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Exploring the Galapagos Islands with cameras, by yacht, has been one of the most life-changing photography adventures we have offered, according to those who have been with us.

April 17-27, 2026

Double Occupancy - $10,700
Single Occupancy - $16,900*

Deposit with Application
Double Occupancy - $1,000
Single Occupancy - $2,000

Second Payment - 15 May 25
Double Occupancy - $2,000
Single Occupancy - $3,000

Final Payment - 1 December 2025
To include any extra room nights

There is an additional Galapagos Entry Fee that must be paid upon arrival - currently $100

*Single Occupancy only available after 8 double occupancy guests under deposit

Giant tortoises.  Land iguanas.  Marine iguanas.  Flightless cormorants.  Galapagos penguins.  Sea turtles.  Blue-footed boobies.  Red-footed boobies.  Nazca boobies.  Waved albatross.  Flamingos.  Sea lions.  Fur seals.  Sally Lightfoot crabs.  Frigate birds.  Tropicbirds.  Galapagos hawk.  Galapagos mockingbird.  Eagle Rays.  Manta Rays.  Dolphins.  Whales.  Sharks. The list goes on and on.

It’s not just about how many species we find.  It’s that there is no innate fear of humans built into the populations of the Galapagos Archipelago.  We’ll tiptoe through warm sand, among basking sea lions.  Birds will be nesting alongside our paths – sometimes in the path.  The images you think will take 500-600 mm lenses might be accomplished at 200mm!

But don’t forget the exciting landscapes of the Galapagos.  Abrupt cliffs.  Ridgelines lined with giant cacti.  Semi submerged craters.  Photograph those in juxtaposition with sunrises, sunsets, rainbows, or the distant thunder cloud – and you’ll have images to treasure!

And then, there are the islands themselves.  Some newer islands made of fresh lava flows, just poking above the waves.  Life along the edges and in cracks in the lava.

Some islands grew enough to create their own rain and have developed soil and are decorated with a wealth of plant life, supporting a different cast of animals.

So much to explore amongst these Galapagos Islands.  We have led a number of groups – and we have our favorite spots.  And we love share those with you!

While many Galapagos tours take the shortest route amongst the islands near the airport, we prefer to get away from the crowds, see the diversity, and find those things seen by fewer visitors. 

The Nemo II is a stable, elegant catamaran-style yacht.  And it has an exciting itinerary that encompasses many of the places we like to go – and to share with our groups of photographers.

We have secured space in our favorite season!  Sunny skies with a few showers over a week.  Warm temperatures.  Historically tranquil seas.  Courtship and nesting in full swing.

Some Galapagos tours, to lower prices, start and end at the airport in Quito or Guayaquil.  We prefer to spend a day introducing you to the World Heritage Site of Quito’s old city center.  We have some really special places to share – and the opportunity to photograph the square in the evening.  This day in Quito also gives you a safety net if your flights or baggage are delayed – you won’t miss your time in the Galapagos!  We include the hotel rooms in Quito and the domestic flights in your adventure fee!

Our Galapagos Enchanted Isles Adventure is designed for 9-12 participants.  The itinerary includes 3 nights of lodging in Quito, Ecuador and 7 nights aboard the Nemo II in the Galapagos Archipelago.  We can accommodate 2 singles after four double rooms are committed. 

We are really looking forward to our time on the Nemo II in the Galapagos – and to sharing this special yacht and itinerary with you!  Prepare for an adventure of your lifetime – a life-changing learning experience coupled with outstanding photography opportunities.

Borneo! Rainforests. Orangutans. Gibbons. Pygmy elephants. Proboscis monkeys. 420 species of birds, including amazing hornbills and kingfishers, brightly colored little birds. Carnivorous plants. Sun bears. The list goes on and on. We've built an itinerary that takes you into the canopy, on trails by foot, on rivers by boat, and out on night safari. This is not an adventure you want to miss!

Join us in Brazil's Pantanal for a wild adventure that features both jaguars and an amazing array of birds, reptiles, and mammals. The Pantanal is the only place in the world where one can reliably find and photograph jaguars - as they are nocturnal hunters everywhere else. The birds here are fantastic - this is one of our favorite places to photograph flying birds (we can help you build your skills). Add in close-up encounters with giant river otters and so much more. Join us for this wild adventure!

Turkey sits at a geographical crossroads, which means that, over history, many cultures have passed through Turkey, each leaving a distinct imprint on the culture and the archaeological record. Let's explore some of the great archaeological wonders - while putting ourselves in great positions make exciting art with cameras. Mosques, Fairy Chimneys, Ephasus, Istanbul, Aphrodisia, Pergamum, Assos and so much more.

Three days of classroom and field time with migrating waterfowl, bald eagles, and macro opportunities. You'll learn how to take control of your mirrorless camera - and take advantage of new developments in the digital darkroom - to yield images that closely match your intentions in the field! Embrace manual - it's easier that the auto modes - and easier than ever in the mirrorless era.

2026

To sit quietly in a bamboo thicket with a gorilla family, interacting with eye contact, observing, and making compelling images is truly a life changing experience. Venture out into the wilds of Rwanda with a small group to experience photographic encounters with wild gorillas, chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, golden monkeys, and much, much more. Fitness level is necessary to accomplish this adventure. Dates are tentative until we secure permits.

Our new Kenya West Photography Safari explores from Samburu on the north down to the Masai Mara in the south. We'll find 3 kinds of giraffes, two kinds of zebras, rhinos (black and white), gerenuks, big cats, hyenas and jackals, outstanding scenery and a wealth of birds - big and little. We'll see a number of ecosystems, brush up agains several cultures, get a great introduction to the Rift Valley, and so much more. And, if you join both this safari and the next, below, we'll cut $1,000 from your fees.

Our new Kenya Southeast Photography Safari explores the exciting region along the Kenya/Tanzania border. Starting with Amboseli, we'll work east to Tsavo west and east and Taita, finding dramatic scenes with elephants, some big tuskers, the oasis of Amboseli and all its concentration of wildlife, lions, leopards, cheetahs, a variety of ungulates, a spring where hippos swim in clear water, lodges on waterholes, and so many more exciting things. Pair this adventure with the adventure above and we'll cut $1,000 from your fees.

If you only go to Sub-Saharan Africa once in your life, this is the photography safari you want. If it's your first photography safari, you'll measure all the others against this one. The Great Migration in the Serengeti. A glimpse at Africa before colonization changed it forever. A great mix of animals, both predator and prey. The Ngorongoro Crater - a virtual fishbowl filled with so many species. Tarangire with its gian baobabs and healthy elephant herds.Great lodging where you can recharge and download every night. And outstanding guides.

Private tiger photography safari.

Check with us about a private adventure of your own!

Join us in 2026 as we'll explore favorite haunts and add new landings and vistas. Giant tortoises, flightless frigates, 3 kinds of boobies, land and marine iguanas, sea lions and fur seals, flamingos, and the northernmost penguin in the world. The list goes on and on! Exciting landscapes. So much to learn about geology, biology, and evolution.Truly an inspiring experience - ties the Serengeti in client feedback as the "most life-changing" experience of their lives.

Waterfalls. Puffins. Volcanic craters. Glaciers. Floating icebergs. Black sand beaches. Dramatic cliffs. Deep canyons. Did we mention waterfalls and puffins? Skuas and arctic terns! Sheep and Icelandic horses. Viking culture. The photography opportunities don't stop! Join us in July of 2026 - we'll show you a great time and send you home with outstanding images and improved photography skills.

Join a small group of photographers as we fly in float planes and tundra planes out into the wilderness of the Katmai Peninsula - in search of great bear photography opportunities. We'll go where the bears are actively catching salmon, including Brooks Falls, and other locations drawing off the Bristol Bay watershed which has the largest salmon runs in the world. Plan to be close to bears - to have great vistas from planes - and to marvel at the vast expanse of wilderness. Group size limited - secure your space.

Turkey sits at a geographical crossroads, which means that, over history, many cultures have passed through Turkey, each leaving a distinct imprint on the culture and the archaeological record. Let's explore some of the great archaeological wonders - while putting ourselves in great positions make exciting art with cameras. Mosques, Fairy Chimneys, Ephasus, Istanbul, Aphrodisia, Pergamum, Assos and so much more.

Step outside your comfort zone to experience and photograph tribes of Ethiopia's Omo River Valley. These tribes were never dominated by colonialism and have held onto traditions others have lost. This is your chance to see Africa, indeed all human culture, as it was - and be one of the few people on the planet to experience these unique cultures. This is a wild adventure - we'll sometimes have modest lodgings, eat foods we're not familiar with, and venture beyond basic services as we visit these remote tribes.

Redesigned for 2027, our Costa Rica Photography Adventure give you great opportunities for birds, landscapes, waterfalls, frogs, macros and so much more. We put you in several distinct ecosystems, each with their own set of flora and fauna. Three significant "photography by boat" outings provide both riverscapes and wildlife. Birds, caimans, crodociles and several species of monkeys. Then there are the frogs and sloths. And leaf cutter ants. You'll be overwhelmed by the opportunities to design great images on this adventure.

Let's photograph tigers! Join us in India for a custom safari designed to put you in the best places at the best times to photograph tigers. We have built in more time than most tiger safaris - and it's all about time in Kanha, Pench, and Bandhavgarh National Parks. We have arranged to put you two to a vehicle - and to enter the parks at daybreak, just when the tigers are most active. The group will be quite limited in size. Secure your space soon!