DAY 1:

Arrive at either Punta Arenas (PUQ) or Puerto Natales (PNT), Chile. Tonight, we will stay at a unique boutique hotel with commanding views looking over the Last Hope Sound. Welcome dinner and overnight at Hotel Altiplanico.

DAY 2:

Short boat excursion across the Lost Hope Sound from Puerto Natales to the Estancia La Peninsula. We will experience some traditional sheep ranching activities such as sheep shearing and gauchos working with the dogs, etc.

We will also be treated to a traditional "Asado" of roast lamb. Horseback riding is also an option here. We return to Puerto Natales in the afternoon. Overnight at Hotel Altiplanico - Natales.

DAY 3:

Early pre-breakfast outing to photograph black-necked swans and other waterfowl. After breakfast, we will begin driving to Torres del Paine. En route, we may stop for a hike at Laguna Sofia, where we have a very good chance of seeing Condors. We will arrive at our hotel situated on a small island within the Park in the late afternoon. Commanding views of the famous Cuernos "Horns" of the Paine Massif. Overnight at Hosteria Pehoe.

DAY 4:

Early outing for first-light photography of the famous 'Horns". Full-day exploring the park by road and or trail. Overnight at Hosteria Pehoe.

DAY 5:

We again make an early outing for first-light photography of the Paine Massif. We will then venture into the remote Sierra Baguales area just outside the park. We eventually arrive at our hotel on the Argentine border, Estancia El Ovejero Hotel.

DAY 6:

Following breakfast, we depart Chile and enter Argentina. We will drive for around 4 hrs to the town of El Chatiten at the base of the Fitzroy Massif within Los Glaciares National Park. We may do some sunset photography this evening if conditions are favorable and time allows. Dinner at a wonderful local restaurant in town. Overnight at Chalten Suites Hotel.

DAY 7:

Early outing for first-light photography of the amazing Cerro Fitzroy. We return to regroup and then have the option of making a full day hike to Laguna Capri or to explore the road going towards Laguna del Desierto.

We may split the group today, with some going hiking and others doing road-based photography. Some good waterfalls along the road we drive. Overnight at Chalten Suites Hotel.

DAY 8:

Another early outing for first-light photography of the amazing Cerro Fitzroy and surrounding peaks. Following breakfast, we will make our way to the town of El Calafate and then continue on to the famous Moreno Glacier. We then return to El Calafate and overnight at Hotel Mirador del Lago in Calafate.

DAY 9:

Following breakfast, we have the option of visiting the nearby Laguna Nimez preserve for some bird photography before beginning our drive back to Chile. Farewell dinner and overnight at Estancia Rio Penitente.

DAY 10:

Following breakfast, we will transfer to the Puerto Natales airport (1 hr). End of tour...