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We offer over 100 carefully curated small-group photo tours in over 40 countries. Our authentic adventures offer you a chance to combine a spectacular vacation with a wonderful creative learning experience. We blend travel, culture, photography, cuisine, and more. Our casual format provides a unique blend of hands-on learning techniques and skills mastered over many years, including our exclusive “The Art of Seeing” approach. Whether you are a beginner, an enthusiast, or a professional, we invite you to join us on a truly amazing photographic and cultural adventure of a lifetime.

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CUBA | EASTERN CUBA

CUBA | HAVANA

CUBA | PRIVATE

CUBA | VANISHING CUBA

DOLOMITES & LAKE COMO

DOLOMITES + MILKY WAY

GRAND TETON

GUATEMALA SEMANA SANTA

HISTORIC ROUTE 66

INDIA | HOLI FESTIVAL OF COLORS

INDIA | KERALA

INDIA | KERALA THEYYAM FESTIVAL

INDIA | LOST TRIBES OF GUJARAT

INDIA | RAJASTHAN

INDIA | THE SOUL OF THE STREETS

INDIA | VARANASI

KENYA | MAASAI MARA SAFARI

LONDON “SOUL OF THE STREETS”

MOROCCO | SAHARA DESERT

NAPLES & THE AMALFI COAST

NEW YORK “SOUL OF THE STREETS”

NORWAY | LOFOTEN ISLANDS

OAXACA | DAY OF THE DEAD

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photography instruction

Night Photography

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Redwoods Photo Workshop

Mt. Rainier Wildflowers

Arctic Landscapes & Wildlife

Beyond the Badlands – Fall Colors

Fall in the Smokies

Zion Fall Colors Workshop

Winter in Northern Utah

Canadian Rockies in Winter

Winter Horse Ranch

Winter in the Desert

Iceland In Winter Photo Workshop

Death Valley and Stars

Patagonia Pumas

Patagonia Ablaze

Galapagos Photo Workshop

Antarctica and South Georgia

Bisti Badlands – Spring

Wild Tigers Safari India

Spring in the Smokies

South Dakota Badlands Photo Workshop

Tornado Alley

Spring in the Palouse Photo Workshop

Palouse Barns Photo Workshop

Spring in the Palouse – For Women Photographers

Olympic National Park Photo Workshop

Alaska Brown Bears Photo Workshop

Iceland Highlands Photo Workshop

Kenya by Land, Air, & Night

Red Sails in Greenland

Palouse Harvest Photo Workshop

Grand Canyon Monsoon

White Pocket Monsoon

Storms & Saguaros

Moab Monsoon Mania

Alaska Fall Colors

Lake Powell Houseboat Workshop

Beyond the Badlands – For Women Photographers

Southwest Drone Photography

Bisti Badlands – Fall

Northern Utah Fall Colors

Drama in the Dolomites

Nova Scotia Fall Colors

Big Cats Africa Safari

Eastern Sierras Photo Workshop

Cypress Swamps

Death Valley Photo Workshop

Secret Swamps and Wildlife

Hidden Gems Southwest Fall

Yellowstone & Grand Tetons in Winter

Lofoten Aurora Borealis

Alaska Aurora Borealis

Reflection Canyon Photo Workshop

Ecuador Tropical Birds Photo Workshop

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Southwest photography workshops.

The desert is calling and there is no better way to experience it than on our Southwest Photo Workshops! With some of the darkest night skies in the lower 48, the Southwest is a mecca for Milky Way photography.  Venture off the beaten path as we take you on a 4WD adventure to remote and fascinating destinations. Explore the whimsical hoodoos of Bryce Canyon or peer down the vast depths of the Grand Canyon at Toroweep. Hike the Narrows at Zion or wiggle your way through an undulating slot canyon.  Hop aboard a houseboat and photograph beautiful Lake Powell or capture the otherwordly badlands with your drone. Or get the adrenaline racing with a storm chasing adventure! The desert offers so much variety - you'll want to come back again and again.

