
Explora Patagonia
A sublime hotel in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park, Explora Patagonia has fantastic views of the untouched landscape.
Duration | Price | When | Destination | Type |
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6 Days | £4225 | Jul - Aug | Chile | Small Group or Tailor-Made |
An exclusive tailor-made puma tracking safari in Torres del Paine National Park. Track the big cats in Chile in winter; the best time to see them in the wilderness of Chilean Patagonia, stay in luxurious accommodation too.
Each day you head out with your expert tracker and experienced guide for the unique opportunity to track the elusive South American pumas in Torres del Paine National Park. The air is cold as you traverse the wild south in search of these fascinating big cats in their natural environment. During your journey you can explore caves and witness ancient paintings, witness impressive rock formations and watch out for other wildlife of the region, including the mighty Andean condor, guanacos, grey and culpeo foxes, the southern caracara, and other birds including upland geese, black-faced ibis, Chilean flamingos and more.
Based in the exclusive Explora Patagonia lodge, and with breath-taking scenery on your doorstep, even if the puma eludes us, there is still plenty to see in this impressive part of Patagonia.
On arrival into Punta Arenas airport you will be met by your guide and driver who will transfer you to Explora Lodge. Explora is located about four hours north of Punta Arenas, in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park, one of the most beautiful national parks in Chile. Enjoy a relaxing evening at Explora’s spa or by simply taking in its spectacular views of the Paine Massif and the Paine Horns.
Overnight: Explora Patagonia
Entre Porterias, located between the two eastern entrances of the park, is a favourite foraging ground for guanaco during the winter. These mammals, relatives of the Andean llama, congregate here in the winter for protection from the wind and snow. Consequently, pumas gather here too. Hopefully you’ll also see grey and culpeo foxes, Andean condor, southern caracara, and a series of other birds including upland geese, black-faced ibis and Chilean flamingos. In our search for the puma, we’ll explore a series of caves and shelters, on the walls of which we also find ancient paintings of native Tehuelche tribes that lived in the area in centuries past.
Overnight: Explora Patagonia (B, L, D)
Your excursions here will take you along the western edge of the lake in search of puma families and solitary adults; often spotted in this area during the quieter winter months. You can also expect to see an abundance of other wildlife, including upland and ashy-headed geese, spectacled ducks and huge condors.
Overnight: Explora Patagonia (B, L, D)
Today you say goodbye to Torres del Paine and head back to Punta Arenas for your the next part of your journey, either home or onwards to your next destination.
This itinerary can be tailor-made or you can join our small group departure. This is an incredible opportunity to track these impressive cats in the winter months, the best time for sightings which is not well known among wildlife enthusiasts yet, so the park is quiet.
A tailor-made safaris is one designed specifically for you, around your taste, budget, people travelling, interests and more. This itinerary is just an example and can be refined and changed to make it perfect for you