Argentina and Chile Wildlife Explorer

This exclusive tour serves as the perfect introduction to four of the city’s most distinctive districts, offering a fascinating insight into its history, contrasts and culture. Your expert guide will draw on his extensive knowledge as you experience the highlights of Buenos Aires, including Parque Lemaza, La Boca, and Recoleta, home to Eva Peron’s mausoleum.

Enjoy an evening at the best Tango Show in town, set in the exclusive environs of the Faena Hotel. The Rojo tango is the smallest and most stylish of tango salons. Your evening includes a three course dinner, wine, and transfers to and from the venue.

Choose from our selection of estancias for an authentic and luxury ranch-style stay in the sleepy Pampas plains. Ride out with gauchos, enjoy an afternoon asado (BBQ), fishing or polo lessons.

Every year between mid–June and December, Southern Right Whales come to the calm waters of the Golfo Nuevo at the Peninsula to mate and give birth to their calves. Unusually friendly towards visitors, close encounters with these vast mammals are commonplace. Whale watching takes place on board safe catamarans, which are professionally managed due to strict regulations.

Take a tour of the highlights of UNESCO–listed Peninsula Valdes. This expansive nature reserve is famed for its fantastic marine and wildlife, including elephant seals, orcas, Andean foxes, rheas and southern right whales. Your journey weaves along the rugged coastline, surrounded by the waters of the Golfo San José and Golfo Nuevo. Make your way to the village of Puerto Piramides – once a hub for the early–20th century salt industry, this port town now welcomes the whale migration each year.

Penguin season runs from September to April, with the chicks hatching around January. It’s estimated that there are around 300,000 Magellanic penguins in Peninsula Valdes, which you can observe on a guided tour to Punto Tombo. The sight of so many penguins in the wild is one of the area’s most exciting experiences, and your expert guide will be ready to answer any questions you may have.

This safari style tour takes you into the depths of Patagonia. Start with a visit to Estancia 25 de Mayo, a small stone house where the region’s first inhabitants lived and settled, before a mountainous hike to reach La Seccion, looking out for local fauna.

Spot groups of guanacos along the way, stopping to search for fossilised oysters of more than 23 million years old – a fascinating example of our ever changing landscapes.

A memorable and mesmerising experience allowing you to get up close to one of Argentina’s most dramatic and breathtaking natural wonders. In addition to taking in the views from the footbridges, you’ll change into state–of–the–art gear and set out to paddle on the glacial waters. Complete your day with a mini ice–trekking expedition with your private guide.

Visit Estancia Cristina, a landmark in the history of Patagonia and the Glacier Explorations. In order to get there, you’ll navigate the lake on a panoramic catamaran, weaving carefully through the breathtaking scenes of icebergs towering overhead as you cruise down the Cristina Channel. After disembarking, you’ll have the option to horse ride through the valleys, hike to the Upsala Glacier Lookout or the Canon de los Fosiles, and learn about the family who founded this captivating place.

Watch one of the world’s largest cats prowl across the Patagonian Steppe on this thrilling excursion. Set off with your private guide at either sunrise or sunset, when the pumas are most active, to increase your chances of spotting them. You’ll need to hold your nerve and be ready to move quickly to catch the best views of them, but every glimpse is worth it. Our local experts know the lay of the land better than anyone, and are familiar with puma habits, the routes they routinely take, and the ‘hotspots’ where they rest or raise their cubs.

Torres del Paine is renowned for having some of the most scenic hiking routes in the world, such as the iconic W trek. Set out solo or with a private guide to discover the majesty of these awe–inspiring landscapes, choosing from a variety of routes to suit all fitness levels and abilities.

Participate in the Cerro Guido Conservation Foundation project for a day, beginning with puma research work on the ranch and activities such as observation with binoculars and review of trail cameras. Discover the work of the sheep guard dogs and how they help the coexistence between conservation and human activity. After lunch and a break, head to Casa Puma, the operation centre of the Cerro Guido Conservation Foundation, where the trackers will take you on one last field trip at sunset, to see the research work being carried out in Sierra del Toro.

Pudu are the world’s smallest deer, reaching between 33 and 44 centimetres in height. These solitary animals are native to South America, and can be found around Chiloé island, although their secretive nature makes them harder to spot. Your expert guide will lead an expedition starting at either sunrise or sunset to spot these creatures in the wilderness.

This extraordinary experience allows you to kayak amongst dolphins around Chiloé island, for an immersive excursion beyond anything you’ve done before. These waters are home to playful Peale’s dolphins – small dolphins which prefer shallow coastal waters. Your expert guide will help you navigate, and point out any notable wildlife.

Explore Chiloé’s local culture on this tour combining natural history and cultural heritage. Start with a visit to a colony of Humboldt and the Magellanic Penguin in Puñihuil and, following the pages of the diary of Charles Darwin, learn more about the abundant wildlife. Continue to meet some of the islanders who’ll share their traditions, and visit the UNESCO World Heritage wooden churches that Chiloé is known for.