WELCOME TO... PERU !
EMBARK ON AN EXHILARATING 13-DAY PHOTOGRAPHY EXPEDITION, DELVING INTO THE HEART OF PERU’S VIBRANT CULTURE AND AWE-INSPIRING NATURAL WONDERS. THE PROGRAM WE PROPOSE INCLUDES INCREDIBLE SHORT HIKES TO HIDDEN AND STUNNING NATURAL WONDERS. WE’LL OBVIOUSLY GO TO SOME OF THE CLASSICS, LIKE MACHU PICCHU, WHOSE PHOTOGENIC ASPECT IS UNDENIABLE AND RICH. BUT WE’LL ABOVE ALL FOCUS OUR ENERGY ON MORE ISOLATED AREAS, WHERE THE LANDSCAPES SEEM TO COME FROM ANOTHER PLANET, AND THE QUECHUA CULTURE IS STILL PRESENT AND VERY AUTHENTIC…
♦ Snow Capped Mountains
♦ Rainbow Mountains
♦ High Jungle
♦ UNESCO World Heritage Sites
♦ Cusco – Capital of the Incas
♦ Machu Picchu
♦ Traditional Quechua People
♦ Andean Landscapes
♦ Arequipa
RAINBOW MOUNTAINS AND COLORFUL VALLEYS
This trip will take you to the most magical valleys and Rainbow Mountains of the region.
There will be many opportunities to shoot stunning landscapes, and to include in them local people and wildlife.
Over time, I’ve developed an itinerary that allows you to photograph them at the best hours of the day, and away from the crowds…
QUECHUA CULTURE AND TRADITIONAL LIFE
Peru still has a strong and unique identity. The Quechua culture in the mountains of Cusco is very present indeed.
There will be many opportunities to photograph local life in very different types of environment.
People and documentary photographers will also be served on a golden plate during this trip…
© Nicolas Castermans ¦ PHOTOGRAPHY
WHY BOOK WITH ME ?
Besides the fact that I’ve photographed extensively in the region for the past few years,
My wife and I have been running a Travel and Trekking Agency in Peru since 2016.
We know this part of the Andes very well, and we’ve developed privileged relationships with trusted local partners. My experience as a Tour Leader and my knowledge of Peru as a photographer will ensure you to live unforgettable moments. But that’s not all…
YOUR TOUR LEADERS
Nicolas Castermans is a French travel and documentary photographer. He’s been traveling extensively for about a decade, and defines himself as a passionate explorer and adventurer at heart, with a strong attraction to remote cultures, places and lifestyles. He is a multi-award-winning photographer. He was a finalist in the “Travel Photographer of The Year” Awards in 2020 and 2021, and was commended in the “Cultures” category in 2022. He’s also been awarded in many other International contests – “The Independent Photographer”, “Life Framer”, “Siena International Photo Awards”, 500px – judged by iconic photographers such as Steve Mc Curry, Ami Vitale and other acclaimed artists from prestigious agencies like National Geographic, Time, The Guardian…
Tom Bourdon is a multi-award-winning travel photographer specialising in recording cultural festivals & celebrations across the globe. He has won the Wanderlust/Nikon Professional Travel Photo of the Year Competition, the PDN World in Focus competition, selected as the Editor’s choice in the Travel Photographers Society awards and has been a finalist in the Travel Photographer of the Year competition 8 times. Tom’s work has appeared in numerous international magazines, newspapers, guide books and publications, such as the National Geographic Traveller, The Sunday Times, The Independent, Wanderlust, Hello magazine, P&O, Insight Guides and Microsoft. Tom is also the Top Guru at Gurushots, where he continues to educate and inspire photographers of all abilities.
INCLUDED :
- All the internal flights (Lima-Cusco ; Cusco-Lima)
- Private transportation for the whole trip
- All the entrance tickets
- All the accommodations (varying from very luxurious hotels to glamping, shelter…)
- Food and drinks
- Expert photography guidance
NOT INCLUDED :
- International flights
- Alcoholic beverages
- Travel Insurance
- Bank commission due to transfers
- Single room (600 USD extra)
TESTIMONIALS
I could not imagine before this trip how incredibly diverse the region of Cusco is ! The itinerary that Nicolas offers is very well thought, both in terms of diversity of the places visited, and the gradual gain in altitude for a good acclimatization. Everyday was amazing culturally and photographically… I’ll blindly join another photo tour with him.
TOMAS ALVAREZ - SPAINAmazing trip. Amazing locations. One of the most photogenic country I’ve traveled so far. Nicolas is a very genuine guy, with a great experience and knowledge of the country. I’ve enjoyed every day of the program. I can only recommend !
LI QIANG - CHINAI’ve been impressed by the country of course, but also by the organisation. Nicolas has a real valuable experience as a tour leader. His privilege contact with the locals that we met was precious. the diversity of landscapes was out of this world… This is without a doubt the best photo tour I’ve ever been on.
GRZEGORZ UJMA - POLAND
” THERE ARE ALSO A FEW SHORT HIKES IN THE PROGRAM. SO YOU MUST BE IN A GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION TO JOIN THIS ADVENTURE. OBVIOUSLY, YOU DON’T NEED TO BE ABLE TO RUN A MARATHON… IF YOU BOOK THIS TRIP, YOU WILL RECEIVE A MUCH MORE DETAILED PROGRAM WITH ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW DAY BY DAY…”