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Sea Expeditions - Photography, Education & Science

PATAGONIAp h o t o s a f a r i s2010-2011 Seasons



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Patagonia Photosafaris is a company dedicated to organizing photo expeditions

in Patagonia. The idea emerged from a desire to offer a comprehensive service of

the highest quality for all photo enthusiasts, whether beginners, amateurs, fanatics

or professional photographers, and regardless of whether they belong to the digital

age or are more into the traditional school of photography.

We specialize in navigating through the Strait of Magellan and into the fjords

and channels of Tierra del Fuego where is the seldom visited Alberto de Agostini

National Park. We’ve been hiking the mythical Torres del Paine National Park for

over twenty years, always exploring new destinations in the area to share with our

visitors on future expeditions.

Through our work as tourism editors in this part of the world, we have become

well-acquainted with a considerably large area of these lands. This knowledge,coupled with the experience and professionalism of a team who are passionate

about photography and travelling, allows us to offer you a variety of products with

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We’d love to have you join us on our excursions to

discover this untamed geography, exactly as Ferdinand

Magellan found it almost 500 years ago, when he was the

rst european to explore it.

We hope to show you the least-known face of Patagonia,

one which still preserves pristine landscapes of the kind

you’ll never forget. All you need to bring with you, besides your camera and your

passion for this art, is a desire to discover new places, a spirit for adventure, good

humour in the face of the unexpected, respect towards nature and animals, and

the soul of an explorer.

We look forward to having you with us!

Luis Bertea

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At Patagonia Photosafaris, we have formed an alliance with

Expedición FitzRoy, a shipping company owning the M/N Forrest, a

cruise boat which is especially prepared to sail through these seas, in

order to offer an expedition cruise for photographers. We have also

joined up with Nómadas Outdoor Services, experts in expedition

logistics and organisers of the Patagonia Expedition Race, one of

the toughest adventure races in the world. This alliance will allow us,

among other things, to provide our guests with a oat of sea kayaks

and logistic support to go in search of the most fascinating nature

destinations in the region.

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“… I had the opportunity to participate in the rst

expedition and it was incredible. The atmosphere created

on board was extraordinary, all of us focussed on one sole

thing: enjoying nature. The places we visited were unique,

off the typical beaten tourist track, and professionally

guided to perfection. Those of us who participated onthis trip had the chance to share and learn from great

photographers, who had the grandeur and generosity

to share many of their experiences. I would denitely

recommend it, I would do it again.”

Cristian Amunategui



Patagonia… that magic, enchanting

word which evokes a herd of wild

horses galloping freely across

boundless steppes. The Patagonia

of your imagination really does

exist - right here at the southern tip

of the Americas. Shared by Chile

and Argentina, it spans an area of

approximately 1.000.000 km² (385.000

sq miles) of expansive lands on either

side of the Andes, the longest mountain

chain in the world. We will concentrate

on the most remote part of this territory,the southernmost

Patagonia, the

very wildest.

Scarcely populated, southern Patagonia

consists of vast, never-ending steppes,

where in sparsely scattered estancias

are raised sheep for wool and meat

production as well as cattle and horses.

Closer to the mountains, you’ll nd many

forests and immense lakes. Enormousglaciers cascade down from the towering

peaks like frozen rivers, settling in the

great lakes by the eastern slopes, or in

the seascapes that bathe them to the

west.

Both countries have established an

important number of national parks to

preserve the environment and its wildlife.

A true paradise for any nature lover, and

especially for photographers, these wild,

untamed landscapes are perhapsamong the last remaining

on the planet, still barely

explored. The Great Southern

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There are many opportunities to

photograph well-known, yet untouchedlandscapes. Endless steppes, fjords

and channels with coasts densely

covered in temperate, almost

impenetrable forests. Great lakes and

crystal-clear rivers, huge mountains

with magnicent glaciers. This is hometo more than 100 bird species and 30

different kinds of mammals.

At the southern end of the world you

will also be able to enjoy spectacular

dawns and sunsets, with clouds tingedin oranges and reds, bizarrely-shaped

by the force of the southern winds.

But most importantly, you will be far

away from all populated or industrial

areas, in an absolutely pollution-free

environment of the purest skies. A

perfect backdrop for all amateurs

and professionals with a passion for

photography, who should not pass upthe chance to delight in the marvels of

this remote corner of the world at least

once in life.

