ATACAMA DESERT and UYUNI SALT FLATS 15 – 27 FEB 2022 4 – 16 MAR 2022 Ignacio Palacios – Marsel Van Oosten

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ATACAMA/ALTIPLANO HIGH DESERTS ATACAMA DESERT AND UYUNI SALT FLATS 15 – 27 FEB 2022 4 – 16 MAR 2022 Ignacio Palacios – Marsel van Oosten – Daniella Sibbing

1 ALTIPLANO ATACAMA DESERT AND UYUNI SALT FLATS

El Salar de Uyuni is an incredible place. The world’s largest salt flat at an elevation of 3656 meters. The large area, clear skies, and the exceptional flatness of the surface make the Salar an ideal object for calibrating the altimeters of Earth observation satellites. At night, both the Atacama and the Altiplano are amazing locations to do some astrophotography, as the air quality is just superb. At this time of the year it could be filled with water completely, or in some areas only, which will also give us an opportunity to photography its famous hexagons.

2 3 ALTIPLANO

A landscape of ice and fire, the Altiplano is a place of superlatives. It is where the South American Andes are at their widest and it is the most extensive area of high plateau on Earth outside of Tibet. It also holds the world’s highest navigable lake, Titicaca, and the largest salt flat, Salar de Uyuni.

4 5 ATACAMA DESERT

The Atacama Desert is without a doubt one of the most stunning regions we have ever been to, anywhere in the world. It is the driest and the oldest desert on earth, and has experienced extreme hyperaridity for at least 3 million years, making it the oldest continuously arid region on earth.

6 7 The breathtaking desert landscape that we DESERT will explore in our tour is the result of LANDSCAPE centuries of winds and floods on the sand and stone of the region. In the Atacama, the large sand dunes of Valle de la Luna and the stone formations mimic the surface of the moon, giving the region its name, which translates to “Valley of the Moon”. The unique color of the landscape, caused by “Much of the Atacama the way the salt formations reflect the sunlight, Desert resembles planet makes the Valle de la Luna a beautiful, changing Mars – and not just the spectrum of bright blue, green, yellow and looks but the conditions as red colors. well. Water is extremely Licancabur volcano is an active stratovolcano that scarce and much of the can be seen from San Pedro and along the route desert is inhospitable to Uyuni. Liancabur has an impressive symmetric – not even bacteria can shape with constant 30 degrees slopes that we will be able to photograph from many different places, survive in some areas! from both in Chile and Bolivia. For this reason, NASA El Salar de Uyuni is an incredible place. It’s the actually uses the Atacama world’s largest salt flat at an elevation of 3656 Desert to prepare missions meters. The large area, clear skies, and the to Mars…” exceptional flatness of the surface make the Salar an ideal object for calibrating the altimeters of Earth observation satellites. At night, both the Atacama and the Altiplano are amazing locations to do some astrophotography, as the air quality is just superb.

8 Achaches at sunset, Moon Valley 9 DAY 1 | 15 FEBRUARY | 4 MARCH ITINERARY Arrival in Calama airport and transfer to hotel San Pedro de Atacama. Transfers from Calama airport to San Pedro. 5 stars hotel, all inclusive – Tierra Atacama, Alto Atacama or similar 5 stars hotel.

DAY 2 TO 6 | 16-20 FEBRUARY | 5-9 MARCH San Pedro de Atacama, Atacama Desert (5 full days) We will do day and/or half day tours (sunrise, sunset and full day tours) around the Atacama Desert. Sunrise and sunset locations will be determined based on time and the weather forecast. These might include: • Moon Valley: The Dead Valley (Cordillera de “Being at this location la Sal) and The Amphitheatre on my own was a real • El Tatio Geysers (sunrise shot) thrill, and most of the • Rainbow Valley time solitude also helps • Laguna Cejar and Piedra, Tebinquiche Lagoon my creativity and has (sunset) an important impact • Lagunas Altiplanicas (Meñique and Miscanti), on my images.” Atacama Salar, Chaxa Lagoon and Toconao village • Piedras Rojas/Salar de Tara. Hotel Tierra Atacama, Alto Atacama or similar 5 stars hotel.

