OVERVIEW

Join acclaimed photographers Paul Zizka and Dave Brosha for an extraordinary photography workshop in the heart of Bolivia, where you'll capture the stunning beauty of Salar de Uyuni and its surrounding marvels. This exclusive adventure offers a rare chance to enhance your photography skills while exploring some of South America's most breathtaking landscapes.

Beginning in the renowned Uyuni area, you'll photograph its iconic salt flats and the haunting train graveyard. Experience the enchantment of a mesmerizing sunset over the vast salt flats and marvel at some of the clearest, star-filled skies on Earth. With a bit of luck, rainfall will turn the flats into the world's largest mirror—a truly indescribable sight.

Heading further south, the landscape becomes even more captivating. The "Road of the Jewels" will lead us to a series of surreal lagunas, each offering unique vistas with flamingoes and vibrant color palettes. Every night, we’ll find ourselves in a new remote location, surrounded by volcanoes and under a canopy of stars.

You’ll have the chance to frame your shots with the otherworldly Desierto de Dali and the iconic Árbol de Piedra. Capture the vivid colors of Laguna Colorada, home to rare wildlife, and aim your lens at the towering Licancabur and the reflective waters of Laguna Verde. Photograph the geysers at the mystical Sol de Mañana geothermal field, adding an ethereal touch to your portfolio, and end the day soaking in Aguas Termales under a billion stars.

Throughout this workshop, Paul and Dave will be on hand to offer tips, highlight opportunities, provide feedback on your compositions, and help you refine your artistic vision. Join us for this remarkable photography workshop-tour in Bolivia!

We hope you’ll join us for this photography workshop-tour in Bolivia.

Location: Bolivia

Dates: March 3-11, 2026

Tour Leaders*: Paul Zizka + Dave Brosha

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Learn to shoot the intimate details of nature and capturing grand landscapes.
• How to capture the immensity and "wow" factor of the night sky.
• Honing your vision as a storyteller in vast landscapes.
• How to develop your skills as a landscape photographer using techniques like filters and long exposures.
• Developing your overall skills with your camera settings and equipment from beginner to pro.

 ITINERARY

(Note: subject to change)

Day 1 - March 3, 2026

We arrive in Uyuni, get settled into our salt hotel and then head out for our first shoot: a sunset on the incredible Salar de Uyuni. We then return to the hotel for our kickoff dinner, and rest up for a big week ahead!

Day 2 -March 4, 2026

After a visit to the salar-side town of Colchani, we venture deep onto the salt flats. Depending on conditions, we may explore some of the surreal “islands”, some salt sculptures or some of the wild geometry that can be found in the area. We end a full day on the salt with a sunset shoot before heading back to the hotel for the night. If conditions allow, we will venture under the stars after dinner or in the middle of the night!

Day 3 -March 5, 2026

Today we spend another day exploring the mysterious, unique, extensive Salar de Uyuni. We’ll follow our nose and see what we can find and point our lenses towards!

Day 4 - March 6, 2026

Time to say goodbye to Uyuni and head south in search of jewels! By jewels, we mean an incredible string of lagunas, all wildly different from each other. Prepare to be amazed. We will also likely experience our first wildlife encounters of the trip: keep an eye out for ostriches, vicuñas, flamingoes and Andean foxes!

Day 5 -March 7, 2026

We continue our explorations of the most remote reaches of Bolivia passing countless volcanoes, colourful lakes and bizarre rock formations. At last we enter the Eduardo Avaroa Reserve to take in the famed, unforgettable Árbol de Piedra and Laguna Colorada. And come evening, if the skies are clear, you know we’ll be out there shooting the full Moon over the desert plateaus!

Day 6 - March 8, 2026

We start the day with another visit to the enigmatica Laguna Colorada, and drive up to nearly 5,000 metres above sea level to marvel at the geysers Sol de Mañana. We then relocate to some hot springs and finish the day with a sunset at the aptly-named Desierto de Dalí. After dinner, check out the hot springs under the stars - undoubtedly a highlight of the trip.

Day 7 - March 9, 2026

This day sees us reaching our southernmost point of the trip, very close to the border with Chile and Argentina. Laguna Verde will leave you speechless. And we can’t wait to show you a new spot we found on our scouting trip that no one else goes to! We then start moving north again as we slowly make our way back to Uyuni. Don’t despair though - there are many highlights and terrific photo opportunities on the way. We spend the night in Villamar, a tiny village located in an enchanting setting.

