Tour
Pumas of Torres del Paine (Far South Expeditions)
Run by Far South Expeditions · 6 days · Up to 6 people · Apr, Jul, Sep–Oct, Dec–Jan
About
Six-day small-group puma trip based for five nights at Cerro Castillo, with a dedicated tracker on the private Estancia Laguna Amarga ranch beside Torres del Paine. Guides position the group for light and composition and keep a 50 m approach distance; 400 mm or longer lenses are recommended.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | In season |
| Feb | Outside the window |
| Mar | Outside the window |
| Apr | In season |
| May | Outside the window |
| Jun | Outside the window |
| Jul | In season |
| Aug | Outside the window |
| Sep | In season |
| Oct | In season |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | In season |
Light on 15 January
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 05:14 | Night |
| 05:14 | 05:49 | Blue hour |
| 05:49 | 06:36 | Golden hour |
| 06:36 | 08:15 | Soft |
| 08:15 | 11:07 | Medium |
| 11:07 | 16:39 | Harsh |
| 16:39 | 19:30 | Medium |
| 19:30 | 21:09 | Soft |
| 21:09 | 21:56 | Golden hour |
| 21:56 | 22:31 | Blue hour |
| 22:31 | 24:00 | Night |
4.9 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan (window) | 1.6 h | 3.3 h | 5.8 h | 5.4 h |
| Feb | 1.4 h | 3.1 h | 6.8 h | 3.0 h |
| Mar | 1.3 h | 3.3 h | 7.7 h | 0.0 h |
| Apr (window) | 1.4 h | 4.1 h | 4.6 h | 0.0 h |
| May | 1.7 h | 6.3 h | 0.3 h | 0.0 h |
| Jun | 2.0 h | 5.4 h | 0.0 h | 0.0 h |
| Jul (window) | 1.8 h | 6.1 h | 0.0 h | 0.0 h |
| Aug | 1.5 h | 5.1 h | 2.9 h | 0.0 h |
| Sep (window) | 1.4 h | 3.4 h | 6.7 h | 0.0 h |
| Oct (window) | 1.4 h | 3.1 h | 7.6 h | 1.5 h |
| Nov | 1.5 h | 3.2 h | 5.9 h | 4.9 h |
| Dec (window) | 1.6 h | 3.4 h | 5.7 h | 5.9 h |
The trip
- Length
- 6 days
- Group size
- Up to 6 people
- Led by
- Claudio F. Vidal and Diego Olivares
- Route
- Starts and ends in Punta Arenas
- Language
- English
Route
- Puerto Natales
- Cerro Castillo
- Estancia Laguna Amarga
- Torres del Paine National Park
- Laguna Azul
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Punta Arenas time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| JanIn season | 05:49– | 21:09– | 16h 21m16 h 21 min | 58° |
| Feb | 06:48– | 20:24– | 14h 30m14 h 30 min | 49° |
| Mar | 07:42– | 19:22– | 12h 32m12 h 32 min | 39° |
| AprIn season | 08:37– | 18:06– | 10h 23m10 h 23 min | 27° |
| May | 09:29– | 16:59– | 8h 34m8 h 34 min | 18° |
| Jun | 10:05– | 16:24– | 7h 34m7 h 34 min | 14° |
| JulIn season | 09:56– | 16:48– | 8h 1m8 h 1 min | 16° |
| Aug | 09:06– | 17:46– | 9h 38m9 h 38 min | 23° |
| SepIn season | 07:55– | 18:43– | 11h 41m11 h 41 min | 34° |
| OctIn season | 06:43– | 19:36– | 13h 46m13 h 46 min | 46° |
| Nov | 05:42– | 20:30– | 15h 47m15 h 47 min | 56° |
| DecIn season | 05:19– | 21:10– | 16h 56m16 h 56 min | 60° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026