Patagonia photo workshop guided by Alejandro Capelli, 13-21 April 2025

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Patagonia is a place of magical light. You can encounter the moments of true revelation of nature with a men. Amazing sunsets with lenticular clouds, wilderness of nature and enormous Andes ridge mountains await you in the most beautiful season – Patagonia Autumn. Beautiful red colors frame mountains in April, fresh snow lays between the waterfalls and on tops of diamond peaks, birds are singing in the woods and almost no tourists disturb this serenity. We planned the most amazing locations for you on the tour, so check our itinerary and join:

Day 1

Our Patagonia photography adventure starts in the Argentinean city of El Calafate. It’s known as the gateway to the breathtaking Patagonia. Arrival airport El Calafate (FTE), recommended arrival time will be provided later to the group. You will fly via Buenos Aires by Aerolineas Argentina. You can book this return leg separately on Aerolineas website. Please note that complimentary shuttle will be organized for this recommended time. You are flexible with your flights this day – there are no activities except welcome dinner planned during this day.

Over dinner we’ll start your trip off with a bang, with the very special Cordero Patagonico – a famous dish of Patagonian lamb roasted on a local parilla. There’s no doubt that it’s the best meat we’ve tasted on our photography adventures around the world, so we’re sure you’ll enjoy it too! After dinner we’ll settle in for the night at the hotel.

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Day 2

We visit Perito Moreno in the afternoon til sunset to have a stroll among amazing Patagonia forest with panoramic views towards Perito Moreno glacier. Going back to El Calafate after evening at Perito Moreno for dinner and check in to hotel. Overnight at El Calafate.
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After the breakfast in hotel we move towards Torres del Paine national park, located in Chile (5-6 h).
You’ll see many animals on the way, including guanaco, ostrich, armadillo and maybe even puma! As we enter Chile landscapes become more wild and strict with beautiful ridges of Andes on horizon. On the way we may have short stops to meet and greet Patagonia fauna.

Last part of the road (60 km) is gravel, through the inner territories in the park. We check in to our hotel inside the park, have a bit of rest and continue to the sunset location depending on the weather. April is the end of tourist and hikers seasons so you’ll see only photographers in the park.
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Day 3

After the breakfast at hotel we move towards small village El Chalten, located in Argentina. Allow around 3 hours (paved road).
We settle at our hotel in El Chalten for 2 nights. At sunset we have photography session at canyon with stunning panoramic views towards Andean ridge. The Fitz Roy river flowing in bends beneath our feet leading the sight towards towers of Fitz Roy (Chalten) massif.
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Day 4

Before the breakfast we depart to morning photography session to the point with stunning panoramic views towards Andean ridge. The Fitz Roy river flowing in bends beneath our feet leading the sight towards towers of Fitz Roy (Chalten) massif.
At the daytime we explore the Lago Desierto sector with waterfalls and river cascades. Mountains and glaciers will surround us for the full day.

For sunset we pick up one of panoramic points with views of Fitz Roy massif.
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Day 5

After breakfast at our hotel in El Chalten, the group will start the journey toward towards the Torres del Paine national park. We cross the border Argentina-Chile.

As we make our way through the heady scenery and near the peaks of Torres del Paine, with any luck we’ll also see plenty of animals too. A puma or two isn’t unheard of, but much more likely is a photogenic combination of guanaco, ostrich and armadillo.

Nearing the park the landscape will become more wild, and the imperious ridges of the Andes will begin to loom on the horizon. Naturally, we’ll take plenty of time to stop and shoot the local flora and fauna. The last part of today’s journey is made on a gravel road, as we traverse through the inner territories of Torres del Paine.

Inside the park we’ll check in to our hotel. We’ll have a short rest before heading out to our sunset location. The autumn here brings with it the end of the tourist season, so it’s likely that only photographers will be left in the park.

Days 5 – 8

We spend 4 days and 3 nights in the park visiting many beautiful diverse locations. We know area very well, so we will choose photography locations depending on the next day’s weather forecast. Among places to visit (incl at sunsets, sunrises) will be:

– Harbours of Pehoe lake, including stoney bays with variety of foregrounds to choose

– 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

– Easy hike to the Nordenskjold lake: we’ll see the dead forest on the way and plenty of small bays

– Salto Grande waterfall

– Laguna Amarga with salty edges and high chance to see pink flamingo feeding

– Laguna Azul and wonderful waterfall on the way to the lagoon

– Rio Serrano Sector with wonderful bends of the river, gaucho and horses in the water

Day 8 afternoon we arrive to Punta Arenas, Chile.

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Day 9, 21 April – 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. Please note that you will arrive to Argentina and departure is from Chile on this trip! One way to save time on long Patagonia roads.

Included in the price:

- Two Professional photo guides.

- Professional driver services

- Professional licensed local guide services

- Transportation in a bus offering ample room for you and your photography gear, all transfers included

- Accommodation in most amazing Patagonia hotels. Twin Rooms with private bathrooms (single with additional single supplement)

- Lago Grey cruise at Torres del Paine park

- All national parks entrance fees

Full board (all meals included!)

Price: 6900 USD

Not included in the price:

– Airfare
– Visas (if applicable)
– Single supplement 1500 USD

What to bring

Gear:
– camera with tripod and remote shutter release
– A wide angle lens. For example, Nikkor 14-24 or Canon 16-35. Best lens for use in wide-angle scenes – mountain photography
– A middle-zoom lens such as a 24-70 mm
– A telephoto zoom lens, such as a 70-200 mm

Wear:
– Waterproof and windproof jacket (consider the average temperatures 5 – 20 C)
– Waterproof pants
– Warm down-jacket and thermal pants
– Casual clothes for dinners and lunches and photography workshops

Full list of recommended wear will be sent to participants.

Tour leaders

Alejandro Capelli

Alejandro grew up in Buenos Aires, spending weekends and summer holidays in the countryside, enjoying various sports and horseback riding in the pampas. After earning his degree in Tourism, he and his wife Fernanda volunteered for two months as Nature Guides in the rainforest of Misiones, where they developed a passion for nature and birdwatching. However, their ultimate goal was Patagonia. In 2003, they moved to El Calafate, which has been their home ever since. Their daughter, Lucia, was born there in 2008.

Alejandro is a Professional Tour Guide for Los Glaciares National Park and Santa Cruz Province, deeply passionate about birds, nature, and photography. With his family, he enjoys hiking and camping whenever possible. He also teaches Geography of Argentina and Patagonia at the local Institute of Tourism for professional guides. As a key coordinator of the local Birdwatching Club, he organizes educational tours, introductory birdwatching courses, seasonal censuses, and cleanup days along the wetlands of El Calafate.

He is a member of the Association of Nature Photographers of Argentina (AFONA) and has participated in various exhibitions with his photographs. Additionally, he published a book for the Municipality of El Calafate featuring his landscape and wildlife photography.