Pumas In Patagonia
MAY 17TH - 25TH 2026
YOUR EXPEDITION TEAM
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Cristian Asun
Cristian is a native to the Patagonian Steppe. He has a lifetime of experience and has been Guiding and Tracking the Pumas for 16 years. Asun is recognized as the “go-to” guide for Nat Geo and most Nature and Wildlife photographers and film-makers.
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Mark Comon
Mark is the founder of Creative Photo Academy. He has lead Photo Adventures around the globe with CPA students. Comon has inspired hundreds of photographers to produce award-winning photographs. His artistic photography style and encouraging teaching style always builds an Adventure that is fun, memorable and produces the pictures your desire.
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Mike Lopez
Mike is a New York based fine-art photographer. His unique eye produces thought-provoking images. Mike loves to interact with students of all levels and help them find their photographic joy. While a Nikon Expert Lopez is comfortable with all cameras.
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Maurice Oketch
Maurice is the founder of Simba Marara Expedition. Maurice and Mark have partnered nearly 20 years building unforgettable photo experiences. He will help with all the logistics of our Adventure and support you and us at every step of the way. No, he is not traveling with
Saturday, May 16 2026
Depart from USA destinations connecting with LATAM Chile Airlines (Delta partner) in Santiago de Chile (SCL)
Day 1 - Sunday May 17
Arrive Santiago de Chile (SCL) connect to
Punta Arenas Chile (PUQ).
Our team will meet you at the aiport and transfer you to your hotel for the evening.
Accomodation: Cabo De Hornos
Day 2 - Monday May 18
After a leisurely morning, we depart for Puma country. Driving through the scenic Chilean country-side to the world famous Laguna Amarga Ranch - our location to track and photograph Pumas against the breathtaking landscape of Torres del Paine.
Accomodation: Hotel Estancia el Overjero Patagonico
Day 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 - Tues May 19 - Sat May 23
Five fantastic days of Puma tracking and photography. Before dawn each day our trackers will depart to find our glorious cats. After breakfast we will depart and be in contact with the trackers all day. Our team will find the Pumas, set us up in the right location and empower us to make fantastic photos.
Day 8 - Sunday May 24
After breakfast we will experience some fun Chilean culture. The Gauchos will pose for portraits and run their beautiful horses. Amazing backgrounds will make grear landscape images and add we will add the horses and riders.
Afternoon, we will return to Punta Arenas, enjoy our farewell dinner and get some rest.
Accommodation: Cabo De Hornos
Day 9 - Monday May 25
Transfer to the airport for our flights home. Our target will be a mid morning flight PUQ to SCL.
WEATHER & CONDITIONS
Daytime Hi’s 40’s
Evening Lo’s 30’s
Chance of precipitation 20%
Chance of wind 75%
Sunrise 9:15am
Sunset 5:45pm
New Moon May 17th
Elevation ~ 160m or ~500’
PRICING
$12,999 per person double occupancy
$ 2,000 single supplement
$ 3,000 non-refundable deposit to book
Travel Insurance Recommended
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
Ground transportation
Accommodations
Most meals
Park entrance fees
FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO BOOK CONTACT
Maurice O’Ketch
661.678.3869
maurice@smexpedition.com
