Photo & Nature Journeys | Birding & Wildlife Trips | Chile and Patagonia
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
Travel by Interest
Whether you are cross-checking your life list, framing the perfect Patagonia light, or diving deep into pristine ecosystems,
our tailored journeys connect you with the raw beauty of nature. Explore our dedicated departures for birding, photography, and naturalist expeditions.
Patagonia Botanical Tour
Explore Southern Patagonia and Chile’s Torres del Paine on this botanical journey featuring diverse orchids and wildflower specialities.
- December 9 to 15 I 2026
- November 25 to December 1 I 2027
- 7 Days
Birding The Patagonian Steppes
Explore Southern Patagonia and Chile’s Torres del Paine on this botanical journey featuring diverse orchids and wildflower specialities.
- Check availability I Day Trip
- 10 Hours
Birding Patagonia
From King Penguins in Tierra del Fuego to Andean Condors in Torres del Paine, come and discover a wealth of birds at the End of the World.
- October 21 to 26 I 2026
- January 19 to 24 I 2027
- 6 days, 5 nights
Coastal Atacama Desert
Experience northern Chile’s vast coastline, where the blooming Atacama Desert reveals rare cacti, fields of wildflowers, and remarkable fog oases.
- September 23 to 27 I 2027
- September 23 to 27 I 2028
- 5 days, 4 nights
Birding the Magellan Straits
Discover the habitat for iconic birds such as Andean Condor, Magellanic Woodpecker, and Ruddy-headed Goose.
- Day Trip from Punta Arenas
- 10 hours
Chiloe Wildlife Adventure
The island where Darwin’s Fox, Pudu Deer, and endemic birds dwell in lush rainforests and rugged coastlines.
- April 1 to 6 I 2027
- April 1 to 6 I 2028
- 6 days, 5 nights
Araucaria Forests & Futangue Park
Towering Araucarias and pristine rainforests — home for endangered Darwin’s Frogs and myriads of endemic plants amid stunning volcanic landscapes.
- November 26 to December 1 I 2027
- November 26 to December 1 I 2028
- 6 days, 5 nights
Birds and Wines of Chile & Argentina
From albatrosses to Condors and Carmeneres to Malbecs, explore the Andes in a world-class birding adventure.
- December 15 to 26 I 2027
- December 15 to 26 I 2028
- 12 days, 11 nights
Birding Northern Chile
From Humboldt Current endemics to endangered Woodstars and flamingos, explore desert oasis and the spectacular Chilean Altiplano.
- October 24 to 28 I 2027
- October 24 to 28 I 2028
- 5 days, 4 nights
HANDPICKED JOURNEYS
Featured Trips
Whether you are cross-checking your life list, framing the perfect Patagonia light, or diving deep into pristine ecosystems,
our tailored journeys connect you with the raw beauty of nature. Explore our dedicated departures for birding, photography, and naturalist expeditions.
Condors of Patagonia
Photograph the world’s heaviest flying bird in Chilean Patagonia at its most accessible roosting site.
- Check availability I Day Trip
- 6 Hours
King Penguins Wildlife Trip
Visit the world’s most accessible King Penguin colony and explore the intriguing wildlife of Tierra del Fuego.
- Custom trip; scheduled at your convenience.
- 2 days, 1 night
Chile’s Best Wildlife
Experience Chile’s ultimate wildlife odyssey: penguins, pumas, and condors across all ecosystems, from Atacama to Patagonia.
- November 1 to 19 I 2027
- November 6 to 24 I 2028
- 19 days, 18 nights
Torres del Paine Puma Quest
The ultimate Puma experience led by professional trackers with exclusive access to the planet’s densest wild puma population.
- Day trip; scheduled at your convenience.
- 10 hours
Patagonia Wildlife Adventure
Photograph the world’s heaviest flying bird in Chilean Patagonia at its most accessible roosting site.
- December 17 to 24 I 2027
- December 17 to 24 I 2028
- 8 days, 7 nights
Easter Island Seabird Adventure
Explore Pacific gadfly petrels, iconic moai, and Rapa Nui culture on Earth’s most isolated island.
- December 16 to 20 I 2027
- December 16 to 20 I 2028
- 5 days, 4 nights from Santiago
Falkland Wildlife Explorer
Join our expedition to this remote archipelago, teeming with penguins and marine wildlife.
- January 2 to 9 I 2027
- January 1 to 8 I 2028
- 8 days, 7 nights
Pumas & Birds of Patagonia
Pacific gadfly petrels and ancient mysteries, rare pelagic seabirds on remote motus, iconic moai, and Rapa Nui culture on Earth’s most isolated inhabited island.
- December 6 to 12 I 2026
- December 9 to 15 I 2027
- 7 days, 6 nights
Noir Island Birding Expedition
Expedition to Patagonia’s most secluded bird sanctuary, penguins, seabirds, endemic birds, whales, dolphins, and pristine fjords.
- November 1 to 7 I 2027
- November 13 to 19 I 2028
- 7 days, 6 nights
HANDPICKED JOURNEYS
The Far South Expeditions Difference
We have organized and led hundreds of trips to places as diverse as Patagonia, the Atacama desert, Tierra del Fuego and Easter Island. We are pioneers in puma tracking trips at Torres del Paine — a specialized program we started 29 years ago.
Forget standard transfers. Explore Patagonia’s most stunning landscapes in our own high-end vehicles, featuring flexible, tailored routes designed to move completely at your own pace.
We don’t just follow the map; we create it. We are constantly scouting and designing brand-new tours and uncharted routes, offering our travelers exclusive access to hidden corners of Patagonia before anyone else.
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Welcome to Far South Expeditions
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE EXPERIENCE
Tours Leaders, Team & Guests
Knowledgeable enthusiastic naturalists and careful planners who share through their eyes the best of Chile and Patagonia
“You will make the most of the experience by sharing through the eyes of your local, experienced tour leader.”
“Working at FSE during these 15 years has been an interesting experience which has motivated me to face the personal challenge of putting in my best efforts to help all our customers.”
Cecilia Faundez, FSE Office Manager
“We have used Far South to Explore Chile four times and each trip has been unique, well guided and flawlessly executed. We have Fallen in love with the beauty and remoteness of Chile ”
E.P. (WA, USA)