We look forward to having you join

us here in the wild landscape of Patagonia, whether you choose

to embark on our sea expedition,

sailing through unknown fjords and

channels, or prefer travelling overland

to see some of the famous corners of

Patagonia, such as Torres del PaineNational Park in Chile or Los Glaciares

National Park in Argentina, along with

other places in Patagonia which are

virtually unexplored.

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Our expeditions are specially designed

for photographers of all levels, in small

groups which allow for a personalized

relationship. The programmes have

been structured to ensure you spend as

much time as possible on site, takingphotographs. The evenings are dedicated

to revising and commenting the pictures

taken during the day, as well as answering

queries on the use of editing software

such as PhotoShop, Lightroom and

Aperture among others.

Our itineraries

have been

organized by

photographers for

photographers, basedon our experience at the

different locations we

will visit. Our main

interest and concern is that you get that

photograph you are after, whether it is a

beautiful sunrise, a whale’s tail, a glacier

bathed in the magical afternoon light, or

an albatross in its nest. We want you to

take home an exceptional collection of photographs. That is our commitment:

that you enjoy a unique experience in

Patagonia.

We specialize in expeditions in the

Magellan Strait with its fjords andchannels, as well as Torres del

Paine National Park and other

virtually unknown spots such as

Sierra Baguales, a landscape

which would serve as a perfect

backdrop for a new Lord of the Rings

lm, a place hardly any visitors reach and

which is ideal for taking incredible pictures.

We have xed departures to the channels

and Torres del Paine National Park,

however we have the exibility to organize

special departures for small groups.



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When I discovered this photographic cruise on the

Internet, it was amazing, like a sort of sign that I just

had to go, it was just what I was looking for, I needed tobreathe in that peace, that tranquillity, I literally needed

to be disconnected from the world.

The trip was amazing, the crew on board were

phenomenal; the guides, the talks, even the reference

books aboard the boat were very useful; the boat facilities

were impeccable; the food was great and very generous!

Also, the excursion times vs resting time were well balanced.

Overall, the freedom to watch, to experiment, to

photograph what interested each person! I loved that!

No pressure and no conditions. Not to mention the

landscapes – incredible! Thanks for giving me the

freedom to see the world in my own way and to be able to

capture it, humbly, in photographs! I really can’t wait to go back!!

Soa Riggen



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Inspired by him and guided by his route...

We will climb aboard the M/N Forrest, a boat fully-equipped with everythingrequired for this kind of trip. This will be our home for the 8 days of the

photo expedition through the southern canals.

This will be an exploration in search of the most fascinating

natural destinations in the region.

We’ll sail through the mythical Magellan Strait, arriving at

the feet of the Darwin Range and Monte Sarmiento, at thecentre of the Alberto De Agostini National Park (14.600 km²).

We’ll navigate through fjords and canals visited by prominentsailors of the 16th and 19th centuries such as Magellan or Fitz

Roy, where we’ll admire gigantic glaciers descending from the

high peaks, surrounded by waterfalls and temperate nativeforests untouched by man. In this environment, we’ll have

“The Salesian priest Alberto María De Agostini , is considered the last great

explorer and the rst great promoter of the Patagonia. Between 1916 and 1943, he

travelled through Torres del Paine, the Ultima Esperanza mountain range, Tierra

del Fuego and the Darwin mountain range.

To him we owe important advances in knowledge of the geography of the Andes,

and a special recognition for making the natural beauties of the Patagonia and

its surroundings known to the rest of the world, thanks to the many books he

published showing the geography of this southern zone. He is alsoresponsible for the rst photographs and lm taken in the region, as

well as for the rst and only cinematic footage of the indigenous

people of the Patagonia, of whom he was a staunch defender”.



many opportunities to photograph certain ora species such as

the southern beech forests (nothofagus), the mythical Guaitecascypress or Blechnum ferns. We’ll also observe a variety of

mammals and birds, particularly humpback whales, sea lions, sea

elephants, Magellan penguins, wild geese, ibises and cormorants,among others.

