C H R I S B R A Y P H O T O G R A P H Y
PATAGONIA
A unique combination of two UNESCO world heritage locations, each boasting some of the world’s most dramatic scenery and amazing wildlife! Our incredible photography permits let you stay surrounded by curious Southern Right whales throughout the golden hour aboard our exclusive boat charters and access bull elephant seals down at eye-level from their breeding beach in Argentina rather than the cliff-top lookout. Shoot Chile’s world-famous Torres Del Paine national park in perfect lighting with its soaring mountains, azure lakes, golden grasslands and epic glaciers! Then join expert puma trackers in the hopes of capturing photographs of Patagonia’s top predator: the elusive puma. Add in armadillos, guanacos (like Llamas), skunks, Patagonian foxes, penguins, sea lions, condors and more, Patagonia truly is one of nature’s wonderlands.
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Highlights• Curious mother and calf southern right whales swimming so close
to our boat you’ll be wiping whale-breath from your lens.• Photograph the elusive puma, Patagonia’s apex predator. • Spectacular granite spires, soaring mountains, azure lakes, golden
grasslands and epic glaciers of Torres del Paine National Park in Chile.
• Armadillos, guanacos (like Llamas), elephant seals, skunks, Patagonian foxes, sea lions, Magellanic penguins, buzzards,
• Special access to an elephant seal breeding beach to photograph the enormous males rearing-up and fighting!
• hotographing tail-lobbing and breaching southern right whales against the golden sky at sunset.
Patagonia
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CONTENTS
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07ITINERARY
GETTING ORGANISED WHAT TO PACK
WHY BOOK A CBP TOUR HOW TO BOOK.
ABOUTPATAGONIA
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Starting in the picturesque town of Trelew in Southern Argentina, we’ll
head in our private mini coach two hours to Puerto Piramides, which will be
our base for the next week. Puerto Piramides is a UNESCO world heritage
site, recognised not only as the best whale-watching place on Earth, but
also for its wider marine life, birdlife and other wildlife. Featured in BBC
and National Geographic documentary films, this rich area also boasts
Magellanic penguins, dolphins, sea lions and southern elephant seals.
Our accommodation for the next week is at the luxurious, waterfront Las
Restingas Hotel De Mar. After settling in and a quick meet & greet and
photography crash course (and perhaps spotting some whales playing
through your panoramic, beachfront windows), we’ll head to dinner.
ITINERARYDay 1: Trelew, Argentina
Day 2 - 6 (5 days): Whales and WildlifePart whale watching, part shore-based, this week will blow you away.
When the weather’s good, we’ll charter a large, private RIB (zodiac boat)
with plenty of room and the best captain who knows exactly what we want
in terms of lighting and backgrounds to get the best photos. This time
of year, the whole bay is packed with southern right whales, including
mothers and calves, and curiosity will bring these gentle giants (up to 15m
long!) right alongside - so close you’ll need your wide-angle lens and a
lens-cloth to wipe off the whale-breath! Each encounter is captivatingly
different, and with a bit of luck we’ll experience everything from breaching,
tail lobbing against the sunset, resting calves - even mating! We have the
boat all day, but typically we’ll go out early for the morning lighting for a
few hours, come back for breaky, head back out again to try our luck in
another area, come back for lunch, enjoy a few hours off to go through
your photos or look for fossilised sharks teeth on the shore before then
heading back out again in the late afternoon, staying out until the magical
golden glow of sunset - long after regular tourists have to return to shore.
Our special permits also allow us to explore wherever we want along the
dramatic coastline, head out to find dolphins, sea lion colonies, outcrops
of rock covered in terns, cormorants, kelp-gulls, giant petrels and 180
other species of birds!
We’ll only be doing this marine photography for part of this week however,
as whenever the weather’s not great - or if we want a chance of scene -
we’ll head inland on various different day tours, exploring the local
Peninsula Valdez. We’ve organised private access with a ranger right
down onto the gravely beach (below the cliff-top viewing platform) where
the huge Elephant Seals hang out. We’ll photograph the enormous bull
‘Beach Masters’ hopefully rearing up to fight for dominance and territory,
the adorable big-eyed pups suckling, and try to freeze the moment when
these seals flip arcs of sand over the top of themselves to keep cool. If
we’re lucky, we might even see orca as they patrol the shore. Patagonian
foxes also hang around, as well as mara (like a hare crossed with a tailless
Kangaroo), Darwin’s lesser rhea (giant flightless bird similar to an emu),
guanako (A type of Llama), armadillos, skunks and of course plenty more
birds like crested tinamou, turkey vultures and more!
