2025 Pumas and Wildlife of Patagonia
Torres del Paine National Park, Chile.

Session 1 - October 11-19, 2025 - 5 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Session 2 - October 21-29, 2025 - 5 SPOTS AVAILABLE

Join me in Patagonia Chile as we trek to photograph FREE & WILD Pumas in their natural habitat in the Torres del Paine National Park area. Turquoise waters, glaciers, and towering granite horns will be the setting to our Puma Adventure. Torres del Paine NP in Southern Chilean Patagonia is considered one of the eight wonders of the world and its a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Jaw dropping landscapes will surround us as we hike in private lands adjacent to the park in search for wild pumas to photograph. The rolling hills that surround the mountain range is home to a large and healthy population of pumas. Years of conservation, anti-hunting, plus large numbers of their favorite prey, Guanacos, makes this area the only place on the planet to successfully see and photograph these majestic wild cats.

We will trek for 5 days searching for Pumas to photograph. We will also photograph the amazing landscapes of this region in early morning and late afternoon light. Apart from Pumas we will also target the other wildlife that calls this area home. Patagonian Grey Foxes, Guanacos, Condors, Southern Crested Caracara, Black Necked Swans, Chilean Flamingos, plus a wide array of birds will also be targeted during our tour. Our main target is pumas but we will have ample of time to capture other wildlife.

At the beginning of the tour we will take a boat ride to visit Magdalena Island located in the Strait of Magellan. Here we will spend one hour in a colony of Magellanic Penguins. These protected penguins make Magadalena Island their home as they build their cave nests in preparation for laying eggs and raising their young before heading back out to sea. It’s a great experience and we will photograph these magnificent birds at close range but always keeping the required distance to not disturb the penguin colony.

Our Planned Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrive Punta Arenas, Chile.

  • Day 2 - Magellanic Penguins (a.m.) & Transfer to Torres del Paine (p.m.).

  • Day 3-7 - Puma and Wildlife Trekking.

  • Day 8 - Landscape Photography Torres del Paine NP (a.m.) & transfer to Punta Arenas (p.m.)

  • Day 9 - Depart Punta Arenas. Fly home.

  • Cost of Photo Tour - $9750.00 per photographer (double occupancy)

  • Single Supplement - $695.00 (limited single spots available)

  • Photo Tour Open to 5 Participants.

  • Session 1 - October 11-19, 2025 - 5 SPOTS AVAILABLE
    Session 2 - October 21-29, 2025 - 5 SPOTS AVAILABLE

  • Physical Level - Moderate to Difficult

  • Our 4X4 vehicles will get us as close as possible to the cats. The rest of the way we will hike in to photograph them. We will be hiking an average of 6-8 miles daily.  Participants must be able to hike in hilly terrain carrying their photo gear in temperatures ranging from 36-55 deg. F. We will hike at slow speeds to accommodate every one.

Cost of Photo Tour Includes:
- All Hotel Accommodations in Punta Arenas and Torres del Paine area.
- All Meals.
- Access to Private Lands for Puma Trekking w/ Puma Tracker Services.
- Access to Torres del Paine National Park.
- Transportation through out tour.
- 2 4X4 Vehicles for easier access to private lands and minimize hiking distances.
- Drinking Water while Hiking.
- Photographic Instruction Through Out Tour.
- Boat Trip to Magdalena Island for Magellanic Penguins.
- Access to Private Lands for Condor Roost Area.
- All applicable taxes.

Does not include:
- Airfare to/from Punta Arenas, Chile. 
- Bottled Drinks w/ Meals. (bottled water, sodas, etc)
- Alcoholic Beverages.
- Items of Personal Nature (laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
- Gratuities for Drivers and Puma Tracker.

We are limiting the number of photographers to 5 so you can get our full attention and unlimited access to photo leader / instructor through out tour.

A $2000.00 deposit is required at time of enrollment with full payment due by July 1, 2025.

Deposit can be paid via PAYPAL (plus 3% fees) by clicking here:

SESSION 1 - FOR PAYPAL DEPOSIT CLICK HERE
SESSION 2 - FOR PAYPAL DEPOSIT CLICK HERE

or by mailing a U.S. Check or Money Order Payable to:
      
Hector D. Astorga
PO Box 74
Delmita, TX 78536

Deposits & Cancellation Policy:

  • A $2000 deposit is required at the time of enrollment with full payment due by July 1, 2025.

  • Deposit and tuition fees are non-refundable.

  • If the photo workshop is full and someone from the waiting list can take your spot, your tuition is fully refundable minus a 15% cancellation fee.

  • We are not responsible for cancellations due to medical or other reasons.

  • Should cancellation be required due to severe weather, an alternate date will be scheduled at no additional charges.

  • No fees will be refunded if you withdraw after the photo workshop begins.

  • We are not responsible for any fees associated with non-refundable air travel, we highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance.

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