10 Laguna Colorada 11 DAY 7 | 21 FEBRUARY | 10 MARCH ITINERARY Border crossing and lagoons CONTINUED Hotel check-out. Border crossing to Bolivia. We will stop at some incredible lakes including White Lagoon, at 4700m, Green Lagoon, and Laguna Colorada with its spectacular red color and its flamingo colonies and geysers. We will also visit Dali’s Valley, Chalviry Lagoon, the Sun Morning Geysers and we will have a relaxing bath in Polques Hot Springs. Sunset shots at Red Lagoon. Refugio Huayllajara/Laguna Colorada.

DAY 8 | 22 FEBRUARY | 11 MARCH Red Lagoon and Siloli Desert Sunrise at Red Lagoon, then driving to Stone Tree, Siloli Desert, and “Colorful Mountain”. Sunset at Siloli Desert. Hotel Ojito de Perdiz.

DAY 9-10 | 23-24 FEBRUARY | 12-13 MARCH Fisher Island, Uyuni Visiting Charcota Lagoon, Deep Lagoon (Laguna Honda), Stinky Lagoon, Canapa Lagoon, Volcano Ollague lookout, Chiguana Salt Plain and Incahuasi Island (or Fisher Island) in Uyuni Salt Lake. Sunset at Uyuni Salt Lake. Staying at Salt Hotel.

12 Lonely Flamingo, Laguna Colorada 13 DAY 11 | 25 FEBRUARY | 14 MARCH ITINERARY Uyuni Salt Lake and border crossing to Chile CONTINUED Uyuni Salt Lake sunrise. Then visiting Stone Valley train cemetery, Villa Mar town, and border crossing to Chile. Hotel Tierra Atacama, Alto Atacama or similar 5 stars hotel.

DAY 12 | 26 FEBRUARY | 15 MARCH San Pedro de Atacama – Atacama Desert “Often photographers We will have plenty of photographs from the stay in San Pedro and tour. You have the option to go out again to the Atacama Desert, or to spend the whole day only spend time in doing some post-processing whilst relaxing at the Atacama Desert. the hotel. Hotel Tierra Atacama Alto Atacama or Although the Atacama similar 5 stars hotel. is an incredible location for photography, the DAY 13 | 27 FEBRUARY | 16 MARCH adventure in 4WD to San Pedro – Calama. End of Tour One more sunrise shot for those with time and Uyuni is just amazing. energy. The tour ends after breakfast at the hotel. The colourful lagoons Transfers to Calama airport, if required. and mountains that we will cross are simply breathtaking.”

14 Macro shot, Tatio Geysers 15 Central to this unforgettable tour is YOU. Through The Creative Process PHOTOGRAPHY Ignacio’s and Marsel’s guidance, you’ll not only Throughout the tour, you’ll also have the EXPERIENCE learn the secrets of the masters, but you’ll take opportunity to process and enhance your images your photography skills to the next level and leave using Lightroom, Photoshop, Capture One, and your South American adventure with a collection other editing software. Learning first-hand how to of powerful, moving photographs you’ll share create photographs that tell a story, evoke emotion with pride. and ultimately help you find your unique style and Some of the photography skills you’ll learn personality as an artist. throughout the tour include: Critique Session • The art of composition Should you dream of entering competitions, or • Post-processing techniques tips and tricks simply wish to push yourself as a photographer, critique sessions are an invaluable part of the • How to work with light learning process. We will try to fit in critique • Optimising your equipment and filters sessions, providing constructive feedback, • Pre-visualisation and the creative process supported by recommendations and tips through the eyes of a professional. While having your work • The unique techniques of landscape photography, critiqued can feel overwhelming at first, this is one wildlife photography, while also touching on of the most powerful ways to improve your skills aerial, black and white, and night photography as a photographer. • Ignacio and Marsel will also be there to offer one-on-one guidance on other specific skills Physical considerations you’d personally like to master. While you’ll be experiencing South America in style, there will be times when the group needs to Photography and Camera Skills embark on a walk/hike to visit and photograph the best locations. As part of the pre-tour planning, we “You can stay in Salar the All skill levels are welcome. Whether you’re a beginner or expert, the tour is designed to cover ask you to share any existing health conditions with Uyuni for hours and don’t all aspects of image capture and processing as it us so we may plan for your comfort and safety. get bored watching the applies to where you are on your photography horizon, the hexagons, the journey. As for equipment, we can help you reflections and the clouds optimise any equipment you chose to use; from moving during the sunrise mobile phone to tablets, compact camera to digital and sunset. It is one of SLR cameras. The best way to learn the art of the most beautiful places photography is by taking photos. We will be by your side in the field sharing our unique insight, I have ever witnessed. expertise, and guidance as you shoot. Ensuring If I were asked what the you don’t just leave the tour with incredible most amazing landscape photographs, but with skills that will transform was that I had had the the way you pursue your photography passion. fortune to see, the Bolivian Altiplano and Salar de Uyuni would be strong candidates.”

