During full afternoon Photography Tour (from 1:30 PM to 7:15 PM) in the beautiful city of Colonia del Sacramento, we will explore and photograph together the historic area of the city from the best points of view and with the best natural light for making great photographs, and with my personal assistance along the whole tour. If you don t know how to use your camera I will assist you with that, giving you all the knowledge you need to expose correctly, and composie great photos.
We ll meet 11:15 AM at Buquebus Terminal, Puerto Madero (Buenos Aires). The Ferry leaves 12:15 PM. If you are already in Colonia, we ´ll meet 1:30 PM in the Main Gate of Buquebus Ferry Terminal of Colonia del Sacramento
The Buquebus Ferry leaves Buenos Aires Port at 12:15 PM.
If you are already in Colonia, we ´ll meet 1:30 PM in the Main Gate of Buquebus Terminal in Colonia del Sacramento, in the intersection of Buenos Aires St. and Arquitecto Miguel Angel Odriozola St.
We will start the photography tour from, by walking from the Ferry Sattion in Colonia Del Sacramento.
And, from there, we will visit places such us:
- The Lighthouse
- The harbor area
- The "Suspiros" Street
- The Basilica
- And some other beautiful places
After passing Migrations Office, we are ready to board the Ferry which leaves the Port at 20:30 PM
The Ferry arrives Buenos Aires.
Buquebus Terminal, Puerto Madero (Buenos Aires)
- Guide
- Light lunch (About USD 25/ person Maximum)
- Photography advise and guidance on composition, exposure, locations, etc.
Buquebus Ferry Tickets from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento and from Colonia del Sacramento to Buenos Aires.
Transportation towards / from the Ferry Station in Buenos Aires.
Transportation in Colonia del Sacramento (We will walk along the locations, as the historic center of the city is quite small)
Extra drinks, food, beverages, and expenses.
You will need a DSL-Reflex, Mirrorless or compact Camera, and I recommend you to bring one zoom with a range of 24-105mm and a Tele Photo lens of about 150-500mm range (Whatever you have will be OK).
It wil be a walking Photo Tour, so you will need comfortable shoes and fresh clothes.
Notice: It is always recommendable to book this Photo Tour at least 5-10 days prior to the tour date, so you (and I) will have more chances to find ferry tickets towards Colonia.
You will experience a unique Private Photography Tour, led by a professional travel and editorial photographer based in Buenos Aires.
You will learn how to use your camera like a professional, while you make great photographs of the best places in the beautiful city of Colonia Del Sacramento (UR), with the best available light.
My travel photos have been published worldwide, in web sites, magazines, books and travel guides such as: Conde Nast Traveller, Travel & Leisure, Lonely Planet, AA Guides, Michelin Guides, and many more.
I take my work very seriously, and that is why I won the "Luxury Travel Guide Awards" (2017, 18 & 21) and the "Travel and Hospitality Awards" (2018, 19 & 21) as the "Best Tour Company" for my Photography Tours in Bs As and Colonia.
Therefore, a service of excellence will be guaranted.
Buquebus Ferry tickets (round trip tickets) from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento and from Colonia del Sacramento to Buenos Aires cost about USD 35 / person. In Buquebus the "Half day in Colonia" promotin includes round trip tickets and Covid 19 insurance.
You can use mainly US dollars or debit/ credit card in Colonia del Sacramento. Argentina pesos are also accepted but not everywhere.
Yes, a valid passport is needed to travel from Buenos Aires to Colonia, and from Colonia to Buenos Aires.
As we finish the tour close to 7:10 PM, we can only use a tripod for twilight shots in winter/ autumn times, when sunset time is earlier.
You need, in order to enter Uruguay, a health coverage against Covid-19 in Uruguay, and full vaccination scheme certification. Also, make sure, if you cross from Buenos Aires, that you don t require VISA in order to enter Uruguay.
Yes, you will have to buy your own Fery Ticket in Buquebus Web Site. You must buy the "Round Trip" ticket named "Half day in Colonia", which departure time is 12:15PM from Buenos Aires, and which arrival time is 20:30 PM from Colonia del Sacramento (UR).
Ussually this round trip option is cheaper, and also includes a covid 19 insurance for the whole trip, which you will need in order to do the trip.