Itinerary

This 2026 Patagonia Landscape Photography Tour is designed for most individuals. We will be driving in a recent 8 seaters minivan through the Chilean and the Argentinian Patagonia. We will discover most of what the region has to offer including mountains, lakes, wildlife, etc. Please note that the second part of this trip will require some hiking and having a minimum level of fitness will be needed in order to reach the most beautiful and unique photography spots of the Argentinian Patagonia. The most difficult hike will remain optional, but achieving them will be rewarding (check here for more details).

Day 1 - Sunday 5th April

As the first day of this Photography Workshop in Patagonia, all participants should arrive in Punta Arenas during the day and will be picked up at the airport by your photography guide. For those who want to anticipate flight delays or possible jet lag, you could possibly arrive a day or two in advance either in Santiago de Chile or in Punta Arenas. 

Depending on the arrival time of the participants, we might go for our first sunset around Punta Arenas.

In the evening, we will do a briefing about the tour so that everyone can get to know each other, and ask any questions about the trip or photography.

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Diner: the group will be dining at a local restaurant around or at our accommodation. 

Day 2 - 8 - Monday 6th to Sunday 12th

Our 2025 Patagonia photography workshop will really start after breakfast as we will cross the Argentinian border, to drive towards El Chalten, where we will be spending 6 nights. This will occupy a large share of the day, but not to worry, this will also be a scenic drive on tarred road mostly. Hopefully, we will arrive on time at El Chaltén for our first sunset session at one of the spots close to the city with view over the majestic Mount Fitz Roy.

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Day 3 to 7 - Monday 6th to Saturday 11th April

The next five days of this 2026 Patagonia Photography Tour will be scheduled in function of the unpredictable Patagonian weather, but rest assured that most spots will be visited. Whethe we will experience an overcast or sunny day, there will be opportunities to catch stunning photographs. We will be staying at the same hotel in the village during our entire stay.

As there are no roads to most of the greatest viewpoint in the area, our group will do a few hikes during this part of the tour. These hikes are about 4 to 9kms (2.5 to 5 miles) one way (check the details on these hikes):

1. the hike to the Laguna Torre to have a beautiful view over the Cerro Torre,

2. the hike to Laguna Capri to have a splendid view over the famous Fitz Roy.

These hikes are not mandatory, but I would still recommend doing at least one of them, as the view one gets once onsite is just marvelous. Therefore, getting decently in shape before this trip will be extremely rewarding.

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In case of interest from some of the workshop participants to hike up to the base of the Fitz Roy at Laguna Los Tres, the technicality of the hike will require us to use the service of a professional mountain guide for comfort and safety purpose. The hike to mount Fitz Roy is about 20km long with an ascent. 

Easy hikes and walks are also planned to other amazing photography spots.

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Breakfast: takeaway or at our hotel

Lunch: Picnic or at a local bakery

Diner: Diner at our hotel or a local restaurant

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Day 8 - Sunday 12th April

After 5 full days spent to photograph that beautiful area, our group will do a last sunrise around El Chaltén to ensure capturing memorable pictures of this incredible location. The morning will be completed by doing a morning editing or review session. After a few days spent discovering El Chaltén, it will be time to continue this 2026 Patagonia Photography Workshop with a two hours drive towards our next great destination in Argentina, El Calafate.

This will be the place where we will discover and witness the beauty of one of the largest glacier on Earth, the Perito Moreno. Depending on how the group feels and our arrival time, we will either head to the Perito Moreno for sunset or each participant will be free to discover and walk around the city, and perhaps dare to try the mouth watering Argentinian Alfjores (you really should !!), which are by far the best to be tried in all of Latin America.

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Breakfast: takeaway or at our hotel

Lunch: local restaurant or bakery in El Chalten

Diner: Diner at a local restaurant in El Calafate

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Day 9 - Monday 13th April

We will wake up early to head as early as possible to the national park to catch the best morning light possible over one of the highlight of this Patagonia Landscape Photography Workshop: the Perito Merino. Our group will be able to spend as much time as needed/wanted there, and enjoy the beauty of the Glacier. Therefore, waiting and photographing this special moment when massive pieces of ice fall into the water will become a reality. Patience and perseverance will be key in this exercise. 

There will be a possibility to do an optional glacier boat ride (not included) that last about an hour. We will be able to get closer to the glacier and possibly catch and witness some incredible icefalls. The logistic can discuss logistic once there if any workshop participants are interested.

Breakfast: at our hotel before departure to the Perito Moreno Glacier

Lunch: Either a lunch bag ordered the day before or at the cafeteria at the Perito Moreno

Diner: at a local restaurant in El Calafate

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Day 10 - Tuesday 14th April

After a sunrise observing and photographing the Flamingos at Lago Argentino in El Calafate, we will have breakfast at our hotel and start our journey to the next incredible highlight of this 2026 Patagonia Photography Workshop: the national park Torres del Paine. 

This will be a four hours drive from Punta Arenas, and we will aim to arrive there early afternoon. As we approach the park, the majestic Patagonian mountains will start drawing themselves in front of our eyes for our greatest pleasure. 

We will immediately head to one of the greatest spots in the park that will be chosen by your guide depending on the weather at the time of arrival. The group will then spend the afternoon around there until sunset.

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Breakfast: at our hotel in El Calafate

Lunch: picnic or quick stop at a restaurant on the way to Torres del Paine

Diner: three-course dinner at our hotel in Torres del Paine

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Day 11 to 13 - Wednesday 15th to Friday 17th

The next three days will be spent in Torres del Paine. There are no difficult hikes expected in the area, most of the spots are reachable within an hour easy walk maximum.  We will be driving in our minivan throughout the whole park. Although there is no fixed schedule, the days are expected to be organized with a sunrise session, some rest from later morning till early mid-afternoon at our hotel, to finish with a sunset session, The resting time will be a great opportunity to do some photography review as well as editing sessions.

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Breakfast: at our hotel or takeaway from our hotel

Lunch: picnic or at our hotel

Diner: at our hotel​

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Day 14 - Saturday 18th April

After an incredible two weeks going through the wonders of Patagonia, this will be time for us to get back to Punta Arenas. After a last sunrise over the Torres and Grande Paine, or a restful morning, we will be heading towards Puerto Natales to catch our returning flight.  We will make stops along the way, to rest and enjoy the last views from Patagonia. But don't pack all your gear yet, it isn't rare to cross some interesting wildlife along the way, which would make up for fantastic photographs.

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Breakfast: at our hotel in Rio Serrano