Atacama UyuniPhoto Tour

Join us on an incredible Atacama & Uyuni photo tour. Visit some of the most stunning landscapes in the world and unique to the list of Landscapes of Latin America. You will have the opportunity to witness unique sunsets, visit breathtaking landscapes, be in a place where the sky meets the Earth, and see with the naked eye the most beautiful starry skies that will awaken the inspiration and creative artist in you.

If you feel that this is for you, be part of a photographic trip of 13 days and 12 nights, full of activities and places that you can capture in photographs. Guided by local expert photographer Hernán Calderón, you will have the unique opportunity to hone your skills and create stunning images of some of the most photogenic sites in South America. This journey will take you through diverse terrains, from high-altitude deserts and salt flats to vibrant cityscapes and ancient ruins, providing a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural experiences.

Day 1: Arrive in ATACAMA

Arrive at our Atacama hotel, where you will be welcomed by our guides. After check-in, we’ll have a brief orientation session to prepare for the adventure, followed by a group dinner in the town to discuss our future days.

Included: Afternoon Tea & Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel Kimal del Desierto 3*

Day 2: ATACAMA- Rainbow Valley & Vallecito

We start the day with a hearty breakfast while we move to our first sunrise session at Rainbow Valley. There we will enjoy the beautiful colors of this hill with a soft light. After that, we will come back to our hotel to have a rest. The afternoon is dedicated to photographing the stunning Vallecito, perfect for sunset and nighttime photography, including capturing the Milky Way.

Included: Breakfast & Dinner 

Accommodation: Hotel Kimal del Desierto 3*

Day 3: Atacama- Monje de la Pacana

Today we will move to Monje de la Pacana where we will enjoy sunset & also do some night photography.

Included: Breakfast, Afternoon Tea & Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel Kimal del Desierto 3*

Day 4: Atacama- Monje de la Pacana

Today we will spend the whole day at Monje de la Pacana for day & night photography.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Afternoon Tea

Accommodation: Hotel Kimal del Desierto 3*

Day 5: ATACAMA- LEJIA LAGOON & CORNISAS

Today we will have an early departure to photograph sunrise at Lejia Lagoon, with breakfast included in the route. The lagoon offers perfect framing of stunning volcanoes. In the afternoon we will capture sunset at Cornisas. After that, we can come to our hotel to rest before our long trip.

Included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel Kimal del Desierto 3*

Day 9: UYUNI

We will do sunrise at Incahuasi Island and have breakfast at our hotel before departure. In the afternoon, we will arrive at our hotel at the heart of Uyuni, where you will be able to photograph sunset and the Milky Way with perfect reflections.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Afternoon Tea

Accommodation: Hotel Palacio de Sal

Day 10: UYUNI

Our day will start with a sunrise photo session at the Uyuni Salt Flat. After that, we can come back to our hotel for breakfast. You will be able to rest before our sunset session. There you can also take photos of the Milky Way again.

Included: Breakfast & Afternoon Tea

Accommodation: Hotel Palacio de Sal

Day 11: UYUNI

We will do our sunrise session at the Train Cemetery. In the afternoon, we will do sunset at Incahuasi Island before doing some night photos & returning to our hotel.

Included: Breakfast & Afternoon Tea

Accommodation: Hotel Palacio de Sal

Day 12: UYUNI

Our last sunrise photo session will be again at the Uyuni Salt Flat. After that, we will be visiting some touristic spots such as the Labyrinth or Colchani. We will have a sunset surprise at the Uyuni Salt Flats to finish our tour.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Afternoon Tea

Accommodation: Hotel Palacio de Sal

Day 13: UYUNI

On our last day, we will arrive at the Uyuni Local Airport, where you can pick a flight to La Paz International Airport or Sajama.

Included: Breakfast 

Professional Photographer Guide(s)

Hernán Calderón
Photographer

Hernán Calderón Velasco, a Bolivian photographer with Latin American roots, currently resides in the United Kingdom. His journey in photography began in Spain with a project called 365 in 2013. Since then, he has continuously improved his technique, influenced by notable photographers from America, Europe, and Spain. Passionate about capturing abandoned places and landscapes, Hernán has traveled extensively, learning the intricacies of lighting, exposure, and processing techniques. Mastery over his equipment is fundamental to his ability to express and capture his unique perspective of the world.

Recently, Hernán has explored the combination of traditional photography with infrared photography, discovering a new realm of colors and emotions to convey. His seven-year career has been marked by a constant search for his niche, deeply influenced by music, painting, and cinema. Most of his creations aim to capture the essence of the places he visits, driven by his passion for portraying the unseen aspects of urban and everyday life.

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