3 PUNA PHOTO TOUR ADVENTURE
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IMPORTANT
The itinerary published on this page and on our PDFs/brochures is indicative. The guide reserves the right to make changes without prior notice, which may depend on various factors/events such as weather, geography, protests, medical emergencies, etc.
Changes are aimed at ensuring the safety of travelers and the success of the trip, always trying to maintain (if possible) the proposed activities.
Due to the altitude in the Atacama Puna (in Argentina the average elevation is 3800 MSL) there is a lower diffusion of oxygen.
Genre
Landscape, Wildlife
Best travel period
October to December / March to May
Difficulty
Moderate (No trekkings, high altitude)
Group
Min 1 - Max 8
A Journey to another Planet: the Argentine Puna
To start a journey to the Argentine Puna of Atacama is to embark on a voyage to other planets. As you move forward, along the way, the sensation is of entering another dimension. Land of salt flats and volcanoes in the Argentine Andes. A foreign, remote territory, where the Kollas, condors, llamas and vicuñas are the true owners.
A Dream Journey for the Landscape Photographer. As the days and kilometers go by, photographic opportunities increase: the colors of the land, the waters, the texture, the skies and the light are constantly changing. Slowly, we completely disconnect from our daily routine and reconnect with nature, accompanied by the sound of the wind.
We will explore the 3 punas of Salta, Catamarca and Jujuy in an exclusive Puna Photo Tour Adventure. From the Hornocal Mountain of 14 colors, to the Arita Cone, and the Pumice Stone Field, just some of the amazing places we will visit during this expedition.
ITINERARY
To book flights, please contact us before, we will help you coordinate schedules and transportation to get there. The nearest city for the arrival is Jujuy, while for the return trip is Salta.
Transportation to Jujuy/Salta is not included in the trip, and we will not be responsible for any delays or disruptions that are beyond our control. In any case, we will do what we can, given the circumstances, to help you.
We will pick you up at the Jujuy airport.
Transfer from Jujuy to Tilcara to left our luggages at the designed accommodation.
Afternoon and sunset at the Hornocal Mountain of 14 colors.
Night in Tilcara.
After breakfast, we will leave Tilcara to visit the center of Purmamarca, one of the most iconic places in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, with the Cerro de 7 Colores.
Lunch and transfer to the small town of San Francisco de Alfarcito. Sunset photography at the Salinas Grandes salt flats.
Dinner and night in a familiar accommodation of Alfarcito.
Sunrise in Alfarcito. After breakfast we will take direction Tolar Grande, in the Puna de Salta.
Once we leave Alfarcito, we will pass through the village of Susques. Lunch along the way.
Before reaching Tolar Grande we will pass by the side of the Salar de Pocitos and Cauchari. Afternoon and sunset at “Los Colorados”, in the Devil’s Desert. Dinner and overnight at a family accommodation in Tolar Grande.
Breakfast and visit to Arita Cone, a small geological formation with a perfectly conical shape that rises in the Salar de Arizaro.
Lunch on the way or Antofalla.
In the afternoon we will visit the Antofalla Salt Flats, with a visit to the “Ojos del Campo” and sunset in the Laguna Verde.
Dinner and overnight at a family accommodation in Antofalla.
Breakfast and transfer to El Peñon. Morning photography in the “Quebrada de Calalaste”.
Lunch in Antofagasta de la Sierra. View over the Antofagasta and Alumbrera’s volcanoes.
Afternoon and sunset at the Pumice Stone Field, one of the most beautiful landscapes of Argentina.
Dinner and night in a familiar accommodation of El Peñon.
After breakfast, we will leave El Peñon to take direction Salta. Lunch in Cafayate.
On the way back, we will pass through the beautiful landscape of the “Quebrada de las Conchas”.
We will arrive in Salta in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight in accommodation in Salta.
Breakfast. Drop-off at the Salta Airport.
We will say goodby until the next adventure!
What's included?
- Professional Photographer
- Local Guide
- 4x4 Transportation
- Small Group Size
- Analysis of the Work Done
- Accommodation for 6 Nights
- All Excursions and Photography Activities
- All Breakfasts
What's not!
