Introduction
They said that Patagonia is the ultimate location for landscape photography. It is definitely hard to disagree with this statement because it is truly an incredible place. Patagonia boasts majestic sceneries that are truly unique and cannot be found and matched anywhere in the planet. The views of towering granite jagged peaks looming over vast temperate forests, lakes and streams make Patagonia a landscape photographer's paradise. With dramatic clouds, fiery sky colors and autumn colors; Patagonia is simply turned into a more jaw-dropping delight. Every twist and turn, you'll find raw and wild beauty. This photography adventures is only for the photographers with adventurous spirits. Though we will spend most of our nights at hotels, be prepared to sleep in a tent for 2 days. Capturing the beauty of Fitz Roy requires to be staying in the wild. We will provide meals and camping equipment during our camping in Laguna Capri. All you have to do is to be prepared for the adventure, in spirit and in body. |
Date/s
3rd - 12th April 2023 Duration 10 days & 9 nights (not including air travel) Starting Place El Calafate, Argentina Ending Place Punta Arenas, Chile Airport Arrival El Calafate Airport (Argentina) Airport Departure Presidente Carlos Ibañez del Campo International Airport (Chile) Season Autumn Group Size 5 - 7 including the tour leader and driver Accommodation Type Hotels, apartments, cabins, tents Difficulty Moderate to strenuous Tour Leader / Driver Francis Ansing Additional Driver Harold Britos |
Itinerary Highlights
April 3
Arrive in El Calafate, Argentina. We will collect all participants at the airport and we will drive straight to our hotel in El Calafate. We will spend a night there before we head out to Perito Moreno Glacier the next day. April 4 After early breakfast we will check out and head to Perito Moreno Glacier. We will spend some time shooting the grandeur of this massive glacier. Then, we will drive to El Chalten where we will spend most of our time in Argentina. After checking in we will go to a nearby spot for sunset shoot. We will have our dinner at a local restaurant and will prepare for tomorrow's adventure after. We will be heading to a 2-night camping stay at Laguna Capri camping grounds. Prepare your pack and carry only the essentials. We will leave all unnecessary things |
April 5
After early breakfast we will start our 4-km to Lago Capri. Ready your cameras because we will shoot along the way. We will set our camp at Lago Capri camping ground. We will stay there for 2 nights exploring and photographing the mighty Fitz Roy, canyons, streams and waterfalls. April 6 Shooting around Laguna Capri and Mirador Fitz Roy. April 7 Sunrise shoot at the waterfalls with Mount Fitz Roy in the background. Head back to our hotel in El Chalten after breakfast. Optional sunset shoot around El Chalten. Prepare for our tomorrow's long journey to Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. |
April 8
Head to Chile after breakfast. This will be a long journey. After checking in at our hotel at the heart of Torres del Paine, we will head to our sunset location at Salto Grande. April 9 - 10 Shooting around Torres del Paine National Park. Locations to visit are Salto Grande, Mirador Cuernos, Panoramic View near Explora Hotel, Mirador Condor, along Hosteria Pehoe. April 11 Last day of shooting in Torres del Paine. We will head to our hotel near Punta Arenas in the Afternoon. April 12 Flight departure in Punta Arenas |
Price
USD 4500 or the equivalent in PHP ***Monthly Installment Plan is available. Please message us if you are availing this plan.*** Included ✓ Twin or quadruple accommodations for 7 nights ✓ Tent accommodations for 2 nights near Fitz Roy ✓ Camp meals for 2 days while in Laguna Capri camp ✓ Transportation service for 10 days ✓ Parking fees ✓ National Park entrance fees ✓ Breakfasts ✓ 1 Tour leader and driver Solo Room Supplement Please contact us if you would like to have a solo room |
Not Included
X Accommodation outside the tour date X International / domestic flights X Bottled water, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages and the likes X Personal and incidental expenses X Meals X Visa fees X Travel insurance X Laundry |
Requirements
✓ Argentina and Chile tourist visas (if applicable)
✓ International travel insurance (World Nomads)
Payment Options (50% Downpayment or Monthly Installment Payment Plan)
1. 50% downpayment upon registration and 50% balance payment completion 3 months before trip departure OR
2. First payment of the Monthly Installment Plan. Please message us if you want to avail the Monthly Installment Plan.
Registration
1. 50% down payment or the first payment of the Monthly Installment Plan is required upon registration.
2. Balance requires to be settled 30-60 days before the first day of the tour (for 50% down payment). For Monthly Installment Plan, the final payment is made 30 days before the first day of the tour.
