Posted on 2019-12-17
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Peru - Cusco to the 7 lagoons of Ausangate

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Description

Capture stunning landscapes, glacial mountains and bright blue lakes and meet the locals in a small, remote Andean village.

Our paths cross just centimeters away from Llamas and Alpacas on the way to and from the Lagoons.

You will do the longest part of the trek by horse and walk for no more than 2kms around the 7 lagoons to photograph at your will.

Our professional photography guide to help you discover the Andes in a unique and fun way with an option to relax in the vulcanic warm water springs after the walk around the lagoons.

This tour is focused on photography. Explore surprise locations away from the tourist crowds with tips and advice to maximise your photographic experience every step of the way.

Type of experience

  • Photo Tour

Where

  • South America

What

  • Experience local culture
  • Largely landscapes
  • Encounter wildlife
  • Explore nature
  • Approach people

When

  • Anytime

Duration

  • One day

Duration (other)

14 hours

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

What is included

  • Pro photographer
  • All meals
  • Tour leader expenses
  • Internal transport
  • Car & driver
  • Local guide
  • Entrance fees (parks, monuments ...)

What is included (other)

Photography assistance during entire tour. - Professional photographer guide. - Guided horseback riding experience through the Peruvian Andes with Local guides to help you along the way. - Transport in a private vehicle throughout entire day. - Pick-up and drop-off at hotel in Cusco. - Breakfast and Lunch.

What is not included but recommended for the experience

- Personal insurance
- Optional vulcanic hot springs (bring bathing suit)
- Any other expenses such as extra drinks, souvenirs, etc.

Five keywords that best describe the experience you will have

Andes Mountains
Landscapes
seven lagoons

Camera equipment used by photographer

Fujifilm or Sony Cameras

Private or group?

  • Private
  • Group

Max group size

6

Min group size

2

Non photographer's welcome

Yes

Reviews

  • Jürgen
  • Jul 3, 2022
  • I did a Morning Photo Shooting Tour in Cusco which I can thoroughly recommend. We started our tour around Plaza de Armas taking some photos of the Cathedral and Iglesia La Compania from a position allowing reflections of the churches in a fountain. We then continued and shot some photos with star effects into the sun under the arcades of the Plaza. At the upper part of San Blas we photographed the famous Gate as well as the street and buildings winding down to the town centre. Attending the Procession of Locals during the Meeting of the Mary Statue of Santa Ana with the One from Poroy was my personal highlight being the only Western Tourist there while Inti Raymi was going on. This opportunity allowed a non touristic photography of locals and scenes of the procession. Towards the end of our session we walked down to Mercado San Pedro taking pictures of several shopkeepers. Without the local photographer it would simply have been impossible to visit as many locations as we did within a relatively short time frame and getting access to people who were willing to be photographed. He not only gave me a lot of tips for composition but also encouraged me to shoot in full manual mode in the future making better use of the function buttons of my camera. A short photo critique and some advice on Lightroom post processing functionalities, I had not been aware of, completed our seession. He is a very creative, talented and experienced photographer so that I enjoyed our common tour a lot. He is empathic and an excellent mentor on what to improve in ones photography. It was a real pleasure being with him on the Cusco Morning Photo Shooting Tour and I can strongly recommend to engage him for photography in Cusco.

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