Patagonia Photography

Land Tour
Highlights

Highlights

  • Visit the spectacular Torres del Paine National Park
  • Photograph the giant peaks of the Fitzroy massif looming on the horizon
  • View Perito Moreno Glacier spilling chunks of ice into Lago Argentina
  • Visit South America’s only King Penguin colony

Tour Overview

Patagonia: home to some of the world’s most picturesque landscapes. The southern reaches of Chile and Argentina offer a diverse and spectacular array of photo opportunities, from the windswept pampas to towering granite peaks. With these as backdrops we’ll be guaranteed to observe and photograph wildlife such as guanacos, rheas, condors and more, in their natural settings.

The wild ambience of Patagonia ensures that close encounters are possible around every corner. Stunning Torres del Paine national park plays host to the most accessible wild puma viewing anywhere in the world!

We’ll travel through southern Chile and Argentina visiting some five-star South American attractions: Torres del Paine National Park, the Fitzroy massif, and the Perito Moreno Glacier. Aside from these we’ll traverse less traveled but equally stunning areas, each adding variety to our portfolio of trip images.

Our expert bilingual guide will be on hand every step of the way, offering tips and guidance for beginners, and getting advanced photographers in the optimum location. Our itinerary will cater to all ability levels and types of equipment. Even without a camera, this is a high-quality wildlife tour. In mid-April the fall colours will be firing.

During this journey we’ll enjoy the charming culture of Chile and the local cuisine that puts Argentina on the map. Although we’ll brave the elements that make this part of the world so stark and beautiful, we’ll also relax with the comforts and modern amenities that both of these countries offer.

What's Included

Tour Price Includes

  • All accommodations
  • All meals
  • Guides: 1 guide with 4 - 8 participants, 2 guides with 9 - 12
  • Ground transportation
  • Park entry/ tour fees
  • Gratuities to local guides and drivers

Tour Price Does Not Include

  • Flights to and from start/end
  • Travel Insurance
  • Items of a personal nature

What to Expect

Overview

The Patagonia Photo Tour is a moderately paced photography trip. The focus of this tour is taking amazing photos of landscapes and wildlife.

Food

We generally have breakfast at the hotel before we head out for the day. We sometimes take a picnic lunch in the field, but will usually stop at a restaurant. Dinner is usually at the lodge or a nearby restaurant, and is usually served quite late, especially in Argentina. Each evening after dinner we review the day’s activities, discuss editing techniques.

Accommodation

Accommodations range from standard hotel rooms to rustic lodges, close to our birding locations.

Walking

The walking on this tour is fairly easy. Trails can be uneven and slippery.

Driving

Most days have a small to moderate amount of driving. There will be two longer drives, but we make several stops along the way.

Climate

During the tour you will encounter a wide variety of weather conditions. Temperatures will vary widely, with the potential for cold conditions – especially on the water. Weather is usually fairly pleasant but we can encounter some strong winds and possibly rain while exploring. During the day it can be warm but unlikely hot, and participants should be prepared for some cool days and cold mornings. Average temperatures range between 2 – 14°C (35 – 57°F.)

Boat Trips

The boat trip at Chilean Fiords will be on a large boat with a washroom on board. Capacity is around 150 people. Navigation is subject to weather, but we usually encounter smooth conditions.

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