Immersive 9-Day Patagonia Photo Workshop in Autumn with Expert Guides

Immersive 9-Day Patagonia Photo Workshop in Autumn with Expert Guides
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Tour starts
El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
Available:
April
Minimum age:
18 years old

Description

Discover the hidden wonders and diverse landscapes of South America's most beautiful region on this nine-day photo workshop in Patagonia. Photographers and nature lovers who want to capture lush forests, mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, and wildlife with the guidance of award-winning photographers should book a spot in this photo workshop today.

Your multi-day adventure in Patagonia begins in El Calafate, a beautiful city in Argentina. You'll meet your guides and the rest of the workshop joiners through a welcome dinner highlighting Patagonian lamb and other local delicacies.

Over the next eight days, local guides and two seasoned photographers will lead your adventure. With their guidance, you'll not only witness Patagonia region's iconic sights, but also learn to master the art of capturing its essence through your lens.

Nestled at the southern tip of South America, Patagonia is a vast and diverse land of extremes between Argentina and Chile. Its geography ranges from soaring mountain peaks to enormous steppes, from dense forests to expansive glaciers. In addition, wildlife thrives here in abundance, with guanacos, foxes, pumas, and many bird species calling it their home.

The Perito Moreno glacier, a magnificent natural wonder, is one of your first stops. Towering ice walls and vivid blue hues create a surreal backdrop for your photography. As you explore its intricate ice formations from a distance, your guides will share valuable tips and techniques, helping you achieve the perfect shot of this glacial giant.

Another area to explore is the El Chalten village and its surrounding areas, nestled beneath the imposing Fitz Roy mountain. Against these rugged peaks, you'll capture the stunning beauty of Patagonia's autumnal palette.

On day four, the adventure takes you to Lago del Desierto, a hidden gem surrounded by pristine forests and crystalline waters. Amidst this serene wilderness, your guides will assist you in harnessing the play of light and shadow, crafting excellent images of lakes, valleys, and waterfalls.

The remaining days of your photography tour will focus on the Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve on the Chilean side of Patagonia. Here, the iconic Andes mountains serve as your canvas, while the park's diverse landscapes, from azure lakes to sprawling grasslands, provide endless opportunities for exploration and photography.

As you approach the end of your Patagonia multi-day tour, you'll make a final stop in the historic city of Punta Arenas. With its vibrant culture and scenic waterfront, this coastal city provides a captivating backdrop to complete your photography experience in Patagonia.

Throughout your adventure, you'll be treated to comfortable accommodations for eight nights, sumptuous meals, and hassle-free bus transportation between locations. All national park entrance fees are included, ensuring unrestricted access to Patagonia's wonders.

Join this photography workshop tour with seasoned photographers and guides to create a portfolio of images that encapsulate the true spirit of Patagonia. Check availability now by choosing a date.

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Included

Professional photo guide
Professional driver services
Professional licensed local guide services
Transportation in a spacious, comfortable bus offering plenty of room for you and your photography gear (all window seats)
All transfers included
Accommodation in the most amazing Patagonia hotels. Every rooms has a private bathrooms. Single room supplement: $1500 USD
All national parks entrance fees
Full Board: Meals included (except alcohol, snacks and beverages)

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Daily itinerary

Day 1
Immersive 9-Day Patagonia Photo Workshop in Autumn with Expert Guides - day 1

Day 1 - Day 1: Arrival

We'll begin the adventure in the bustling Argentinean city of El Calafate, where you'll arrive on your chosen flight. You will then head to your hotel in the heart of the city, where you'll check in. There will be some time to rest before we meet together as a group in the evening for a delicious Cordero Patagonico dinner – a famed parilla-roasted Patagonian lamb dish that will make your mouth water in anticipation! You'll get to know your fellow travellers while your photography guide goes over the itinerary for the days ahead. After dinner, we'll stay overnight at the hotel.

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Day 2
Immersive 9-Day Patagonia Photo Workshop in Autumn with Expert Guides - day 2

Day 2 - Day 2: Perito Moreno Glacier

We'll rise early on day two for breakfast, before setting off for the beginning of our journey towards the beautiful Perito Moreno glacier. We will capture its blue ice glistening in the sun until the evening, wandering through the Patagonian forest as we hunt for compositions with the autumn foliage framing the glacier behind. Our evening will be spent at El Calafate.

