Patagonia’s Untamed Landscapes

Day

1 – 3

After a brief stopover in Santiago, fly to Puerto Montt on the shores of Lago Llanquihue in the Lakes District Stroll through old growth alerce trees, join field scientists for a day of wetlands rewilding, and savor fresh local cuisine.

Day

4

Marvel at landscapes shaped by fire and ice at Chile’s oldest national park Visit an indigenous Huilliche community by special invitation, where the Lonko (chief) explains their traditions and connection to the land.

Day

5 – 6

Travel overland to remote Pumalín Douglas Tompkins National Park, one of Chile’s largest and most biodiverse parks Explore exotic flora in the Valdivian rain forest, learning from rangers how camera traps are used for conservation of endangered species.

Day

7 – 8

Fly by private charter to Patagonia National Park, which has been transformed from ranchland to wilderness Get special access to a wildlife rehabilitation center 

Day

9 – 10

Roam restored ecosystems watching for guanacos, vizcachas, and pumas Travel to the southern end of the park where huemul populations are surging in the revitalized lenga forests of the Chacabuco Valley.

Day

11

Drive through spectacular scenery and fly to Santiago Those joining the extension depart by charter flight to Torres Del Paine.