Setting Eyes on Patagonia – A Photographic Odyssey
Discover Patagonia: Torres del Paine, a 4-night cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia, & Buenos Aires
| Style | Custom Group Tour escorts & guides for some segments | ||
| Group Size | 12 travelers max | ||
| Themes | History & Culture, Nature & Wildlife | ||
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Join noted fine art photographer David Freese on a unique, rewarding trip and photo workshop to the extraordinary landscapes of Patagonia. David is the author of four photo books that embody his thematic work on environmental awareness in a time of rapid climate change. His prints are in the collections of over 30 art museums across America. He has received grants from the Aegon Transamerica Foundation, Puffin Foundation, Ruth and Harold Chenven Foundation, and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. In 2014, he was selected as a member of an Expeditionary Arctic Circle Residency to Svalbard.
David also worked as a freelance corporate and industrial photographer for over thirty years. As a photography educator - who has taught at Temple University, Drexel University, and Moore College of Art - he aims to be a visual guide both artistically and technically and to provide individual advice and assistance to all the participating photographers whether beginner, intermediate, or advanced.
For more information about David, visit his website at www.davidfreesephoto.net.
Package includes
- Flights
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round trip Flights from Miami, including taxes & fees
- All intra-South America flights
- All ground transportation and transfers
- 5 nights accommodation in tourist class and deluxe hotels
- 4 nights cruise aboard M/V Ventus Australis
- 21 meals: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners
- English-speaking local guides and puma tracking expert
- Expedition specialist on board the cruise
- Port taxes and national park fees
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 March 21: Depart USA
- 2 March 22: Arrive in Puerto Natales, Chile
- 3 March 23: Torres del Paine
- 4 March 24: Torres del Paine
- 5 March 25: Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas & Embark Ship
- 6 March 26: Ainsworth Bay & Tuckers Islets
- 7 March 27: Pía Glacier & Glacier Alley
- 8 March 28: Cape Horn & Wulaia Bay
- 9 March 29: Disembarkation, Ushuaia – Buenos Aires
- 10 March 30: Buenos Aires
- 11 March 31: Depart Buenos Aires/Arrive USA
Dates & Prices
Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1 March 21: Depart USA
- Your journey begins this evening as you depart from the USA on your overnight flight to Chile
Day 2 March 22: Arrive in Puerto Natales, Chile
- Upon arrival, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel
- Enjoy a guided sightseeing of the charming town
- Join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner
Hotel CostaustralisDinner
Day 3 March 23: Torres del Paine
- Depart for Torres del Paine National Park
- Set out for a full-day puma tracking adventure
- Return to Cerro Castillo
Hotel Estancia El Ovejero PatagónicoBreakfast & lunch
Day 4 March 24: Torres del Paine
- Enjoy a full-day tour of Torres del Paine or join an optional second puma tracking excursion
Hotel Estancia El Ovejero PatagónicoBreakfast & lunch
Day 5 March 25: Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas & Embark Ship
- Transfer to Punta Arenas pier
- Embark on the M/V Ventas Australis cruise ship
- Enjoy a welcome cocktail reception and dinner
- Sail through the mythical Straits of Magellan
M/V Ventus AustralisBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 6 March 26: Ainsworth Bay & Tuckers Islets
- Discover the Marinelli Glacier in Ainsworth Bay
- Visit the Tuckers Islets, home to Magellanic penguins
M/V Ventus AustralisBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 7 March 27: Pía Glacier & Glacier Alley
- Disembark at Pía Glacier via Zodiacs
- Hike to reach a panoramic view of Pía Glacier
- Enjoy an evening sail through Glacier Alley
M/V Ventus AustralisBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 8 March 28: Cape Horn & Wulaia Bay
- Disembark in Cape Horn National Park
- Explore the fabled Wulaia Bay
M/V Ventus AustralisBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 9 March 29: Disembarkation, Ushuaia – Buenos Aires
- Sail to the port of Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego
- Transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires
- Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel
Loi Suites Recoleta HotelBreakfast
Day 10 March 30: Buenos Aires
- Explore Buenos Aires, including the Plaza de Mayo and La Boca districts
- Enjoy an exciting tango dinner show
Loi Suites Recoleta HotelBreakfast & dinner
Day 11 March 31: Depart Buenos Aires/Arrive USA
- Spend the day at leisure for independent exploration
- Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to the USA, arriving tomorrow morning
Breakfast
Hotels & Ship
Hotels
In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.
Cruise Ship
Trip Details
- What should I know before I go?We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
- Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements?Please review the visa & entry requirements.
- Can I make changes to my trip?Want to upgrade your seats? Depart from another city? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions?To book this package, you must be 21 or older. Your traveling companions must be 12 or older at time of travel.
- Should I purchase travel insurance?Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
- What's the fine print?Review the terms & conditions for this package.
What should I know about Argentina?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
What should I know about Chile?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
What should I know about Patagonia?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.