This first week is jam-packed, but any ‘spare time’ you manage to find,
there’s plenty to do in this area from fascinating information centers to
lovely little cafes, and you’ll have plenty of photos to go through anyway,
with us on hand to teach you some new tricks!
Day 7: To El Calafate
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Today we’ll depart from Trelew (Argentina) and catch a short flight to
El Calafate, arriving in time to explore the village this afternoon before
transferring to our accommodation (the Posada Los Almos Hotel) for
the next two nights. Tonight we’ll have dinner at one of the favourite
restaurants in town, La Couzina.
Today we’ll drive to Torres del Paine National Park, another UNESCO world heritage site, also home to an abundance of wildlife including guanacos and
possibly even the elusive Puma. It boasts a huge diversity of birds including eagles, hawks, lesser reheas, buzzards, flamingo and South American condors
that have returned from the brink of extinction. In fact, en route, near the border of Chile, we’ll stop at a Condor viewpoint to photograph these majestic
birds!
The real draw card to this area is its incredible landscapes. The Torres del Paine igneous granite rock spires are millions of years old and dominate the
views of South America’s first National Park. Surrounded by photogenic azure lakes, emerald forests, raging rivers and radiant blue glaciers, you’re in the
middle of a picture-perfect postcard.
Day 9: To Torres del Paine National Park
To give us the best possible chance of spotting the elusive Puma we have allocated 4 full days here and are being accompanied by one of the best Puma
spotters in the business. In fact, our guide is so good and so well known in this area that we have had to hire our own undercover ‘hire’ cars, as if we used
his car we would be frequently stopped and followed by others seeking the same prize of the Puma. Every day we will be trying our luck at photographing
the puma and will hopefully also come across other animals too like the grey and red fox, hairy armadillo, hog-nosed skunk, Chilean flamingo, Magellanic
woodpecker, austral parakeet, austral pygmy owl, ringed kingfisher, black-chested bussard eagle, crested caracara and more!
We’ll also have time to explore some of the hidden gems within the national park so we can photograph the dramatic landscapes from various different
angles – without having to walk too far! There’ll be waterfalls, glaciers, iceberg, forests, mountains, black sand beaches, azure lakes and more
Part of the beauty of travelling with a small group of like-minded photographers is that we have the flexibility to spend just as long or short as we want at
each location, free to stop to get out and photograph whenever we see something interesting.
On one of our four full days here we’ll hop on board a boat tour to visit the o Lago Grey Glacier, a glacier in the southern Patagonian ice field. At over 30m
high it’s certainly spectacular. With any luck we might even see some ice calve off into the lake of the same name, so keep your cameras ready!
Day 10 - 13 - Torres del Paine National Park
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That’s it I’m afraid! This morning we’ll drive to Punta Arenas where we’ll drop you at your hotel or at the airport for your flight home any time after 2PM.
Where did those 14 days weeks just go? Well, I guarantee you’ll have thousands of amazing photos to flick back through to remind yourself, forever, of
one of the best journeys of your life!
When we say that after Punta Arenas we all fly home – Chris Bray Photography actually start their very next tour, their incredible ‘Galapagos, Amazon
and Hummingbirds’ tour straight after, so perhaps while you’re already in South America some of you’d like to join our team for the double-whammy?!
Day 14: That’s it
Day 8: Perito El Calafate
This morning we’ve arranged a private tour to the Perito Moreno Glacier, a glacier located in Los Glaciares National Park in southwest Santa Cruz Province.
It’s an amazing glacier, 250 square kilometres and is the world’s third largest reserve of fresh water. It’s also one of the few glaciers that is still advancing,
rather than retreating, and an incredible site to photograph. Tonight we’ll return to the Mirador Del Lago in El Calafate to get ready for the adventure to
continue in Chile tomorrow!
ABOUT PATAGONIA
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Spanning both Argentina and Chile, Patagonia is home to fantastic mountain
peaks, vast and empty steppes, glaciers and icefields, and stunning national
parks. It is an incredible display of natural beauty.
