2013 Atacama & Puna – High Deserts

Our 2012 South American desert adventure was a tremendous success! We’re returning in 2014 with a refined itinerary that includes more time at the best locations and new destinations too. View Seth’s images here.

Join us for an exciting workshop with stunning locations in the fantastic deserts of Argentina’s Atacama & Puna. This is a unique opportunity to visit one of the most amazing places on this planet with two world-class photographers who will help you boost your artistic vision, and creativity.

Plus, stay tuned for our Patagonia Glaciers Extension!

Leaders – John Paul Caponigro and Seth Resnick

Workshop limited to only 12 participants.

Price – $7,950

December 6 – 14

9 Days / 8 Nights

Day 1 
Arrive in Buenos Aires – Seminar at Hotel Nuss – Dinner at La Cabrera

Orientation and seminars in the boutique Hotel Nuss and dinner at a classic Argentinian steak house kick off our adventure.

Day 2
Flight to Salta – Lunch at Finca Valentina – Hotel Altalaluna in Cafayate

After arrival we are transferred to beautiful Finca Valentina(www.finca-valentina.com.ar) to have lunch, relax and get ready for our journey. We first drive south from Salta through the Calchaquies Valleys, with its dramatic rock formations eroded into wild shapes such as in the Quebrada de las Conchas and Cafayate. We finally arrive at the Altalaluna Hotel Wine & SPA(www.altalaluna.com) for the night in Tolombon. Wine lovers can taste the fantastic world-class wines produced in this region.

Day 3
Cafayate to El Peñon – Sunset in Pumice Stone Field

We’ll start the climb towards the high altitude deserts. This is one of the highlights of our trip. The Pumice stone field is approximately one hour away from our hotel, across a beautiful valley that requires some challenging driving. The field is about 55,000 square miles and lies in the heart of the Puna. It represents the largest Pumice stone concentration in the world, with some stones reaching 60-feet tall, surrounded by black sand from a volcanic eruption. Near the Pumice Stone Field we’ll visit giant white sand dunes under a blue sky. We will explore the north and south regions of the field as well as the Volcano of Carachi Pampa. Finally we will visit some huge white sand dunes that require skilled 4WD. The dunes are a few hundred feet tall and were originated by erosion of the pumice stones nearby. We’ll spend the night at the Hosteria de Altura El Peñon.

Day 4
Sunrise at White Sand Dune & Pumice Stone Field – Night in Pumice Stone Field

We return to the incredible rock formations, now under entirely different light – dawn and dusk with special low light an night photography sessions. We’ll start the climb towards the high altitude deserts. We’ll spend the night at the Hosteria de Altura El Peñon.

Day 5 
El Penon to Dead Man Salt Flat – Sunset in Red Labyrinth – Dinner at Tolar Grande

This is a fantastic day, with lots of great locations for photography. We leave El Peñon and head north towards San Antonio de los Cobres. We drive through a few oasis filled with llamas and vicuñas. We arrive at the Dead Salt Flat and the Red Labyrinth Desert with good light. Salt flats are very photogenic and this one is no exemption. The Red Labyrinth is a vast region of eroded deep red rock. Simply incredible out-of this-planet place. Another of the many highlights of the trip.

Day 6
Tolar Grande to Arizaro Salt Flat – Arita Cone – Dinner at Tolar Grande

Dramatic salt flats and unexpected water holes form strange oases amid volcanic landscapes puncutated by tall cinder cone spires.

Day 7
Tolar Grande Sunrise in Red Labyrinth – Sunset at Salinas Grandes – Dinner at Purmamarca

Leaving the fascinating Red Labyrinth after dawn, we wind our way through more marvelous landscape to finally reach Salinas Grandes at sunset, one of the most incredible salt flats we’ll encounter, with its geometrically carved turquoise pools. We spend our last night in the Puna at La Comarca Hotel in the colorful town of Purmamarca.

Day 8
Purmamarca to Sunrise Salinas Grandes – Dinner at Salta

We return to Salinas Grandes salt flats for an encore – under entirely different but equally beautiful light. Final reviews and a great dinner round out our amazing adventure.

