Day 1 – Arrival in El Calafate

You travel individually to El Calafate and are expected at the airport in El Calafate. Check-in at the hotel and a cosy arrival in Argentina.

In the late afternoon, you will meet your fellow travellers and there will be a short introduction to the photo tour. The first day ends with a dinner together in El Calafate.

Day 2 – Perito Moreno Glacier

After an early breakfast, you check out and we will drive with a van to the Perito Moreno Glacier. You take photos of the mighty glacier and go on a boat trip close to the edge of the impressive glacier.

The Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park is the only glacier that is not retreating at the moment. The impressive glacier tongue is about 60 meters high and more than 4 kilometres wide. Regularly, sometimes every hour, huge boulders of glacier come off the edge and crash thunderously into the water. An unparalleled spectacle that you capture with your camera.

From El Calafate, the journey continues to El Chaltén. You finish this impressive day with dinner.

Day 3 – 4 – El Chaltén

You spend two full days in the surroundings of El Chaltén in Los Glaciares National Park. Among other things, you will photograph the breathtaking Cerro Torre and Cerro Fitz Roy mountain massifs.

In addition to the imposing mountains, there is a lot to discover in the surrounding area. Among other things, we will photograph rushing waterfalls, idyllic valleys and the windswept and vast steppe landscape of Patagonia.

Depending on the weather conditions, we will go on hikes to reach the most beautiful photo spots.

Day 5 – On the road to Chile

After breakfast, we will leave El Chaltén and make our way to Torres del Paine National Park. You drive through the typical pampas landscape of Patagonia and cross the border into Chile.

We reach the Torres del Paine National Park in the evening.

Day 6 – 8 – Landscape photography in Torres del Paine National Park

During the next three days we explore different areas of the Torres del Paine National Park. You will be taken to the right places and fantastic viewpoints in order to take great pictures.

You will benefit from the local know-how of our guides. They know every secret of the park and will lead you to the best highlights and insider photo spots in Torres del Paine. You will receive valuable information about the flora and fauna of Patagonia and will be supported in taking photographs.

The Torres del Paine National Park is located at the far end of the Andes mountain range. With its impressive glaciers, turquoise and blue shimmering lakes, bizarre mountain formations and the typical steppe landscape of Patagonia, it is one of the most magnificent and wildest landscapes in the world. This rugged beauty of the national park enchants its visitors.

Day 9 – Onward journey to the pumas

This morning you will have another opportunity to take photos of the marvellous landscape and wildlife in Torres del Paine National Park. Afterwards, the journey continues and you drive to our next destination.

After check-in, you will get to know your Puma Tracker over dinner. Later, there will be an introduction to puma tracking and dinner together.

Day 10 to 12 – Puma tracking in Torres del Paine

We will spend the next few days searching, observing, and photographing pumas. This region is considered one of the best places to see pumas in the wildness. The density of pumas is especially high here, not least because of the high and healthy population of guanacos.

Our local tracker will set off before us and then take us to the right places. Smaller hikes of up to about 2 – 5 km may be necessary. We enjoy a picnic lunch at midday. After numerous great photo experiences with the pumas, you will return to the hotel in the evening.

Day 13: Photographing Andean condors

After breakfast, check out of the hotel. You will then be transferred to an estancia. The route takes you along a wonderful road. On the way, you make stops for photos.

In the afternoon, you will arrive at the estancia, which is home to the mighty Andean condors. With a bit of luck, you will be able to take some great photos of the flying birds of prey from the cliff. Afterwards, transfer to Punta Arenas.

Day 14: End of the photo tour

After breakfast and check-out, you will drive to the airport in Punta Arenas and start your journey home or continue your journey individually.

Program changes

The weather in Patagonia can be very changeable. In order to get the most out of the photo trip, we will adjust the exact daily program on site according to the local weather conditions. In case of bad weather conditions, it is possible that individual program points will be changed. Flexibility is a prerequisite for this Patagonia photo trip.

Climate

Patagonia is located in the southern hemisphere of the world and therefore its seasons are opposite to those of central Europe. The temperatures in summer / autumn, depending on the weather conditions, are usually between 5 and 20 degrees Celsius. Especially around sunrise, sunset and at night it can become very cold. In addition, strong winds are to be expected regularly. The weather in Patagonia is known for its unpredictability and often changes very quickly.

Clothing

This photo trip is outdoor orientated and we will spend a lot of time outdoors in nature. Among other things, we are mainly out and about at sunrise and sunset. You should be prepared for cold in the off-peak hours and occasionally rain and/or wind. It is therefore important that you dress warmly enough and feel comfortable outdoors even in windy conditions.

Fitness level

You enjoy being out in nature and walking over uneven terrain with your photographic equipment. You will photograph intensively and will be out and about at times with the best light conditions.

You are fit enough to take part in 3 – 4-hour hikes and carry your photographic equipment. We follow the pumas over uneven and hilly terrain.

The exact program will be determined flexibly on site according to the current weather conditions.

Health

For Argentina and Chile no vaccinations are mandatory. Please note that yellow fever vaccination may be mandatory when entering from other Latin American countries. You can find further information at: www.safetravel.ch.

Take important medication with you from Europe, as there is no guarantee that you will receive the desired medication in Patagonia. All important medicines belong in your hand luggage.

Accommodation

You are aware that the accommodation on this tour can be located in the middle of national parks and/or far away from civilization.

Half double room

Single travellers can book half of a double room. If there is no other guest who wants to share the room, the single room surcharge will apply.

Insurance

We strongly advise you to purchase insurance for cancellation and return journey costs, which will be needed in the event of evacuation from a secluded region, a local hospital stay or return travel costs to your home country.

Travel information FDFA

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) regularly publishes information on countries where there are potential security or other risks. The FDFA’s travel advice is based on its own sources of information that are considered to be trustworthy. This travel advice can be found on the FDFA website: www.eda.admin.ch

The Terms and Conditions

TCs of Amazing Views Adventure Tours apply, as well as all other conditions which are listed in the descriptions for the respective trips.

Prices

We reserve the right to change prices (especially due to exchange rate fluctuations).