Dates: November 29-December 10, 2026 – 9 Spaces Available
Location: Calafate, Argentina, Torres del Paine in Chile
Cost: $9699, single supplement is $1440
Thirty years ago Tom and I pushed our sea kayaks off a rocky beach into the pristine waters of Seno Aysen in Patagonia. We began a two month sea kayak journey deep into remote fjords and rainforest rarely visited by anyone. We encountered exotic wildlife, rolled our kayaks while penguins swam past, and read Darwin journey entries about the areas we were visiting. We were so far off the grid that we couldn’t find accurate tide charts for the fjords we were exploring. After 62 days of paddling, we were spellbound by Patagonia. We’ve been returning ever since to this spectacular area.
Patagonia is a region defined by jaw-dropping landscapes, abundant wildlife and rich gaucho culture. We’ve been working with the same guide for over 20 years, and have specifically designed this photo tour to experience the best Patagonia has to offer in both Argentina and Chile. For the first time this year we have adjusted our schedule to spend more time in Torres del Paine National Park. If you have been with us before, consider coming back again for more mountains, more guanacos, more icebergs and more fun!
What you will learn:
- How to photograph dramatic landscapes
- How to photograph waterfalls, clouds and stormy lakes using ND filters
- Photograph wildlife in motion like guanacos, rheas, foxes, flamingos and more
- Travel photography techniques
- Tips for Editing Images in Lightroom and PhotoShop
Lodging: Our group will be staying at a number of hotels while touring through Patagonia. These include the incredibly scenic Hosteria Pehoe (below) in Chile and the Hotel Los Cerros in Argentina.
Closest Airport: El Calafate International Airport FTE in Calafate, Argentina – Schedule your flight to arrive in time for the welcome dinner the evening of November 29. On December 10 we will transfer to the airport of flight from Calafate to Buenos Aires and on to the US. Help is available for booking extra nights, domestic flights and/or transfers between the airports in Buenos Aires.
Recommended camera gear:
- 1-2 camera bodies (back up body recommended)
- Lenses ranging from wide angle 24mm to 70-200mm
- Wildlife telephoto lens – 400mm or more (200-500mm or similar works great)
- Tripod
- Polarizing and ND filters
- Laptop for editing and critique
- Photo Backpack (with extra room)
Included in the fee:
- All lodging during the workshop dates
- Photography instruction with Tom and Cree Bol
- Local guide from Patagonia, Marcelo
- Transportation in comfortable mini bus
- Transfer to and from airport in Calafate
- Some breakfast, lunches and dinners while on tour
- Boat rides on Lago Gray and to the Perito Moreno Glacier
- Copy of Tom’s ebook Create Better Photographs
Participants will provide their own:
- Round trip transportation to Calafate FTE
- Some meals while on tour
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuity for staff and guides – recommend $30 per day
Know Before You Go: Rated Moderate. This trip involves walking from 1-3 miles per day in uneven terrain and getting in and out of vehicles frequently. A wildlife lens is recommended.
Deposit Patagonia in Spring 2026
$1,000.00
