2025 Patagonia Expedition:  Immersive Photography Experience

Week 1: Exploring El Chaltén

 

Day 2-7: Immersive Mountain Experience

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    After breakfast at the hotel, we will head out into the mountains for our first backpacking trip, weather permitting. The first week of our adventure is dedicated to exploring the stunning El Chaltén area, with a focus on flexibility and following the best weather conditions for photography.

   

During this week, we will camp in the mountains for up to five nights, staying at unique campsites that other tours don't visit. Each client will have their own tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping mat set up at each camp, along with a personal porter to help carry gear. This allows you to focus on carrying just your camera and personal items, ensuring you can fully enjoy the experience without the burden of a heavy backpack.

 

Our small group size offers flexibility and the ability to reach more remote and harder-to-access areas. We will camp in locations that provide unparalleled photographic opportunities, capturing the beauty of glacier lakes, hidden compositions among Lenga trees, and drone shots outside the national park borders. Bringing a drone is highly recommended for this part of the tour.

 

A camp chef and camp manager will be present at all times, preparing fresh breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day. Beverages, including cold beer, will be provided at the campsites, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Our camp chef will prepare fresh meals daily, with porters bringing in new supplies each day.

 

Rest assured that we will not only hit the classic spots but also visit many secret locations that I have discovered over my years living in El Chaltén. Expect to visit secret waterfalls, Laguna Sucia, Laguna Torre, Loma del Pliegue Tumbado, Loma del Polo, the spectacular views of the river outside of town, Piedras Blancas Laguna, and multiple secret drone spots outside of the national park. We will also cross zip lines to traverse rivers, reaching unique locations and compositions.

 

One highlight of our time in El Chaltén will be a group Argentinian Asado, where we'll enjoy a traditional lamb roast over an open fire, prepared just like the locals do. This dinner will be planned for a rainy day when hiking conditions are less favorable.

 

The advantage of having a personal porter and freshly prepared meals allows us to hike with only our camera gear, giving us the energy and freedom to explore deeper into the mountains and reach more locations than typical tours. The droning opportunities here are world-class, and I urge everyone to bring a drone to capture these breathtaking perspectives.

 

The detailed El Chaltén itinerary will be provided to each client the week of the tour, as our weather experts check conditions to determine the best days for camping. We want to ensure that no one is out camping during a storm, so we will plan accordingly to maximize comfort and enjoyment. Rest assured, we will be ready when the time comes, and we will be shooting 24/7 if conditions allow.

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We have scheduled this tour in mid-March to avoid the influx of photographers who arrive in April. This timing offers longer days, warmer temperatures, and a more enjoyable experience in the mountains, free from the crowds and the challenge of competing for the same compositions It will not be peak fall foliage but we should start to see some colors.