Wildlife At The World's End

Chile

On The Puma Trail in Chile's Extreme South

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Intro

Southern Patagonia - in Spanish, El Extremo Sur - is a raw and windswept wilderness at the far edge of civilisation. A world apart, it is where wind and rushing skies haunt a landscape of water, rock and ice. Over five immersive days, this pure wilderness journey invites you to delve into one of the Americas' final frontiers. At the untamed tip of South America, Wildlife at the World’s End is an immersive journey into Patagonia’s far south—a land of vast steppe, icy lagunas, sub-Antarctic forests, and towering granite spires.

Each day here promises to unveil seldom-seen wonders: from the heavenly fingers of Torres del Paine, to the primal adrenaline rush of tracking pumas. Let your instincts be guided by a English-speaking naturalist and expert local tracker, whose credentials underwrite a genuinely good chance of sighting Patagonia's totemic big cat.

Using 16 years of pedigree experience taking intrepid travellers closer to nature, this adventure has been crafted to maximise the thrill and the atmosphere of going large in one the planet's remotest and best conserved wilderness areas. Days are spent scanning the steppe and canyons for pumas, guanacos, armadillos, and foxes, as well as rare birds like the Andean condor and Magellanic horned owl. Evenings bring you back to the comfort of thoughtfully chosen boutique lodges and small hotels, where warm hospitality and local cuisine offer a perfect counterpoint to the day’s wild encounters.

Sometimes you have to go far to get near.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Incredible scenery and hiking in Torres del Paine National Park

Places Visited

Puerto Natales - Torres del Paine National Park

What's Included

Arrival & departure transfers
Ground transport with driver
Domestic flights (if relevant - refer to itinerary)
Accommodation
Meals (refer to itinerary for meal plan)
Professional, bilingual Naturalist 
Entrance fees to sites & parks

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Day 1 : Arrival Puerto Natales

After landing in this town at the shore of the Last Hope Fjord we will drive toward the area of Torres Del Paine National Park with some stops on the way to the hotel to spot birdlife and mammal opportunities along the road. Depending the time of arrival we will have a first experience at the National Park Torrres Del Paine visiting the area of Laguna Amarga and Laguna Azul, at the entrance of the park with possible great views of the famous Torres Del Paine. In the afternoon we will check in at our hotel in Cerro Castillo to have a briefing of the next three days of Puma search before dinner.

Overnight in Puerto Natales or Cerro Castillo
 

Meal plan: Lunch & dinner

Formerly a small fishing port, the charming town of Puerto Natales is now a mecca for adventure tourism. The gateway to Torres del Paine National Park, it provides a relaxing rest-stop for those returning from their explorations in the surrounding wilderness. Located on the shores of Seno Última Esperanza (Last Hope Sound), there are striking views across the water and out towards the mountains. Visitors can treat themselves to boutique beer and wine tasting, sample the abundance of Patagonian food, or discover the area's history, visiting the nearby Milodón Cave to see the giant sloth that lived here more than 10,000 years ago.

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Day 2 : Puerto Natales - Torres Del Paine National Park

Rise before dawn for a head start into Torres del Paine National Park, entering with the first light of day when pumas are at their most active. Led by your specialist puma-tracker and naturalist guide, venture deep into the steppe and along the slopes where these elusive cats are known to roam. Spend the day following leads and scanning known territories, pausing for a field lunch while keeping eyes peeled for movement in the distance. If fortune favours you, today may mark your first sighting.

Dinner and overnight in Puerto Natales or Cerro Castillo.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

In the depths of Chile’s Patagonia region, Torres del Paine National Park is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with soaring mountain ranges, vast glaciers and wild landscapes. Opportunities abound for kayaking, fly fishing, horse riding and hiking, with the famous five-day W Trek a particular bucket list favourite. Home to guanacos, the Andean condor and the elusive puma, the hardy wildlife is also a draw for visitors to the region.

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Day 3 : Torres del Paine National Park

Another early start takes you straight to the Laguna Amarga sector, a prime location where predator and prey coexist in tense harmony. Here the guanaco, the puma’s principal quarry, roam in large herds—and it’s their presence that gives clues to where big cats might be. Continue your guided patrol through this dramatic terrain, with additional chances to spot Patagonian grey foxes, armadillos, and the hog-nosed skunk. Pause for your box lunch amidst sweeping views. Return to base after a full day of tracking and wildlife watching.

Dinner and overnight in Puerto Natales or Cerro Castillo.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

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Day 4 : Torres del Paine National Park

Your final full day in the park focuses on the lesser-explored reaches near Lago Sarmiento and the edges of Laguna Amarga. Spend the morning navigating canyons and wetlands known for late-season sightings, giving this final push every chance to deliver. After dinner, gear up for a special night-time outing—searching the starlit steppe for nocturnal puma activity and seeking out owls such as the Austral Pygmy, Magellanic Horned, and the Southern Barn Owl. Dinner and overnight in Puerto Natales or Cerro Castillo.
 

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

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Day 5 : Torres del Paine - Punta Arenas

Depart early and make your way south towards Punta Arenas. En route, stop at a dramatic condor lookout above the cliffs of Río Verde, where dozens of these mighty birds ride the thermals in search of carrion. From the clifftop vantage point, watch both juveniles and adults soaring at close range. Afterwards, visit a traditional Patagonian estancia for a farewell lunch with local conservationists who have transformed their ranch into a wildlife haven. End the journey in Punta Arenas, or continue onward to the Argentinian border.

Make enquiries with us about extending your stay in South America's 'Extremo Sur'. 
 

Meal plan: Breakfast & lunch

Punta Arenas is Chile's most southerly city and a convenient base with connections to Tierra del Fuego and Torres del Paine National Park, as well as a prominent starting point for expeditions to Antarctica. It is the urban and commerical centre of the Strait of Magellan and one of Chile's fastest growing cities thanks to its petrochemical industrial boom. Despite its modernisation, Punta Arenas retains a sense of history, with traditional European architecture and museums aplenty. Watch out for the wind blowing in from Antarctica though - it can reach up to 80mph!

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