During the land route, we’ll visit the Magdalena and Marta

Islands, a short distance away from Punta Arenas, where we’ll

see over 130 thousand penguins and a thousand sea lions. Inthe afternoon, we will have the privilege to visit a typical local

ranch which also has an observation point from which manycondors can be sighted. After arriving in Puerto Natales, we’llhead towards Torres del Paine National Park (2,422 km²), where

we’ll be lodging at various strategic points both inside and outsidethe park. In this area it is relatively easy to observe birds andmammals, and we’ll also enjoy breathtaking scenic views, with

pristine lakes that lie opposite the majestic Torres and Cuernos

del Paine. We will witness dawns of incomparable beauty and,weather-permitting, we’ll visit the ice oe cemetery on the shores

of Lake Grey, opposite the great Paine Grande. We’ll sail towardsthe Grey glacier and enjoy a close encounter with its eternal ice.

Short hikes to four strategic lookout points are also considered.

For the drive back to Puerto Natales we will take the new

motorway (Route Y-290) in order to stop for a visit at the MilodonCave Natural Monument (50km²). Back in Punta Arenas, we’llhead out towards the less-visited Pali Aike National Park, located

close to the frontier with Argentina, where there are numerousextinct volcanic cones. Sixteen days packed with excitement and

adventure, from which you’ll bring back thousands of images of our spectacular Patagonia. Our drive nishes up with a city tour

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Stage1: Sea Expedition

8 days on the M/V Forrest Navigation through the Magellan Strait, the Otway, De Agostini and AlmirantazgoSounds.

Day 0 (Thursday) Punta Arenas Arrival in Punta Arenas. Evening meeting at the hotel and welcome dinner.

Day 1 (Friday) Otway Sound – Carlos III Island Overland transfer from the hotel in Punta Arenas to Riesco Island. Our boarding pointis Caleta Hately, a small cove. Setting off on our adventure, we’ll sail across the Otway

Sound towards Isla Carlos III in the Francisco Coloane Marine Park (260 sq miles).

Day 2 (Saturday) Carlos III Island – Whale Sound

In the early morning we’ll navigate through Whale Sound towards the Santa Inés Glacier.In the afternoon we’ll look for whales in the surroundings of Rupert Isle, where we´ll

observe sea lions, penguins, skúas, storm petrels and albatrosses.

Day 3 (Sunday) De Agostini Sound

After sailing all night through the Magellan Strait, we enter the Magdalena Channel and theKyats Fjord, travelling towards the De Agostini Sound. We’ll visit the Aguila and De AgostiniGlaciers.

Day 4 (Monday) Almirantazgo Sound

We’ll set off early into Canal Gabriel, a narrow crossing of extraordinary beauty that leadsus into Almirantazgo Sound. From here we’ll continue our journey towards Azopardo Bayto visit a colony of black-browed albatrosses. We’ll then set anchor at Parry Fjord.

Day 5 (Tuesday) Ainsworth Bay

If the weather allows for what was perhaps not possible the previous day, in the morning

we will visit Albatross Island. We’ll sail into Parry Fjord to admire a spectacular glacier

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Ainsworth Bay, close to the Marinelli Glacier, where we’ll go trekking in search of thecolony of sea elephants which normally come to this area.

Day 6 (Wednesday) Carlos III Island

We’ll visit Tuckers Isle, where we’ll observe a wide variety of birdlife, including the Magellan

Penguin. After that we’ll head back towards Carlos III Island to do some whale-sighting.

Day 7 (Thursday) Cóndor Stream

We’ll sail towards Condor Stream, a smaller fjord that branches off Canal Gerónimo,surrounded by the mountains of Riesco Island. This portion of the island is part of theAlacalufes National Park Reserve (8.932 sq miles). We’ll set anchor in this fjord and visit

the Botella (bottle) lagoon along with other places of interest.

Day 8 (Friday) Otway Sound

We´ll navigate through Otway Sound towards our nal destination. After disembarking we´ll

be driven back to Punta Arenas to our hotel.

Sea trip highlights

You’ll have the chance to photograph a large variety of wildlife, including the

hunchback whale, sea lions, sea elephants, penguins, black-browed albatross, giantpetrels, spotted petrels, silver petrels and skúas, among others.We’ll visit the Águila, De Agostini and Santa Inés glaciers, as well as a few others.At all times we will be accompanied by an experienced nature scientist, very

knowledgeable of this environment.