About Patagonia
Argentina is the eighth-largest country in the world, the second largest
in Latin America, and the largest Spanish-speaking one. The country
is subdivided into twenty-tree provinces and one autonomous city,
Buenos Aires.
Argentina is a megadiverse country hosting one of the greatest
ecosystem varieties in the world: 15 continental zones, 3 oceanic
zones, and the Antarctic region are all represented in it’s territory. This
huge ecosystem variety has led to biological diversity that is among
the world’s largest.
About Argentina
Area of Patagonia 1,043,076 km²
Average temp Puerto Piramides, Argentina: 10oC - 26oC
Average temp Torres del Paine, Chile: 4oC - 12oC
Time Zone: UTC offset of-3 hours. That puts it 13 hours behind AEST
(Sydney).
Currency in Chile: Chilean peso
Currency in Argentina: Argentine peso
Electricity Argentina: 220V-240V frequency 50 Hz, Type I
(interchangeable with the standards in Australia, however many non-
grounded sockets in Argentina are the ‘Type C’ European plug.)
Electricity Chile: 220V-240 Type C - European plug.
Weather in Patagonia can be highly variable. Temperatures in
November range between 10 - 26 degrees Celsius in Puerto Piramides,
Argentina and 4 to 12 degrees Celsious in Torres Del Paine, Chile.
Combine these cold temperatures with wind chill when we are out
doing boat trips and it can get extremely cold, so be prepared to layer
up.
Climate
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About ChileChile is among the longest north south countries in the world
bordering Argentina to the east. Southern Chile is rich in forests
and grazing lands, and features a string of volcanoes and lakes.
The southern coast is a labyrinth of fjords, inlets, canals, twisting
peninsulas, and islands. Chile is one of the Southern America’s most
stable and prosperous nations.
Money and Currency ARGENTINA: Argentine Peso (ARS). It’s best to use a credit card at an
ATM when you need some cash. It’s a very cash-based society and
credit cards & travellers cheques are not widely accepted as day-to-
day payment.
CHILE: Chilean peso (CH$) and similar to Argentina it’s best to carry
some cash with you as credit cards are not widely accepted.
Don’t forget to let your bank know that you will be overseas. If your
bank is unaware that you’re in Argentina/Chile, they might suspend
your credit card the first time you try to use it, making it very hard to
get any money out at all.
Tipping: Tipping in the Argentina and Chile is polite and expected and
many workers rely on these tips to form part of their wage - particularly
in the hospitality and tourism industry. To save you the hassle of having
to worry about tipping the staff on our vessels, lodges, and driver
guides we have added these tips to the price of the tour and will pass
your tips onto the right people. Although we have included the
tips on your behalf, you are most welcome to give more and many of
your fellow travellers will, because, as you will find out, the driver guides,
boat crew and hotel staff are all fantastic. If you wish to give an extra tip,
just pass this onto us and we’ll pass it onto the captain for you.
InternetThere will be free wi-fi Internet connection at all the lodges we stay at.
However, in most lodges the internet is only available in the communal
areas like the lounge or reception and because we are staying in some
very remote places the speed might not be what you are used to at
home.
As far as mobile reception goes – if you really need to be contactable
via phone, the best option is to set your mobile up for global roaming
before you depart. Note that, depending on your plan, this could make
calls and texts expensive or separate from your cap. To set this up, all
you need to do is call your mobile service provider and ask them to
turn on global roaming before you leave your home country. To avoid
substantial data roaming fees, it’s a good idea to turn ‘data’ off on your
phone when overseas, and keep calls short. It might not be a bad idea
to re-record your voicemail message before you go too, just so that if
anyone tries to contact you, they will know that you’re busy having fun
in Patagonia!
Generally speaking, there is not much cell phone coverage in Patagonia,
it might only be when you are closer to the major towns you receive
service.
Mobile phone reception
In general crime is not a problem in the places that we visit, so there
is little to be concerned about. However if you are transiting through
Buenos Aires or Santiago, before or after the tour, and like any major
city where the divide between rich and poor is quite significant there will
be opportunistic thieves. It’s just about being travel smart - don’t leave
your bag unattended and don’t walk around the city with expensive
jewellery, cameras, passports or wallets with credit cards and heaps
of cash.
