Join Denise Ippolito in Patagonia for an epic adventure. Our main focus for this adventure will be puma. We will have specialized guides that will track the puma day and night for us so that we can make the most out of our time there. These guides will also join us in the field. However, there is no way you can visit Torres del Paine in Chilean Patagonia without noticing the majestic mountains that surround the park. During this workshop we will take advantage of these glorious vistas as well as spend time with the other wildlife that roams the land. SIGN UP HERE.
Participants will fly to the airport in Santiago, Chile (SCL) and take a connecting flight to Punta Arenas (PUQ). We will be picked up by our hotel- these transfers are included. It is a four ½ hour drive (we do make a stop for food and restroom facilities) some of the hotels do not include this pricey transfer. Once we reach our hotel we will check in and everything will be included, all meals, open bar, bilingual guides, transfers to and from the park, a private photo session with horses running with the mountains in the background. Anyone wishing to bring a spouse may, the price would be the same as there will be other excursions and treks available, including horseback riding if they do not want to join the group. We will most likely photograph early morning and early evening landscapes, however, Puma will be our target species. I have hired the very best puma tracker and he will accompany us on five of our days as we seek out to photograph puma in the morning and then again in the late afternoon. Our other time will be spent photographing fox, birds, Guanaco and other wildlife, and exploring the beautiful park. Any free time we get can be enjoyed relaxing at the award winning hotel and taking advantage of some of the hotel’s amenities, downloading and reviewing images or simply enjoying the grand view from our hotel.
Accommodations: Explora Patagonia~Hotel Salto Chico
Explora Patagonia~Hotel Salto Chico, image courtesy of our hotel.
Our lodge/hotel is located right in the heart of the extraordinary Torres del Paine National Park in central Patagonia, located on the banks of the Salto Chico waterfall. It affords an excellent view of the unique Paine Massif and two of the three impressive torres, or towers, which give the park its name. Situated on a 7.4-acre site, Explora Patagonia has 49 comfortable rooms, all with captivating views. The sophisticated design incorporates native lenga wood and cypress brought from the Guaitecas Archipelago, while the floor is made of almond wood. Each room has a small living area, hydromassage bath and beds designed for deep, pleasurable sleep after a day of exploration. Our hotel is also the only lodge in the area with its own horse stables.
Dates: April 22-29, 2025- Patagonia, 7 nights
Price: $10,999. dbl occupancy
INCLUDED:
Group Transfers from hotel in Punta Arenas to destination/back to airport
All ground transportation
7 night superior accommodations
Full board (3 meals a day)
Open bar, a few premium labels may be additional.
Photo Explorations daily
Puma Tracking fees
Bilingual guides
All park entrance fees for Torres del Paine and private ranches.
NOT INCLUDED:
Personal items , Phone calls, Spa, Laundry, etc…
Gratuities, estimate $350pp
Round trip airfare to and from Punta Arenas
Deposit Information:
A non-refundable deposit of $2,000 due now (pay on this page) to hold your spot. Second payment of $4,000 due Oct 2, 2023 and final payment is due May 1, 2024 via check or wire transfer only, fees on both ends are the responsibility of the participant. Credit cards will not be accepted for any payment other than deposit. Full payments are always welcomed via check or wire transfer . All checks made payable to: Denise Ippolito LLC.
Please be sure to check your calendar carefully and to check out my Workshop Policy Page.
Note: Purchasing travel insurance is strongly recommended.
