Flagship · Scheduled departure
Orcas · Pumas · Condors.
Twelve days between the Atlantic coast and the southern steppe: orcas hunting on the beach at Punta Norte, pumas in the Río Pinturas canyons of Santa Cruz, condors on the afternoon thermals. Each day is planned around the light and what the animals are doing.
April 2028
12 days · 11 nights
2–6 photographers
At a glance
The expedition in four lines
Dates
April 2028
Exact days are set by the Punta Norte tide table and announced well in advance.
Group
2–6 photographers
Two leaders, Crhistian Austin and photo guide Leandro Ignacio Luna. A window seat for everyone.
Route
Valdés to Pinturas
Península Valdés on the Atlantic, then west across the steppe to the canyons of Parque Patagonia.
Fitness
Moderate
Walks of 2–4 km on uneven steppe, pre-dawn starts and long waits in wind and cold.
Day by day
Four chapters, twelve days
Days 1–5 · Water
Punta Norte orcas
Península Valdés
Daily high-tide watches at Punta Norte, from three hours before high water to three after. Between tides: elephant seals at Caleta Valdés, sea lion colonies, guanacos, maras, armadillos and foxes.
Days 6–7 · The crossing
Coast to canyon
Golfo San Jorge · Pinturas
South along the Atlantic coast with photo stops, then west across the steppe to the Cañadón Pinturas. Afternoon walk along the canyon rim.
Day 8 · Air
Condors on the cliffs
Río Pinturas canyon
Morning on the canyon walls as the thermals start. Afternoon at Cueva de las Manos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Days 9–12 · Land
Puma tracking
Parque Patagonia
Three full days on foot and by vehicle with a local tracker: pre-dawn starts, midday rest, back out for the golden hour. Farewell dinner and image review, then a dawn session before the drive to the airport.
From the field
What you will photograph
Photography
Gear and conditions
Orcas: 400–600 mm is essential, a 1.4× converter helps. A fast body with a deep buffer; the attack lasts seconds.
Pumas: 100–400 or 200–600 mm, plus a mid-range zoom for environmental portraits.
Condors and landscape: 24–105 mm and a wide-angle for the canyons and night skies.
Support: a bean bag works better than a tripod from the vehicles. The wind is constant. Power every night.
What is included
Included and not included
Included
11 nights in double rooms, from Puerto Pirámides to Parque Patagonia
All meals from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 12
4×4 transport with a window seat each, airport transfers included
Two leaders and three days with a local puma tracker
Entrance fees: Península Valdés, Parque Patagonia, Cueva de las Manos
In-field photo guidance and evening image reviews
Not included
International and domestic flights
Travel and medical insurance with emergency evacuation (mandatory)
Single room supplement
Alcoholic drinks, tips and personal expenses
Booking
Price and reservation
Price on request
Single room on request
Reserve through WeTravel
Booking, payment and terms are handled on our WeTravel page. Write to us first if you want to talk dates, gear or a non-shooting partner.
Orca strandings and puma sightings are never guaranteed. Four high-tide windows and three tracking days give you the best realistic odds.
