Patagonia photo workshop, 1 – 9 April 2019

Dates 2019 year:

1 – 9 April (guided by Daniel Kordan and Iurie Belegurschi)

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 – 1 April

We arrive to Punta Arenas, the gateway to Patagonia, Torres del Paine national park in Chile. You may have acclimatized yourself, have a good sleep after the long flight. The recommended arrival time is around 2 p.m. – shuttle from the airport to hotel will be organized at 2 p.m.
We meet together at the welcome dinner. At the dinner we’ll taste the very special cordero patagonico – famous Patagonia lamb roasted at local parilla. So far it was the best meat we tasted in the world!

After the dinner we have an overnight at our hotel.
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Day 2

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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Days 2 – 6

We spend 5 days and 4 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

One day we depart to lago Grey to the full day excursion to the Grey Glacier. The cruise will take up to 4 hours.

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Day 6

After the breakfast at hotel we move towards small village El Chalten, located in Argentina. Allow around 7-8 hours with border cross (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 7

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. Mountais 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 8

We drive 2,5 h to El Calafate from El Chalten village. Having lunch at El Calafate and going straight to visit Perito Moreno glacier.
We visit Perito Moreno in the evening 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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Day 9

Departure from El Calafate airport to Buenos Aires on recommended flight around 10 a.m. Shuttle from hotel to airport will be organized around 7:00 a.m.
Please note that departure is from Argentina  (while the arrival was to Chile).
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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. Rooms with private bathrooms.
    • Lago Grey cruise at Torres del Paine park
    • All national parks entrance fees

Full board (all meals included!)

Price: 7900 USD

Not included in the price:

– Airfare
– Visas (if applicable)
– Single supplement

 

What to bring

Gear:
– DSLR 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 0 – 10 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


Daniel Kordan

Daniel was born in Moscow area. In his childhood he graduated the art school. After that, he is studied in Moscow institute of Physics and Technology and became an optics physicist. During the study he gain experience not only in physics, but also in mountain climbing and hiking, guiding tourist groups in winter and in summer in Russian mountains. Right after graduation he became a guide of photo-workshops and chief editor of “Continent expedition” magazine. This magazine is about travel and adventures all over the world. He has got several awards in photography: Golden Turtle’ 13 Nature nomination winner, National Geographic Russia contest 2013 and 2014 finalist, Best of Russia’13 and ’14 winner, best photographer’13 finalist and others. He is spending most of his time in Norway, Lofoten islands and in Tuscany at villa Gaia, guiding groups of photographers.
I consider Baikal lake as top place for photographers from all over the world. I will help you to reveal its beauty.


Iurie Belegurschi

Iurie Belegurschi is a landscape photographer based in Iceland, where he runs photo tours and workshops. He was born in Moldova and has been living in Iceland since 2006. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism and Hospitality. His photos have been published worldwide in books, calendars, greeting cards, magazines and some of the most popular newspapers like The Daily Mail, The Independent, The Sun, The Huffington Post, and The Telegraph.

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