Wild Patagonia: Peaks, Glaciers & Pumas

Join us on a virtual journey though the sweeping landscapes of Patagonia, in the southernmost reaches of Chile and Argentina. This video gives you a taste of Patagonia's massive glaciers, shimmering lakes, and mountain enclaves, home to an array of unique wildlife.

Patagonia’s dramatic peaks and sweeping grasslands are home to some of South America’s most compelling wildlife, from guanacos and condors to elusive pumas. Expedition Leader and Patagonia resident Marjorie Loyer offers an inside look at our adventures through Chile and Argentina, including Torres del Paine, Perito Moreno Glacier and working estancias where livestock ranching and wildlife conservation coexist. Learn how to pack for changing alpine weather, how you’ll travel and where you’ll stay—plus tips for photographers eager to capture Patagonia’s wildlife through their lenses.

What does it take to bike 1,000 kilometers solo across Patagonia’s wildest landscapes? Chilean environmentalist and storyteller Karin Traeger recently marked her return home after a decade abroad with a 22-day journey along Chile’s Route of the Parks, traveling through the remote terrain that we visit on our Patagonia adventures, such as Torres del Paine National Park. Karin shares stories of her encounters with rare wildlife like pudu and Darwin’s frogs and outlines conservation efforts to protect Patagonia's ecosystems. Her journey offers a powerful perspective on solo travel and deepening our connection to the natural world.

Few wildlife subjects capture a photographer’s imagination like the elusive puma — the “ghost” of Patagonia. Wildlife biologist and Photo Expedition Leader Anthony Amsel explains the challenges facing pumas, their ecological role as a keystone species and the collaboration between ranchers and conservationists to protect this apex predator of the Andes. He also demonstrates how photographers can move beyond single dramatic frames to build meaningful visual narratives that convey the stories of Patagonia's pumas.