PATAGONIA PUMAS
APR. 28TH - MAY 4TH, 2026
3 Spaces Available!
Discover the Patagonia of Pumas: A Unique Wildlife Photography Experience
Join us on an unforgettable photography tour to Patagonia, where you’ll have the rare opportunity to capture the elusive pumas in their natural habitat. Nestled in the stunning landscapes of Chilean and Argentine Patagonia, these majestic big cats roam the expansive grasslands and foothills of the Andes mountains. Led by Canon ambassador, Jacquie Matechuk and highly experienced local guides, this expedition is designed for photographers of who are passionate about capturing wildlife in its purest form.
Our journey begins in Torres del Paine National Park, renowned for its breathtaking vistas and diverse wildlife. Here, amidst the iconic granite peaks and turquoise lakes, we’ll spend the day photographing the pristine landscape and the variety of birds and wildlife.
Next we move on to a private ranch where we will spend the next five days in search of and photographing Pumas, sun up to sun down. Patience and expert guidance will enhance your chances of capturing intimate moments of these graceful predators as they hunt, rest, and interact within their natural environment. You will be traveling over the rugged terrain in 4 x 4 jeeps and much of the time on foot, walking with the Pumas!
About Your Leader….
Jacquie Matechuk
Based out of her hometown, Cochrane, Alberta Jacquie Matechuk is a Canon Ambassador recognized as 2024 Nature Photographer of the Year, 2024 gold medallist at the World Photographic Cup, an internationally published artist, presenter, and photographic coach. Her journey is as unique, and passion filled as her perspective on photography. Jacquie began her professional photography career as an extreme sports photographer, capturing everything from superbike and snow cross to base jumping and freestyle motocross. Her connection to the athletes and the sports she captured, catapult her into new opportunities with companies like Yamaha, XGames and Monster Energy, CFL and NHL to name a few. While Jacquie continues to photograph the adrenaline pumping action in the sports world, she has also transitioned her photo-journalistic approach into the world of wildlife & conservation photography. This transition has earned Jacquie several international accolades making the most of her unique ability to find & capture those jaw-dropping, heart-warming moments, that give her subject’s a voice. Today, Jacquie has further embraced the challenge to ‘see’ the beauty in this world by teaming up with organizations such as Canadian Conservation Photographers Collective, the Jane Goodall Institute, Polar Bears International, Canadian Geographic, as well Bear Conservation NGO’s based out of Ecuador and Peru. Sharing her passion for wildlife and the environments they call home, Jacquie coaches creators from all over the globe as a Canon Canada Ambassador. Always looking for opportunities to help her fellow creatives improve and embrace their passion for life behind the lens. To accept the challenge of capturing a moment in time that might otherwise fade away.Jacquie is renown for her photographic diversity work and fueled by her commitment to conservation and ethical photography practices. And while her passion for wildlife continues to grow, Jacquie’s goal remains the same. Put the audience in the moment, set their minds free and leave their hearts full.
5 Particpants
$10,200
$600 single supplement*
Payment schedule: Oct. 2024, Jan. 2025
*Many women travel alone on our tours and prefer to share a room with another participant. If this is your desire, we will make every effort to pair you with someone. However, if there is no one left to pair you with when you sign up, you will be obligated to pay the single supplement.
Travel insurance with medical evacuation is required for this tour
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APR. 28TH – MAY 4TH, 2026
DAY 1 (Apr. 28th):
Pick up from Punta Arenas/Puerto Natales airport/city and transfer to Hotel Ovejero Patagonico. Lunch in Puerto Natales. Birdwatching and landscape session in Torres del Paine.
Overnight: Hotel Ovejero Patagonico. (included). Meals: Lunch, Dinner. (included).
DAY 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (Apr. 29th,30th,May 1,2,3): PUMA SAFARI
We leave early from Hotel Ovejero to private ranch “Pumaland” for 1st puma outing, scouting the area and driving 4×4 cars. Then we travel to ovejero for lunch and rest. After lunch 2nd outing of the day! transfer from Ovejero Patagonico to pumaland and more puma tracking and wildlife photography session. Transfer to hotel for overnight and dinner.Every day 8 hours of puma tracking ! 2 outings per day.
Overnight: Hotel Ovejero Patagonico. (included). Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner. (included).
DAY 7 (May 04th):
Check out from Hotel Ovejero Patagonico and transfer to Punta Arenas Airport/Puerto Natales Airport.
Overnight: Accommodation in Punta Arenas. (not included). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (included) Dinner (not included).
APR. 28TH – MAY 4TH, 2026
APR. 28TH – MAY 4TH, 2026
Cancellations are only effective upon WIWP receiving a written cancellation notification, signed by the client. Deposits and payments are used to secure and pay for the client’s accommodations, transportation, guides, internal flights and all aspects of the client’s trip and are non-refundable.
We understand that conflicts arise, so if you need to cancel and if WIWP fills your spot at full price prior to the due date of the final payment, a refund, less a 20% administration fee and
less any non-refundable air tickets purchased, single supplement, etc. may be issued; however, there are no guarantees. We strongly recommend purchasing trip insurance, in most cases this will be your only opportunity to recoup non-refundable fees.
In the event a client fails to join a safari/tour/workshop, join it after departure or leave it prior to its completion, no tour fare refund will be made. Some airfare may be non-refundable and WIWP is not responsible for providing a refund for any penalties or non-refundable airfare. There will be no refunds from WIWP for any unused portions of the tour. The above policy applies to all travel arrangements made via WIWP.
CHANGE IN TOUR/WORKSHOP:
WIWP will make every attempt to operate a safari/tour/workshop once confirmed, but will reserve the right to cancel and/or change a trip at our sole, reasonable discretion at any time due to insufficient bookings, unsafe or undesirable travel conditions for the participants and/or reasons beyond its control, such as: strikes, wars, acts of God, acts of government, civil unrest or any other cause whatsoever, that may make operation of the tour impossible, illegal, or inadvisable.
In the event that WIWP changes or postpones the date(s) or itinerary of any safari/tour/workshop due to any reason set forth above, then no refund shall be due to the client.
In the event that WIWP cancels the tour, then all tour payments received from the client shall be refunded, and said refund will be the limit of WIWP’s liability. WIWP is not responsible for any expenses incurred by clients in preparing for the trip, including non-refundable or penalty-carrying airline tickets, special clothing, visa or passport fees, or other tour-related expenses.
- Puma Guide with private 4×4 vehicle
- Photography mentoring from Canon Ambassador, Jacquie Matechuk
- Private transfer from Punta Arenas Airport
- Private transfer from Hotel Ovejero to Punta Arenas airport
- 8 hrs of puma tracking divided in 2 outings of 4 hours
- Coffe Break (mineral water, coffe, milk, tea)
- Private Ranch access fee
- Accommodation for 6 nights in Hotel Ovejero Patagonico
- All meals
- Travel insurance.
- Alcohol Drinks/ soft drinks.
- Tips for staff hotel/puma team.
- Accomodation in Punta Arenas or Puerto Natales.
- Torres del Paine Nacional Park Entrance fee. ( $39 usd per person)
Moderate – difficult. The terrain is very rocky and uneven, at times you will be walking, following the pumas over hilly and rugged ground.