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Istock 1743171733 Cougar Torres Del Paine National Park Patagonia Chile
Istock 1743171733 Cougar Torres Del Paine National Park Patagonia Chile
Curated Conservation Experience

Puma Tracking With Legendary Puma Hunter-Turned-Conservationist

Working in partnership with Chilean wildlife conservation experts; Cerro Guido Conservation Foundation, we have curated a truly unique and exclusive puma tracking experience giving behind-the-scenes insight into their work to protect Chile's apex predator. Working in partnership with Chilean wildlife conservation experts; Cerro Guido Conservation Foundation, we have curated a truly unique and exclusive puma tracking experience giving behind-the-scenes insight into their work to protect Chile's apex predator.
Working in partnership with Chilean wildlife conservation experts; Cerro Guido Conservation Foundation, we have curated a truly unique and exclusive puma tracking experience giving behind-the-scenes insight into their work to protect Chile's apex predator. Working in partnership with Chilean wildlife conservation experts; Cerro Guido Conservation Foundation, we have curated a truly unique and exclusive puma tracking experience giving behind-the-scenes insight into their work to protect Chile's apex predator.
What Are Curated Conservation Experiences?
A Journeysmiths Exclusive

We blend bespoke travel with purpose, connecting you with projects that not only enhance your travel experience, but make a long-lasting positive impact on the areas you visit. Crafted in collaboration with NGOs, conservationists, scientists and on-the-ground experts, our Curated Conservation Experiences give you the exclusive opportunity to go behind the scenes. Each uniquely designed experience offers an intimate, educational and impactful encounter with donations built right into the cost.

How Can I Add This Experience to My Trip?
The Perfect Addition To Your Itinerary

Our exclusive puma tracking experiences are designed to seamlessly integrate into your bespoke travel itinerary tailored to your interests and preferences. You can add a puma tracking experience with the Cerro Guido Conservation Foundation team from a selection of the best accommodations in Patagonia.

When is The Best Time of Year For This Experience?
When Can I See Pumas in Patagonia

In short, all year round. The high season of November to February offer the longest days of up to 17 hours of sunlight whilst the shoulder season of September to October or March to April offer even more exclusivity but shorter days. Winter months of May to August brings in low temperatures, however from a puma tracking perspective, photography can be fantastic with the contrast against the snow.

A Full Day Uniquely-Crafted Puma Experience
Accompanied by your expert guide, you will venture into the vast Patagonian wilderness to learn about Cerro Guido Conservation Foundation's work. Here, you will gain insight into puma behaviour, their habitat, and complex relationships with the environment. Puma tracking is an integral part of this work, and you will witness, first-hand, what it takes to achieve the desired conservation impact, and the dedication required to protect wildlife.
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Morning: Puma Tracking Game Drive
Your adventure begins with an early morning privately guided game drive led by one of the Foundation’s skilled puma trackers.

Journey into the heart of the stunning Patagonian wilderness, where you’ll use advanced tracking technology to seek out Chile's elusive apex predator in its natural habitat, gaining a deeper understanding of the region's remarkable wildlife.
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Afternoon: See Conservation in Action
After a lunch break back at your accommodation, you will venture to a key area for puma activity: Las Flores. This area requires increased monitoring due to recent surges in livestock puma attacks. Here, you will head out on foot and assist in setting up a strategically positioned camera trap.

Your guide will keep an eye out for signs of puma activity on-route and point out interesting aspects of the Patagonian wilderness rarely observed from a vehicle. The cameras will remain in the field, and you’ll receive periodic updates with the latest footage, keeping you connected to the project even after your visit.
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Evening: Part of the Flock
Last but certainly not least, your day concludes with a once in a lifetime experience, led by local legend and former puma hunter turned conservationist; Mirko Utrovicich.

Mirko will introduce you to his work with the “livestock guardian” Pyrenees herding dogs. These dogs are raised with the sheep, as part of the flock, breeding their famous protective instincts. You’ll participate in a field session to observe the expertly trained dogs in action and see, firsthand, how they protect the flock.

Finish your day with a sunset game drive back to your accommodation, a prime time for observing all of Patagonia’s wildlife.
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Our Curated Conservation Experiences are designed to seamlessly integrate into your bespoke travel itinerary tailored to your interests and preferences. You can add a puma tracking experience with the Cerro Guido Conservation Foundation team from a selection of the best accommodation in Patagonia.Our Curated Conservation Experiences are designed to seamlessly integrate into your bespoke travel itinerary tailored to your interests and preferences. You can add a puma tracking experience with the Cerro Guido Conservation Foundation team from a selection of the best accommodation in Patagonia.

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Your Journey Matters

A built-in donation to Cerro Guido Conservation Foundation means your stay directly supports vital efforts to protect the pumas of Patagonia. Your donation could fund 6 months of veterinary care for the dogs you will meet or an entire week of tracking capabilities for the CGCF team - critical to better understanding the complex lives of pumas. Every aspect of this unique adventure combines luxury with a profound purpose, ensuring your experience is both unforgettable and impactful. Curious about pricing and availability? Reach out to us directly at enquires@journeysmiths.co.uk — we’d be delighted to share more details.A built-in donation to Cerro Guido Conservation Foundation means your stay directly supports vital efforts to protect the pumas of Patagonia.

Your donation could fund 6 months of veterinary care for the dogs you will meet or an entire week of tracking capabilities for the CGCF team - critical to better understanding the complex lives of pumas.

Every aspect of this unique adventure combines luxury with a profound purpose, ensuring your experience is both unforgettable and impactful.

Curious about pricing and availability?
Reach out to us directly at enquires@journeysmiths.co.uk — we’d be delighted to share more details.

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Meet Your Tracker Guide: Rodrigo Swarosvki
"For generations Pumas have been perceived as enemies, we are working to learn about this powerful animal and its behaviour because it is impossible to protect what you don't understand"
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Meet Your Conservationist Guide: Mirko Utrovicich
"We need to adapt to the new times, if we don't make a different kind of ranching and use the guardian dogs, our "gaucho" culture will disappear and be forgotten with time"
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Working in partnership with Chilean wildlife conservation experts; Cerro Guido Conservation Foundation, we have curated a truly unique and exclusive puma tracking experience giving behind-the-scenes insight into their work to protect Chile's apex predator.

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