relaxed. The entire camp is raised from the ground, conserving local vegetation and offering great views of the waters. You might even spot humpback whales from your balcony.
During your hunt to photograph pumas in the Patagonian Steppes, you’ll find a home in one of a number of local estancias (ranches), enjoying a fusion of traditional architecture and modern amenities.
In between these two base camps there will be single-night stops – before departing for Carlos III Island, on your return from there, and in Puerto Natales after our drive north. For these days, you’ll have the option of different hotels to stay in overnight. These options vary from the winter to the summer months, but we constantly work with our hospitality partners to ensure that, no matter the time of year, you always get a top quality stay.
We take great care when creating the best possible experience for you and your group no matter the time of the year. Since all of our programs are fully customisable*, the prices below are meant as a reference only, and the final prices will depend on the time of your visit. Both programs include a 5-night stay with any of our partner hotels.
Each of our packages include the price of accommodation, your meals, transportation, snacks and hot drinks throughout the expedition days, the park entrance fee, and guide services. Also included is the services of an experienced puma tracker, as well as a tour leader throughout the entire trip.
Payments & Deposits
We accept PayPal and recommend this method as it offers high protection. We also accept bank transfers from all major US and EU banks. For bank transfers, your bank may add an extra charge for an administration fee, usually 4%. In order to secure your place, a 50% downpayment of the total cost of the package will be requested. The remaining 50% must be paid 90 days before the travel date.
Price
All prices are subject to change throughout the season and it highly depends on what your custom tour will look like. Since every tour is custom-made to your needs, we can’t provide a price before getting to know you and what you want to experience. Are you ready to start your journey? Contact us for more details.
Group Size
Because our tour is tailored to be exclusive, customisable and bespoke, we have a minimum group size of 2 and a maximum group size of 6. This is so we can accommodate everyone in our terrain-ready vehicles and make sure there is time for everyone to see all they want to see. If your party is outside this size (solo traveller or more than 6) we’re able to customise our expeditions accordingly. Get in touch and we can put together a custom program.
Cancelations & Refunds
Our tours take a lot of preparation, including liaising with local hotels and suppliers. We have built our cancellation policy to protect ourselves and our trusted partners. Cancellations must be made in writing by the individual who signed the booking form, and will take effect on the day the cancellation notice is received.
Depending on the time of the cancellation, you will be entitled to a full or a partial refund:
PLEASE NOTE
This policy and fee schedule also applies to any pre-trip or post-trip extensions, as well as transfers to another tour. We highly recommend purchasing trip cancellation insurance to protect yourself and your experience.