16 Laguna Colorada 17 Accommodation Alto Atacama Desert Lodge & Spa is the only ITINERARY Tierra Atacama is a boutique hotel on the edge lodge in the San Pedro region that is totally CONTINUED of San Pedro de Atacama. Its architecture, interior enveloped by natural surroundings. Located in design and gardens were designed by some of the lush Catarpe Valley of the Salt Mountain Chile’s leading creative talent. Tierra’s objective is Range, just over a mile from the plaza of San to be as authentic as possible, using furniture and Pedro, the Alto Atacama’s design was influenced accessories handmade with local materials, while by local village architecture and conceived to also creating a place that allows guests to relax, blend seamlessly into its environment and appear spoil themselves as a part of the terracotta-colored ridge that and enjoy the rises behind it. good-life in this The setting, the sweeping views, the tranquility magical part and silence, and the hotel’s wonderful outdoor of the earth. lounge spaces make the Alto Atacama a destination unto itself, and unlike any other hotel property in the region.

Alto Atacama

Tierra Atacama

18 19 THE IGNACIO PALACIOS MARSEL VAN OOSTEN DANIELLA SIBBING When it comes to photography Marsel van Oosten is a After graduating from the school TEAM and travel, few can rival Ignacio professional nature photographer of Marketing & Economics, Palacios’ experience, skill, and from The Netherlands, with a Dutch-born Daniella Sibbing passion. A third-generation background in advertising and started her career in advertising. photographer, Ignacio has graphic design. Specializing in project been honoured with over management and account 100 prestigious photography Marsel’s images are famed for his mastery of composition, lighting, color and management, she founded her own company prizes and awards from around the world and in 2000 and has been working freelance in has travelled to over 90 countries in his 20 years perspective. In his work he tries to simplify, to get advertising until 2011, when she switched full time career. It’s little wonder he’s developed a reputation rid of the extraneous: Simplicity is the ultimate to Squiver. She has worked for various renowned as a leading photographer in the fields of travel, sophistication. (international) agencies. Her experience as an landscape, and nature photography. In addition to winning the overall titles Wildlife account director on multinationals underlines both Born in Spain, Ignacio now calls Sydney, Australia Photographer of the Year, Travel Photographer of her commercial skills and her talent for handling home – though his unmistakable Spanish spirit the Year, and International Nature Photographer of large projects. continues to influence his work and define his the Year (2x), his awards include First Prize in the During her many travels, Daniella took up video to signature style. European Wildlife Photographer of the Year, First Prize in Nature’s Best International Photography shoot travel documentaries, capturing the nature, Combining his love of travel and photography has Awards, two First Prizes in the Travel Photographer wildlife and different cultures from countries all proved a powerful combination, and today Ignacio of the Year, and several awards in the Wildlife over the world. She has a keen eye for detail and leads some of the world’s best photography tours Photographer of the Year. does her own editing. She is now producer and to incredible destinations around the world. As an videographer for Squiver. AIPP double Master of Photography, Ignacio shares His images are featured in galleries and museums, his insight, experience, and technique with his are used worldwide in advertising and design, and Daniella is also co-host on Squiver Photo Tours, clients to help them find their own success and joy he is a regular contributor to National Geographic. taking care of all organizational aspects of the trips. on their photographic journey. She has an impeccable talent for detail and makes “Some locations take Marsel lives in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, with sure all trips