Puma in Patagonia
Piel de Puma · Explore
Puma · Explore

Patagonia from the field.

Puma Tracking · Paine Full Day · Birdwatching · Horseback Riding · Trekking

Private experiences born from fieldwork. We start early, work with small groups and adapt each day to wildlife movement, weather and the interests of our guests.

Private experiences

Choose how you want to explore.

Wildlife, photography, walking and horseback riding with a focus on the land. Every outing adapts to the season, conditions and your interests.

Guests observing wildlife during a Puma Tracking day
01 · Wildlife

Puma Tracking

A private experience focused on searching for and responsibly observing wild pumas, both inside and around Torres del Paine National Park. We leave before dawn so we can be in the field before first light.

The experience includes 7 active hours of searching. From Puerto Natales, the transfer to the park area takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. The field day can run continuously or include a midday break before continuing in the afternoon.

Pick-up can be arranged in Puerto Natales or from hotels located inside or near Torres del Paine National Park.

FormatPrivate
Active search7 hours
DepartureBefore dawn
CapacityUp to 4 guests per vehicle
Private guidingBinocularsPhotography supportWater & drinksCoffee / teaSnacks

Meals: lunch is not included by default, but can be arranged on request. National Park entrance: not included, as not every outing requires entering the park.

Larger groups: an additional vehicle, guide and trackers can be arranged depending on group size.

Minimum age: 14. Guests aged 14–16 require authorization from a parent or legal guardian.

Pumas are wild animals. Sightings and behaviors depend on natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed.

Total price per outing
1 guestCLP $450,000
2 guestsCLP $900,000
3 guestsCLP $1,100,000
4 guestsCLP $1,250,000
★★★★★ · Tripadvisor
“The following day we were also on a different tour with him, looking for pumas.”
Guest · Nov 2024 · excerpt
Private birdwatching in Patagonia
02 · Southern birds

Birdwatching

A private 7-hour birdwatching experience across different environments in Última Esperanza and Patagonia. The area is selected according to season, conditions and the species guests are hoping to find.

We start early to make the most of higher bird activity. The day can focus on observation, photography, identification and behavior.

One route we can work is Cerro Castillo, combining woodland, wetlands and mountain habitat. There, the experience may include an approximately 7 km walk, moving at birding pace and stopping to identify species, listen for calls and understand how each bird uses the landscape.

FormatPrivate
Duration7 hours
DepartureEarly morning
AreaChosen according to target species
TransportPrivate guidingBinocularsWater & drinksCoffee / teaSnacks

Lunch: not included by default and can be arranged on request. There is no fixed minimum age for this activity.

Routes and target species may change with season, weather and daily conditions.

Total price per outing
1 guestCLP $350,000
2 guestsCLP $650,000
3 guestsCLP $900,000
4 guestsCLP $1,150,000
★★★★★ · Tripadvisor
“Simply put, our best birdwatching trip!”
Guest · Feb 2025 · excerpt
Torres del Paine Full Day
03 · National Park

Torres del Paine Full Day

A private experience of approximately 8 to 9 hours designed to explore Torres del Paine with time to observe the landscape and wildlife while learning about the natural and human history of the area. The day adapts to weather, road conditions and the group's interests.

The route may include Lago del Toro, Grey Lake, Lake Pehoé, Cuernos Viewpoint and Laguna Amarga. Depending on conditions, we can add short walks, viewpoints and interpretation focused on geology, flora, fauna, history and local culture.

FormatPrivate
DurationApprox. 8–9 hours
Pick-upPuerto Natales / arranged hotels
LanguagesSpanish · English
Lago del ToroGrey LakeLake PehoéCuernos ViewpointLaguna AmargaCoffee / tea

Flexible route: stops and timing may change due to weather, closures, road conditions or the interests of the group. Direct pricing is confirmed when requesting your date.

★★★★★ · Tripadvisor
“It was literally the highlight of our trip to Chile.”
Guest · Aug 2025 · excerpt
Laguna Figueroa Horseback Ride in Patagonia
04 · Patagonia on horseback

Laguna Figueroa Horseback Ride

A private experience of up to 3 hours, offered in collaboration with Agroturismo Mestizos. Riding time is around 2 hours 30 minutes, plus pick-up, transfer and preparation.

About 40 minutes from Puerto Natales, the route crosses quiet valleys and lenga and ñirre woodland with local baqueanos. From the Laguna Figueroa viewpoint there are broad views toward Cerro Castillo and Cerro Campana and, on clear days, even the Cuernos del Paine. Condors also use this area, creating possible wildlife encounters along the ride.

