Altiplano Adventure South America

Dec 8-18, 2026 - Sold Out!

Witness the high-altitude landscapes of the Altiplano, where every day brings a new visual masterpiece. You’ll capture surreal mineral lagoons glowing in shades of turquoise and crimson, vast salt flats stretching to the horizon, sculpted canyon walls lit by sunrise, and volcanic cones rising from remote desert plains. From sweeping dunes and dramatic badlands to isolated valleys filled with flamingos and wildlife, this journey is designed for photographers seeking bold color, striking textures, and otherworldly scenery at every turn. This is a true expedition-style workshop—traveling by 4x4 into some of the most seldom-seen corners of the Altiplano—where accommodations may be simple and the roads a bit rugged, but the photographic rewards are extraordinary.

*Workshop is Sold Out. Remaining Details Are Provided to Registered Participants Only.*

Tuition

  • Sold Out!

Max Group Size

  • Max 6 Students

Instructor(s)

  • David Swindler

David Swindler

Founder - Photography Instructor

David Swindler is an award-winning landscape and wildlife photographer. Among others, he has been recognized by the International Photography Awards, Siena International Photo Awards, Sony World Photography Awards, International Landscape Photographer of the Year, and National Geographic. He received a degree in chemical engineering and worked in the semiconductor industry specializing in optics and photolithography. In 2014, he left his day job to follow his true passion. He has traveled to some of the most remote regions of the world and has extensive experience photographing a wide variety of subjects and conditions. As the founder of Action Photo Tours, he finds great satisfaction in helping others learn photography, especially in the wild desert environment near his home in Kanab, UT. David is an expert in night photography and loves to get out and shoot the starry night skies.

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Having guided photo tours for years, David is very familiar with many different types of cameras.  He is a master with light and composition. But most importantly, his dedication to his clients is what really sets him apart! But don't take our word for it - read what others are saying: Trip Advisor.

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