The route will be modied depending on the weather and the group’s exploration

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Stage 2: Land expedition

8 days through PatagoniaVisit to Magdalena Island, a Magellanic Estancia, Torres del Paine National Parkand surroundings, San Gregorio, Pali Aike National Park, Punta Arenas and manyother interesting locations where you’ll get some great pictures.

Day 9: (Saturday) Magdalena Island

Navigation to Los Pingüinos Natural Monument (240 acres) on Magdalena Island,

where over 130.000 Magellan penguins live, and to Marta Island, where we´ll see over athousand sea lions and large colonies of cormorants. Back to land, we´ll drive to Estancia

Olga Teresa (typical patagonian ranch) for a tasty barbecue and after that we´ll have ademonstration of the sheep dogs of the estancia. Nearby, at Rio Verde we will observea colony of andean condors, after which we´ll drive along the Route 9 to Puerto Natales.

Dinner and lodging in Puerto Natales.* In case of bad weather, the trip to Los Pingüinos Natural Monuement shall be replaced

by a visit to a penguin colony in Otway Sound, where it is also possible to observe these

characteristic birds.

Day 10: (Sunday) Natural attractions on the way to Torres del Paine

We´ll drive past the former Bories Meat Processing and Freezing Plant, close to PuertoNatales. We´ll visit Chile’s largest Shearing Shed at Cerro Castillo. We´ll have lunch inthis charming village of pioneers. Arrival at the Estancia Lazo. We’ll enjoy beautiful views

of the Paine Mountain Range from Lake Sarmiento. We´ll observe animals typical of theMagellan steppes (foxes and ñandús) and the birds that inhabit the forests and ponds

on the estancia (woodpeckers, parrots, owls and ducks or geese). Dinner and lodging atHostería Mirador del Paine.

Day 11: (Monday) Estancia Lazo – Laguna Amarga

We´ll observe ora and fauna specimens on the estancia´s property and in the nearby

Torres del Paine National Park. We´ll horseride up to the top of Sierra Toro to catch

breathtaking views of the complete Torres del Paine mountain range with all its lakes. Box

lunch at the top. After this incredible ride, we’ll set off for Hostería Laguna Laguna Amargafor dinner and lodging.



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Day 12: (Tuesday) Torres del Paine

Sunrise at Torres del Paine seen from Laguna Amarga. We´ll visit the big Paine River Waterfall and Laguna Azul. Observation of guanacos and ñandús (Darwin´s Rheas) alongthe way, as well as some small lagoons in the surroundings of Laguna Azul with a lot

of birdlife. Box lunch at Laguna Azul. We´ll then watch some animal species within the

Park on the way to Hostería Pehoé, in the heart of the Park where we´ll have dinner andlodging.

Day 13: (Wednesday) Torres del Paine

Sunrise at Cuernos del Paine, seen from a lookout near Hostería Pehoé. Hike up to SaltoGrande and the Nordenskjöld Lake viewpoint, then another hike to the Los Cóndoresviewpoint. Lunch in the hotel Pehoé. Continuing across to Lake Grey, we´ll sail towards the

glacier of the same name. On our return, we´ll walk down to the ice oe cemetery on theshore and watch the sunset over the Paine Massif. We may even be lucky enough to spotsome huemuls (andean deers) in this area. Dinner and lodging at Hotel Lago Grey.

Day 14: (Thursday) Torres del Paine, Milodón Cave and return to Punta Arenas

From the Serrano River viewpoint, we´ll enjoy our last view of the Paine Mountain Chain.We´ll continue along the new road towards the Milodón Cave Natural Monument (189 ha /

467 acres). Near midday, we´ll make a stop in Puerto Natales to drivealong the coastline and we mayhave dinner here, and then continuetravelling in the direction of Punta

Arenas. We´ll stop briey at Laguna de

los Palos where large quantities of amingos

sometimes ock together. Finally, you´ll be

driven to your hotel in Punta Arenas.

