Patagonia Peaks and Pumas

Itinerary

Due to the unpredictability of Patagonian weather, the itinerary below is subject to change. We will make every effort to optimize our daily shooting opportunities. A pre-workshop zoom meeting will be held with all participants 2-3 months before the trip.

Pumas Portion: Apr 11-16, 2026

• Day 1 (Apr 11): You will fly into Puerto Natales, Chile.  Airport pickups will begin mid-afternoon and we'll drive to Cerro Castillo - our home base for the next 4 nights.  After settling into our hotel, we'll enjoy a delicious buffet dinner and talk in depth about the days ahead of us.
• Days 2-5 (Apr 12-15):  It's 4 full days of puma tracking and photography! Each morning we'll wake up early and drive to the Laguna Amarga Estancia where we have special access on private land. The local guides coordinate with the puma trackers to determine our best locations. From there we’ll embark on foot and can walk several miles each day to find the best photo angles of the pumas. We will photograph the pumas and other wildlife both in the morning and the evening. On the evening of Apr 15th, we'll drive back to Puerto Natales and check into our hotel.

Peaks Portion: Apr 16-22, 2026

• Day 6 (Apr 16):  This morning we'll say goodbye to anyone only doing the pumas portion of the workshop and we'll welcome those joining us for the Peaks workshop!  If you are only doing one workshop, please see the Logistics section below for arrival and departure info.  After breakfast we load up and make our way to the impressive Torres del Paine National Park.  After getting settled into our lodging, we'll head out for an afternoon and evening photoshoot.
• Days 7-8 (Apr 17-18):  The weather and conditions will dictate our exact itinerary and we'll make sure you get the best shots possible!  Some of the highlights include the Harbors of Lake Pehoe, with its wonderful stony bay foregrounds. Enjoy panoramic views from the Mirador Condor, Glacier Grey, Nordenskjold Lake, the Salto Grande Waterfall. We'll even organize a special photo shoot with the local guachos and their horses!
• Day 9 (Apr 19):  We enjoy a final sunrise shoot in Chilean Patagonia before packing up and hitting the road towards Argentina.  We cross the border and get settled into our new accommodations in the picturesque village of El Chalten.
• Day 10 (Apr 20):  We are up early for a sunrise shoot under the alpenglow of the Fitz Roy massif.  The deep red hues are nothing short of impressive. Then we'll spend several hours exploring the Lago Desierto region, with waterfalls galore!  We'll conclude the day with a final sunset shoot from an area with 360-degree views with the famed Mt Fitz Roy!
• Day 11 (Apr 21): We go out for an early sunrise shoot followed by breakfast and then begin the 3hr drive towards El Calafate. With forests full of fall colors, we find many compositions to frame the Perito Moreno Glacier with it's vivid-blue ice reflecting the golden light of the sun.  We return to town for our final group dinner.
• Day 12 (Apr 22):  Your Patagonian adventure concludes as you depart from El Calafate. A complimentary shuttle will transport you to the airport for your onward journey or flight home.