PHOTO SAFARI: WILDLIFE & LANDSCAPES IN TORRES DEL PAINE (5D/4N) (1819) 4N Chile Nativo Camp Start / Ends Puerto Natales

Chile Nativo has ample experience in organizing photo safari expeditions for people who are interested in the photography of landscapes and wildlife. The Torres Del Paine National Park is one of the most extraordinary places in Chile for the photography of fauna, flora and scenery

During your trip you’ll have the opportunity for shooting magnificent vistas and an up close visit to the Glacier Grey, part of the southern Patagonian ice field. Chances are we’ll view a brilliant display of ice calving from the glacier. Other highlights include the majestic Andean Condor with its wingspan of up to ten feet or a Chilean flamingo, a contrast in this harsh landscape. We lodge at our own exclusive camp, located in the Rio Serrano sector of the National Park with spectacular views of the Paine massif.

ITINERARY

Day 1 Transfer to Torres Del Paine - Wildlife viewing – Guanacos – Grey Foxes – Condors After a good breakfast we head out driving along an unpaved road to the Torres Del Paine National Park. Upon entering the park we will have excellent photographic and birding opportunities as we drive alongside lagoons frequented by Chilean flamencos and black- necked swans. Today’s hike is on a gentle trail following the border of the park and offers opportunities to see guanacos (Llama family) and the Andean Condor. This area, in particular, is a good place to photograph the guanacos silhouetted against the mountains. We will drive all the way to our Riverside camp; crossing most of the park with great landscape shoots opportunities. This evening will provide the first opportunity to take the sunset shoot before we enjoy our farewell dinner together in front of the Paine massif. (2 hours by transfer to the park) (BL-D) (Night at Chile Nativo Domes)

Day 2 Lake Grey – Navigation to Glacier Grey – Looking for Andean Deer (Huemul) We will start the day with a sunrise shoot of the Torres Del Paine from our camp. After breakfast we will head to so we can sail up to the . In order to reach the boat we must walk through a mature beech forest where we might see Magellan woodpeckers or austral parakeets. We will sail for about an hour amongst the icebergs and up to Grey Glacier, where we

will stay for a while in front of the glacier in the hope of seeing icebergs calve (break off). Our return journey offers great views of Paine Grande with its impressive ice mushroom (icy peaks/plateaus). We will have a picnic lunch before continuing with a walk along the beach to observe the stranded icebergs. (30 minutes by private transfer, 3 hrs navegation) (B-BL-D) (Night at Chile Nativo Domes)

Day 3 Lake Sarmiento – Waterfall – Lake Nordenskjold The day begins with a sunrise shoot of the western face of the Torres Del Paine from our camp. After breakfast we will head towards , with its incredible dark blue waters and strange, calcareous (lime) formations. On the way back we will stop at the Salto Grande waterfall, one of the best areas for photographing flowers, where depending on the season, we may see orchids, calceolarias, and neneos. After a picnic lunch we will return to the camping area for a siesta. In the late afternoon (5-6PM) we will head east to shoot more guanacos. (30 minutes by transfer, 30 minutes walk) (B-BL-D) (Night at Chile Nativo Domes)

Day 4 Blue Lagoon – Towers lookout point – Laguna Amarga Early in the morning we will drive to the eastern side of the park to photograph the sunrise with the famous Torres (Towers) in the background. Since we need to leave before sunrise, there is the possibility of glimpsing a Mountain lion. After we photograph the sunrise we will drive to Laguna Azul, a lovely lake bordering the park. This area is ideal for observing different kinds of ducks, swans, coots and even woodpeckers, as well as having an incredible view of the Torres. We will picnic in front of the lake and then spend the rest of the afternoon taking photographs of flowers, wildlife and the wonderful views. (1 hr by transfer, 1 hr walk) (B-BL-D) (Night at Chile Nativo Domes)

Day 5 Estancias & Gauchos – Transfer back to Puerto Natales Early morning, before sunrise, we will drive to a lookout point of the famous Cuernos for our last chance of a sunrise shoot. Then we will drive to the Estancia Lazo for Gaucho’s shoot opportunities. The Estancia Lazo, it is a huge cattle center dating from the last century, with magnificent views of the Paine Massive and Laguna Verde. Right after the gaucho shoot we will search near the ranch for birds such as the Upland Goose, Pygmy Owl, Southern Lapwing and Magellan Oystercatcher. In the afternoon we will return to Puerto Natales. (2 hours by transfer to Puerto Natales) (B-BL).

REGARDING THE SCHEDULE The schedules indicated above are subject to change due to weather conditions or unexpected circumstances beyond our control, but we will try our best to keep them unaltered

1 2 3 4-8 PRICE Sgl. Suppl. Passenger Passengers Passengers Passengers Per person USD $ 3.995 USD $ 2.695 USD$ 2.595 USD $ 2.495 USD$ 200

Upgrade Hotel Rio Serrano

1 2 3 4-8 PRICE Sgl Supppl Passenger Passengers Passengers Passengers Per person USD $ 4.595 USD $ 2.895 USD$ 2.795 USD $ 2.695 USD$ 525

INCLUDED NOT INCLUDED -All the private transportation indicated in the schedule -Flight to Santiago, Chile -All meals indicated in the schedule (B: breakfast, BL: box -Internal Flight Santiago - Punta Arenas lunch, D: dinner) -Any additional nights -Entrance fee to Torres del Paine National Park -Medical expenses -Four nights at Chile Nativo Camp in Torres del Paine -Insurance of any kind (Double Domes) -Personal expenses -Boat ride to Glacier Grey -Gratuities for Guide & Driver -Professional Guide (English-Spanish languages) plus a driver for the group.