Encounter one of South America’s hidden gems, defined by dreamlike landscapes and wild pumas in their natural habitat.
Chile’s Patagonia is home to a significant population of pumas that have flourished thanks to conservation efforts led by a combination of private and public organizations. For many years, these groups have worked hard to protect the region’s wildlife habitat and coexist harmoniously with local ranching communities.
This is a model of conservation for the world, and a region where tourism supports the same goal. We invite you to join this heroic effort that fosters a balanced yet fragile relationship between humans and other species. It’s a land of magic, majestic mountains, and free-roaming pumas, waiting to be explored and photographed. Together, we’ll learn, reconnect, and return home with unforgettable photographs, and a powerful message. Conservation, tourism, traditions, and business here coexist sustainably and can be replicated elsewhere.
On our journey, we’ll have opportunities to observe multiple pumas in the wild, adapted to their rugged terrain and thriving in one of the planet’s most stunning habitats. Accompanied by local experts and the Keeping Nature Tours team, you’ll come home with more than images, you’ll gain conservation insights and unforgettable stories told through your lens. You’ll become the central character in this adventure, a testament to harmonious living with our planet.
Capture Wild Pumas in Breathtaking Patagonian Landscapes. Immerse yourself in the dramatic beauty of Chilean Patagonia, where rugged mountains, golden pampas, and pristine skies form the perfect backdrop for photographing elusive pumas in their natural habitat.
Experience Once-in-a-Lifetime Wildlife Encounters. Observe and photograph wild pumas (sometimes venturing on foot alongside them) as well as guanacos, foxes, condors, and other native species in one of the densest puma populations on Earth.
Guided by Expert Trackers & Field Biologists. Venture into private ranch lands with seasoned local trackers and biologists who know these cats up close. Their support helps maximize your chance of capturing intimate behavioral moments, hunting, resting, or playing with cubs.
Photography-Centric Adventure. Join a tour designed for photographers: multiple outings per day, sunrise and sunset light, opportunities to shift from vehicle to on-foot tracking for variety, and close-range access to pumas that ignore your presence.
A Conservation-Minded Journey. Contribute to wildlife protection as tourism supports rewilding projects and community-based conservation in Patagonia, home to iconic species like the puma, huemul deer, and Andean condor
Guided Field Support Every Step of the Way. Expert wildlife photographers and local trackers accompany you on every outing, offering hands-on help to maximize your camera’s potential and enhance your experience in Chilean Patagonia.
Master Light & Composition in Epic Landscapes. Receive real-time coaching on using natural light and composing shots against Patagonia’s stunning backdrops, mountain peaks, golden grasslands, and frosty lakes, to elevate your visual storytelling.
Capture Wildlife in Action Without Missing a Moment. Learn how to anticipate and photograph dynamic moments, pumas hunting, guanacos grazing, or condors soaring, using expert techniques for shutter speed, autofocus, and tracking elusive subjects.
Private Supervision During Extended Field Sessions. Join focused, field-based sessions led by seasoned guides who help you position for the best possible shots—from vehicle vantage points to on-foot tracking—ensuring you have every chance to photograph pumas in their element.
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A nature enthusiast, he earned his Photography degree from the Instituto de Fotografía in 2021, after more than a decade of pursuing photography as a passionate hobby. He currently develops visual documentation projects that promote conservation through identifying and illustrating reptile and amphibian species across Colombia. He has a special interest in wildlife photography, including capturing birds and mammals.
Your adventure begins in Puerto Natales as you gather with fellow explorers. After arriving at the lodge, we’ll enjoy a welcoming dinner and share important information and preparations for the days ahead.
We start early and enjoy a coffee at first light before heading to the coast for landscape and coastal bird photography during sunrise. After breakfast back at the lodge, we set off to Torres del Paine, making scenic stops along the way. Upon arrival to our accommodation, spend the afternoon photographing the stunning surroundings at sunset. We’ll then enjoy dinner and prepare for the upcoming days of wildlife tracking.
After breakfast, we meet our expert puma tracker and board specially equipped vehicles to explore the trails of Leona Amarga, a private ranch dedicated to conservation. With abundant guanacos present, puma sightings are highly likely. We pause mid-day for lunch at the lodge, then return to resume the safari in the afternoon. Finally, we unwind with dinner and reflect on the day’s encounters.
A new day begins with familiar routines as we transfer to Torres del Paine National Park. Our tracker will guide us along different paths with breathtaking vistas in search of pumas. Along the way, keep your camera ready, birds and other wildlife may appear at any moment. Mid-day lunch at the lodge is followed by an afternoon safari, and dinner back at our accommodation.
We once again depart for an early safari, deepening our exploration and increasing our photographic opportunities. As we grow more acquainted with the ecosystem, prepare to capture extraordinary moments. Lunchtime at the lodge gives way to afternoon tracking and, later, dinner and rest.
On our final full day of safari, we revisit favorite trails and explore new routes in search of last encounters with pumas. After lunch, we return for one final afternoon session in the field. The day closes with a celebratory dinner after our effort-packed adventure.
We begin with a guided trek into the heart of Torres del Paine, venturing deeper into pristine trails to connect with the landscape. Wildlife encounters may continue, so always keep your camera at hand. A picnic lunch in the field is followed by a return to the lodge to pack and depart back to Puerto Natales. In the evening, we enjoy a final dinner together before rest.
We share one last breakfast, reflect on our transformative journey, and bid farewell. Afterward, transfer to the airport for your return flight home, carrying unforgettable memories and images from an extraordinary photographic expedition.
OUR WORKSHOP INCLUDES:
Accommodation & Meals
7 nights of lodging in shared accommodations across Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine, and Leona Amarga estancia.
Full-board service: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches (including picnic), and 7 dinners—all meals are included.
Transportation
All ground transfers described in the itinerary, including travel from Puerto Natales to Safari sites and return.
Expert-driven 4×4 off-road transportation for safaris in Leona Amarga and Torres del Paine, maximizing speed and comfort based on proven Patagonia puma safaris.
Expeditions & Tracking
Multiple full-day and afternoon puma safaris, following the planned route through premium wildlife habitats.
Guided by a specialized local puma tracker, ensuring responsible, conservation-focused tracking in private ranchland.
Photography Guidance
Professional photographic support by Jhonattan Vanegas, Federico Espinosa, and Alejandra Maldonado from Keeping Nature Tours.
Wildlife photography instruction tailored for dynamic puma and landscape subjects, aligned with best practices used in top puma safaris.
Additional Support & Amenities
Refreshments and snacks during excursions to keep you energized.
Medical assistance card for emergency coverage.
All entrance fees to national parks, estancias, and private reserves included.
OUR WORKSHOP DOES NOT INCLUDE:
We will begin an immersive photographic adventure in nature where you will discover and tell your version of your story through your photographs. We have some recommendations that will be very useful when choosing your equipment depending on the approach you want to explore. We want to travel comfortably and protect our equipment. We’ll give you some tips on what to keep in mind.
keeeping is passion for nature, love for photography.
Accommodation
Complete Feeding
Photographic Assistance
Local Guides
Hydration
Snacks
Souvenir
Health Insurance
Ground Transport
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$ 6.650
Keeping Nature Tours is a tour operator that promotes photography, nature tourism, and wildlife observation with the goal of helping to conserve the most threatened ecosystems, which are affected by deforestation, lack of awareness about species, or cultural beliefs.
Through photography and nature tourism, we can showcase the most beautiful side of Colombia, creating new opportunities for the remote communities in our country.
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