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Park, in Chilean Patagonia. Torres del Paine is in the heart of Puma territory and it is here that we will search for this elusive cat known as the “Lord of the Andes”. This Chilean national park is not only famed for the allure of its wildlife, but for its superlative landscapes offering unbeatable photographic opportunities. From here we cross the mighty Andes, the world’s longest and second highest mountain chain, to reach the Atlantic coast of Patagonia. This coastline supports the greatest numbers and widest diversity of marine mammals on the South American continent. Images of Orcas taking Southern Sea Lions off the gravel beaches of the Valdes Peninsula have been the substance of innumerable wildlife documentaries and our tour is carefully timed to take place at the peak season for witnessing this thrilling wildlife spectacle. Each austral autumn a small population of Orcas descends on Punta Norte, timing their arrival with the pupping season for Southern Sea Lions. This area is also home to colonies of Southern Elephant Seals, land mammals including Guanaco and Mara, and a wide diversity of cetaceans including the beautifully patterned, Commerson’s Dolphin. All-in-all this trip offers an “ultimate mammal voyage” to one of the most extraordinarily spectacular wildlife destinations in the Americas. Tour Itinerary: Chiloe’ Island Blue Whale Pre-tour Extension: Day 1: Santiago De Chile to Castro, via Peurto Montt. Day 2: Quellon (Castro). Day 3: Punihuil and Caulin Bay (Castro). Day 4: Castro to Punta Arenas, via Peurto Montt. Patagonia’s Orcas and Pumas Main Tour: Day 1: Arrival in Santiago De Chile to Punta Arenas. Day 2: Punta Arenas to Torres del Paine National Park. Day 3: Torres del Paine National Park. Day 4: Torres del Paine National Park. Day 5: Torres del Paine National Park to El Cafalate to Trelew. Day 6: Trelew to Puerto Piramides. Day 7: Puerto Piramides to Punta Norte. Day 8: Puerto Piramides to Punta Norte. Day 9: Puerto Piramides to Punta Norte. Day 10: Puerto Piramides to Punta Norte to Trelew. Day 11: Trelew to Buenos Aires and depart. Notes: - Customized private tours available on request 
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