Our workshops are designed to maximize your learning and your photo opportunities.  With local expertise and skilled weather forecasting, we get you to the best locations at the best times. .  Our photo workshops are not laid-back trips. We'll be hard at work getting up early and staying out late for the best light.  When possible, we try to include night photography too!  We keep group sizes small to ensure plenty of individual attention and incorporate post-processing training and image critique to take your photos to the next level!  But most importantly, expect to have lots of fun!  Come join us in the field for your next photography adventure in Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, and overseas.

Why Attend a Photo Workshop?

• Maximize Your Time - Best Places, Best Light!
• In-field Camera Instruction from Professional Photographers
• Improve Your Photo Compositions and Get Fresh Ideas
• Learn New Post-Processing Methods 
• Make Friends In a Small Group Setting
• Have Dedicated Time to Focus on Your Photography
• Get Off the Beaten Path With Unique Locations
• Most Important:  Have Lots of Fun!!

Open Workshops

Redwoods May 29-June 2, 2024

Rainier Wildflowers Aug 5-9, 2024

Arctic Landscapes & Wildlife Aug 29-Sept 4, 2024

Fall in the Smokies Oct 27-31, 2024

Cypress Swamps Nov 1-5, 2024

Zion Fall Colors Nov 5-9, 2024

Winter Northern Utah Jan 11-14, 2025

Canadian Rockies Winter Feb 2-10, 2025

Winter Horse Ranch Feb 9-15, 2025

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WHAT ORYX OFFERS

EQUIPMENT SETUP – CAMERA BODY, LENSES, TRIPODS ETC

DISCUSSING ENVISAGED PHOTOGRAPHIC SUBJECTS AND HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH THEM

LEARNING TO USE LIGHT

COMPOSITION – CLASSIC RULE OF THIRDS, AND WHEN TO BREAK THE RULES

STORY TELLING WITH YOUR IMAGES – WHAT ARE YOU WANTING TO PORTRAY AND WHAT MESSAGE DOES YOUR PHOTOGRAPH DELIVER

PROCESSING OF IMAGES

WILDLIFE SUBJECTS DISCUSSING ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR IN ORDER TO ANTICIPATE ‘THE SHOT

BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY AND SPECIFICALLY BIRDS IN FLIGHT

ANIMAL-IN-ENVIRONMENT AND LANDSCAPE SHOTS

PHOTO CRITIQUE , YOUR ORYX PHOTO LEADER PROVIDES INSIGHTFUL FEEDBACK FOR PHOTOGRAPHY GROWTH

Our portfolio of Classic photo tours are hand-picked set group departures that have been created to offer you the finest photographic experience for each destination. We use the most suitable accommodation conveniently situated near prime photographic locations and our Classic tours offer small group sizes (6 to 8 participants) to maximise the individual attention that each guest receives.

Our signature photo tours are designed for photo enthusiasts who are looking to take their safari experience to a new and more exclusive level. These set group departures are tailored to incorporate photographic sites that offer the very finest in photographic experiences in a small group (4 participants or less) environment, offering you the highest level of personalised attention. Wherever possible, we also use the use most stylish and luxurious accommodations available, guaranteeing you the ultimate scheduled photo tour.

Decades of experience in the travel and guiding industry has provided the ORYX team with a wealth of knowledge on the wildlife, landscapes and cultures of the world. We take particular pride in designing the perfect photo tour to meet your exact requirements; be it a fun and relaxing experience for your family or hardcore photography with a specific intention in mind.

ORYX – LIVE YOUR DREAMS

ORYX Photo Tours was conceived after Marius Coetzee and Adam Riley converted a dream into reality, and we have been in the business of delivering outstanding photographic experiences to our guests for the past 14 years – transforming our guest’s dreams into reality that will remain with them in abstract form as memories, and also in many cases as digital ones in the form of millions of pixels depicting a moment in time as displayed on a screen or as a print.

The ORYX way is to make sure both these versions are as exceptional as possible, and we pride ourselves on our dynamism, adaptability and relentless desire to deliver a world-class photographic and holiday experience to our guests.

We look forward to welcoming you on an ORYX photo tour!