run smoothly. “I hope that through my images and my tours, producer and videographer Daniella Sibbing. a bit of time to get to I can open people’s eyes to the incredible world Together they run specialized nature photography Her video footage is also used by stock agencies know…. When I arrive to we live in. I want to give my guests both travel and tours for all experience levels to exciting and was featured in tv commercials for General a new place, it is exciting photographic experience. We are privileged to have destinations worldwide. Electric (first aired in the USA during the opening and there is always a such a beautiful planet and it’s our responsibility to games of the winter Olympics!), and Dos Equis www.squiver.com beer. temptation to shoot respect, cherish and protect it.” straight away, but I feel Ignacio’s distinct, award-winning style can be Daniella lives in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, with it takes a few days to defined by his mastery of composition, colour, and nature photographer Marsel van Oosten. Together light. With his minimalistic style and unique ability they run specialized nature photography tours settle and start making to connect with his audience through storytelling for all experience levels to exciting destinations more thoughtful images. through his images, Ignacio invites his audience to worldwide. However I also try to make experience the subject not as how he captured it, www.squiver.com a point of noting what but how he experienced it, evoking an emotional grabs me immediately and connection between the viewer, subject and artist. this is usually what puts Photography and travel will always be Ignacio’s me in the path of creating passion, and he is dedicated to helping others something different, ignite their passion too. something unique.” www.iptravelphotography.com.au

20 7 Color Mountain 21 Camera equipment What to bring, clothing IP Travel Photography reserves CHECKLIST • DSLR or Medium Format (check and other the right to cancel this workshop. your baggage allowance with • Hiking boots (well-worn in) In the event of this happening, your airline/travel agent) • Hiking poles all payments received will be • Tripod with quick release plate • Water bottle or camel pack refunded but participants shall have no further claim against • Standard zoom, wide angle • Sunglasses (mandatory to walk IP Travel Photography arising and telephoto lenses near/on glaciers) from such cancellation. Any • Battery and chargers • Hat, gloves (thin and thick), such refund will not include • Shutter cable release sunscreen, insect repellent payments for any bookings • Polarising filter and ND filters • Waterproof trousers for other services made in • Laptop computer with • Raincoat and waterproof jacket addition to the itinerary outlined Photoshop and Lightroom • Wind jacket and jumper above. The responsibility for such bookings lies with the and/or Capture One • Head torch participant. As such, IP Travel • External backup drives and • Alarm clock. memory cards for storage. Photography recommends Note: Tents and sleeping bags participants to purchase a travel We recommend to shrink-wrap will be provided but of course protection insurance prior to your baggage at your departure you are always welcomed to paying the first deposit. airport. Ensure your telephoto bring your own sleeping bag lenses are packed in protective and/or inner sheet. To reserve your place for packs designed for such lenses. 2022 or to make an enquiry, We also recommend that you It can get pretty chilly in this please email ignacio@ pack your camera equipment region so please follow our iptravelphotography.com.au as your hand luggage as recommendations in clothing. much as possible so that if the “El Tatio is one of the most checked-in baggage is lost or impressive thermal areas delayed at least you can start of the Andes. Situated at photographing as soon as 4,320 meters above the you arrive. sea level, it is among the Note: Please contact me if you highest-elevation geyser want to discuss equipment for fields in the world. Its this trip. name comes from the Quechua word for oven.”