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Day 3
Immersive 9-Day Patagonia Photo Workshop in Autumn with Expert Guides - day 3

Day 3 - Day 3: El Chalten

After an early breakfast, we'll travel the 3 hours that it takes to get to El Chalten – a small village located in Argentina. We will base ourselves in this village for the next two nights. In the evening, we will head out for a sunset shoot at a nearby canyon, where lush vegetation meets the flowing water of the Fitz Roy river snaking towards the snowcapped peaks of the Andean mountains. No doubt there will be some fascinating colours in the sky, clinging to the clouds overhead as the sun begins to set.

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Day 4
Immersive 9-Day Patagonia Photo Workshop in Autumn with Expert Guides - day 4

Day 4 - Day 4: Fitz Roy, Lago Desierto

Day four sees us returning to the Fitz Roy river for another magnificent sunrise shoot. The Fitz Roy massif of El Chalten is breathtaking with the first light of alpenglow bathing it in deep red hues. Our day will be spent in the Lago Desierto region, chasing waterfalls with our cameras and practicing our long exposure photography techniques. In the evening, we'll shoot the sunset at a nearby viewpoint, with panoramic vistas all over the surrounding area and the peaks of Fitz Roy in the distance.

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Day 5
Immersive 9-Day Patagonia Photo Workshop in Autumn with Expert Guides - day 5

Day 5 - Day 5: Torres del Paine

We'll rise early on day five for breakfast, before setting off on our journey across the border towards the beautiful Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. There will be a multitude of wildlife to photograph along the way. We'll make stops to capture them grazing in their natural habitat. Some of the animals that we may see include puma, guanaco, ostrich and armadillo. The closer that we get to Torres del Paine, the wilder the landscape will appear to be. You'll catch your first glimpse of the Andean mountain range, rising high into the clouds. Along the way, we'll make numerous stops to capture the wonderful surrounds. Once we arrive at our accommodation within the national park, we'll check-in and have some time to freshen up. Don't get too settled yet though, as we'll soon head out for our first sunset session at a location nearby.

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Day 6
Immersive 9-Day Patagonia Photo Workshop in Autumn with Expert Guides - day 6

Day 6 - Days 6-8: Torres del Paine

We'll spend the next 3 days visiting various locations within the Torres del Paine National Park. Our itinerary depends on the weather conditions. As the weather in this region can be quite dynamic, we will not have a set itinerary. Rather, your photography guide will keep an eye on the conditions and plan for you to be at the right places at all of the right times to capture the most incredible shots. Some of the highlights include: - Harbours of Pehoe lake, including stony bays with a variety of foregrounds to choose from - Panoramic view from Explora hotel - Optional 1-hour hike to Mirador Condor with a stunning 360-view to Cuernos, Paine Towers, Lake Pehoe and Glacier Grey - Hike to the Nordenskjold lake: we’ll see the dead forest on the way and plenty of small bays - Salto Grande waterfall - Rio Serrano Sector with wonderful bends of the river, gaucho and horses in the water.

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Day 8
Immersive 9-Day Patagonia Photo Workshop in Autumn with Expert Guides - day 8

Day 8 - Day 8: Punta Arenas

After breakfast on day eight, there will be some time to capture our final memories of the Torres del Paine National Park, before we have lunch and make our way to the city of Punta Arenas. In the afternoon, we'll check into the hotel and get settled for our final evening in Patagonia. There will be some time to explore the city centre before we meet together for a final farewell dinner in the evening as a group.

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Day 9
Immersive 9-Day Patagonia Photo Workshop in Autumn with Expert Guides - day 9

Day 9 - day 9: Departure

This will be the final day of our Patagonian adventure. After breakfast, you'll catch a complimentary shuttle bus to Punta Arenas airport for your departure flight home or onwards to your next destination.

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Disclaimer

We highly recommend that you get a travel and medical insurance. Your own domestic medical insurance and private health scheme will not cover you whilst you are overseas.

The tour will always dependent on weather, as the weather can be highly unpredictable.

Departure Schedule

9-17 April 2024 - guided by Raymond Hoffman

April 17-24, 2025

Guides

Raymond Hoffmann

Raymond Hoffmann

English, German, Icelandic
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Raymond is an award-winning photographer with a worldwide reputation. Known for his magnificent landscape photos, his career took off in 2011, when he was voted as ‘Best Nature Photographer’ by one of Europe’s largest online photo communities.

One of his photos was even elected as one of the best photos in the 10 years history of the organization. Raymond’s work has featured in various publications, from books to newspapers and magazines, and he actively takes on assignments for publishers and advertising agencies.

These days he works as a nature photographer, mostly leading expert tours across the stunning nordic nations. He is an ambassador for the Lucroit filter system, and has won awards in a range of international photography contests.

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