3. Registration shall be done by filling up the registration form below. Click on the yellow "REGISTER" button.
4. Please send the following as your register: Identification/passport and proof of down payment.
5. Download the waiver form sent to your email, fill out and send it back to [email protected].
✓ Argentina and Chile tourist visas (if applicable)
✓ International travel insurance (World Nomads)
Payment Options (50% Downpayment or Monthly Installment Payment Plan)
1. 50% downpayment upon registration and 50% balance payment completion 3 months before trip departure OR
2. First payment of the Monthly Installment Plan. Please message us if you want to avail the Monthly Installment Plan.
Registration
1. 50% down payment or the first payment of the Monthly Installment Plan is required upon registration.
2. Balance requires to be settled 30-60 days before the first day of the tour (for 50% down payment). For Monthly Installment Plan, the final payment is made 30 days before the first day of the tour.
3. Registration shall be done by filling up the registration form below. Click on the yellow "REGISTER" button.
4. Please send the following as your register: Identification/passport and proof of down payment.
5. Download the waiver form sent to your email, fill out and send it back to [email protected].
Download the Waiver
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Payment Channels (any of the following)
Bank: UnionBank of the Philippines (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Shutter Adventures Co
Account Number: 0005-8002-0812
BIC/Swift Code: UBPHPHMM
Bank Code: 010419995
Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands (US DOLLAR ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account: 3254-0482-07
BIC/Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
Bank Code: 010040018
Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account: 9809-2077-33
BIC/Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
Bank Code: 010040018
Bank: BDO, Unibank, Inc. (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account Number: 008180116757
BIC/Swift Code: BNORPHMM
Bank Code: 010530667
G-Cash
Francis Ansing
09177302505
Paymaya
Francis Ansing
09201233942
Paypal
[email protected]
Registration, Cancellation and Refund Conditions
1. A deposit and completed Registration Form are required to reserve a place for you on a Shutter Adventures Co. tour.
2. All prices are quoted in Philippine Peso or USD.
3. We accept payments via remittance, wire, bank, G-Cash, Paymaya or using your credit cards via PayPal Checkout.
4. A deposit / down payment of at least 50% of the total fee is required to sign up for a tour.
5. Trip deposits / down payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
6. Full payment / balance is due at least 30 days (for local tours) and 90 days (for international tours) prior to departure date.
7. No partial refunds are made for unused portions or services of a trip for any reason whatsoever.
8. Cancellation fees are not transferable.
9. We must receive written notice of your cancellation, at which time cancellation fees in the following amounts apply:
Bank: UnionBank of the Philippines (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Shutter Adventures Co
Account Number: 0005-8002-0812
BIC/Swift Code: UBPHPHMM
Bank Code: 010419995
Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands (US DOLLAR ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account: 3254-0482-07
BIC/Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
Bank Code: 010040018
Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account: 9809-2077-33
BIC/Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
Bank Code: 010040018
Bank: BDO, Unibank, Inc. (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account Number: 008180116757
BIC/Swift Code: BNORPHMM
Bank Code: 010530667
G-Cash
Francis Ansing
09177302505
Paymaya
Francis Ansing
09201233942
Paypal
[email protected]
Registration, Cancellation and Refund Conditions
1. A deposit and completed Registration Form are required to reserve a place for you on a Shutter Adventures Co. tour.
2. All prices are quoted in Philippine Peso or USD.
3. We accept payments via remittance, wire, bank, G-Cash, Paymaya or using your credit cards via PayPal Checkout.
4. A deposit / down payment of at least 50% of the total fee is required to sign up for a tour.
5. Trip deposits / down payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
6. Full payment / balance is due at least 30 days (for local tours) and 90 days (for international tours) prior to departure date.
7. No partial refunds are made for unused portions or services of a trip for any reason whatsoever.
8. Cancellation fees are not transferable.
9. We must receive written notice of your cancellation, at which time cancellation fees in the following amounts apply:
Local Tours
If written cancellation is received: |
Cancellation fee: |
60 days or prior |
100% of down payment |
59 to 31 days prior |
50% of entire tour fee |
30 days or fewer |
100% of entire tour fee |
International Tours
If written cancellation is received: |
Cancellation fee: |
150 days or prior |
100% of down payment |
149 to 91 days prior |
50% of entire tour fee |
90 or fewer days |
100% of entire tour fee |
Personal Things to Bring
- Travel document (passport) - Covid-19 vaccination card - Warm clothing for 10 days - Winter jacket (down, waterproof, windproof) - Warm pants - Trekking shoes - Warm bonnet - Warm gloves - Warm socks - Balaclava - Sleeping bag (0 degree Celcius rating) - Moisturizer - Lip moisturizer - Flashlight or headlamp - Personal medicines - Pocket money - Cellular phone - Wifi - Pocket money or credit card |
Camera Equipment to Bring
- Camera body (mirrorless or DSLR) - Lenses (ultra-wide, standard zoom, telephoto) - Sturdy tripod - Filters (CPL, NDs and GND) - Extra batteries - Extra memory cards - Rain protector |