Day 15: (Friday) San Gregorio and Pali AikeNational ParkVisit to the historic centre of the rst

Magellan Estancia (1876), in SanGregorio, on the shores of the Magellan

Strait, where we´ll also observe two ship

wrecks on the beach. We´ll continue

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our drive towards Pali Aike National Park, close to the frontier with Argentina. This area hasa very different landscape to anything else we have seen so far, an arid place with extinctvolcanoes. Here was also found evidence that some 12.000 years ago, paleoindians

lived here. You´ll have the chance to observe several animal species, normally not seenelsewhere such as the haired-armadillo or wild cats, but also guanacos, foxes, skunks and

a variety of birdlife. Box lunch in Pali Aike. Towards the end of the afternoon, we will driveback to Punta Arenas.

Day 16: (Saturday) Historic city tour of Punta Arenas

We´ll visit the hull of the old English frigate Lord Lonsdale, then take a chair-lift up to thetop of Mount Fenton to enjoy a magnicent view of Punta Arenas and the Magellan Strait.

We´ll have lunch at the Mirador de los Vientos viewpoint and take a short stroll around its

theme park. We´ll then visit the famous Cemetery, the Town Square and if we have a bitof time left, we´ll also visit some interesting museums like the Maggiorino Borgatello, the

Magellan Regional Museum or the Sara Braun Palace.

Land trip highlights If the good weather is with us, we will contemplate the famous Torres and Cuernos delPaine in the early dawn, perhaps reected in lakes such as Laguna Amarga or Lago

Pehoé. We´ll watch the ice oes´ cemetery on the shores of Lake Grey at sunset, with

Paine Grande and the peaks of the French Valley bathed in orange light.We´ll have access to an unprecedented variety of animal wildlife: guanacos, andeandeers, foxes or pumas and Darwin´s Rheas, ducks, geese, parrots, owls, andeancondors, among others.We´ll approach Chile’s largest colony of Magellan penguins on Magdalena Island, closeto Punta Arenas, climb a hill full of condors near Río Verde, and explore the Milodón

Cave and other beautiful landscapes off the beaten track.

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Price per participant

US$ 2.662 per person (8 day sea trip)US$ 3,307 per person (8 day land trip)US$ 5,969 per person (8 day sea trip and 8 day land trip)

Bookings

For bookings and queries, please write to [email protected]

DepositUS$ 600 Trip conrmation deposit

Minimum number of participants 10, maximum 14.

More information on our website or via e-mail:

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Transport to and from the boat, accommodation, meals, guide services and open bar.

Overland driveNavigation to Magdalena Island, private overland transport throughout the tour, Grey IIspeedboat to the Grey Glacier, admission to Torres del Paine National Park, accommoda-

tion and meals.

Not included in the expedition price:

Local ights, tips, travel insurance, Chilean entry tax, excess baggage charge, extra be-

verages, a la carte menu, laundry service, phone calls and any other items or services of personal nature.

Important

During the sea voyage, the activities described in this programme will not necessarily becarried out in this order. We will study the weather conditions on a day-to-day basis tomake the best use of our time and of any possibilities of visiting new areas. Some dis-

embarkment points will also vary, depending on the interests of the group or the weather conditions.

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Patagonia Photosafaris is a company specializing in photography trips assisted by

wildlife scientists. Together with Maritima Transaustral y Nómadas Outdoor Services,we have consolidated an alliance with the object of operating the M/V Forrest, a vessel

dedicated to photo expeditions in Patagonia.

On the M/V Forrest, we carry out sea expeditions for groups of up to 14 people, for

four, eight or more days, navigating the fjords and channels, like the Otway and SkyringSounds, the Whale, Almirantazgo and De Agostini Sounds, and of course the Magellan

Strait among others. During our trips we visit glaciers, colonies of

Magellan penguins, a colony of black-browed albatrosses anda small colony of sea elephants. We also visit the Francisco

Coloane Marine Park, where you have the chance to observe andphotograph a wide variety of wild animals and birds, particularly

the fur seals and the South American sea lions, petrels, skúas and of

course the impressive humpback whales.

With the support of Nómadas, we also organise kayak navigation

and special tailor-made programmes for small groups, whichaccording to the season and group interest can take place in

Torres del Paine National Park, on the island of Tierra del Fuego,

on Navarino Island, etc.

