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Torres del Paine National Park is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, made up of the simply breathtaking scenery of the Paine Massif.

Wildlife includes Andean deer, guanaco, puma, skunks and hares as well as a host of birds such as Andean condors, Chilean flamingo, black-faced ibis, black-necked swans and kelp geese.  

Whether they travel around the park by vehicle, on foot or by boat, visitors are left in awe by the magnificent and dramatic views all around them - it is a photographer’s paradise. Most startling are the virtually vertical granite formations, but snow-capped mountains, great lakes, millenarian glaciers, also surround them and the park protects an interesting flora and fauna.

The park is a paradise for eco-tourism enthusiasts, adventure sport lovers and hikers who love the well-developed network of trails. You need at least two to three days here to do this park justice.

The park is located 113 kilometres north of Puerto Natales and covers an area the size of Luxembourg.

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Key info

  • Ideal for viewing: Andean condor, South American grey fox, guanaco, puma, South Andean deer
  • Where: Magallanes Region, Chile

Wildlife trips

This wildlife location is featured in the following itineraries:

Chile’s Rare Mammals

Take a journey in search of Chile’s rare and near endemic mammals. From unspoiled Valdivian rainforest to the bleak steppes of Tierra del Fuego and towering snow-covered peaks of Patagonia, this tour explores the habitat of puma, kodkod, Darwin’s fox, marine otter, Chilean dolphin and blue whale. Find out more about Chile’s Rare Mammals

  • Price (inc. flights): 15 days from £8,195
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
  • When to go:
    • F

Land of Extremes

Explore the extremes of Chile – from the great lakes and towering snow-capped mountains of Torres del Paine to the lunar landscapes of the Atacama Desert. Discover overwhelming beauty at every turn, with erupting geysers, spectacular glaciers, as well as fascinating unique wildlife. Find out more about Land of Extremes

  • Price (inc. flights): 15 days from £7,145
  • Trip type:
    Tailor-made Holiday
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
    • M
    • A
    • O
    • N
    • D

Patagonia Wildlife Adventure

Witness the antics of sealions and dolphins in the Strait of Magellan as you travel on a trip in Chile’s first ever marine park. Combined with the breathtaking landscapes, varied wildlife and walking trails of Torres del Paine National Park, this is an adventure-packed experience to remember. Find out more about Patagonia Wildlife Adventure

  • Price (inc. flights): 13 days from £6,095
  • Trip type:
    Tailor-made Holiday
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
    • M
    • A
    • D

Patagonia’s Pumas & Orca

Beginning with southern Chile’s spectacular Torres del Paine National Park, we enjoy a few days puma watching. From here we travel to the north-east of Argentine Patagonia, to Valdes Peninsula to see orca hunt the young sea lions along the beach in a unique and captivating strategy. Find out more about Patagonia’s Pumas & Orca

  • Price (inc. flights): 15 days from £10,595
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
  • When to go:
    • M
    • A

Puma-tracking in Southern Chile

This photographic adventure allows you to explore the Torres del Paine area and see its remarkable wildlife, accompanied by a leading Chilean photographer. Based in Torres del Paine National Park, you will spend your time tracking pumas and other species, whilst soaking up the impressive scenery. Find out more about Puma-tracking in Southern Chile

  • Price (inc. flights): 10 days from £6,275
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
    • M
    • A
    • O
    • N
    • D

Pumas, Condors & Landscapes in Winter

Join photographer Nick Garbutt in Torres del Paine which is Patagonia’s premier wildlife destination and in combination with stunning scenery, makes for a perfect photography destination. The area is a haven to a wealth of Andean wildlife and is a stronghold for the region's top predator, the puma. Find out more about Pumas, Condors & Landscapes in Winter

  • Price (inc. flights): 15 days from £13,865
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
  • When to go:
    • J
    • J
    • A
    • S

Wild Patagonia

Enjoy the best of Argentina and Chile, with stunning scenery and burgeoning wildlife at Torres del Paine and spectacular glaciers around Calafate. The trip culminates in two days at Valdes Peninsula, home to species such as the northern right whale, magellanic penguin and elephant seal. Find out more about Wild Patagonia

  • Price (inc. flights): 18 days from £5,095
  • Trip type:
    Tailor-made Holiday
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
    • M
    • A
    • O
    • N
    • D

South America’s Big Cats Photography Tour

The ultimate tour for big cat fans, this exhilarating two-centre group tour focuses on photographing puma and jaguar. We spend time on the edge of Patagonia’s Torres del Paine National Park, on a private ranch with outstanding puma photography opportunities, before moving to the jaguars of the Pantanal. Find out more about Z) South America’s Big Cats Photography Tour

  • Price (inc. flights): 16 days from £12,995
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
  • When to go:
    • J
    • J
Suggested accommodation options are shown below. Please contact us for further recommendations.

EcoCamp Patagonia

Designed to withstand the elements of the Patagonian wilderness and minimise environmental impact, EcoCamp Patagonia is an innovative complex of geodesic dome tents on wooden platforms. The accommodation is warm and comfortable and offers a perfect compromise between a hotel and camping. Find Out More about EcoCamp Patagonia

Hosteria Pehoe

Located on an island the far side of Lake Pehoé, and linked to the mainland by a narrow footbridge, this traditional, timber-built, mountain lodge enjoys one of the most impressive five-star panoramas imaginable, with views across the lake to Los Cuernos and Paine Grande in the Paine Massif. Find Out More about Hosteria Pehoe

Hotel Las Torres

Located right in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park, with commanding views and stunning scenery all around, this 4-star hotel allows you to connect instantly with surrounding nature. Hotel Las Torres offers a range of rooms, all of which are spacious and comfortable with private bathrooms. Find Out More about Hotel Las Torres

The Singular Patagonia

This historic building close to Puerto Natales has been meticulously transformed into a stunning, award-winning, luxury hotel that blends old and new in a triumph of design, and has been declared a national historic landmark. All its spacious rooms and suites have huge picture windows overlooking Last Hope Sound. Find Out More about The Singular Patagonia