See the Best of Chile's Torres del Paine National Park
A Guided Adventure With an Expert Puma-Tracking Team
Track The World's Largest Mountain Lion on a Puma Tracking Safari
Driving by private Jeep® into the depths of Torres del Paine, all is quiet among the colorful Patagonia landscape. You settle into your destination amidst the brush, camera ready. As if she’s been awaiting your visit, a Patagonia Puma appears and locks eyes with you. Your shutter opens, and you capture the moment of a lifetime.
From Andean Condors to Patagonia Pumas, on our Patagonia Untamed Safaris you have the best chances to encounter Patagonia’s famed, yet incredibly elusive, wildlife. You'll still have access to the full circuit of highlights throughout Chile’s magnificent Torres del Paine National Park, while seeking out incredible wildlife encounters as you explore the Park. Our professional tracking team is equipped with the specialized knowledge and dedication to help you discover the side of Patagonia most travelers never get to see: Patagonia Untamed.
THE OVERLAND safari DIFFERENCE
Set the pace of your Patagonia adventure
With your own Jeep® and personal guide, you are in complete control of your Overland Safari adventure
See what others don’t with professional guides
Guides with 3+ decades of combined experience take you off the beaten path to sites rarely seen.
Elevate your experience with extraordinary accommodations
Quasar’s Patagonia accommodations are destinations themselves, including architectural masterpieces.
Tailor the journey of a lifetime to your interests
Live Patagonia the way Magellan did: away from the crowds, with freedom to explore your way.
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Patagonia Untamed Itinerary
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS OR 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS: STARTS ANY DAY OF THE SEASON
B = Breakfast
BL = Box Lunch
L = Lunch
D = Dinner
Day 1:
AM: Fly from Santiago to Punta Arenas or Puerto Natales in Patagonia and enjoy a private transfer to your hotel in Torres del Paine. PM: Enjoy a free afternoon to rest and relax from your travels.
Meals: D
Overnight for Programs from Oct. 1 - Apr. 30, 2023:
• Gold Option: Tierra Patagonia Hotel, Superior Room • Silver Option: Estancia El Ovejero, Standard Room
Overnight for Programs from May 1 - Sept. 30, 2023: • Gold Option: Explora Patagonia, Cordillera Paine Room (open bar included) • Silver Option: Estancia El Ovejero, Standard Room
Day 2:
AM: Early rise and breakfast before dawn. Morning of Puma Tracking and wildlife observation in Torres del Paine National Park. Return to hotel in the late morning for rest and lunch.
PM: In the afternoon we again set out for puma tracking and wildlife observation in the Park. We return to the hotel in time for dinner.
Meals: B, L or BL, D
Overnight for Programs from Oct. 1 - Apr. 30, 2023:
• Gold Option: Tierra Patagonia Hotel, Superior Room • Silver Option: Estancia El Ovejero, Standard Room
Overnight for Programs from May 1 - Sept. 30, 2023: • Gold Option: Explora Patagonia, Cordillera Paine Room (open bar included) • Silver Option: Estancia El Ovejero, Standard Room
Day 3:
AM / PM: Today we again have a full day of exploration and wildlife viewing in Torres del Paine National Park. Depending on the success of Puma sightings the night before we will choose to concentrate either on Pumas or other wildlife around the Park. We return to the hotel in time for dinner.
Meals: B, L or BL, D
Overnight for Programs from Oct. 1 - Apr. 30, 2023:
• Gold Option: Tierra Patagonia Hotel, Superior Room • Silver Option: Estancia El Ovejero, Standard Room
Overnight for Programs from May 1 - Sept. 30, 2023: • Gold Option: Explora Patagonia, Cordillera Paine Room (open bar included) • Silver Option: Estancia El Ovejero, Standard Room
Day 4:
AM/PM: For our 5 and 6 Day Safaris, depending on how successful we've been in the days prior with Puma sightings, we may choose to spend this day doing other activities in the Park like Lake navigations, ice trekking, horseback riding and more.
Meals: B, L or BL, D
Overnight for Programs from Oct. 1 - Apr. 30, 2023:
• Gold Option: Tierra Patagonia Hotel, Superior Room • Silver Option: Estancia El Ovejero, Standard Room
Overnight for Programs from May 1 - Sept. 30, 2023: • Gold Option: Explora Patagonia, Cordillera Paine Room (open bar included) • Silver Option: Estancia El Ovejero, Standard Room
Day 5:
Day 5 Itinerary: AM (applies for 5 day safari program only): Morning private transfer to one of Patagonia Chile's airports for your flight to Santiago and international connection home.