Safety
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There will be electricity to recharge your cameras, laptops etc. each day. To
make this process quicker we suggest you bring a power board that has a
surge protector so you can charge all of your electronics at the same time.
Surge protectors are a very good idea when travelling overseas. While
we’ve not had any bad experiences in Patagonia, using a surge protector
when charging things like a laptop will help prevent any electricity spikes
damaging your electronics.
ARGENTINA: 220V-240V frequency 50 Hz, Type I (interchangable with the
standards in Australia, however many non-grounded sockets in Argentina
are the ‘Type C’ European plug.)
CHILE: 220V-240 Type C - Eurropean plug.
Smoking
Electricity and Power
While we don’t ban smoking on our tours, we generally encourage
guests not to smoke on tour if possible. If you do choose to smoke
while on tour, we just ask that you be mindful of your fellow tour guests
by smoking discreetly in designated smoking areas away from the
group, communal dining areas and accommodation rooms (particularly
if sharing a room with someone else on the tour). Some of our past tour
guests have actually decided to use our tour as an opportunity to cut
back on their smoking habit or quit altogether and have seen lasting
results upon returning home. Why not give it a shot!? We’ll be cheering
you on from the sidelines. :)
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GETTING ORGANISEDBefore you go
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Join the facebook group!This group is for those who’ve been on (or are about to go on)
a Chris Bray Photography Tour. This is a space to e-meet fellow
travellers, ask questions of veteran travellers and generally get
excited (or reminisce) about the trip of a lifetime! You must be
booked in to join (or to contribute), but feel free to check it out
and read what people have said.
Chris Bray Photography voyager club
We strongly advise you check entry requirements with your specific
passport.: https://www.visahq.com.au/
A valid passport is required for Australian citizens to enter Argentina.
While no visa is required, the Argentinean Government has introduced
a “Reciprocity Fee/Rate” costing $100 USD which needs to be obtained
before arrival. This can be done at the following website http://www.
migraciones.gov.ar/ (click the USA flag for English version, then scroll
down to find the Reciprocity Rate link). Without this you will be refused
entry into Argentina!
Australian tourists entering Chile through Santiago International
Airport are required to pay a “reciprocity fee” of approx $117 USD at
the airport however no visa is needed.
Entry into Argentina & Chile
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In any case, make sure your passport has at least six
month’s validity from your planned date of return to
Australia and a blank page.
If you are travelling to Chile / Argentina through the
United States of America, you are required to meet
US entry/transit requirements. Make sure you check
your visa requirements with the nearest US Embassy
or Consulate well in advance of your travel.
Chris Bray Photography will not be liable for any damage to your camera gear
or equipment, nor your personal health or wellbeing. You MUST obtain your
own travel insurance and we recommend that you organise this insurance
as soon as you have paid the initial deposit on the tour. This insurance
should cover you against any damage to your property (camera gear) and
any financial loss due to an unexpected cancellation (see our payment
Terms & Conditions). Once again, our travel agent is very willing and able to
help secure you the best deal here – just let us know if you’d like us to put
you in touch with them. Once you’ve organised your insurance, please email
a copy of your policy through to [email protected]
Travel insuranceThe price does NOT include flights from your hometown to Trelew (Argentina),
nor your return flight back home from Punta Arenas (Chile).
Once we have reached minimum numbers for the tour we will inform you
of the flight number and time that you MUST be booked onto from Buenos
Aires to Trelew. We will only be offering one airport pick-up for the group and
that will be when this flight lands at Trelew airport.
Flight Details, 11th October 2020, Aerolineas Argentinas, departing Buenos
Aires (BUE) at 09:40 to arriving in Trelew (REL) at 11:40, flight AR 1864.
The tour will finish in Punta Arenas where we will be offering airport transfers
for a late afternoon flight from 14:00 or later (please check with us before
booking your flights.) Or we will drop you off at your designated hotel if
you are continuing your stay. We recommend staying at the Hotel Cabo de
Hornos in Punta Arenas if you do not decide to continue on.
All meals are included in the price of the tour however we will not be covering
the cost of your drinks. As a general guide, beer is about $1.5 - $3 USD for a
big 1L bottle and a bottle of wine about $15+.
Drinking Water: it is suggested you only drink filtered mineral water while
travelling in these areas. Please bring your own re-fillable water bottle.
