2016 Nikon School - A Photographic Expedition To Easter Island And Patagonia, Chile (Oct 23rd Through Nov 2nd, 2016)NEW

Easter Island, Chile, the world's most remote inhabited island located in the South Pacific Ocean, is a photographer's dream. Famous for its large stone Moai statues, the island is filled with mystery and history. You will venture into the natural wonder of a volcanic crater and lava-made caves; and encounter the pride and heritage of the local Rapa Nui people. We will also experiment with a variety of night photography, capturing incredible stars with light-painted Moai. Immerse yourself in this brand-new program on this tranquil and mystical island.

Patagonia, Chile, the southernmost tip of the world, is the ideal place for photography. In every corner, you'll find an unimaginable landscape and with every passing minute, you will see dramatic changes of color and light. This workshop will take us to the rugged mountains, gigantic glaciers and crystal clear volcanic lakes of Patagonia where we will also encounter iconic local figures, the gauchos, riding horses on the vast prairie.

This program is possible through a collaboration between Photographer Katsuyoshi Tanaka (www.katsutanaka.com), Nikon, and explora (www.explora.com), the 5 star resort group in Chile.

This once in a lifetime experience will provide you with the opportunity to capture amazing images. The program is designed for photographers of all skills and experience-anyone who has passion for photography, nature and adventure.

Our journey is not only with photography and adventure. It is also with absolute comfort and luxury. Our daily base is 5 star resort, explora. Astonishing nature surrounds both lodges in Easter Island and Patagonia.

explora Rapa Nui in Easter Island is located on a tranquil spot from which the island�s mysteries and dramatic isolation are in full view. Its award winning architecture blends the island's unique geography and heritage, with a vibrant present.� Explora Patagonia is located at the center of the Torres del Paine National Park, the heart of Patagonia, on the shores of Lake Peho�. The massive mountains of Paine are right in front of you.
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Program Dates
October 23-November 2, 2016: Five nights will be spent in Patagonia, from October 23-28 and four nights will be spent on Easter Island, from October 29-November 2, 2016.

Rates
Easter Island and Patagonia, Chile (10 nights/11 days)

Room rates per person: double occupancy $8,086 or single occupancy $9,969

Rates are per person, U.S. Dollars. Program rates include airport transfers to and from the explora lodges, accommodations, meals, open bar, daily explorations, and the entrance to national parks and reserves.

Airfare and any hotel expenses in Santiago are not included.

See the terms and conditions here.

Contact
For more details and to make a reservation, please contact: Trips Away Travel., Inc. (www.tripsawaynj.com), call Miriam at 201-569-1812 ext. 101 or Josette at 201-569-1812 ext. 114 or email Miriam at [email protected] or Josette at [email protected]

Recommended Clothing
Multiple layers of clothing are recommended, including a base layer of clothing: thick socks, warm underwear, short or long sleeved thermal t-shirts; a second layer of clothing: trekking pants and a thin fleece shirt; a third layer of clothing: a windbreaker; a fourth layer of clothing: waterproof pants and jacket (recommended for Patagonia); comfortable trekking shoes, gloves, sunglasses with UV filter with a strap and side protection, sun hat to protect your face and ears from the sun and wind, sunblock and a daypack.
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Equipment and Further Recommendations
These expeditions are designed for photographers of any level that are passionate for photography, nature and adventure. We highly recommend that participants bring a digital SLR camera, tripod and their own laptop computer with software for organizing and submitting photos, as we will have daily critique sessions. Both in Easter Island and Patagonia, we will have Nikon equipment available for your use upon request, consisting of Nikon D7000 DSLRs, 18-200mm NIKKOR lenses, and COOLPIX AW100 compact digital cameras.

Staff
Our expeditions are led by NY based photographer and Latin America specialist Katsuyoshi Tanaka, who has traveled extensively in both Patagonia and Easter Island. In addition to Katsuyoshi Tanaka, one of explora's bilingual guides will accompany you on each exploration, introducing you the history, flora & fauna, geography and other key features of each area. All of the explora guides have advanced level Wilderness First Responder certification and always carry a radio and emergency kit with them.