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PHILLIPS' PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS MONUMENT VALLEY TOURS

We offer vehicle tours, hiking tours, and custom-designed tours including overnight camping and special photographic tours through Monument Valley and nearby Mystery Valley. For our vehicle tours we use comfortable 4 x 4 enclosed vehicles for smaller groups. Depending on your available time, you can choose from the following tours:

John Ford Point Tour

Navajo Culture Tour

Half Day Tour

Monument Valley Sunrise Tour

Monument Valley Evening Tour

Mystery Valley Evening Tour

Night Photography Tour

Photo Guide Service

Guiding serious photographers is one of our specialties. We have worked with many professional photographers and know the changing light of Monument Valley like no one else. A custom guided photographic tour with our photo guides is the best way to realize the full photographic potential of this spectacular and legendary landscape.

For sunrise photos of the Totem Pole, we leave the Visitor Center an hour before sunrise. After sunrise, we then move on to one of three sand dune locations, and depending on available time we might visit two arches. Of course, 4 hours is not enough to exhaust the photographic possibilities of Monument Valley, but this is our shortest tour.

For an all-day photo experience, Our photo guides will take you out 4 hours in the morning and again for 4 hours in the evening. This leaves time in the middle of the day for lunch, napping or sightseeing. For the morning and evening, sunrise-sunset tour, $250 per person.

Custom Group Tours

We enjoy creating custom tours for groups of all sizes. We have also organized very successful workshops for photo groups. Tour operators and organizers should contact us directly with your needs.

Things to Remember

• - We operate on daylight savings time. Utah time, not Arizona time.
• - We start all of our tours from the Visitor's Center in Monument Valley.
• - We have no set time for our tours. You get to set the time for your tour.
• - Highway 163 runs north and south through Monument Valley. 1/4 mile north of Arizona, Utah state line there is an intersection. Turn East. Go 4 miles and you are at the Visitor's Center. There is a $5.00 per person Entrance Fee. This is a Navajo Tribal park, not a National Park. In the parking lot there is an information booth. At the booth ask for Carlos Phillips, Carl Phillips or Ray Begay. We work together.

To Book Your Tour

The easiest way to book your tour of Monument Valley is to call us - at 928 429-0665 or 928 429-0040. We delight in tailoring your Monument Valley tour to your particular interests and needs. In a sense, every Phillips' Photography Tours is a custom tour.

If you would like to arrange a special photo tour, or multi-day tour, or a tour for a large group, it is always a good idea to contact us well in advance. Monument Valley is still a rugged, rural location, almost a wilderness, with only sketchy phone service, and reliable email. So please call us at.

The cellular phone service has good days and bad days, so you might have to call more than once. However, our voice mail system is very dependable, so you can leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible. You can always write us (at the address below) or use our contact form and we will get back in touch with you.

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This was our 2nd VBT trip, and once again, the week was an outstanding success. Andalusia is beautiful, and we had grand time cycling rolling hills of olive groves, ...

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Cicada map 2024: See where to find Brood XIX and XIII − and where they've already been spotted

For many Americans, the cicadas are here .

Trillions of periodical cicadas are already emerging in a rare, two brood event across multiple states , with more expected to come in the following weeks. Thanks to warm temperatures and good conditions, these 13- or 17-year cicadas are emerging from their underground habitats to eat, mate and die, making a whole lot of noise in the process.

Broods XIX and XIII have not emerged together since 1803, and after this year, won't emerge together again until 2245. While they are largely in different states, they are both emerging in parts of Illinois and Iowa.

So if you've seen one cicada or hundreds of cicadas, here's where you can expect to see more this year.

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Are cicadas already out in 2024?

Adult periodical cicadas from Brood XIX have been spotted by users in multiple states across the Southeast and Midwest including in Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia and Illinois, according to  Cicada Safari , a cicada tracking app developed by Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Through Cicada Safari, users can confirm their sightings of cicadas with pictures, look at a map of other cicada sightings, join a leaderboard with other users and learn more information about cicadas.

2024 cicada map: Check out where Broods XIII, XIX are projected to emerge

The two cicada broods are projected to emerge in a combined 17 states across the South and Midwest. They emerge once the soil eight inches underground reaches 64 degrees, expected to begin in many states in May and lasting through late June.

