LANDSCAPE ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY
Atacama Desert, in Chile and Uyuni Salt Flats, in Bolivia.
This Atacama & Uyuni Photo Tour is more than just a workshop: it's the result of years of experience and several previous tours, during which we've perfected routes and details to offer the best of these iconic locations. We will delve into the most impressive landscapes, with a focus on landscape astrophotography and expert guidance.
What makes this Photo Tour special?
- Solid and continuous experience: En nuestro 6º tour, hemos ajustado cada ruta para ofrecerte una experiencia óptima y auténtica.
- Continuous nights to discover and learn: More time to explore and perfect your photographic technique in unique locations.
- Expert team Alexis, who lives in the Atacama Desert, has special permits to access unique locations at night. In Uyuni, we have specialised guides who take us to the “true reflection” of the Salt Flats.
- Single room included: Guaranteed comfort at no extra cost.
- Exclusive and secret routes We access unspoiled places and little-known routes to capture unique landscapes.
- Two types of Milky Way arc: At this time of year, two types of Milky Way arches unfold in the sky, with the Magellanic Clouds, Gum Nebula, Orion and Carina at the start, and then with the galactic centre rising very high.
- Editing Masterclass Editing sessions with advanced software (Photoshop + Art Panel Pro, Astro Pixel Processor, PixInsight, PTGui, Autopano) taught by the developer of Art Panel Pro.
Basic information
DATE
Abril de 2027
SPOTS
8
PHOTOGRAPHY LEVEL REQUIRED
Basic or Intermediate
LOCATION
Chile y/o Bolivia
PRECIO
Desde 2297 €
2 INSTRUCTORS
Alexis Trigo
Pedro Martínez
PROGRAMME
ABRIL 2027
What's included?
VISIT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS EVERY DAY
Every night we'll discover different places to compose and get the best shots.
Night-time access to natural parks
We can access unique places at night.
Sunset photograph
On this tour, we also take advantage of the twilight as part of the photographic experience.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
Boots for accessing the Salar de Uyuni.
Astrophotography Classes
- Online course (So you can always have your notes to hand).
- Practice shooting at sunsets and at night.
- Management of all types of trackers: MSM, Star Adventurer, Benro Polaris…
- Edition: Including masterclass on Astro Pixel Processor, PixInsight, PTGui, Autopano, Photoshop, Art Panel Pro…
PLUGIN: ART PANEL PRO
Each student will receive a license for the Art Panel Pro plugin to install on Photoshop.
Ancillary Services
To ensure comfort during the photographic workshop, accommodation with breakfast and private transport between the various key points are included.
ACCOMMODATION WITH SINGLE ROOM, SHOWER AND FRIDGE
- Opción ATACAMA
- Opción UYUNI
- Opción ATACAMA + UYUNI
Breakfasts
Very tasty all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast to recharge.
Lunches
All lunches in Bolivia.
Snacks and hot drinks on a hike
A snack is included on each excursion, such as a sandwich, biscuits, juice, and coffee. We will enjoy the experience of good company during breaks. It's not all about photography 😉
TRANSFERS
- Calama Airport – San Pedro de Atacama – Calama Airport.
- From the resting place to the locations and returns.
- UYUNI Option: From San Pedro de Atacama to Bolivia (Villamar > Uyuni > Abaroa) and return to San Pedro de Atacama. Also access to the Uyuni Salt Flats with expert guides at night.
- 4x4 vehicles on all our excursions.
What is not included?
- Flights.
- Other expenses.
- Any other services not mentioned are not included.
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Includes full itinerary
What you need
Interchangeable lens camera
- With option Manual.
- Ideal wide-angle lens.
- Ideal F2.8 and downwards.
Tripod
Stable and light.
Frontal L.E.D.
With a red light.
Important accessories
- Intervalometer or external trigger.
- Batteries.
- Memory cards.
- Cleaning kit.
Laptop
- Optional.
REVIEWS FROM PREVIOUS PHOTO TOURS
I loved the workshop! It was such a beautiful experience. Huge thanks to Pedro and Alexis for four magical nights under the stars in incredible locations, with a really great group. You always put us first and were incredibly attentive and available at all times to guide us, teach us, and even pose for photos. Thank you!
They turned a photo tour into a true experience. Their warmth, technical expertise, and generosity were the foundation that made it all possible.
I think the best way to describe what it was like is to say that I’d go back again right now.
Thank you so much for everything, Alexis and Pedro.