Day 9
Purmamarca – Salta Airport

Today we drive to Salta airport in the morning for our flight back to Buenos Aires.



Included

•    All accomodation during the workshop (8 nights)
•    All meals (except for 3 dinners in Atacama where you can choose among many options)
•    Private 4WD drive transportation especially prepared for the area (oxygen tanks in case of altitude sickness)
•    National Authority Passenger’s Transportation Permit (CNRT)
•    Safety equipment: satellite phone, radio, first aid kit, Spot
•    Logistic support, mechanic assistance and 24hs emergency line
•    Specialized Guide/Driver
•    AWP – Tour coordinator throughout the trip

Not Included

•    Transfers in Buenos Aires (we can definitely arrange that for you, contact Daniel Portal at dportal@gmail.com)
•    Extra accommodation before/after the workshop (need assistance booking hotels in Buenos Aires, Salta or anywhere in Argentina? Please contact Daniel Portal at dportal@gmail.com)
•    International or domestic flights (need assistance booking flights? We can help! Contact Daniel Portal at dportal@gmail.com)
•    Tips and gratuities
•    Alcoholic drinks
•    Personal expenses

What To Bring To The Puna

More questions? Please ask us at anotherworldphotography@gmail.com

Please read AWP’s refunds and cancellation policy below.

Accepted forms of payment (Please read our refunds and cancellation policy below):

·       Personal check (no Paypal or Amazon fee!)

 StartSelection:0000000199 EndSelection:0000001913 Price: USD 7,950 (full) or USD 1,000 (pre-registration)

Single Supplement (except 2 nights in El Peñon): USD 700

Please make checks payable to “Daniel Portal – AWP” and mail to:

Daniel Portal
67 Farquhar St., Unit 2

Roslindale, MA 02131
USA

Send an email to dportal@gmail.com letting us know your name, and workshop you are registering for!

Paypal

A verified Paypal account is needed to pay using this method.

(Note: Paypal transactions are subject to a 2.9% fee)

Pre-register here (USD 1,030)

Pay in full here (USD 8,180)

Pre-registered participants pay balance here (USD 7,150)

Single Supplement (except in El Peñon) (USD 720)

Amazon

You can register to this workshop securely using your Amazon.com account.

(Note: Amazon.com transactions are subject to a 2.9% fee.)

Pre-register here (USD 1,030)

Pay in full here (USD 8,180)

Pre-registered participants pay balance here (USD 7,150)

Single Supplement (except in El Peñon) (USD 720)

 

Send an email to anotherworldphotography@gmail.com letting us know your name, and workshop you are registering for!

Important Information

All passengers must fill a basic Health Form and it is mandatory for them to inform about health conditions, such as high blood pressure, heart conditions and/or any other relevant information regarding health. The form must be emailed before the departure date.
We will be traveling at high altitudes. If you are prone to altitude sickness, have heart problems, are significantly overweight or are not in good physical fitness we don’t recommend this workshop for you for medical reasons.

Please read our disclaimer policy

Note about Hotels:

Some hotels will be either double or triple occupancy depending on the number of participants. This is a pretty remote location and these are the only hotel options in town. We are confident the beauty of the region surpasses (by far) the little inconvenience of spending these nights in a triple room.

Refunds & Cancellations

All payments are refundable upon request of cancellation (except a $50 processing fee and the Paypal/Credit Card fee of 2.9%). Cancellations (except mentioned fees) are in full up to 90 days prior to departure. Cancellations between 89 and 60 days prior to departure are subject to 50% of total in charges, between 59 and 30 days, 75% and no refunds will be issued with 29 days or less of notice. We start paying our providers 90 days in advance in most cases and often times those payments are not refundable, that is why we are forced to charge for late cancellations. However, in some cases (not all) some of the payments can be used towards another trip run by AWP. We will do our best to consider individual cases. If payment is not received in full 90 days prior to departure we cannot guarantee your spot on the workshop. Any participant wishing to register in full can take that spot.

No-shows are not entitled to refunds.

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