Photography Travel Companions (Chile)

[peter_heiberg]

I'm going to the famously fotogenic Atacama Desert in Chile for two

weeks from November 20 to December 4. I'd prefer to rent a 4WD so I

can visit the area independently of tour companies. I am looking for

one or more persons that would want to join me to share the expenses

and enjoy the wonderful photographic opportunities out there. Don't

be shy! Just click on my name above and request email address.

[quentin_smith]

given that most roads/ tracks etc.. are completely unmarked i would suggest hiring a driver with the car and customising a flexible itinery.

i did a trip from Uyuni (bolivia) into the Salars and would not have found the way without a local driver. for 25us$ per day for a seat in a landcruiser or about 100US$ per day for a whole landcruiser with driver. Money well spent.

 

great place for photos.

[peter_heiberg]

Thanks for your advice, Quentin. Perhaps the best option is to hire a car with a driver, as you suggest. In that case I'd need to find fellow passengers rather than travel companions!

[quentin_smith]

you shound not have a problem finding fellow travellers in san pedro or uyuni to get into that area.

i think in uyuni (bolivia) there are about 40 operators all doing the same thing. in bolivia the prices of the tours are fixed accross all the companies.

 

also not that if you do go up to the Salars from the chile side you will get altitude sickness. try to aclimitise slowly.

have a great time