12 Mar – 26 Mar (booked out) and 19 Mar – 02 Apr
26 Mar – 09 Apr and 02 Apr – 16 Apr
Dates 2012:
17 Mar – 31 Mar and 24 Mar – 07 Apr
and 31 Mar – 14 Apr
Who does not know them, the breathtaking images
of the famous orcas of Valdez? The Orcas known as
beach hunters come to the Peninsula’s shallow waters
in March and April to hunt the sea lion pups.
The so-called “attack canal” is not accessible to the
public. It is reserved for the professionals who sit and
wait in hollows in the gravel for the opportunity to film
or photograph the Orcas.
As the canal is only 50 meters wide, only a few
professionals can get a place. We chose the best time
for this program, when the sea lion pups are being
weaned from their mother and play without care in
the shallow water. Without knowing what an orca is,
their game often becomes their fatality.
In the second phase of the trip, we will visit isolated
animal colonies and islands where there will be
countless photo opportunities.
• 8 nights accomodation in the hotel in Valdez
• daily transfers to the photo spots
• visit to the Orca Project of Dr. Ingrid Vlisser in Punta Norte
• 2 nights basic accomodation in the Cabo dos Bahias Park
• 4 nights in a 2 bedroom chalet in Puerto Deseado
Costs per Photographer:
4.250.- Euro (Filmteams on request)
non photographing persons only 2.990.- Euro
The fine print:
• Registration with professional experience documentation
• 20% advance payment with the booking (non refundable)
• 30 % advance payment until 90 days before departure
• Rest not later than 4 weeks before departure
• Tour guidance / leadership: Frank Wirth / Falk Hofmeister
Equipment:
It will be autumn in Patagonia, but still warm. Nevertheless it is windy,
therefore please bring Fleece pullovers and Windbreaker as well as
sturdy shoes.
For the photographic equipment we recommend some sand protection
as the fine sand can easily penetrate and damage all sensitive
equipment .
Sun protection and headgear are a necessity.
You will have to provide your own sleeping bags and camping mats,
though tents will be provided.
For further information: whales@gmx.net
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