South America Photography Tours

An exclusive proposal of Walk Patagonia to travel the Carretera Austral, famous for its surreal landscapes, its picturesque localities, and its pristine nature.

Travel down a section of the Carretera Austral to the picturesque town of Caleta Tortel, nestled in a zone of archipelagos with endless islands, channels and estuaries, and rugged mountain ranges crowned by glaciers. With optional full-day trekking in Cerro Submarino, Río Mosco Refuge or Tigre Glacier Lookout before embarking on the lake transfer that connects the different towns of the southern region of Aysén and arrive in the beautiful spot of Candelario Mansilla. Enjoy days trekking in El Chaltén before visiting the Perito Moreno Glacier.

An exclusive proposal from Walk Patagonia to embark on a spectacular and unforgettable programme that includes the most diverse activities in the most extraordinary places of Patagonia. Visit the Perito Moreno Glacier, be amazed by an ancient petrified forest on the infinite Patagonian steppe, walk along the most famous paths in the area of El Chaltén – Fitz Roy, navigate immense lakes, share experiences with travellers from all over the world in mountain refuges and enjoy the beautiful views of the indescribable masses of granite at Torres del Paine in Chile.

Unparalleled adventure, pristine environment, feeling of space on a large scale, peace: the least visited Patagonia. This escape from day to day life will not let you down. Drive along Routa 40 one of the longest roads in Argentina. Trek in the national parks of Argentina; the most famous, the newest and the most remote.

El Calafate and El Chaltén are known worldwide for their emblematic glaciers and soaring peaks. Walk Patagonia has prepared a selection of the most exclusive excursions in the region, which will allow you to appreciate the beauty of the immense and remote Patagonia. This programme includes high-end accommodation and –if you have time- it could be combined with a night or two at an Estancia.

El Calafate and El Chaltén will be the starting points in an adventure of getting to know some of the most famous glaciers and mountains in the world. This is a programme that includes some of the most important highlights of Southern Patagonia. The Perito Moreno Glacier, Mount Torre, Mount Fitz Roy, and the incredible lakes which run in diverse paths that cross the most beautiful forests of the region.

El Calafate and El Chaltén are the departure points to visit some of the most emblematic glaciers and peaks of around the world. Walk Patagonia has prepared a selection of the main highlights for you to visit in Glaciares National Park: Perito Moreno Glacier, Mounts Torre and Fitz Roy. This programme also includes spectacular trekkings to deep blue lagoons and through magical lenga forest, and the great experience to be surprised by the arid landscape of the steppe by visiting a 70 million year old Petrified Forest.

If breath-taking, arid expanses excite you then this 10-day Uyuni to San Pedro de Atacama tour is just the ticket. You will tour the expansive and otherworldly Uyuni Flats in Bolivia in a luxury private 4WD vehicle and sleep in a unique hotel constructed out of salt, then head South to the Atacama Desert, to explore thermal springs and Moon-like landscapes. Finally, you’ll spend three nights in Santiago, the Chilean capital, taking in the sophisticated delights of this cosmopolitan city and its surroundings.

Explore the highlights of the southern half of South America during this 12-day Southern Circuit Tour. You’ll visit the cosmopolitan capital cities of Santiago and Buenos Aires, the Chilean seaside towns of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar, taking in their key sites, and discover the wonders of the Patagonian wilderness. You will visit not one but two breath-taking glaciers, and tour both the Perito Moreno National Park and the Torres del Paine National Park to complete your Patagonian experience, before heading home.

Properly imbibe the magnificent scenery of Patagonia’s Torres del Paine National Park. This five-day Torres del Paine Lodge tour allows you to trek, tour and horseback ride during the day, but return to comfort and quality service at night. You can customize your excursions, but will certainly want to visit breath-taking Lago Grey and Glacier Grey, all the while looking out for Patagonian wildlife and learning about local flora. You’ll also have the option to enjoy a luxurious spa treatment to work away the aches in your muscles.

Head from Chile’s cosmopolitan capital to the remotest destination on Earth on this 11-Day Santiago to Antarctica Tour. Spend three nights in exciting Santiago visiting the key city sites and popular neighbouring coastal towns before flying as far South as is commercially possible and boarding a luxury ship for your five-night Antarctic exploration. You’ll see polar wildlife, breath-taking scenery and exhilarating ocean views, with daily excursions onto the ice, on this incredible adventure. Because this tour flies in and out of King George Island, you’ll spend five full days navigating Antarctic waters.

This specialized tour is based in the Utcubamba and Marañon valleys, both known for their magnificent scenery, surrounded by deep cliffs.

The Marañon valley, with a 2,500-meter-deep canyon, is exceptionally rich in endemic wildlife. The final days of the tour are spent in Cajamarca, a town and region in northern Peru with a rich cultural heritage.

Hike up to the third largest waterfall in the world, visit the great walled city of Kuelap, and explore the cultural city of Cajamarca.

This rugged 4-day fully-supported horseback riding trek starts in the mountain village of Leymebamba, in northern Peru.

For 4 days you will ride through the Atuen Valley - the Valley of the Condors, the Timbambo Valley and the Quinuas Valley, over the Ullila Pass at over 4000 meters above sea level, finishing in the Uchucmarca Valley.

Combine the biodiverse splendour of the Amazon basin with the wondrous Incan history of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. Explore the Amazon river tributaries and take a guided jungle walk to discover the exotic wildlife and plants, by foot and canoe. Then enjoy one of our Machu Picchu luxury tours, exploring the wonders of this Incan citadel with an experienced guide, before journeying through the Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo and the one-time capital of the Incan Empire, Cuzco.

This 11-day Galapagos and Machu Picchu tour allows you to experience the two leading destinations of South America in one seamless and comfortable tour. Explore the wildlife-paradise of the Galapagos Islands in a private luxury boat, visiting natural and geographical wonders. Then immerse yourself in the incredible Incan heartland of Peru, visiting Cuzco, the Sacred Valley, and the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu citadel – the lost city of the Incas.

This 7 Day Machu Picchu Family Tour has been carefully crafted with families in mind. You’ll start with an exploration of the Sacred Valley, home to countless llamas and guinea pigs (great for little ones) and the adrenaline opportunities older kids crave. From there your family will continue to the magical Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, for a private tour that’s paced just right for your needs. Finally you’ll make your way to Cuzco, for a double dose of culture and chocolate.

Explore the famous Sacred Valley of the Incas and the Galapagos Islands during this unforgettable 13-day adventure.

This trip combines many of our exciting opportunities into one expansive experience. Explore markets and ruins in the Sacred Valley, explore the citadel of Machu Picchu, soak up history among the colonial buildings and Incan architecture of Cusco, tour the political palaces and churches of charming Quito, embark on a luxurious cruise of the beautiful and mystifying Galapagos Islands.

The second half of your trip offers a more relaxed pace during which you will be immersed in the exotic environments of diverse and rare wildlife present on the islands.

Begin your trip with several days on the Ecuadorean mainland, exploring Quito and the surrounding highlands. A full day will be spent in the highlands stopping at small villages en route to the town of Otavalo, home to the renowned Otavalo Indian Market.

From here you'll take the short flight to the Galapagos Islands.

Your cruise itinerary gives you a full week exploring the Galapagos islands on a luxury-class cruise vessel. Cruise programs include two daily guided excursions while sailing throughout the archipelago, from island to island. Alternately, you may opt for a land-based program from one of the upscale hotels located on Santa Cruz Island. Hotel programs include daily yacht excursions to various islands and/or overnight excursions to other islands.