Chile: Atacama - Patagonia February 19-March 4, 2010 with Eliot
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6 nights in the astonishing Atacama Desert
overnight Santiago
5 nights in the dramatic Parque Nacional Torres del Paine
departure: Fri eve, Feb 19, 2010 - return: Thurs AM, Mar 4, 2010
This is a trip for self sufficient photographers who would like to experience these unique and dramatic locations and have a dialogue while there about our photographic experience. The group will be limited to 9 participants which will make it easier to share insights as we work.
See Eliot's Atacama and Patagonia galleries.
In the Atacama we will have at least two and perhaps three opportunities to visit Valle de Luna. We'll have day trips to Laguna Miscanti, Aguas Calientes, Chaxa Salt Flats, Salar de Tara, and Tatio Geysers. Note: we will spend time at altitudes from 13-15,000 feet on several of the day trips in the Atacama. San Pedro, where we will stay in the Atacama, is at 7,500 feet. Torres del Paine is at sea level.
In Torres del Paine we will visit all areas of the Park with its dramatic vistas of the Cuernos on the west side and the Towers on the east side. We also have a boat trip to Grey Glacier one of the afternoons. Wildlife will include guanaco, condors, and perhaps foxes.
Our arrangements and guides will be handled by Fantastico Sur who I have had the pleasure of working with on my two previous visits. They are excellent, and perhaps the most highly regarded agency for this type of travel. The accomodations are in excellent hotels so we should be very comfortable when we have moments to rest. We will be at the Hotel Altiplanico in San Pedro de Atacama, Hotel Rio Serrano and Hosteria Las Torres in Torres del Paine.
The cost is $5350 (double occupancy) which includes all ground arrangements in Chile. Single supplement is $1099. In country round trip air between Santiago and our two destinations in Chile is additional and estimated to be $550. The other additional cost will be the international air to Santiago which is running around $1,050 from Washington. We will make our own international arrangements and Fantastico Sur would handle the in country arrangements. Payment would be made to Fantastico Sur.
For additional information and to reserve a place please contact Eliot.
Botswana and Victoria Falls August 22, 2010 - September 4, 2010 with Eliot
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4 nights at Mashatu (known for its elephants and big cats)
2 nights at Xakanaxa in the beautiful Okavango Delta
3 nights at Muchenje in the reknown Chobe River area
2 nights at the Stanley Safari Lodge at Victoria Falls
This is a trip for photographers who would like to photograph wildlife in their natural settings. The group will be limited to 12 participants with four participants to a vehicle. It is open to photographers of all levels.
Our guides, Derek & Sarah Solomon, have been arranging and leading special interest safaris in southern Africa for over 20 years. Originally based in Zimbabwe they took many tours within that country and her neighbours - Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa. Derek is a well known ornithologist and safari guide with a particular interest in animal communication and wildlife sound recording. Sarah is an artist and photographer. They lead tours for National Geographic among many others. Derek and Sarah 's information can be found at www.kuyimba.com
The cost of the workshop is $12,495 with $3915 as the single supplement. This includes the accommodations as mentioned, 3 charter flights, road transfers, meals, local drinks & laundry at Xakanaxa, Muchenje, & Stanley's (drinks & laundry are extra at Mashatu). International airfare to Johannesburg is additional.
For additional information and to reserve a place please contact Eliot.