Patagonia Puma Tracking Wildlife Discovery Adventure + EcoCamp 6D5N, Fully Guided

From A$12,100.00 Per Person, Twin Share

At a Glance

An itinerary made for wildlife and nature enthusiasts, embark on an epic adventure with wildlife tracking professionals to track and observe Torres del Paine’s top predator, the Patagonian puma, in its natural habitat. Encounter breathtaking landscapes and once in a lifetime wildlife encounters as your heart races with excitement on this 6-day puma tracking wildlife discovery adventure, paired with cosy nights in EcoCamp domes.

Commence your adventure at Punta Arenas, where a thrilling road trip to EcoCamp, our destination, shall unfold. Over the next 4 days, brace yourself for an exhilarating road trip that unfurls into a captivating odyssey. With the aid of talented puma trackers, be ensconced in a rare opportunity to encounter the park's most elusive creatures from a breathtakingly close vantage point, and peruse the vibrant habitats and ...

Trip Highlights

  • Embark on an unforgettable odyssey through captivating Laguna Amarga
  • Explore the park in a small group, allowing for a personal and intimate experience in nature
  • Daily excursions around Torres del Paine, led by professional wildlife experts
  • Luxuriate in Patagonia's legendary sunset over the resplendent Paine massif
  • Revel in Patagonia's indigenous fauna, including pumas, foxes, guanacos, and ñandú up close
  • Relax and unwind amidst the rustic charm of the EcoCamp Suite Domes, a haven that allows you to fully immerse in the wondrous Patagonian experience

What's Included

  • 5 nights accommodation in EcoCamp Patagonia, Suite Dome on a twin-share basis
  • All meals as specified
  • All ground transport as stated in the itinerary
  • Estancia entrance fees for puma tracking days
  • Park fees for Torres Del Paine National Park
  • English speaking specialist guide with a maximum group size of only 5 guests

Itinerary

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN ECOCAMP PATAGONIA
EcoCamp Patagonia, Suite Domes (Winter: Hotel Lago Grey or similar)
Lunch, Dinner
DAYS 2-5: PUMA TRACKING AND WILDLIFE ADVENTURE IN TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK
EcoCamp Patagonia, Suite Domes (Winter: Hotel Lago Grey or similar)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 ADIOS PATAGONIA!
None
Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation

Dates & Prices

The price is based on scheduled departure based on a Suite Dome twin share with private ensuite. This program is also available for a private departure on request for winter or spring season at an additional cost. Please contact us for a quote. Please contact us for group bookings.

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How To Get There

- The start and finish point is Punta Arenas or Puerto Natales.

- Major commercial flight provide convenient access to Punta Arenas. Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International Airport (PUQ) is an airport serving Punta Arenas.

- All flights should arrive before 9:30 AM on the first day. All onward flights should leave after 8 PM on the last day.

Weather & Climate

The Patagonian Andes are exposed to winds that circle the Antarctic landmass. In addition, the strong marine influence and the Southern Patagonia Icefield make the weather hard to predict.

The temperature in winter ranges between -2ºC (28ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). June, July, and August are the wettest months in Torres del Paine and sub-zero temperatures are common. Nevertheless, the wind is relatively mild in winter. Just as quickly as the weather turns nasty, it can become lovely and sunny so come prepared for all types of weather!

Accommodation

EcoCamp Patagonia

Ecocamp Patagonia is located in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, with a unique view of the majestic granite towers. The world's geodesic dome hotel, EcoCamp offers upscale camping in sustainable accommodation inspired by the region’s ancient nomadic inhabitants.

  • EcoCamp Patagonia Suite Dome: Heating & Private bathroom, 28m²/300ft². Suite domes were designed to further our goal of providing comfort in a natural setting with minimal environmental impact, and also maintain the hotel’s familiar and cozy vibe. The domes have comfortable double or twin beds, a wood stove and a private bathroom with a state-of-the-art composting toilet.
What To Bring

You need to be prepared for summer and winter all at once. We recommend the following:

  • A day backpack. (30 liters - to carry a camera, glasses, raincoat, etc)
  • Water-resistant trekking or hiking boots
  • Extra shoes for evenings or in case others get wet
  • Waterproof jacket
  • 2 pairs of wool socks
  • Fleece jacket or sweater
  • Shorts or comfortable loose pants
  • Sun protection. (glasses, hat, lip balm and screen)
  • Cash for buying extra drinks, snacks or souvenirs in Torres del Paine National Park
  • Optional: Capilene underwear for the upper and lower body
Other Information

Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.

Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.

A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 90 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 90 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.

Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.

General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 90 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 90 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance

Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.

We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance.

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. The tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.

Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.

Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.

Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.

Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.

Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.

Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.

Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.

Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.

For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.

Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.

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