Meals: B Day 5 on your 6 Day Safari Itinerary: AM / PM (applies for 6 day safari program only): Today we have a full day to enjoy Torres del Paine National Park, and on your private excursion, you will be able to visit all the iconic landscapes and sites. While scouting for various wildlife that inhabit the area with your Private Guide.
Meals: B, L or BL, D
Overnight for Programs from Oct. 1 - Apr. 30, 2023:
• Gold Option: Tierra Patagonia Hotel, Superior Room • Silver Option: Estancia El Ovejero, Standard Room
Overnight for Programs from May 1 - Sept 30, 2023: • Gold Option: Explora Patagonia, Cordillera Paine Room (open bar included) • Silver Option: Estancia El Ovejero, Standard Room
Day 6 (applies for 6 day programs only):
AM: Morning private transfer to one of Patagonia Chile's airports for your flight to Santiago and international connection home.
Both the Gold and Silver Accommodations Package itineraries are identical in terms of Patagonia activities and daily outings. They differ in the level and experience of overnight accommodations.
Guests who select the Gold Accommodations Package will unwind at the region’s premier resorts and lodges, complete with award-winning spas and fine dining experiences.
Silver Accommodations are well-appointed, with a focus on Chilean hospitality and authentic cultural experiences during your safari.
Our Patagonia Untamed Safaris are available Year-Round, although we break them up into 2 seasons: The Regular Season from September to May and the Secret Season from May to September.
The Regular season corresponds to the fall, summer and spring of the Southern Hemisphere, and it is during this time of the year that you will find larger crowds in the Parks. In contrast, the Secret Season offers visitors a quiet and uncrowded setting, where the chances of seeing Pumas increase exponentially.
Our Puma Tracking itineraries can start during any day of the week. Please contact us for availability and program details for your specific dates.
Valid for Secret Season (May 1 - September 30, 2023) and Regular Season (October 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023) with the exception of Christmas and New Years weeks (Request our special Holiday itineraries for more details and pricing). Please enquire with us about pricing for room upgrades at the different properties.
PROGRAMS
GOLD - 5 STAR HOTELS
SILVER - 4 STAR HOTELS
SECRET SEASON MAY 1 - SEPT. 30, 2023
SECRET SEASON MAY 1 - SEPT. 30, 2023
Guided - 6 Days / 5 Nights
$9,550 + *$650 P/P
$6,950 + *$650 P/P
Guided - 5 Days / 4 Nights
$8,450 + *$650 P/P
$5,950 + *$650 P/P
REGULAR SEASON OCT. 1, 2022 - APR. 30, 2023
REGULAR SEASON OCT. 1, 2022 - APR. 30, 2023
Guided - 6 Days / 5 Nights
$9,150 + *$650 P/P
$7,150 + *$650 P/P
Guided - 5 Days / 4 Nights
$7,750 + *$650 P/P
$6,250 + *$650 P/P
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INCLUDED IN PUBLISHED RATES
NOT INCLUDED IN PUBLISHED RATES
Private airport transfers in Patagonia
All lodging and meals as specified on the itinerary
Open Bar is included for Puma Gold Safari - Secret Season (excludes premium beverages)
Daily Spa Use (where available) and Wifi Service at certain properties as detailed on the itinerary
Entrance fees to Torres del Paine - All Activities inside the National Parks as detailed on the itinerary
Use of a Jeep Wrangler or similar vehicle, with onboard navigation equipment
Fuel in Chile (unlimited mileage)
The services of a private Puma Tracking Guide (Day 2, 3 & 4).
Unlimited minutes for Satellite phone use with Quasar staff + 10 Free minutes for personal use
Comprehensive vehicle insurance, including 3rd party liability insurance
International or Domestic Airfare in Chile and Argentina
Hotels, tours or transfers while in Santiago or other areas outside Patagonia
Wine and other alcoholic beverages at certain properties (see itinerary for details)
Massages or special treatments at hotel spas (where available)
Certain 3rd party excursions, available at an extra cost, as detailed on our Guide to Excursions
Tips to Guides and Hotel Staff
Trip cancellation, travel delay, or baggage insurance
Premium Beverages when Open Bar is indicated as included
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ADDITIONAL CHARGES (DISCOUNTS & CONDITIONS)
Tracking Fee: All Puma Tracking Safaris have a non-commissionable ‘Tracking Fee’ of $650 per person. This fee covers the entrance fees charged by the owners of the private lands where the puma tracking takes place.
Single travelers: Please inquire for solo traveler pricing.
3rd Person in a group of 3 pays the same price as shown above, sharing a Jeep and in a Single Room.
4 Persons: Apply a discount of $450 USD per person when 4 persons are sharing 1 Jeep.
5+ Persons: Please inquire with us for special Group pricing
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