- Transport from your origin point to Jujuy / Salta
- Other meals (only breakfasts included)
- Travel & Medical Insurance
- Personal Expenses
- Tips
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
Please note that these are only suggestions given by our experience. It is not necessary to have all the equipment reported, everyone prepares for the journey according to their needs.
For example, some people may only want to take pictures with a smartphone while others will want to take a drone with them. But it is our duty to guide you to a better choice.
Although you can participate with any type of photographic device, we recommend a reflex or mirrorless camera, which allow much more freedom and creativity.
Considering the wide variety of photographic situations this workshop presents, it is advisable to have available focal lengths ranging from wide-angle (shorter distances) to telephoto (longer distances).
For Landscape Photography, we suggest a wide focal lenght: ideally around 15 – 50 mm. You can also get a good landscape with a longer focal length by using a stable tripod.
For night photos (Astrophotography) the shorter the focal length, the better. This makes it possible to include more elements in the frame.
For terrestrial wildlife, a 300mm or longer telephoto lens is the best choice.
Consider also buying a tele converter to increase the focal length of the lens: 1.4x or 2x. Even if with loss of luminosity.
Finally, choosing the right set of lenses is not easy. If you encounter difficulties and need some suggestions do not hesitate to contact us.
Many of the areas we visit are remote, and it is possible to fly the drone, always maintaining proper precautions and at a distance from agglomerations of people, airports, and helicopter landing strips.
The most important feature of a tripod is its stability. Since every journey includes some trekking, we must also take into account the weight.
We suggest a good carbon tripod that maintains a good balance between weight and stability, that can easily change from one height to another and that locks in little space.
Aluminum is also fine, as carbon is generally much more expensive. We know that choosing a tripod is not easy and we are available to help you choose the right model for you.
A Polarizing filter will be very useful to neutralize water reflections in the lagoons.
For those who love Landscape Photography, ND filters with 6 or 8 steps will be also very useful to play with the movement of water and clouds.
It is recommended to carry UV or Skylight filters, useful to protect the lenses from Ultraviolet rays (even more important in these altitudes), dust and splashes.
Finding the right photo backpack can be a difficult challenge. We recommend you to rely on a brand with quality and experience in the market.
The type of backpack clearly depends on your equipment. But what really matters is that you feel comfortable with it and possibly fitted with a rain cover.
You can’t miss in your backpack: a cleaning kit for the lenses, a remote control to shoot without touching the camera, hood for the lenses (to avoid flare) and a robust / comfortable camera strap.
It is also important to take spare batteries and memory cards with you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The most characteristic fauna includes vicuñas, guanacos, and llamas.
Most common species of birds are the Suri (Small Rhea), the Andean condor, and the flamingo.
There is also a great diversity of lizards.
We recommend wearing heavy clothing and a waterproof or windbreaker jacket.
Hat, neck cover, gloves and sunglasses.
Sturdy, comfortable footwear (hiking type) for walking.
Comfortable and robust backpack to carry your gear and protect it from dust, water and bumps.
Sunscreen.
The round trip between your city of origin and Jujuy/Salta is not included in the price.
However, we can coordinate it.
In general, you can travel from March to December.
The best months are March to May and October to December.
During June, July and August the weather is very cold. While August and September are usually very windy months.
BOOKINGS, CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
Bookings
To book a workshop we ask for a 30% deposit of the total.
Workshop balance due 45 days prior to start date.
Cancellations & Refunds
If you need to cancel your reservation, the following policies apply to this workshop:
Applies for cancellations made more than 90 days before the workshop start date.
Applies for cancellations made 60 – 90 days before the workshop start date.
Applies for cancellations made less than 60 days before the workshop start date.
In case you have already paid the total amount and need to cancel less than 60 days in advance of the start date, the following policies apply:
• If we find another person to take your place you will be refunded the total minus the deposit
• If we do not find a person to take your place there will be no refund
In case the workshop is cancelled by Argentina Photo Workshops due to reasons of force majeure:
• There will be a complete refund of the amount deposited.
Get more information about the Photo Tour, such as the cost of the next group workshop or a quote for a private adventure, just for you / your group.
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