Food and Drink
Water
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Flights
Generally in South America plumbing has very low pressure, and putting
toilet paper into the bowl is a serious no-no. Always put your used toilet
paper into the basket / bin provided (it’s always better than a clogged and
overflowing toilet!) These bins will be changed daily.
Toilets
We will create a personal online profile for you in our Voyager Club online portal.
This login will make it easy for you to sign in, upload your details and confirm the
T&Cs for the tour. To login, just head to the website below and use your unique login
username and password (that will be emailed out to you once you book in). Once
you’re logged in you can update your password to something more memorable
making it easy to update your details anytime! :)
We’ll have a satellite phone at all times that’ll work just about everywhere in the
world. We are also both trained in remote wilderness first aid. We will carry an
extensive first aid kit, although you must bring any personal medication, which
you may likely need. If you carry ‘life saving’ medication like an EpiPen please let us
know where you keep it at the start of the tour.
Online profile
In case of emergency
Check passport is up to date
Sign booking terms & conditions
Sort travel insurance
Fill in medical form
Book flights
Send all to [email protected]
Join Facebook group
Read ‘International Camera Advice’ booklet,
My Checklist Notes:
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ImmunisationsIt’s best to consult with your travel doctor and work out what
immunisations are best for you. However, after doing some
research and discussing with our doctor, below is a starting point.
• Hepatitis A injection - (last’s a life time) definitely worth
getting! Many of you may already have this.
• A Tetanus injection - is also worth getting (they last about
10 years so check when you last had a booster shot), and in Australia
the Tetanus shot is free and also contains a Diphtheria immuniser
in the single injection! Yay – less needles! Diphtheria & pertussis
vaccines can be added to the tetanus vaccine. Because many adults
no longer have immunity from childhood vaccination, travellers to
less developed countries are advised to have a tetanus, diphtheria
& pertussis booster.
• And just for the plane flights etc, it might not be a bad idea
to have the latest influenza vaccine injection too – it’d be devastating
if you were too sick to enjoy the experience just because you caught
the flu on the way over!
• Yellow Fever injection – (Injection lasts 10 years, costs
about $55 and needs to be injected at least 2-3 weeks before you
leave for Argentina) this immunisation comes with a certificate that
you need to KEEP WITH YOU when travelling into Argentina and
importantly returning back home to PROVE that you are immunised
and thus not bringing yellow fever into Australia! Interestingly, it
seems that the Y.F. vaccine also has the added bonus that it helps
protect against melanoma skin cancers later in life!
Accommodation arrangements vary for each location, however it is all twin-share. So if you’re booking on your own then expect to share a room with
someone else. If you’re booking as a couple then we can organise a double bed, rather than two singles - just let us know. For solo travellers we can’t
guarantee that we’ll always be able to have you sharing with someone of the same sex - it depends on the gender split, but we do our best. You can request
a single supplement (a room to yourself) - just email us and we’ll let you know the extra cost. Keep in mind though that a) you’re only usually in your rooms
to sleep as we fill your waking hours with plenty to do, and b) the couple of times we have had clients get rooms for themselves, they end up regretting it
when they see the amazing friendships that form between other roomies.
We’re always trying to secure you the highest standard in accommodation, however, in both the Torres del Paine Chile and Puerto Piramids, its remote
location with limited options requires us to stay in guest houses / basic hotels (i.e, just one 2-3 stars). Where we stay in Torres del Paine Chile gives us the
closest access to some of the best areas to see the Puma and where we stay in Puerto Piramids gives us panoramic ocean views where we might even see
whales outside our bedroom window. All accommodation will of course be clean and comfortable, but we ask that you keep things in perspective in relation
to the remote areas we are travelling in. We’ll survive. =)
Accommodation arrangements
The exact order of the itinerary may be shuffled around and tweaked due to weather etc., but you can be rest assured that we’ll be working flat-out to
get you to all the best places, for the best photos possible.
Itinerary information
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Moderate+, You do need to be able to get in and out of boats, clamber
down sand dunes onto the coastline for the elephant seals, and wander
around for a morning or afternoon with your camera bag on your back.
Please email us if you have any questions or concerns about fitness for this
trip we can provide photographs and additional information.