I also discovered Art Panel Pro, and even though I’m just starting to use it, I truly feel my photo editing will never be the same. It comes with an excellent training course to help you learn how to use it. 100% recommended.
My second time in the Atacama Desert, and just like the first, it was an unforgettable experience. Capturing the incredible nightscapes this part of the world has to offer is simply mind-blowing — even more so in the company of two great photographers, wonderful people, and inspiring mentors.
Pedro is always willing to help with any questions while you’re shooting, so you can get the best capture possible. One hundred percent recommended if you want to learn night photography or deepen the knowledge you already have. As for me, I’m truly grateful for your generosity in sharing your techniques, for your endless patience, dedication, and professionalism… ✨
ATACAMA, A JEWEL FOR NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY.
As a photographer and frequent traveler, one photo tour I had always dreamed of doing was the Atacama Desert. The driest desert in the world, with more than 350 days a year without rain or clouds. It was undoubtedly one of the best night photography trips I’ve ever been on. Guided by Pedro Martínez from Arte Nocturno and renowned astrophotographer Alexis Trigo, we were able to photograph the spectacular skies of the Atacama region while learning from their deep knowledge and experience of shooting in the Southern Hemisphere.
The people I met were amazing and a lot of fun — photographers from Spain, Uruguay, Mexico, and Chile. There was such a great sense of camaraderie, and so many laughs. I miss it so much. All in all, it was an incredible experience, and I can honestly say that a trip with Pedro and Alexis is an absolute must if you love night photography. I’ve never seen skies as spectacular as those in Atacama, from dreamy sunsets and the alignment of the Moon with Venus, to Orion making its appearance, and finally those breathtaking Milky Way scenes. A TRIP WORTH REPEATING! Thank you, Pedro and Alexis.
Discover one of the magical places in a 360º photograph Atacama Desert.
A spectacular job by Alexis Trigo
THE INSTRUCTORS
Both photographers began their careers at the same time, they share the same passion for the night sky and photography, and on this photographic tour they are combining their knowledge to offer the best landscape astrophotography workshop you can imagine.
Alexis Trigo
Astrophotographer and Astrotourism Guide
Alexis Trigo, a photographer specialising in landscape astrophotography and an astrotourism guide, has over 8 years of experience. He lives in San Pedro de Atacama, where he has acquired knowledge of modern and cultural astronomy, running workshops, online courses, and camps.
He is the project manager Night sky, ..., which includes 360º virtual reality photography on astronomy and the Andean cosmology. He collaborates on photographic productions about the impact of light pollution in northern Chile. He has been recognised by NASA on 2 occasions.
Pedro Mtz
Astrophotographer and Art Panel Pro Creator
Pedro, astrofotógrafo español especializado en capturar la Vía Láctea usandotécnicas avanzadas de captura y edición. Investiga y enseña métodos parafotógrafos aficionados y avanzados en el procesado de astrofotografías.
He is also the plugin developer Art Panel Pro para Photoshop, que facilitael flujo de trabajo y potencia objetos nocturnos. Además, es tester de filtrosIDAS y cuenta con conocimientos técnicos avanzados para obtener la mejor calidad en la captura del cielo. Para los más avanzados, enseña también a
usar programas especializados en astrofotografía como Astro Pixel Processor y Pixinsight.
Magellan
Southern Hemisphere symbol
The Large Magellanic Cloud in the Atacama Desert, taken with an unmodified camera. At the bottom, you can see the ground's luminosity produced by salt and starlight.
A closer shot of the Large Magellanic Cloud, this time using the RGB + HA + OIII channel combination technique, and with an astro-modified camera.
Nightscapes
Every corner is unique
Night passage in two sections, using Benro Polaris for the sky, and single tripod shots for the ground. In one of the most impressive locations in the Atacama Desert, Chile.
Above our heads
The zenith, the best place to shoot
The centre of the Milky Way at the zenith is simply like being on another planet, the details by eye are very similar to the capture before editing. (Photo taken with an unmodified camera)
Rho Ophiuchi is also impressive at the zenith, all its colours can be captured with simple shots. In this case, the image has been taken with an astro-modified camera.
MILKY WAY IN H-ALPHA
Discover how to get this image
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Includes full itinerary
Alexis Trigo
- alexistrigot@gmail.com
- +569 8689 4878
- IG @alexistrigot
Pedro Mtz
- pedro@artenocturno.com
- +34 644 74 25 23
- IG @artenocturno