If you are interested in going on a photo expedition to any

particular area of Patagonia, please do not hesitate to ask. We are

here to meet your requirements in whichever way we

can, to bring you the experience you are

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The Alliance

This Alliance between Patagonia

Photosafaris, Nomadas and M/V Forrest,

companies with ample experience intheir respective elds, guarantees an

extraordinary trip, specialized in the sort of

photo expeditions that you simply cannotnd elsewhere. A cruise vessel entirely

dedicated to satisfying the needs of onlywildlife photographers, with comfortablefacilities in which to edit your images and

organize workshops and talks.

Specialized guides

Our guides are naturalists, historiansand photographers, true experts in their

respective elds. They all have plenty

of experience guiding people throughPatagonia and the southern channels, and

are always ready to answer your questionsor help you to achieve that perfect shot.

Personalized service

Small groups of no more than 14 peopleallow for a personalized service throughout

the whole expedition. Our team of experienced guides and staff aboard is

entirely devoted to giving you the best

experience, in a comfortable environment.

If you wish to explore and

photograph the best of

Patagonia, venture through

fjords and channels to

reach the very end of Terra

Australis, you really must

discover the concept of

expedition which has

become the trademark of the

Alliance between Patagonia

Photosafaris and M/V

Forrest. Exploration cruises

in search of some of the

best spots for capturing the

most spectacular images - a

true adventure voyage into

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this experience as “unforgettable”. On the one hand, the

common prole of the “nature photographer” inherent

to this type of expedition brings together people who

share a powerful admiration for nature, and due to this prole, they are able to create social bonds which are

deep and altruistic, and which create a unique, cathartic

sort of atmosphere during the trip. Personally, I do not

think I could ever forget this experience, the places we

visited are forever engraved in my mind… so not only

do I recommend it, but if possible, I will try to take part

in this expedition year after year (God willing). Thank you Luis, thank you Patagonia Photosafaris… and thank

you Forrest crew for the gift and the life experience we

acquired during those days.”

Yerko Vuscovich

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most of those precious moments natureoffers us, but we always leave space for

All inclusive

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modications that may appear necessary or

convenient at any given time.

Meals, accommodation and facilitiesWe provide a selection of local andinternational dishes, especially balanced

and prepared for our excursions (wealso cater for those with special diets).Comfortable facilities and work spaces,

with two 42“ screens for presentations and

talks will help make this an unforgettableexperience.

Educación

Gracias a nuestra relación coninvestigadores, y el ser

editores de libros,

revistas ymapas

expeditions is all inclusive. Everything

you require for a fantastic experience inPatagonia is included with the expedition

all you need is the desire to enjoy yourself and experience something completely new.

Innovation for real exploration

Our ship is equipped with Zodiac inatable

boats to ensure a safe landing and the

possibility to access rarely visited places.

We also have sea kayaks for those of youwho are more adventurous.

An expedition, NOT a tour

Whether it’s navigating through theMagellan Strait or travellingon one of our overland

excursions, our trips alwayshave the character of anexpedition. Small groups in

special places is what givesus that distinctive trademark

which our passengers haverecognised in a very special sortof contact with nature.

Flexibility

Our expeditions have complete

exibility, and this is what allows

us to go in search of the best photodestinations. Our itineraries are

specially designed to make the very

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Expertise

Thanks to our close relationship withf



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the world of science, and as publishers

of books, magazines and maps of Patagonia, we have access to privileged

information. On some occasions we travelwith scientists carrying out research inthe area, and this gives us the chance

to interact with them and acquire rst-

hand information about some of the mostinteresting locations on the planet.

Respect for the environment

All our expedition activities have an

environmentally responsible approach. Wedonate time and resources, collaborating

with local organizations and with our customers to protect, study or restore someof the wildest places in Patagonia.



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The team that will accompany you is composed of photographers and naturalists, all of thempassionate about wildlife and true specialists of Patagonia.

Luis Bertea R. – Designer, photographer and publisher

Photographer and publisher of books, magazines and regional maps since 1998, Luis isextremely knowledgeable about digital photo development and graphic design software(Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign among others, from a PC or a Mac platform). In the late 90s

he became interested in photography, and began to go on outings with Daniel Bruhin W. inPatagonia using analogue cameras. In 2005 he entered the era of digital photography, andhas participated as a photographer in research projects related with cetaceans and historical

documentation.

Thanks to the passion he puts into his work, he has been invited to photograph places as far apart as India and Antarctica. Luis is uent in Spanish and English.

