Puma Tracking Safari Torres del Paine from Puerto Natales

Hunt for pumas in the east side of Torres del Paine where they roam and rest

A 12-hour puma tracking safari in Torres del Paine National Park departing from Puerto Natales before dawn, combining vehicle and on-foot search in areas where the animals typically hunt or rest. Your guide teaches tracking techniques throughout the day. A puma encounter is possible but not guaranteed. The tour includes pickup and drop-off at your accommodation, a professional tracker with wilderness first aid certification, coffee and snacks at Laguna Azul, and lunch with a glass of pisco sour or wine.

Step-by-step itinerary

Puma tracking safari in Torres del Paine

• Pickup from Puerto Natales accommodation
• Travel to Torres del Paine National Park
• Start puma tracking in east side area
• Coffee break at Laguna Azul with snacks
• Continue puma tracking on foot or by vehicle
• Lunch with drinks and snacks, enjoy views
• Return to Puerto Natales, continue searching en route
• Arrive at accommodation, end of experience

The experience

The safari starts with pickup from your accommodation in Puerto Natales before dawn, then heads into Torres del Paine National Park toward the east side where pumas are typically found. You'll search by vehicle and on foot in permitted areas, learning tracking techniques from your guide as you move through terrain where the animals hunt and rest. The guide holds wilderness first aid certification and speaks English or Spanish, depending on your group.

Around mid-morning you'll reach Laguna Azul for a coffee break with tea, mate, and charcuterie while looking out at the massif and the towers. The search continues afterward, either on foot through Cañadón Macho or toward the west side of the park. Lunch comes with views and includes a glass of pisco sour or wine alongside snacks. On the return to Puerto Natales, the guide keeps watching for wildlife, so the tracking doesn't stop until you're back at your accommodation after a full 12 hours.

Beyond pumas, you'll see guanacos, ñandúes, foxes, condors, armadillos and other Patagonian wildlife, giving you plenty of chances to photograph the landscape and animals. Keep in mind that pumas are wild and roam freely, so an encounter is possible but never certain: the guide's tracking knowledge improves your odds, but the outcome depends on the animals' movements that day.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Puerto Natales.
• professional driver with credentials.
• expert guide and tracker with wilderness first aid certification.
• coffee, tea and mate at Laguna Azul with charcuterie and snacks.
• lunch with a glass of pisco sour or wine.
• shared minivan transport throughout the park.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 04:30

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Under 14: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 37 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Torres del Paine Adventure

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so choose the language that lets you follow the tracking techniques and wildlife commentary comfortably throughout the 12 hours. Minimum age is 14. The tour suits all fitness levels, though it involves walking on uneven terrain and spending a full day in the vehicle and outdoors.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does the puma tracking safari start from Puerto Natales?

The tour begins with pickup from your accommodation before dawn, heading straight into Torres del Paine to start tracking in the early morning when pumas are most active.

What animals besides pumas might I see on this safari?

Guanacos, ñandúes, foxes, condors and armadillos inhabit the park and are often spotted during the day, giving you multiple chances to photograph Patagonian wildlife.

Is a puma sighting guaranteed on this tour?

No. Pumas are wild animals that roam freely in the park, so an encounter cannot be guaranteed. However, your guide teaches tracking techniques throughout the day that improve the possibility, especially in the east side where they typically hunt or rest.

What's included in the lunch during the safari?

Lunch comes with a glass of pisco sour or wine and snacks, served at a location with views of the park's landscape.

Do I need to bring anything for this 12-hour tour?

Bring at least 1 liter of water and wear layers suitable for Patagonian weather. National Park entrance tickets must be purchased separately online before the tour.