$3,550 USD
FOR PERSON
8 days and 7 nights 
March 25 to April 1, 2025
La Paz, Bolivia
Suitable for all photographic levels
Available locations 8/10
La Paz, Bolivia
We offer you a complete and immersive photographic trip to Bolivia, where we will visit the Salar de Uyuni and the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve of Andean Fauna, where we will be in one of the largest salt deposits in the world and that by the season is very likely to have the incredible reflections offered by this site.
In addition, we will be visiting the national reserve where we will be surrounded by mountains, we will visit different places, enjoying the incredible starry skies and at the same time we will be able to admire the fauna that live in these places.
In this 8-day trip we will visit various places and landscapes of Bolivia, as it is a country with unparalleled natural jewels.
Its geological history has delineated through millions of years some of the most capricious and visually beautiful landscapes in the world.
Home to ancient cultures and traditions as colorful as its landscapes.
In this South American country you can photograph volcanoes with glaciers, huge salt flats, deserts, lakes and wildlife.
All this under the impressive stellar mantle during the night and the most special light during the day.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to travel, learn and live an unforgettable experience in this photographic trip, together with other people passionate about nature photography, in one of the most beautiful territories in South America!
On this trip we are looking for night photography at sunrise and sunset in the Salar de Uyuni, which offers us the largest natural mirror in the world.
We will have the opportunity to photograph the Milky Way before sunrise, which will give us the opportunity to compose and get creative in this incredible site.
We will visit the south of Bolivia and head to the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve, and on the way we will have the opportunity to visit several lagoons and photograph the places we will find along the way such as geysers, hot springs, the Stone Tree, Laguna Verde, Laguna Coloradaand reach the Licancabur volcano.
During sunset and sunrise, with the radiant colors of the golden hour and the cool tones of the blue hour, you will be able to create an infinite number of compositions with the textures of the rocks, the desert flora and reflections in the lakes as foregrounds.
You will be able to enjoy one of the darkest skies in the region.
All of the above with the help of professional landscape photographers and local guides in the area.
This trip will take place in the month of March (autumn season) leaving the rainy season, as these hinder the contemplation of this natural wealth.
Therefore, the selected dates are the best for landscape photography and also to have a greater chance of enjoying clear skies, especially useful in night photography.
All this in order to have a greater enjoyment of photography in the places we visit and to have reflections for our photographs in the Salar de Uyuni.
Our trip is designed for people passionate about nature photography, from beginners to advanced.
We can classify this trip as low to medium difficulty, because we will do short hikes throughout the day.
One of the points to highlight is that we will be at an average altitude of 3900mnsm and a maximum altitude of 4900msnm so it is important to take into account that our body will react to this factor, so if you have a condition where the altitude affects your body you will have to consult your doctor to give you the proper instructions.
The altitude affects our body, and we recommend acclimatization prior to the trip, one way to do this is to arrive 1 to 3 days before to La Paz which is at 3900msnm, and allow the natural adaptation and thus have a better response of our body in this trip.
Regarding age, this trip is suitable for any age as long as you are in reasonably good health and do not have any serious cardiovascular or respiratory disease.
As for the level of knowledge, in this trip it is recommended to have basic knowledge of manual camera use and understanding of the exposure triangle.
Otherwise, we will be assisting you to solve your photographic doubts and photographic challenges as they arise.
Likewise, no minimum photographic equipment is required, however, you will find below a list of recommended equipment.
With any camera that can be used in Manual mode you will be able to take advantage of the trip, we will help you get the most out of your equipment.
Some clients have even achieved great images with pocket cameras or a smartphone.
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Our trip begins in La Paz, where we will be waiting for you with the group meeting at the hotel where we will be staying and where you will have a shared room, and where we will receive everyone for a photographic talk before sunset, the lodging will be available from March 24 from 15:00 hrs, so that you have the opportunity to arrive and rest before starting the trip.
This day we will leave at noon for lunch and then in the afternoon we will head to the Valle de las Animas.
After our sunset we will head to the exit of our hotel. our land transportation to Uyuni (included).with a trip of approximately 10 hours.
Optionally, you can leave via area through Boa de Aviación on March 26th in the morning and arrive in a direct flight to Uyuni.
The cost of this flight is not included, it can be quoted on a one way or round trip basis.
Let us know if you want to take this flight to make additional reservation in La Paz.
During these days we will be in the Salar de Uyuni and we will visit different photographic points during sunrise, sunset and night.
We will take advantage of the nights to do night photography and appreciate the center of the Milky Way, and if the rainy season arrived abundantly we will have the opportunity to take advantage of the reflection that is generated in the Salar and thus be able to create incredible photos.
In these days we will head towards the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve, and we will visit Laguna Colorada, Laguna Verde, Arbol de Piedra, Lincancabur Volcano and more places.
We will have several spots for sunset and sunrise photography, and we will take advantage of the nights for night photography, since there is practically no light pollution.
We will see volcanoes, lagoons, diverse fauna in the places we visit and we will be able to taste the regional food prepared by a local chef who will be with us throughout the trip.
After sunrise we will head to the Salar de Uyuni, where we will have our last sunset in this incredible place and we will have a farewell lunch in the Salar and take the last pictures in this great place.
