Join us on an unusual desert photo safari. As you journey through this the driest desert in the world you will witness intense light, star filled skies, arid landscapes, mountain highlands and an assortment of unusual bird and animal life
Highlights
- Get off the beaten path in this magical part of the Atacama desert
- Explore the quaint oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama
- Photograph the steam coming off El Tatio Geysers at sunrise
- Visit ancient settlements and photograph the small town of Machuca.
- Stay in traditional indigenous hostals
- Take up close images of flamingos in their natural habitat
- Enjoy the wonderful arid climate in the driest desert in the world
- Marvel at the star filled skies, some of the brightest in the world
- Relax and enjoy the tranquility that a desert landscape offers
- Explore some of the lesser known corners of the desert
- Brush up your photo skills with a two hour photo workshop
Day by day
- San Pedro de Atacama, Valley of the Moon.
- National Flamingo Reserve, Night at Machuca.
- Machuca Village and El Tatio geysers.
- Sunrise at El Tatio geysers, dinner at San Pedro
Includes
- Land transportation stated on the itinerary
- Two hour photography workshop the day before departure
- All meals stated on the itinerary with reasonable quantities of wine and soft drinks available
- Expert English speaking guide who specializes in photography workshops
- Accommodation and meals stated on the itinerary
- Photography Workshop for beginners or intermediate photographers
- All entrance fees as required and detailed in the itinerary
Is this trip for me?
- This trip would suit both amateur and more advanced photographers, nature lovers and bird watchers.
- This unique photo safari gets you up close to some of the area’s exotic and unusual wildlife.
- Accommodation is comfortable enough to satisfy the discerning taste with a focus on authenticity.
- During the day activities are designed to offer an unhurried and comprehensive exposure to nature’s bounty with a focus on the early morning and late afternoon light.
- The trip is fully supported and guided. You will be in the company of an experienced local guide who knows the landscapes and the high density wildlife areas.
- Early risers will be rewarded by magnificent sunrises.