Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia, Chile is a stronghold of the puma or the mountain lion and tracking and photographing these magnificent cats in the grand backdrops of this location is a dream come true for a wildlife photographer. Nature Wanderers conducts specialized puma expeditions designed for wildlife photography. Plan a customized one for yourself or join our ongoing program as per your convenience.
The grace of a mountain lion and the thrill of tracking a big cat of foot is the combined and unique prospect of this expedition. Wild Patagonia is a one of a kind photo safari, where you get to experience the adventure of being up close with one of the most charismatic cats of the world – the mountain lion. Located in the grand backdrops of the Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia, this expedition is loaded with ample amount of photographic opportunities both from a wildlife and a landscape point of view. Nature Wanderers organizes both fixed departures small group photo safaris as well as custom-made safaris in this picturesque location.
With a Nature Wanderers photo guide - 3 photographers
Without a Nature Wanderers photo guide - 4 photographers
Ideal to fly early morning and upon arrival at Punta Arenas airport, transfer to Torres del Paine National Park stopping for lunch at Puerto Natales. Check in Hostería Pehoé. Afternoon photography from hotel or place close by.
Full days at Torres del Paine, tracking and photographing pumas. Lunch can be eother packed to be had in the field or you can come back to the lodge, as per the preference of your group.
Post your last morning activity, check out and transfer to Punta Arenas. Linch will be on the way at Puerto Natales. Drop will be at Punta Arenas Airport. End of the expedition.
A team of highly committed professionals who live their lives out there on the field, the NW team has the hands on knowledge from a wildlife and photography perspective to make the most of your wildlife trip. As an amateur photographer, you come back with a better understanding on camera handling and on-field shooting tips as our team constantly keeps an eye on your shooting techniques and gives you the necessary onfield guidance to mature to the next level. Even if you have been shooting in the field regularly, the group interactions around photography and wildlife are an enriching experience.
Equipments can't restrict you from participating in our photo tour. You can touch base with the NW team for possible equipment rental options and we would try to equip you adequately based on the nature of the program you are enrolling for.
NW programs are backed by strong field analysis and locations surveys. Our team spends maximum time in the wilderness and is up-to-date with sighting reports because which we are able to plan out the photo tour effectively. In addition to this, you can bug our experienced photography escorts and trainers with your photography queries - be it field tips, basic or advanced photography queries, post processing of images etc.
In case of established national parks, NW ensures the best of facilities in the form of comfortable rooms and the best in class safari experience. However whenever infrastructure is an issue, we try to give the best of what is avaialble. Photography is our key focus and we do not compromise on that part. Our endeavor has always been to give our participants the maximum productive field time.
Cancellation for an event will be considered via a written mail to info@naturewanderers.com. The date of the mail would be considered for calculation of the cancellation fee. Refund policy:
Group size | 1 PAX | 2 PAX | 3 PAX | 4 PAX | 5 PAX | 6 PAX |
Price per person | 5040 | 3599 | 3120 | 2900 | 2842 | 2719 |
SRS | 833 | 833 | 833 | 833 | 833 |