Landscapes and pumas
CHF 8'900
per person
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Patagonia Photo Tour
Patagonia enchants with wild and fantastic landscapes and is also famous for its population of pumas. This extraordinary photo tour takes you to selected highlights in the Argentinean and Chilean part of Patagonia. Massive glaciers, idyllic lakes, rugged mountain peaks and the endless expanses of the pampas contribute to the diversity of photo motifs in southern Chile and Argentina. You will visit the mighty Perito Moreno Glacier, the impressive Fitz Roy Massif in El Chaltén in Argentina and the impressive Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. Besides photographing the landscapes, you will go puma tracking in the Torres del Paine National Park. Great wildlife pictures require time, which we will take on this tour.
As on all our photo tours, also in Chile we work together with an exceptionally good local partner. This partner has many years of experience and is one of the pioneers in puma tracking. The tour is accompanied by a renowned Chilean photographer who knows both destinations in detail. The photos in this tour description are taken by him and his partner, both professional photographers.
The next trip will take place in May 2024 with a revised programme. We will be happy to inform you as soon as the trip is bookable. Simply send us an email: info@amazingviews.ch
This Patagonia Photo Tour offers extraordinary highlights!
- Unique opportunity to observe and photograph pumas in the wild. Wildlife photography at its best.
- Fantastic possibilities for landscape photography in El Calafate with the Perito Moreno
- Glaciers, the Fitz Roy massif in El Chaltén and the Torres del Paine National Park in Chile.
- The travel time was deliberately set for the autumn of the southern hemisphere. In April, the landscape glows in the most beautiful shades of red, yellow and bride. An Eldorado for photographers.
- The impressive landscape of Patagonia with its steeply rising mountain peaks, emerald green lakes and lagoons makes the heart of every landscape photographer beat faster.
- Renowned local professional photographer and pioneer in puma tracking in Patagonia
- You will bring home dream images from Argentina and Chile!
Photo Guides
Fitness Level for this Photo Tour
You should have good physical fitness and surefootedness to participate in local hikes. You will need a good basic level of fitness and be able to hike over uneven terrain with your photo equipment. The duration of the hikes varies depending on the destination and can last from a few minutes to a few hours. You will be photographing intensively and will be outdoors at times with the best light conditions. This means that you will sometimes be out in the dark. The exact hikes will be determined flexibly on site in order to respond to the current weather conditions.
Price
08 – 21 May 2024
CHF 9’390.- | Price per person sharing (double occupancy)
CHF 9’990.- | Price per person in a single room
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13 days
8 guests + 2 photo guides
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Departure
17.04.2023
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Return Time
29.04.2023
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The most beautiful impressions from Chile.
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Day 1 – Arrival in El Calafate
You will be expected at the airport in El Calafate. Check-in at the hotel and comfortable arrival in Argentina. The photo tour starts with a dinner together.
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Day 2 – Perito Moreno Glacier
After an early breakfast we will drive with a van to the Perito Moreno glacier. You will take pictures at sunrise. Afterwards we will take a boat trip 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.
Before returning to El Calafate, you have time to explore the surroundings. After lunch in El Calafate we will continue to El Chaltén.
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Day 3 to 4 – El Chaltén
We will spend two full days in the surroundings of El Chaltén. You will take pictures of the breath-taking mountain massif of Cerro Torre and Cerro Fitz Roy. There is a lot to discover in the surroundings besides the impressive mountains. We will also take pictures of rushing waterfalls, idyllic valleys, and the wind-blown steppe landscape of Patagonia.
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Day 5 – Drive to Chile
After an early breakfast and a last photo stop at sunrise we leave El Chaltén and head towards Torres del Paine National Park. We will drive through the typical pampa landscape of Patagonia and cross the border to Chile. We reach Torres del Paine in the evening.
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Day 6 to 8 – Puma Tracking
We will spend next days searching, observing, and photographing pumas. The remote Torres del Paine National Park is home to many endemic species. Besides the pumas you have a good chance to see guanacos and with a little luck also foxes. The park and the surrounding areas are 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 - 3 km may be necessary. If conditions permit, we will have a picnic lunch at noon.
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Day 9 to 10 – Landscape photography in Torres del Paine National Park
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.
We explore different areas of the Torres del Paine National Park. You will be taken to the right places to take great pictures. A round trip to the Lago Grey glacier is also on the schedule.
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 locations for landscape photography or to track down the pumas.
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Day 11 – Trip to Santiago de Chile
After a last activity in the morning you will be driven to the airport in Punta Arenas. From here you will fly to Santiago de Chile. In the evening you will arrive at the hotel near the airport. Evening at your leisure.
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Day 12 – Valparaiso
To conclude the photo tour, a day trip takes you to Valparaiso today, Chile's largest port city. Already the drive to Valparaiso is incredibly beautiful. We will cross the coastal cordillera.
The winding and mountainous city is famous for its inclined elevators, with which you can travel from the lower town to the upper town, which is situated on various hills. We will discover the city with cameras and take a short break at a local restaurant at noon.
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Day 13 – End of the photo tour
Today after breakfast the photo tour ends and you will start your journey home or individual further journey.
Accommodation
Hotel in El Calafate
The hotel is located in the heart of El Calafate not far from Lago Argentino. It has free WLAN, wellness facilities and an indoor pool. All rooms are equipped with minibar and cable TV.Lodge in El Chaltén
The rooms in the lodge are equipped with king-size beds. Enjoy your own bathroom, floor heating, and free WLAN in all public areas.Private Estancia during the Puma Tracking
During the puma tracking days you will stay overnight in a cosy estancia. It takes only about 30 minutes to reach the puma territory from the accommodation. The estancia has been furnished with great attention to detail. The cosy restaurant serves delicious food. The rooms have a private bathroom, toiletries and hairdryer.Hotel in Torres del Paine National Park
Our hotel is located directly in front of the Torres del Paine massif, with a breathtaking view of the impressive landscape. The hotel offers the perfect combination of design, quality and comfort. The interior of the hotel is very nicely designed with wood and stone. Facilities include a restaurant and a spa area. The rooms have a safe, phone, central heating, bath and shower products, bathtub, hairdryer, desk and minibar.Hotel in Santiago de Chile
Comfortable middle-class hotel near the airport. The hotel offers free internet access and free recreational facilities such as a sauna, a fitness room, and an indoor pool. Other facilities include a restaurant, bar, and room service.
Itinerary
In order to get the most out of the photo trip, we will adjust the exact daily program according to the local weather conditions, on site.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 can be very changeable. To make sure to get the best out of the photo tour, the exact program will be adjusted continuously during the trip. Flexibility is essential for this trip.
Clothing
This photo tour is outdoor oriented and we will spend a lot of time outdoors in nature. We will be outdoors especially at sunrise and sunset. You should be prepared for cold weather during these hours and from time to time also rain and/or wind. Therefore, it is important to dress warmly enough (in layers) in order to feel comfortable outside even in windy and windy conditions.Fitness Level
You should have good physical fitness and surefootedness to participate in local hikes. You will need a good basic level of fitness and be able to hike over uneven terrain with your photo equipment. The duration of the hikes varies depending on the destination and can last from a few minutes to a few hours. You will be photographing intensively and will be outdoors at times with the best light conditions. This means that you will sometimes be out in the dark. The exact hikes will be determined flexibly on site in order to respond to the current weather conditions.Health
For Chile and Argentina 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 Argentina or Chile. All important medicines belong in your hand luggage.