No previous riding experience is required. Small groups are normally accompanied by a guide and a local baqueano; staffing is adjusted for larger groups.

FormatPrivate
DurationUp to 3 hours
AreaLaguna Figueroa
ExperienceNot required
Pick-up & transferGuidingBaqueanoSafety equipmentWater & drinksCoffee / teaSnacksRestrooms available

Minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult. For safety, the activity is not recommended during pregnancy or for guests with significant back problems or serious cardiovascular conditions. A moderate level of physical fitness is advisable. If weather or operating conditions do not allow the activity to run safely, it will be rescheduled.

Up to 3 hours · total price per outing
1 guestCLP $240,000
2 guestsCLP $300,000
3 guestsCLP $390,000
4 guestsCLP $480,000
Special option · subject to availability

Full Day Horseback Ride

A full-day outing in collaboration with Agroturismo Mestizos. Includes pick-up and transfer, guiding, field accompaniment, drinks, snacks and a box lunch. Operation is subject to the provider's availability and conditions.

1 guestCLP $450,000
2 guestsCLP $580,000
3 guestsCLP $750,000
4 guestsCLP $900,000
Rupestre Patagonia
05 · Half day · AM or PM

Rupestre Patagonia

Located about 30 minutes from Puerto Natales, beside the Cueva del Milodón area, Rupestre Patagonia is a private property being developed as a conservation-oriented, controlled-access natural area.

Its circuits cross very different environments: open conglomerate formations, areas near condor nesting sites, Magellanic lenga and ñirre forests, and viewpoints overlooking Laguna Sofía and the northern face of Cerro Benítez.

Interpretation can focus on geology, paleontology, flora, fauna, paleofauna and rock-art heritage. Forest birdlife may include woodpeckers and, with luck, owls.

FormatPrivate
ScheduleAM or PM
DistanceFlexible · up to 7 km
DifficultyLow to moderate

Walking distance is agreed with guests. Options range from a short easy walk, to a low-difficulty 3.5–4 km circuit, to the full ~7 km loop at moderate difficulty.

Transfer from Puerto NatalesPrivate guidingWater & drinksSnacksRestrooms available

Entrance: not included. It is paid directly on site.

Total half-day price
1 guestCLP $220,000
2 guestsCLP $300,000
3 guestsCLP $390,000
4 guestsCLP $480,000
Cueva del Milodón Natural Monument
06 · Half day · AM or PM

Cueva del Milodón

A private half-day visit to Cueva del Milodón Natural Monument, approximately 30 minutes from Puerto Natales. Most trails are flat and low difficulty, allowing the route to be easily adapted to the group.

The outing can focus only on Cueva Grande or extend through the monument's trail network toward Cueva del Medio, Cueva Chica and the Silla del Diablo area.

During the experience we interpret geology, flora, fauna, paleontology and paleofauna in one of Última Esperanza's best-known natural and historical sites.

FormatPrivate
ScheduleAM or PM
RouteFlexible · up to ~7 km
DifficultyLow
Transfer from Puerto NatalesPrivate guidingWater & drinksSnacksRestrooms available

Entrance: not included. Tickets can be paid directly on site.

Total half-day price
1 guestCLP $200,000
2 guestsCLP $280,000
3 guestsCLP $360,000
4 guestsCLP $440,000
Bookings & cancellations

General terms for every experience.

30% deposit

Your booking is confirmed with a deposit equal to 30% of the total price.

Non-refundable deposit

If the guest cancels, the deposit is not refunded. Exceptional emergencies may be reviewed case by case.

Changes more than 72 h ahead

With more than 72 hours' notice, guests may request a new date subject to availability. Within 72 hours, a new date requires a new booking and a new deposit.

Balance

The remaining balance must be paid no later than the day before the experience.

Weather, safety or closures

If Piel de Puma cannot operate due to weather, safety or an area closure, rescheduling is offered first. If that is not possible, the deposit is refunded.

External providers

Experiences operated with third parties, such as Agroturismo Mestizos, are additionally subject to the provider's availability and operating conditions.

Bookings

Request your date.

We first check availability. A request does not automatically confirm your booking.

01Send your experience, date, group size and pick-up location.
02Piel de Puma confirms availability and logistics.
03Once the date is confirmed, we request the 30% deposit.
04Once the deposit is received, your booking is confirmed.
Important: the deposit is requested only after availability has been confirmed. The remaining balance is due no later than the day before the experience.
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Lunch or box lunch availability depends on the experience and prior coordination.