Daniel Bruhin W. – Professional photographer and publisher

A lover of freedom and the wild outdoors, Daniel has been working in the region since 1987. Heis an expert on Torres del Paine National Park and has photographed its secrets on more than1500 days. In the last few years he has started to diversify his expeditions into unknown corners

of the Province of Última Esperanza, exploring Sierra Baguales, the Antonio Varas Península,Cerro Rotundo, Canal de las Montañas and other remote areas of Magellan and Tierra del

Fuego. Apart from Spanish, he speaks English – learnt during his stay of one year in NewZealand –, French and some German.Daniel has been publishing postcards, calendars and posters of Patagonia and other places

in Chile since 1992. His rst book, the result of more than 20 years work, was published in

February of 2010 and is dedicated to Patagonia. His high quality publications are known to be

printed in some of the most prestigious printing houses in Europe and Asia. He is a self-taughtphotographer, and believes this is a gift he inherited at birth: the art of seeing.



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Ricardo Matus - Naturalist specializing in birds and animals of the region

Born in the Magellan Region, as a naturalist he has participated in a variety of research

and conservation projects related with birds and mammals of the region. He paints birds inwatercolours and illustrated the book Aves de Magallanes (Birds of Magellan). He is currently

working on the illustrations for a eld guide of birds of Patagonia. Ricardo lives in Punta Arenas,

where he has been working as a guide for tourists of special interests since 1985. He is uent in

Spanish and English.

Osvaldo Larrain L. - Professional photographer

Osvaldo has been a photographer for 30 years, having studied in Spain and in the United

States, majoring in photo design and arts. He is passionate about nature, and is a renownedbirdlife photographer. He participates in photography forums such as fotonaturaleza.org,

an Argentinean website and fotonaturaleza.cl, a Chilean website. He organises workshopsspecialising in nature photography and he is a Photoshop instructor, with various publicationson birds and other kinds of wildlife. He speaks English in addition to his native Spanish, and

currently lives in Santiago de Chile, where he teaches courses for small groups, both on site and

theoretical.

Cristián Cvitanic – Nature Photographer and Trip Leader

Born in Patagonia, he combines his training in art and photography with over 15 years

experience in the travel and tourism industry throughout South America. He has managed toreach the most remote corners of this magnicent part of the planet.

Cristián has led groups through Chile, Argentina and Brazil, learning and teaching about the

diversity of places such as the Atacama Desert, the Wine Valleys of Chile, the Tropical Jungle of Iguazú and the vast Steppes, Glaciers and Mountains of the Patagonia.He speaks uent English as well as some basic German.

He has plenty of experience in photo editing with programmes like Adobe Photoshop andLightroom.

For kayak crossings and highly demanding expeditions (rock climbing, mountain crossing, etc.)

we have the support of Nómadas Outdoor Services, organiser of the Patagonian ExpeditionRace, one of the toughest adventure races on the planet.



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Daniel Bruhin W. and Luis Bertea R. have dedicatedmany years to produce graphic material to show and

promote the beauties of Patagonia and Antarctica inthe world.

Through his Publishing house Confín del Mundo,Daniel has published a collection of 155 postcards

of Patagonia and Antarctica, along with a series of 11 posters. His rst book Patagonia - El Sur Salvaje

(Patagonia - America’s Wild South), a huge book with

256 pages and 1.090 photographies, has just beenreleased.

Luis, who also has his own Publishing house,

Patagonia Interactiva, has released several books,magazines, maps, multimedia CDs and posters,among others. His themes cover the whole of theMagellan Region, with specialized books on Antarctica,

the Strait of Magellan and Patagonia in general.

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Factsheet

Length : 26,21 metros

Beam : 6,7 metros

Draught : 2,6 metros

TRG : 144 ton

Engine : Kelvin TS8 320 HP

Builder : J. Cook (Inglaterra) 1967

Crew : 11

Passengers staying: 20

Pullman seat passengers: 40

Accommodations : 4 cabins quadruplets

2 double cabins

4 Bathrooms

Heating : Central hot water

Run time : 20 days

Liferafts : 4 x 25 pax c/u

Auxiliary vessels : two 12-passenger boats Pumar

6 passengers a zodiac boat



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