Patagonia Wildlife Safari
From: $500 CAD
Jump on board as we explore untamed Patagonia, where some of the world’s most picturesque landscapes are filled with abundant marine and terrestrial wildlife. Southern Chile and Argentina offer exceptional close-up viewing of coastal species such as Southern Right Whales and Elephant Seals in the area around Peninsula Valdes, while further south one can find King, Gentoo and Magellanic Penguins in the straights of Tierra del Fuego. As many species of penguins can be found here as one can hope to see on an average Antarctic journey, and even Leopard Seals are a possibility!
Further inland we find the best puma (or mountain lion) viewing on the planet. With the impressive Torres del Paine as towering backdrops we’ll be guaranteed to observe and photograph guanacos, rheas, and condors roaming free in their natural settings, and with some patience we hope to see puma up close.
It’s springtime in Patagonia and all of the breeding birds will be showing their best. These include Austral Parakeet, Chilean Flamingo, Chocolate-vented Tyrant, Flightless Steamer-Duck and perhaps the endangered Magellanic Plover.
The UNESCO-designated Peninsula Valdes is where orcas haul out on the beach to have a go at Elephant Seal pups (a la National Geographic!), however this is a very rare event.
In Argentina we’ll enjoy the food and wine culture that this modern destination offers, while in Chile the quaint atmosphere and friendly locals will further enrich our experience.
Overall this is an enjoyable jaunt through a stark and jaw-dropping landscape full of history, culture and of course, wild animals.
