Birding and Pumas in Patagonia
fromBirding and Pumas takes you to some of Chile’s most famous and striking landscape, in search of its fascinating birds and mammals. We’ll board a ferry and cross the famous Straits of Magellan, bird Tierra del Fuego, drive through the vast Patagonian steppe and look for the recently rediscovered Austral Rail in the reed-fringed lagoons of the wonderful Torres Del Paine National Park. Many stunning and sought-after species are our targets on this trip, including King Penguin, Magellanic Plover, Ruddy-headed Goose, Chocolate-vented Tyrant, White-bridled Finch.
But Patagonia is not only a great destination for interesting birds and breathtaking landscapes, it’s also full of charismatic mammals, including Guanaco, Grey Fox, Peale’s Dolphin, and of course the King of the Andes, the Puma. This tour includes two days of specialized Puma trackers to significantly increase our chances of seeing and photographing this stunning large cat.
DATES
5th – 12th December 2022
Birding and Pumas can be easily extended to include a day tour to the Magellanic Penguin colony on Isla Magdalena.
Private trips can be organized upon request
You can request pricing and the itinerary using the Contact Form
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Vacation Style Holiday Type
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Activity Level Wildlife Photography
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ITINERARY SUMMARY:
Day 1 – 6th: Birding around Punta Arenas
Day 2 – 7th Dec: Tierra del Fuego and King Penguin colony
Day 3 – 8th Dec: Birding the steppe and drive to Cerro Castillo
Day 4 – 9th Dec: Sierra Baguales and Torres del Paine
Day 5 – 10th Dec: Birding and Puma tracking in Torres del Paine
Day 6 – 11th Dec: Punta Arenas airport
Highlights
- Two days of Puma tracking in the stunning landscapes of Torres del Paine NP
- A comprehensive trip through Patagonian landscapes.
- Fabulous King Penguin colony
- Patagonian specialties: Magellanic Plover, White-bridled Finch, Austral Rail, Ruddy-headed Goose
Pace
- Relaxed pace. Some days cover large distances, but the driving will be broken up by multiple birding stops.
Ease of Birding
- Most species are easy to see. Some steppe species are low density and cover long distances is necessary to see them. The Austral Rail is a bit of a skulker and might take some effort to tease one out.
- 5 nights of accommodation
- Transport: Comfortable vehicle with qualified driver.
- English speaking guide with birding equipment (Binoculars and scope)
- Snacks (fruit, nuts, cereal bars, water)
- All meals
- Park entrance fees
- eBird checklists for the day’s stops
Additional information
Group Size
- This tour runs from 6 to 10 participants with one tour leader. Over more than 10 participants would be consider an additional tour guide.