P A T A G O N I A OV E R L A N D E X P E R I E N C E
WORKSHOP/TOUR APRIL 2022
After the huge success of our 2019 Workshop, April 2023 awaits for another Overland Experience. Our team provides a once in a lifetime opportunity to feel and breathe Patagonia for what it truly is. We propose a full immersion into the culture, history and wild nature of this land guided by local experience. Changing your mindset to approach each image you compose.
TOTAL PRICE $4299USD
Local Patagonian Tour Operator, Federico Lucas Miro’, together with landscape photographers Matt Bishop and Ed Rhodes, will take you into a dream land that you never thought possible. This trip is designed for enthusiast landscape/nature photographers looking for a unique and adventurous photography experience in Patagonia guided by local knowledge and passion for the region, while traveling together as a group to guarantee the best opportunity to capture that ‘epic’ scene.
The Ruta 40 is the backbone of this spectacular region and we begin the traverse of this immense road network in San Carlos de Bariloche, nestled in the foothills of the Andes Mountains, then we travel south where our overland adventure will take us over endless plains where the views are simply lost on the horizon. An area chosen by the original pre-Hispanic settlers and today it’s solitary inhabitants live surrounded by nature’s harshest elements.
On our way, our local guide will lead the group right into the heart of the hidden landscapes of Patagonia, as well as explaining the history and nature of the area. Right in front of these impressive photogenic landscapes Matt and Ed will share their wide knowledge of landscape photography, while we capture many locations that no other photographer even knows exists!
After a week traversing down the Route 40 we will immerse ourselves amongst the beautiful and dramatic mountainscapes of El Chalten. Here will have a base camp set up with necessary services provided so we’ll never miss that magic moment on field. This workshop is held at the best time of the year when autumn gives us unique light and colours.
Itinerary
Day 1-3 San Carlos De Bariloche/Enchanted Valley
Day 4 Piedra Parada.
Day 5 Perito Moreno Town. Day 6 Cueva de las Manos
Day 7-10 El Chaltén and Los Glacias National Park
Day 11 El Chaltén/El Calafate.
Day 12-13 El Calafate – Airport/departure to Buenos Aires.
Highlights
•Discover the history and nature of Patagonia. •Highlights of Bariloche, with its world famous landscapes and Nahuel Huapi National Park. •Piedra Parada Geological Site.
•Cueva de las Manos and Río Pinturas Canyon. UNESCO World Heritage.
•Los Glaciares National Park. UNESCO World Heritage.
•Hiking and Mountain Photography at El Chaltén/Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre. •Perito Moreno Glacier
Workshop Details
•Fundamentals of in camera settings. •Understanding creative composition for fine art photography
•The use of photographic accessories to maximize the best image possible.
•On field instruction and hands on use of a variety of high grade ND and polarizing filters and holders.
•Workflow for Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop •Group Photo Critique. •Shooting images for stock photography and print
ACTIVITY LEVEL
This is an active overland and photography workshop. In order to reach the location for some of the photo sessions you will have to do a moderate hike for more than 2 hours. In addition to this, we will do a hike and photo exploration that will take you out into the wilderness for 4 days and 3 nights in base camps. Every day in El Chaltén there will be moderately strenuous 5 hour hikes with 1 optional strenuous 3 hour hike. Please ask for the Recommended Check-List of Gear, Clothing and Photography Equipment
Payment Method
$1000 USD Deposit (made payable by bank transfer or credit card to Kawen Adventure Company). Due to the current pandemia we understand that booking such a trip in advance may be demanding and uncertain, so we ask our participants to pay a deposit to hold your place in the workshop which is refundable at any stage (no questions asked) up until January 8th 2023. Refunds will incur a small bank transfer fee. The final balance of the $3299USD will be made payable in 2 separate transactions: 1) $2799 USD via bank transfer (due prior to 22nd February 2021) and 2) $500 USD made by a cash local payment on day 1 of the workshop.
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Cancellations
Any cancelations after the deadline Kawen Adventure Company will have to re-open enrollment and/or to engage in additional promotional efforts to fill the workshop on short notice, so our policy is that there will be no refunds after the 8th January 2021, with one exception: if we find another participant to fill your space and the workshop is ultimately full when it begins, then you will receive a refund. A bank transfer fee applies for refunds. We highly recommend that you obtain travel/cancellation insurance and insurance for your camera equipment: it is inexpensive, and it works.
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What's Included
Professional Tour Leader and Local Guides, Photography Leader and Photography Workshop, Private van with driver, Entrance fees to National Parks and Sites, During Hike & Photo: Porter for personal gear (up to 5 kg) NOT for PHOTO EQUIPMENT, Accommodations:1 night in Enchanted Valley Lodge, 8 nights in 3 star hotel/hosteria in double room with private bathroom and 3 nights at base camp tents at El Chalten , Meals: 12 breakfasts, 10 lunches (some are packed lunch) and 5 dinners.
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What's Extra
International and local Flights to Bariloche and from El Calafate, TRF OUT to El Calafate Airport, Alcoholic drinks during included meals, During Hike & Photo - Personal Porter for photo equipment max 15kg: U$D 130 per day, Boat trip in front of Perito Moreno Glacier, Personal Travel Insurance, Staff and guides gratuities.
