The stunningly beautiful wilderness of Tierra del Fuego is well worth a visit as part of your wildlife tour in Chile. The area offers picturesque glacial lakes and fjords, with some great birdwatching to be found on the coast.
Cinnamon, beech, cherry, notro and a number of other typical South American trees host myriads of birds such as: Magellanic woodpecker (the biggest in the continent), black-chested buzzard, the Austral parakeet or the thorn-tailed rayadito. The rare chungungo otter may also be seen.
In the mountain valleys are icy rivers, glacial lakes, peat bogs and forests of lenga and guindo trees. On the seacoast, the two great bays of Lapataia and Ensenada offer the chance to sight fur seal as well as black eye-browed albatross, steam duck and the diving petrel.
Tierra Del Fuego National Park in Argentina covers an area of around 63,000 square kilometres, and is the southernmost tip of the Andes. Between the mainland and Tierra del Fuego, the Strait of Magellan has Chile’s first and only marine reserve, Francisco Coloane Marine Park.
You are very unlikely to meet anyone else during your travels through the park, and the feeling of being at the end of the earth is unique.
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
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
Discover Chilean Patagonia, where Andean peaks, glaciers, and remote fjords provide the backdrop for extraordinary wildlife encounters. From the icy waters of San Rafael Glacier to the windswept Strait of Magellan, this small ship expedition reveals penguin colonies, seabird rookeries, and numerous marine mammals. Find out more about Ultimate Patagonia Wildlife Cruise
Situated within the marine reserve on Carlos III Island, Whale Sound Eco Camp is an intimate accommodation for a maximum of ten people in comfortable twin bedded double dome tents. It was originally founded by scientists and there is plenty of opportunity to watch whales and learn about them from researchers. Find Out More about Whale Sound Eco Camp
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