Valley of the Moon & Salinas Grandes Salt Mine, Puna de Atacama Extension
Valley of the Moon & Salinas Grandes Salt Mine, Puna de Atacama Extension
Date: May 28th - June 4th 2027
Price: $4,965 USD
Initial deposit: $1,489.5
2nd Deposit of $1,489.5 due six months before tour start date
7-Day Photographic Adventure Extension
The Puna de Atacama stretches into the far north where it joins with Chile and Bolivia. In the regular Puna tour we simply do not have enough time to reach the wonders that this extension to the regular tour offers. We will visit the Salinas Grandes salt mine and then continue on to the far north to spend time in the valley of the moon.
Adventure at High Altitude
If you like an adventure, wish to see some of the most amazing otherworldly landscapes you'll ever see, and are happy to slum it a little, then this trip is for you.
With limited infrastructure, the roads are very bumpy and long. The Puna region of Argentina is one of the poorest areas in South America and although every effort has been made to make your stay as comfortable, it is an adventure being here.
The Puna de Atacama is at an elevation of 3,600 metres. We come straight here from the town of Salta and stay at this elevation for most of our time. Participants may find themselves initially slightly breathless so it's important to slow down and take things easier at the beginning of the tour. Carrying lighter / smaller cameras and smaller bags is advisable.
Informal small group setting
Bruce likes to run his photography-adventures in a friendly, intimate group setting. This trip has a maximum group size of five.
Unlike a lot of tours with up to 12 or 16 people on them, running with a smaller number allows everyone to have space in which to photograph. It also means more quality time for Bruce with each participant.
This trip is more of a tour* than Bruce's normal workshops, due to the logistics involved, but you will get a lot of hands on experience from Bruce while at the same time, immerse yourself with plenty of time out in the field on your own.
* Please note that this is not a workshop. It is a photographic tour, focussed on getting you to great locations for the best light.
What's included
• 9 Nights Bed, Breakfast
• 9 Nights Evening Dinner
• 8 Lunches
• Transportation between shooting locations
• Local Guide & 3 x Drivers
• 3 x Hilux 4WD Vehicles
• One to One Guidance & Group Guidance
• Single Room occupancy
Altitude
With high elevations of around 3,600 metres.Altitude problems may happen to anyone of any age and of any level of fitness. The key to reducing the risk is to take things easy - avoiding alcohol and too much physical exertion.
Limited Wifi %amp; mobile coverage
As soon as we leave the main city of Salta, there is very little wifi or mobile coverage for the duration of the trip. We are in a very remote region.
Required Fitness Level
Easy to occasional demanding Grading
This trip has been given an easy to occasional demanding grading even though all locations are close to the vehicle. This is because at high altitude you will find that the simplest of walks is more demanding than ususal.
The key is to slow down and take your time, and also pack a lighter camera bag.
Payment Terms
Three incremental non refundable payments:• Initial Depost of 30% is required to secure your booking.
• Second deposit of 30% six months before the start date.
• Final balance due 3 months before tour start date.
Cancellation Policy
Each of your deposits are non-refundable, and a commitment from you to promise to follow through with your booking. I recommend that you take out the necessary travel insurance as detailed below to safe guard your investment in the trip as soon as you book.Travel Insurance
I require that you take out travel insurance that covers you for trip cancellation(by you) at the time of booking. This kind of travel insurance safeguards your investment in the event that you cannot make the tour due to an unforeseen circumstances between the time of booking the trip and the commencement date.Specifically, cancellation coverage typically includes:
1. Medical emergencies: Illness, injury, or death of you, your travel companion, or a close family member.
2. Home emergencies: Damage to your home, such as a fire or flood, that requires your immediate attention.
3. Work-related issues: Job loss, unexpected work obligations, or a change in your work schedule. Other unforeseen circumstances: Jury duty, denied visa, or theft of travel documents.
Please check the small print when taking out travel insurance. All deposits are non refundable.