WILDLIFE & CONSERVATION ADVENTURE PATAGONIA

Punta Arenas & Torres del Paine in Patagonia

8 days and 7 nights

Wildlife & Conservation in Patagonia

Venture to Chile’s far south on an unforgettable journey through one of the planet’s last wild sanctuaries. This 8-day experience reveals the living spirit of Patagonia—where glaciers, fjords, and open steppe shelter whales, dolphins, penguins, and the elusive puma.

Navigate the legendary Strait of Magellan, explore remote islands alive with marine birds, and witness the raw beauty of Torres del Paine National Park, a world-renowned haven for wildlife. Guided by seasoned naturalists, each day invites connection—with nature, with conservation, and with the sense of wonder Patagonia inspires.

This program, or parts of it, takes place within the Route of Parks of Patagonia, a 1,700-mile scenic corridor linking 17 National Parks from Puerto Montt to Cape Horn. The route protects 11.8 million hectares of pristine ecosystems and supports over 60 communities, standing as a global model for responsible tourism and local development.

For travelers and professionals seeking experiences that blend adventure, wildlife, and purpose, Patagonia awaits—untamed, majestic, and profoundly alive. 🌿

Enhance the experience with add-on activities. Check them in the Itinerary Section.

This wildlife program in Patagonia invites you to explore one of South America’s most iconic ecosystems, home to pumas, guanacos, condors and pristine steppe landscapes.

Day 1: Punta Arenas Airport – Punta Arenas

Private transfer from Punta Arenas Airport to the hotel in Punta Arenas (30 minutes).

Night at Hotel Cabo de Hornos in a standard room.

Included: transport, bedroom and breakfast.

Day 2: Punta Arenas 

HD Dolphin Watching: Zodiac ride in the Bahía Agua Fresca sector, 27 km south of Punta Arenas. In a natural environment, we carry out a coastal navigation through the bay, where you can see several species of birds and the main attraction: the southern dolphins. For years, this colony of more than 30 dolphins has been located in this bay. You will see them jump, spin and play in their wild environment. The navigation lasts approximately 1 hour. It is ideal to go with family and friends. Duration: 3.5 hours.

Shared Excursion to Magdalena Island AM or PM – 5:00 hours: Los Pingüinos Natural Monument is located thirty-five kilometers northeast of Punta Arenas in the Region of Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica. It is a protected area for wildlife, such as the Magellanic penguin, Dominican gull, the black-browed albatross and the imperial cormorant. At the southwestern end of the island, there are one and two-haired sea lions. As for flora, the island’s vegetation is scarce, making for wide, spacious views.

The journey to the Natural Monument, Los Pingüinos on Magdalena Island, lasts for an hour and a half. While sailing through the Strait of Magellan, your guide will inform us about the area in English and Spanish. After disembarking on the island’s dock, our visit to the penguin colony will last for approximately one hour before starting the return to Punta Arenas. Once we are back at the pier, passengers will be transported to their hotel.

Times AM: Pick up hotel 6:45 approx – departure 8:00 – arrival on the island 9:00 – return 10:00 – arrival at pier 11:30 – arrival at hotels approx 12:00.

Times PM: Pick up hotel 13:15 approx – departure 14:30 – arrival on the island 15:30 – return 16:30 – arrival at pier 18:00 – arrival at hotels approx 18:30.

Night at Hotel Cabo de Hornos in a standard room.

Included: English-speaking guide, navigation, snack, transport, excursion, bilingual local guide, bedroom, and breakfast.

Day 3: Punta Arenas

Whale, penguins, and glaciers full-day tour: Pick up at 03:45 AM. Cape Froward, the Southernmost Point of the Continental World. Glaciers, Humpback Whales, Sei Whales, Austral Dolphins, Toninas Overas, and Magellanic Penguins are part of the natural wonders of this Southern zone of the Strait of Magellan and Tierra del Fuego, one of the most remote and pristine places on the planet. A full-day excursion will make us feel nature in its most natural state. Leaving very early from our offices, we will travel by bus to Bahía Carrera, 50 kilometers south of Punta Arenas, and then navigate an unforgettable journey where we can enjoy a unique landscape surrounded by mountains, glaciers, and forests of native trees, like lengas and coihues. The marine life present in the area will not fail to surprise us because of its proximity and abundance: sea lions, petrels, cormorants, austral dolphins, albatrosses, etc. They will make us feel that nature feels and lives here. Our marine itinerary includes: navigation from Bahía Carrera, Punta Santa Ana, where Fort Bulnes is located, and San Isidro Lighthouse. We will stop to leave passengers at the “Cabo Froward” lodge, Cape Froward, Cape Holland, Rupert Island, Paso Inglés, Paso Shag, Helado Sound and return to Bahía Carrera. Return at 18:00 approximately.