Day 8 - March 10, 2026

We drive back to Uyuni (paved road!), but not before we make a few last stops on our journey, including canyons, gravity-defying rock towers and perhaps the most wildlife-rich area of the whole adventure! We check into our hotel right in the heart of Uyuni, freshen up, and then meet at a wonderful restaurant to celebrate our journey with a finale dinner.

Day 9 -March 11, 2026

Departure day. We check out of the hotel and start the journey home with our hearts and memory cards full!

* As per our Terms and Conditions, OFFBEAT reserves the right to change, at any time, the tour leader of any workshop.

 THE FINER DETAILS 

Included:

• Daily instructions/mentorship with Paul Zizka & Kris Andres
• Accommodations
• All Meals during the workshop.
• Travel in 4x4 during the workshop
• All Park Entrance Fees.
• Itinerary planned by OFFBEAT instructors.
• Lifetime membership to OFFBEAT Community.

Not Included:

• International flights
• Visa, vaccinations, passport fees
• Travel Insurance
• Airfare
• Souvenirs
• Gratuities & Tips for guides, servers, staff ect.
• Alcohol
• Any weather-caused delays/extensions to stay.

 PRICE AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE 

Cost: CAD $9500* (Based on double occupany)

Payment options: Full payment or $1500 non-refundable deposit to secure a space with remaining four payments as listed below.

Non-Refundable Deposit: CAD $1500

• Installment Payment #1 $2000 - Oct 1, 2024
• Installment Payment #2: $2000 - Feb 1, 2025
• Installment Payment #3: $2000 - June 1, 2025
• Installment Payment #4: $2000 - Sept 1, 2025

Note:  if you are interested in bringing your spouse/partner on this, we have a  discounted spousal rate of $7,600.

Note: Failure to pay by due dates means forfeiting deposit and spot will be freed up and potentially sold to another interested participant (see more in cancellation policy below).

If unforeseen circumstances arise, refunds will not be given but participants are welcome to transfer/sell their space to another interested participant. In such case, participants are responsible for handling payment for the transfer.

 PARTICIPANTS

• 8 minimum

We require a minimum of 8 participants in order to run this workshop. If the minimum numbers are not reached by January 2026 the workshop may be cancelled and deposits will be refunded to participants. See our cancellation policy below for more details.

 ACCOMMODATIONS 
Your time for the duration of the workshop is split between hotels and refuges.

Important note:  please note that accommodations will be shared (two participants of the same sex per room). Accommodations are always made for friends/spouses traveling together to ensure you room together.  A single room may be available for a supplemental fee.

 WHAT TO EXPECT 

The workshop is suitable for participants of all levels of experience in photography. Most locations will be readily accessible with short hikes.

This event focuses 100% on landscape + outdoor + night photography, but participants are free to ask questions about and practice portrait photography as well. It is worth noting that the workshop will be quite active in order to maximize field time. Participants are not expected to participate in every aspect of the workshop/tour. It’s up to you to get out as much as you like, though of course it is recommended you give it your all.

 LEAVE NO TRACE 

We preach and live the ethics of "leave no trace" photography, which means that the utmost care is given, while hiking and photographing, to leaving zero impact on the natural environment. Participants are expected to approach this tour with the same ethics at all times.

 INSURANCE

It is not only advised but required that workshop participants have trip cancellation/interruption insurance, as well as emergency medical/illness insurance and rescue coverage (proof required within 4 months of departure).
Weather and other unforeseen factors can cause delays in travel, particularly from some of our more remote locations. It is the participant’s responsibility to cover any costs in the case of a travel delay of any length. 

Please ensure your trip cancellation/interruption insurance accommodates this possibility. By purchasing a spot you are acknowledging that you accept these conditions.

 OFFBEAT TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

Please take the time to review OFFBEAT’s Terms and Conditions, including our Cancellation Policies. You are required to agree to these in order to confirm your registration.

 TRAVEL VISA 

It is the participant's responsibility to ensure they have a valid Travel Visa (if applicable/required) for the duration of the workshop.