Fitness level and physical ability
Sea sicknessThere are many boat trips in this program, and while the water is usually
protected and calm, anyone who suffers from seasickness should bring
appropriate medication.
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LanguageSpanish is the national language of Argentina and Chile. We will have local
guides on the trip who will speak Spanish as well as English. However, you
may enjoy bringing a small pocket phrase book to learn some local words.
Here are some common words and phrases to get you started:
Thank you = Gracias
Yes = Si
No = No
Hello = Hola
Please = Por favor
WHAT TO PACK
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Considering we’ll be travelling around with our bags in the vehicles from
time to time between guesthouses, it’s always best to bring your non-
camera gear (clothes etc.) in a soft bag such as a duffle-bag or backpack
with wheels – please don’t bring a rigid suitcase, as they are awkward to
stash away. We use and recommend Osprey wheeled travel luggage bags
that you can purchase in store or online at Paddy Pallin, Australia (http://
www.paddypallin.com.au/). We only have limited space in the back of our
tour vehicles for luggage so we ask that you bring ONLY ONE CHECK-
IN BAG per person. Please ensure your bag is clearly labelled with your
name, just to ensure it turns up at the right room when we unpack the
vehicles. The more bags you bring the harder it is to keep track of them
all when we are travelling from A to B. Remember there will be airline
luggage restrictions.
The general rule for travelling anywhere should always be that (as much
as possible), bring all your critically important stuff with you as carry-on
luggage. This includes camera gear and anything else that would ruin your
experience completely if your main baggage was delayed etc. Of course
luggage delays are unlikely, but it provides peace of mind if you carry your
genuine ‘essentials’ with you.
You will need some comfortable, lightweight ‘Tour clothes’ to allow for
ease of mobility (to get down low for interesting shots, to climb in and out
of boats, cars etc). Pockets are useful for things like lens-caps, lens-cloths
etc. Long-sleeves (and full-length pants) will help keep the sun off (and
keep you warmer) and are a great idea. You’ll find that your main clothes
will be a couple of lightweight, loose pairs of full-length tour pants and
similarly tops and, depending on the weather, thermals & jackets.
Don’t forget to bring a warm fleece, a really warm jacket (like a down
jacket), thermals, gloves, beanies, scarfs, woollen socks and good
wet weather gear like a good quality raincoat and rain pants too. Just
remember we’re here to see things, not be seen! =) Think long and hard
about what gear to take, as you don’t want to be lugging too much stuff
around!
And last but not least, don’t forget a hat! Make sure it’s a wide-brimmed
hat – and ideally without too stiff a brim (and certainly not a peaked
baseball cap) as these stiff brims get in the way when you try and hold
your camera up to your face. A draw-cord on your hat is not a bad idea, as
it can get a bit windy on the boats!
What kind of bags do I bring?
Washing
Clothing
Don’t worry you wont have to bring 14 shirts and 14 pairs of undies!!!
There are facilities for your washing – services are an additional cost. .
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Other items to pack
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A good quality raincoat and rain pants – We really recommend that you bring
both (yes, the pants too, they are also great wind-protection and stop you
getting wet when kneeling down for low shots, even if it’s not raining, and it
probably will!). We use and recommend Gore-Tex and it’s great if your rain
pants and raincoat have waterproof zips for added protection.
Rain cover for your camera and lens
A good pair of sturdy comfortable closed in walking shoes. The terrain can be
sandy, rocky, slippery and steep.
Sunscreen, mozzie repellent, lip moisturiser with sunscreen i.e. Blistex,
Sunglasses (polarised will be best!), an eye shade/mask (to help you sleep
during the late sun – you’ll probably be given one on your long-haul flight to
the tour though!) and ear plugs (if you are sharing a room!).
Reusable water bottle.
Code of conductThe aim of the tour is to have a really enjoyable time learning and
practising photography with like-minded people, shooting some
of the most amazing subjects in the world and lapping up a few of
life’s little luxuries. An aim of CBP is also to appreciate the natural
world in a sustainable manner, so future generations can continue
to experience its beauty. Please help us ensure everyone has a
great time by cooperating with us in the following.
Please don’t handle, feed or harass the wildlife. When viewing the
wildlife please keep noise down to a minimum. Don’t surround,
chase or approach the animals too closely. Excitedly jumping
around and shouting at how amazing it is will only cause the
animals to disappear, much to the annoyance of your fellow
travellers! We are here to photograph the animals, not stress
them out.