Night at Hotel Cabo de Hornos in a standard room.

Included: Breakfast on tour, English-speaking guide, lunch, navigation, snack, transport, bedroom, and breakfast.

Day 4: Punta Arenas – Puerto Natales

Private transfer from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales (3 hours).

Night at the Hotel Remota in a superior room.

Included: transport, bedroom and breakfast.

Day 5: Puerto Natales – Torres del Paine

Puma Tracking Excursion – Seeking the Footsteps of the Pumas: Our service, just like the puma, moves with the light of day. In the morning, we will pick you up at your accommodation or meeting point before dawn. The time depends on the time of year and the location of your accommodation. We will start tracking at the Torres del Paine National Park, which is mainly done in a vehicle, with occasional short walks, always by established and public trails.

The excursion takes place in the eastern part of the park and is designed to be flexible; there is no fixed route, as our guides determine the places to visit day by day, depending on the behaviour of the animals and climatic conditions. At noon, a break is made to eat and rest. Between 3 and 4 hours later, the tour is restarted to continue with the search until sunset. As the search for felines develops, the guides will show impressive landscapes and different species of birds and mammals present.

Are sightings guaranteed?

Cannot be guaranteed. Pumas are wild animals living freely in Torres del Paine. We strive to provide an unforgettable search experience. We cannot control their behaviour, so there is always the possibility of not achieving a sighting or perfect photography.

Box Lunch: Box lunch.

Night at Hotel Lago Grey in a Standard Room.

Dinner.

Included: excursion, bilingual local guide, transport, box lunch, bedroom and breakfast, and dinner.

Day 6: Puerto Natales – Torres del Paine

Puma Tracking Excursion – Seeking the Footsteps of the Pumas: Our service, just like the puma, moves with the light of day. In the morning, we will pick you up at your accommodation or meeting point before dawn. The time depends on the time of year and the location of your accommodation. We will start tracking at the Torres del Paine National Park, which is mainly done in a vehicle, with occasional short walks, always by established and public trails.

The excursion takes place in the eastern part of the park and is designed to be flexible; there is no fixed route, as our guides determine the places to visit day by day, depending on the behaviour of the animals and climatic conditions. At noon, a break is made to eat and rest. Between 3 and 4 hours later, the tour is restarted to continue with the search until sunset. As the search for felines develops, the guides will show impressive landscapes and different species of birds and mammals present.

Are sightings guaranteed?

Cannot be guaranteed. Pumas are wild animals living freely in Torres del Paine. We strive to provide an unforgettable search experience. We cannot control their behaviour, so there is always the possibility of not achieving a sighting or perfect photography.

Night at Hotel Lago Grey in a Standard Room.

Dinner.

Box Lunch: Box Lunch.

Included: excursion, bilingual local guide, transport, bedroom and breakfast, dinner, box lunch.

Day 7: Torres del Paine – Puerto Natales

Private transfer from Hotel Lago Grey to Puerto Natales (2 hours).

Night at the Hotel Remota in a superior room.

Included: transport, bedroom and breakfast.

Day 8:Puerto Natales – Puerto Natales Airport

Private transfer from the hotel in Puerto Natales to Puerto Natales Airport (30 minutes).

Included: transport.

Add – ons:

Punta Arenas: Half-Day and Full-Day City Tour in the main port in the Strait of Magallanes, or dare to kayak those waters.

Puerto Natales: Excursion to the Milodon Cave, experiences in an estancia, the iconic Patagonian ranches.

Torres del Paine: Seize the opportunity to do the most coveted trail route in the park, the Base Torres trekking, or go navigating or kayak-paddling among glaciers by the Grey area.

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