Birding in Patagonia: Tierra del Fuego, the steppe and Torres del Paine
fromBirding in Patagonia takes you to some of Chile’s most famous and striking landscape, in search of its birds and mammals. We’ll cross the famous Straits of Magellan, bird Tierra del Fuego, drive through the Patagonian steppe and look for the recently rediscovered Austral Rail in the wonderful Torres Del Paine National Park. Many stunning species are found here, including King Penguin, Magellanic Plover, Ruddy-headed Goose, Chocolate-vented Tyrant, White-bridled Finch.
But Patagonia is not only a great destination for interesting bird and breathtaking landscapes, it’s also full of charismatic mammals, including Guanaco, Grey Fox, Peale’s Dolphin, and with some luck the rare Puma or a Fin Whale, when crossing the Straits of Magellan. Weather is unpredictable here, it can be sunny, cold, very windy, rainy, snowy, and pleasantly warm – all in a single day!
NEXT DATES
26th Oct – 31st Oct 2023
24th Oct – 29th Oct 2024
Birding in Patagonia can extended to include birding in Northern and Central Chile, or both.
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Private trips can be organized by request
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Vacation Style Holiday Type
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Activity Level Wildlife Photography
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ITINERARY SUMMARY:
Day 14 – Thursday, October 27th: Arrival Santiago
Day 15 – Friday, October 28th: Flight Santiago to Punta Arenas – Birding around the city
Day 16 – Saturday, October 29th: Tierra del Fuego and King Penguin colony
Day 17 – Sunday, October 30th: Birding the Steppe and drive to Puerto Natales
Day 18 – Monday, October 31st: Torres del Paine and Sierra Baguales
Day 19 – Tuesday, November 01st: Punta Arenas Airport – Santiago
Highlights
- A comprehensive trip through stunning Patagonian landscapes.
- Fabulous King Penguin colony
- Patagonian specialties: Ruddy-headed Goose, Magellanic Plover,Austral Rail, Chocolate-vented Tyrant, White-bridled Finch
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 covering 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
- English speaking guide with birding equipment (Binoculars and Spotting Scope)
- Snacks (fruit, nuts, cereal bars, water)
- All meals
- Park entrance fees
- Alcoholic beverages
Next Departure
27th Oct - 1st Nov 2022 / 26th Oct - 31st Nov 2023
Additional information
Group Size
- This tour runs from 6 to 10 participants with one tour leader. Over 10 participants would consider an additional guide.
Extensions
- Pre-Tours: Northern Chile, Central Chile, Easter Island or Robinson Crusoe Island
- Post-Tour: Falklands Islands or Puma Safari in Torres del Paine