During the night, we will go to a session at the train cemetery which will be the last night session and from there we will go to the hotel.
We will have breakfast and check out and we will have our last afternoon in the Salar to then head to the terminal and take the bus back to La Paz, here this trip will be concluded, we recommend you to schedule your return flights after 12pm this April 1st.
In case you require a room in La Paz, please let us know in order to arrange the reservation (the cost is not included).
Those who have opted for the area route, after breakfast will be taken to the airport in Uyuni towards La Paz and this photographic trip will be concluded.
The cost of the flights is NOT included, ask for availability.
If you are taking the return flight, you can opt for an additional night in the hotel where we will be and you can fly on April 2nd to La Paz.
The investment for this photographic trip in a shared double room is $3,750 USD. You will be able to reserve your place with $950 USD. Subject to availability at the time of your request.
If you book before June 30, you will receive a price of $3600 USD.
You will have to pay no later than January 14, 2025, if you fail to do so, your place will be released and there will be no refund.
You can opt for the following payment scheme:
If you require a single room, this has an additional cost of $900 USD. There are no reservations without a deposit.
We have the following payment methods: international transfer via SWIFT, Wester Union and Mercado Pago.
As an additional extension to your trip from Uyuni, Sajama National Park offers a unique experience that combines stunning landscapes, exceptional biodiversity and a rich cultural heritage.
All the information by clicking here or on the picture.
What will this photographic extension look like?
We will stay one more night in the Salar de Uyuni on April 1st in order to rest and leave early on April 2nd in the direction of Sajama in order to arrive at lunch and receive the first sunset in this area.
We will spend two nights in the Sajama National Park in order to visit different corners of this incredible site.
Finishing in Sajama, we will head towards La Paz.
The cost of this extension is 900 USD for double occupancy.
Travel organized by Feral Frame.
Feral Frame carefully designs each of the routes it offers, adapting at all times to the needs of the traveler.
However, due to the particularities of the country, it is possible that these itineraries may suffer variations in their route and places to visit.
In this sense, the guides/photographers reserve the right to vary the itinerary and/or planned activities depending on weather and environmental conditions, road conditions, etc.
Likewise, the photographer(s) guide(s) reserve the right to interrupt or vary the route of the trip in case of force majeure circumstances, such as illness, accident or theft of themselves or any of the clients who are part of the trip, always trying to ensure that in such a case these circumstances are solved in the shortest possible period of time, in order to resume the trip with the least possible damage to the content of the planned program.
Likewise, Feral Frame reserves the right to substitute the guide/photographer(s) of the trip in case of force majeure circumstances, such as illness, accident, or hospitalization of the same or of first or second degree relatives, among others.
In these cases, the trip will be carried out with alternative guides/photographers without the trip being affected.
We reserve the right to change workshop dates, itinerary or accommodations as required by weather conditions, political situations and other factors beyond our responsibility, without consulting the attendees.
Such decisions will be made in the best interest of all participants and their safety.
Should it be necessary to postpone a trip or change the itinerary due to bad weather, road conditions, transportation delays, government intervention, illness, volcanic eruption or other contingency, the cost of delays or changes is not included.
Feral Frame and its members will confirm the trip giving the green light for the purchase of the flights to the trip.
This trip confirmation is done when the minimum number of people considered for each trip is reached, in case of not having it at a certain date, the trip will be canceled and there will be no responsibility for the expenses generated prior to the trip (flights, insurance, purchase of equipment, clothing, etc…).
We reserve the right to cancel the workshop or tour prior to departure for any reason, including logistical problems such as strikes, wars, acts, volcanic eruptions or any other circumstance that may interfere with the objective of the trip.
All payments made by participants and received for the photographic trip will be reimbursed immediately and this reimbursement will be the limit of our responsibility.
We are not responsible for any expenses incurred by participants, including non-refundable or penalty airline tickets, special clothing, visa or passport fees, or other expenses related to the trip.
In case of cancellation for any reason, 15% of the total amount of the trip will be retained, which is for handling administrative expenses and will not be refunded under any circumstances.
If the workshop is held and you cancel, you can do the following:
Payment can be made by wire transfer in Mexico with the following information:
BBVA Bancomer Andres Valle Rodriguez
CLABE 012 650 01520356554 2
ACCOUNT 152 035 6554
International wire transfer
SWIFT BCMRMXMMPYM
CLABE 012 650 01520356554 2
We assume no liability for injury, loss or damage to persons or property in connection with any service resulting directly from: detention, inconvenience, delays, expenses arising from quarantine, strikes, theft, robbery, pilferage, failure of any means of transportation to arrive or depart as scheduled, civil disturbances, terrorism, governmental restrictions or regulations, discrepancies or changes in transit or hotel services over which we have no control.
Reasonable changes to the itinerary may be made when deemed advisable for the comfort and welfare of the participants.
In the event that a medical problem arises during the expedition, resulting in evacuation costs, use of aircraft or repatriation, the responsibility for payment of these costs rests solely with the passenger.
We recommend that passengers ensure that such eventualities are covered by travel insurance.
If not covered by travel insurance, the responsibility remains with the passenger and we specifically disclaim any liability.
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