22 Sand dune, Moon Valley 23 Terms of payment What’s not included Camera gear Within the Registration Form, will be given. If such an event all participants and the safe TERMS • A deposit of US$2,000 must • Airfares from Australia/US and There is really no limit to what please indicate any health issues, occurred, IP Travel Photography and sensible operation of the AND be paid to secure your place. other international destinations camera gear you can bring allergies or dietary requirements. will not be responsible for any program as specified within CONDITIONS The deposit is non-refundable • Travel insurance with but we always recommend to IP Travel Photography does not other expenses such as non- this itinerary. unless you can sell your place travel light! Check with your emergency evacuation is assume any responsibility or refundable air fares, visa fees IP Travel Photography and to someone else. 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From San pay US$117 at the airport. workshop without the guest • Bookings will be accepted and 1 September 2021, you Pedro we will do some altitude IP Travel Photography Please check with the Embassy/ photographer if the group strictly in the order they are are responsible for 20% of acclimatization tours before we IP Travel Photography is an Consulate if you are coming from size is less than 6 participants. received the tour fee cross to Bolivia at 5000m. ASIC business name with the USA/another country. This will not entitle the Australian Business Number • Important: the workshop • If you cancel between Participants will be required Bolivian Visa: Paid at the participant to a refund 16578586693 and registered requires a minimum of 1 September 2021 and to walk on uneven terrain or WORKSHOP DATES AND PRICES border. • Accept or refuse any person as in Australia under the Business 8 participants to run so please 31 November 2021, you are tracks and hiking. A basic level a participant in the workshop Names Registration Act 2011. don’t book your flights until responsible for 50% of the of walking fitness will help, but Tour dates: 15 – 27 FEB 2022 | 4 – 16 MAR 2022 Rights • Change the price of the IP Travel Photography (Ignacio this has been confirmed. tour fee this tour is not a hiking tour IP Travel Photography reserves workshop at any time due to Palacios) will guide and provide • If you cancel after 1 December or a trekking tour so nothing The tour commences and ends in San Pedro de Atacama (Chile) What’s included the right to: adverse currency exchange photography tuition to all 2021, a fee equal to 100% extreme will be required. If you - transfers from/to Calama airport to/from San Pedro are included • 13 days in Chile and Bolivia • Substitute hotels/ fluctuations, airline schedule participants during the tour. of the workshop costs will have concerns about your own with all land content accommodation changes, fuel and tax price IP Travel Photography is not be charged capabilities or health please Cost is US$13,990 per person, twin share* • 8 nights in luxury • Make changes in the itinerary charges. a travel agent or travel service • Failure to pay by the due check with your doctor before accommodation (five stars or transport if required due to • Change the price of the provider. dates will be considered a booking a place. Optional single supplement US$2,790 hotel), one night in a refugio changes in airline schedules, workshop at any time due to cancellation of the booking and two nights in Salt Hotels By signing the Registration Form, or when necessary. We may major unforeseen increases in and fees paid will become you guarantee that to the best of Maximum 13 participants • Transfers from/to Calama be forced to change or alter expedition related costs and non-refundable your knowledge, you do not have airport to/from hotel the itinerary due to unforeseen may have to be adjusted as A deposit of US$2,000 is required when you book the workshop • If you need to cancel, but any physical or other disability circumstances; please be a result. • Transportation and we can replace your seat that could create a risk for you aware, however, that we accommodation in Chile and with a fully paying guest, or other tour participants. Once will attempt to stick as close Liability * Due to the postponement of the tour from 2021 to 2022, there will be a small Bolivia during the official you will receive a refund of a booking has been accepted by to the original program as The operation of the workshop increase on the tour price that will be communicated at the time of paying period of the workshop the final balance. the money paid. IP Travel Photography, medical possible is at the sole discretion of • All meals (breakfast, lunch circumstances will not be Ignacio Palacios and Marsel • Cancel the workshop prior to and dinners) and drinks accepted as an exemption to the van Oosten, having in mind departure, in which case a full Cancellation Policy above. the wellbeing and interests of • All photographic tuition refund of all payments received and workshop materials for duration of the tour. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE FOR 2022 OR TO MAKE AN ENQUIRY, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected]