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Landscape Photo Tours
View AllCombine your love of photography with the chance to visit some of the world’s most beautiful and photogenic nature destinations on our landscape photo tours. Whether landscapes are the primary focus of the trip you choose or just one of several nature subjects you’ll shoot, these trips offer exceptional opportunities to photograph a variety of terrain from rain forests to deserts to rugged mountain ranges—often at the height of autumn colors or when wildflower blooms are at their peak.
Colorado Fall Colors
Photograph the blazing yellow aspen forests that punctuate the rugged Colorado Rocky Mountains topography—jagged summits and deep breathtaking valleys under blue sky. Improve your photography skills while learning about light, color and graphic design on location with our leader in his home state.
Italy’s Dolomite Mountains in Autumn
Capture the allure of one of Earth’s most photogenic mountain landscapes. Vertical walls of pale gray rock rise steeply above foothills forested with blazing golden larches and sweeping meadows, deep valleys, crystal-clear alpine lakes, and picturesque mountain towns when tourist crowds are scarce.
Timeless Landscapes of Slovenia and Croatia
Imagine stepping into a storybook where every scene is a work of art. That is what awaits you in Slovenia and Croatia—two tiny, enchanting photogenic countries that embody “Europe in miniature.” Photograph the best of their national park landscapes, countryside, and medieval architecture on this trip.
Caddo Lake and Big Cypress Bayou, Texas in Autumn
Autumn brings a blaze of color to the bald cypress trees of Caddo Lake and the Big Cypress Bayou in Texas. Explore quiet backwaters by boat and photograph the graphic quality of these stately trees as ethereal fog drifts amidst the gnarled trunks as the sun rises and sets.
Women Only Nature Photography: Caddo Lake & Big Cypress Bayou, Texas
Caddo Lake in East Texas serves as the setting for the next addition to our well-received Women in Nature Photography tour series—trips open exclusively to women of all photography skills. It offers a unique opportunity to explore this extraordinary region in the company of other women photographers.
Bosque del Apache & White Sands National Park
Enjoy the pleasure of wildlife and landscape photography all rolled into one week of intense photography in New Mexico. We are up early for first light for the exciting snow geese “blast off” at Bosque del Apache with early entrance permit at White Sands National Park. Prime trip dates for birds.
Yellowstone in Winter
Capture images of the very best of Yellowstone’s snowy interior—unique geothermal features, snow-encrusted landscapes, and iconic wildlife—with an expert leader who knows the park intimately. Flexible itinerary with five snow coach days and short walks to explore geothermal areas and landscapes.
Japan's Winter Wildlife
Incredible photographic access to snow monkeys, Japanese cranes, whooper swans, white-tailed and Steller's sea eagles in snowy landscapes. One of Earth's finest—yet little-known—winter wildlife shoots. Ranks in Joe Van Os' Top 10 wildlife photo trips in the world!
Bald Eagles, Sea Otters & Coastal Wildlife of Kachemak Bay, Alaska
Capture eagles, sea otters, and Alaska’s winter wildlife on a coastal photo tour. Charter boat and land access to one of Alaska’s most photogenic regions.
Gray Whales of Mexico's Baja Peninsula
Photograph Pacific gray whales within touching distance. Capture images of blue and humpback whales, dolphins, Baja's desert landscapes, unique Boojum “trees” and timeless Mexican colonial architecture.
Patagonia's Mountain Landscapes in Austral Autumn
Photograph Patagonia’s peaks, glaciers, and lakes in fall color. A mountain photo tour through Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares during austral autumn.
Faroe Islands
Discover the seldom-visited, unspoiled, and timeless Faroe Islands. Treeless, turf-mantled terrain rises to rocky crags or drops to the sea below. Waterfalls plunge steeply and waves crash on pristine shores. Colorful turf-roofed houses, charming villages, and working fishing boats add a human element.
Galápagos
The Galápagos Islands are a living museum of evolution. Home to fearless wildlife and dramatic volcanic landscapes, the islands offer incredible photographic moments. From sea lions and penguins to giant tortoises and flamingos, this journey reveals the archipelago’s unique biodiversity and rich natural history.
Namibia
From its beautiful quiver tree forest, surreal sand-conquered ghost town of Kolmanskop, and the colossal red sand Sossusvlei Dunes to the exclusive reserve known for black and white rhino, and the superlative Etosha National Park, Namibia provides exciting photo subjects at every turn.
Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
Cruise Alaska’s Glacier Bay for whale photography and wild seascapes. Capture bears, sea otters, and calving glaciers from small boats and coastal shores.
Svalbard: Into the Ice
A nine-day photo cruise in Svalbard for outstanding photography of polar bears, walruses, seals, nesting seabirds and other Arctic wildlife. Shoot expansive Arctic landscapes of rugged coastal mountains, glaciers, and icescapes.
Puffins on the Fly
Iceland is home to more than half the world’s population of Atlantic puffins—as well as fantastic numbers of other seabirds that nest on its towering cliffs. We photograph at scenic Grimsey Island, one of the country's most amazing puffin colonies, for 5 shooting days.
Olympic National Park
Alpine scenery with wildflower meadows and dramatic vistas, plus a rugged coastline, sea stacks, waterfalls and verdant moss-draped rain forest set the stage for a quintessential Pacific Northwest photographic adventure.
Zambia Unfiltered
Experience a thrilling photographic safari through Zambia’s wild landscapes. Capture leopards, elephants, and diverse birdlife in pristine habitats. With expert guides, exclusive access, and breathtaking scenery, this journey offers incredible wildlife encounters and stunning photo opportunities in Africa’s untamed heart.
New Zealand's South Island
New Zealand—a canvas painted by nature’s brushstrokes. This 13-day photo adventure immerses you in sparkling glaciers, ancient forests, mirrored lakes, and rugged fiords. From the snow-capped Southern Alps to the dramatic coast, every frame captures the untouched beauty of Middle Earth.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a captivating photography destination, blending Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, and Slavic influences with stunning natural beauty. From Sarajevo’s vibrant bazaars to remote mountain villages, wild horses in Livno, and the ancient forests of Sutjeska, each location offers rich, diverse scenes for capturing unforgettable images and cultural stories.
Nordic Autumn and Aurora
Our new Nordic Autumn and Aurora tour offers a unique opportunity to capture Norway’s breathtaking landscapes in the ideal season. With stunning fjords, colorful forests, and increased aurora activity, autumn provides spectacular photography conditions without winter’s crowds and harsh weather. Enjoy seven days of shooting iconic locations in optimal light and comfort.
Bhutan Photo Tour: A Journey Through Light, Devotion, and Culture
Nestled in the Himalayas between India and China, Bhutan offers photographers a rare opportunity to capture untouched landscapes, traditional architecture, and a deeply spiritual culture. This immersive journey centers around two vibrant festivals: the Tamshing Phala Choepa in sacred Bumthang Valley and the Gangtey Tshechu in the serene Phobjikha Valley, where masked dances and rituals…
Colorado Fall Colors
Photograph the blazing yellow aspen forests that punctuate the rugged Colorado Rocky Mountains topography—jagged summits and deep breathtaking valleys under blue sky. Improve your photography skills while learning about light, color and graphic design on location with our leader in his home state.
Italy’s Dolomite Mountains in Autumn
Capture the allure of one of Earth’s most photogenic mountain landscapes. Vertical walls of pale gray rock rise steeply above foothills forested with blazing golden larches and sweeping meadows, deep valleys, crystal-clear alpine lakes, and picturesque mountain towns when tourist crowds are scarce.
Wild Madagascar
Completely isolated for nearly 100 million years, Madagascar has evolved into an amazing collection of photogenic endemic plants and animals. Travel with private chartered flights and spacious ground transportation to the island’s best photo spots.
Timeless Landscapes of Slovenia and Croatia
Imagine stepping into a storybook where every scene is a work of art. That is what awaits you in Slovenia and Croatia—two tiny, enchanting photogenic countries that embody “Europe in miniature.” Photograph the best of their national park landscapes, countryside, and medieval architecture on this trip.
Patagonian Puma Photography Tour
Track and photograph wild pumas in Patagonia’s Torres del Paine. Join a guided photo tour for rare encounters, dramatic scenery, and Andean condor sightings.
Yosemite National Park
The towering rock walls that form the bones of Yosemite’s spectacular valley are at their finest in the warm low-angled light of fall. The Merced River flows at a gentler pace and autumn-hued foliage and granite peaks are framed in mirror-like waters. Yosemite in autumn is a never-ending source of inspiration.
Caddo Lake Women’s Photography Tour
Caddo Lake in East Texas serves as the setting for the next addition to our well-received Women in Nature Photography tour series—trips open exclusively to women of all photography skills. It offers a unique opportunity to explore this extraordinary region in the company of other women photographers.
Caddo Lake & Big Cypress Bayou in Autumn
Autumn brings a blaze of color to the bald cypress trees of Caddo Lake and the Big Cypress Bayou in Texas. Explore quiet backwaters by boat and photograph the graphic quality of these stately trees as ethereal fog drifts amidst the gnarled trunks as the sun rises and sets.