Be considerate of the other group members at all times. Share
the best vantage points.
Look after the wildlife
Look after your fellow photographers
An absorbent travel towel is also a great accessory to have handy in your camera bag to quickly give your camera a wipe down after any rain
/ sea spray or whale blow. Atka have many different travel towels in different sizes and colours (http://www.gearsupply.com.au/products/
outdoor/atka/ultra-fast-dry-towels/c-25/c-90) use promo code GSCHRISB10 for 10% off!
You can read more about what camera equipment we recommend bringing on our International Camera Information document but we highly
recommend a good wide, standard and telephoto lens and any other speciality lens i.e macro that you might want as well. Please feel free to
email [email protected] to discuss this in more detail if you would like.
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Look after the environment
“Take only photographs, leave only footprints.” Where possible
please stay on the designated footpaths and walkways. Please
recycle and dispose of litter in the appropriate bins.
WHY BOOK A CBP TOUR
We’re Australia’s largest and most-loved photo tour operator for a reason. We offer the highest quality, small-
group, unique operations focused on providing the access and luxuries the others don’t - such as exclusive
charter of ships, planes & helicopters (doors-off for better photography) along with off-road & special access
permits to get you closer - so we can give you what we know you want. For example, while other operators
might book you a spot on a busy, regular scenic cruise, we’d privately charter the whole boat, relaxing the pace,
giving you plenty of space and modifying the route for the best photogenic locations and timings. We delight in
welcoming you to beautiful accommodation and providing fantastic food and other luxuries to ensure the tour is
as much a wonderful holiday as it is a photographic experience.
Australia’s largest and most-loved photo tour operator for a reason
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Always putting you and your photos first!There to help out with any issues or check your images and suggest ways you could improve
Unlike most, we’re fully accredited and
insured, obtain all the proper permits,
respect and give back to the communities
and environment, and employ industry
best-practises such as holding your
payments in a trust-fund, and have been
awarded the tick from the Accredited
Tourism Business Australia (Australian
national symbol of tourism quality).
“I’d go back in a heartbeat...”“What an incredible experience! They helped improve every facet of my photography. Thank
you again for another amazing trip - I would go back in a heartbeat.” R. English
“You’ve done it again...”“You’ve done it again! Patagonia is just stunning, no words to describe it. The first week was
absolutely AMAZING! Puerto Piramides is truely a slice of paradise, from Southern Right
Whales breaching and coming up so close to the boat, you could touch them, seals, elephant
seals, penguins, different types of birds, Guanaco’s and Armadillo.....Everyone should come,
such a great country!” C. Starky
Perhaps one of the key differences our guests keep saying is how we - unlike so many other operators - always put YOU and YOUR photos first, always
there to help out with any issues or check your images and suggest ways you could improve - never getting in your way or even taking any photos
ourselves unless every single guest is content. Our friendly pro photography guides are all young, energetic and up-to-date (unlike some old has-
beens out there!) and are a pleasure to be around. Our goal is to help YOU have the best experience possible, improving YOUR photography, and
helping YOU take the best photos!
If you’re still not convinced, then ask anyone who’s come away with us - our repeat guest rate speaks for itself: We’ve had entire tours sell-out solely
with repeat guests.
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HOW TO BOOK
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The payments are split over various payment deadlines
A non-refundable, non-transferable $1,000 USD Booking deposit is required.
The second payment of 50% is payable 6-months out (or at time of booking if
elapsed) and is non-refundable, non-transferable.
The remainder is due 3-months out and is refundable, unless cancelling within 45
days before departure.
If we don’t reach minimum numbers, we reserve the right to cancel the trip and
refund all payments you make to us.
CBP Voyager Club Gold members receive 10% off loyalty bonus, Silver 5%.
Payment Details
Questions? Please don’t hesitate to ask!Please, if you have any questions that are not yet covered in this document, please just ask us at [email protected] and we’ll let you
know, and then add the info to this document for others!
Thanks very much - we look forward to sharing our photo tour with you!
The CBP Team
www.ChrisBrayPhotography.com
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Information current as of November 2019 - Tour details subject to change - booking terms and conditions apply - for details visit ChrisBrayPhotography.com