Lima Photo Day Tour

Lima Photo Day

This tour has a bit of Peruvian history, culture, nature, food, iconic buildings (and others not so iconic but old-styled), art and people’s lifestyle combining some of best city spots. First of all, the classic visit to Lima City Centre: the Plaza Mayor (Cathedral, Government Palace, Archbishop Palace Balconies), and its surrounding streets, then back to the seafront districts, we´ll drive to Magdalena Market, one of the classic markets in Lima, from there by the coast freeway to La Punta and after walking by its streets, we´ll drive again the freeway to Barranco beach and walk up to the Bridge of Sighs.

Suggested plan

Driving from hotel to Lima Centre to explore with our cameras its streets and places as Santo Domingo, San Francisco Sq., Jiron de La Union, Plaza Mayor, among other places.
Then the Magdalena Market, a walk inside the classic market.
La Punta at both sides, the calm beach and La Arenilla, a place where seabirds nest the whole year.
Barranco beach and the old Bajada de Baños to arrive to Bridge of Sighs and end at the Seafront.

Total distance: 5K / Walking time 1:30 hours / Average Total time: 7-8 hours including shuttle.
Note: Timing and distance could be adjusted depending season, weather conditions or time spend on each place.

Our photographer suggests

We suggest to start:
– Very early around 6:30 or 7 am so there is time for a coffee or tea and streets are pretty empty in Lima Centre. Good be at noon in La Punta and finish around 3 pm.
– From May to November we may start from 9 to 10.
– In summer is preferably to start as early as possible.

What kind of photos we´ll take

Architecture, streets, people, birds, landscapes.

What lenses are best for this trip?

For enthusiasts a smartphone or a basic camera works enough, but if you bring many lenses here are the suggestions:
A 85 mm, 105 mm for shooting people.
A zoom 24-70 / 24-105 / 35-150 mm good for multi use.
Additionals a tele and a wide angle lenses.
On sunny days a ND2 or polarized filter.

When is best?

This photo trip can be done for the whole year.

What do I have to bring?

Basically in summer (Jan-Apr) you must use sunscreen and fresh clothes. Lima temperatures are on average 24-32C.
During winter (Jul-Oct) long sleeves and a wind vest for temperatures of 12-16C. Usually, it doesn´t rain too much (except in Aug-Sep) but bringing an extra coat for rain or cold may be helpful.

Important note

This is a photo walk in street areas, we will walk slowly, anyway if you cannot walk too much or have some dissability please tell us to modify the original plan or consider hiring a driver.

Rates (USD)

Photo Day	1p	2p
Lima Photo day	260	140

Rates in US Dollars or Peruvian Soles at exchange rate.

What´s included

Photo pro guiding.
We use a private transportation.
Not included: meals or personal spends, entrance fees, and official guides, tips.

Book your photo day

Booking Procedure

After pre booking by the web form, or contact us by whatsapp, chat or email, please send a list with names, passport numbers, tour date, meeting point and any request you think could be important, as kind of things you want to photograph, personal style, personal website, mobility issues, etc.
We work only with small groups and on private service.

Important

Save the date with 50% of the rate. This advanced payment is not refundable in case of cancellations, for more details check our Terms and Conditions. You can choo se to pay the full amount, in case of cancellations 2 days before the tour date we can refund the 50% of payment minus the cost of bank operation. Otherwise you can complete the full payment a day before or the same day of the tour. We do not include main meals, drinks, personal expenses, also you should hire a travel insurance. Lodging is included on specific tours.

Advices

Always for personal safety reasons is recommended to have a good backpack and never leave your stuff far away from you.
Use of sport or very confortable shoes fully recommended.

Additionals

Transportation support during the photowalk, available under request and extra cost.
Other timing or arrangements for mobility handicap or need of an assistant on request and at extra cost.
Photography lessons and special requests available (ask).

Conditions

1. For better chances of find a date free, requests and bookings must be done at a maximum of 72 hours before tour date.
2. If cancellation occurs is considered as No Show and booking advanced payment is not subject of refund.