The two broods  last emerged together in 1803 , when Thomas Jefferson was president.

What is a brood?

According to the  University of Connecticut , broods are classified as "all periodical cicadas of the same life cycle type that emerge in a given year."

A brood of cicadas is made up of different species of the insect that have separate evolutionary histories. These species may have joined the brood at different times or from different sources. These different species are lumped together under the brood because they are in the same region and emerge on a common schedule.

Why do cicadas make so much noise?

You'll have to thank the male cicadas for all that screeching. Male cicadas synchronize their calls and produce congregational songs, according to  Britannica , which establish territory and attract females. There is also a courting call that they make before mating.

Unluckily for us, the 13-year and 17-year brood cicadas  are the loudest , partially because of the sheer number of them that emerge at once.

Providing private photography tours & lessons around Asheville, NC.

We offer small, private  tours & workshops that focus on helping you capture better photos. Our tours show you to the most breathtaking locations across the Blue Ridge Mountains that only the locals know about.

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It doesn’t matter if you shoot with an iPhone or a high-end DSLR, we can help you take better photos. We’ll spend half a day together at scenic locations going over photography tips and tricks that will take your images to the next level. Book Now

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We know the locations. We’ll teach you the skills. And we’ll pick you up!

Our mission is to provide unforgettable experiences to photographers in the Blue Ridge Mountains and beyond. We offer memorable experiences at stunning locations in the mountains near Asheville – teaching you how to create images that you’re passionate about. We provide you with hands-on workshop-style photography lessons ranging from total beginner to advanced levels, covering technical know-how and artistic styles. Our guides are very knowledgeable about the area and will find the perfect spot in the Blue Ridge Mountains to give you the best opportunity to capture an incredible image. We know when and where to take people for each season – winter snow and ice, spring blooms, summer grandeur, and fall color. Our award-winning photographers can help you learn to take better shots of a waterfall or a sunset. We’ll work directly with you to pick a trip that’s right for you, based on the season, your fitness level, and scene preference!

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“J was a great guide! He was easy to get along with and knew so much about the area and where all the good places to go during different times of day, including when the weather wasn’t 100% ideal. He taught me a lot about how to frame pictures and different concepts to think about in photography. When I got back to my hotel and went through the pictures I took I was so impressed at how they came out and the fact that I actually took them.”

– Kathy Bischoff

“Me and my teenage daughter who is very much into photography took this tour so she can learn a bit more about it while we visit some beautiful places. J was an awesome guide he customized our trip to what we wanted to see, he knows a lot about the area. We saw 2 beautiful waterfalls and the most amazing sunset on top of Blue Ridge Parkway while my daughter learned a lot about photography techniques and her new camera.”

– Adrienn Horvath

“J was absolutely incredible to work with and learn from. He is very knowledgeable about the area and some of the best spots. His eye is like no other and he helps you align your eye to see nature in its best form so you can capture it for yourself! I would most definitely recommend this tour not only for beginners but experienced photographers as well!”

– McKenna Estes

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Since we began in 1980, our wildlife photo tours have been the gold standard by which all such trips are measured. Over the past decades thousands of photographers have traveled with us and enjoyed exceptional opportunities to see and photograph wildlife in all corners of the planet, on all seven continents. We make it safe and easy for you to be in the right place at right time for unparalleled wildlife photography. Joining one of our trips means you leave the planning and logistics to us—you can simply show up and enjoy great photography!

We’re here to answer your questions about any of the trips that interest you, so don’t hesitate to contact us!

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Ultimate Galápagos

Our signature two-week extended voyage around Darwin's enchanted islands. The most exciting and comprehensive Galápagos itinerary we've ever offered. Visit virtually all of the most spectacular photo locations. Fantastic boat, great shooting, good food, tropical sunshine, and lots of fun!

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Arctic Birds and Musk Oxen of Nome, Alaska

Photograph the summer arrival of shorebirds, waterfowl and northern songbirds in Alaska’s arctic. Create images of grazing musk oxen, caribou, moose and red foxes on barren tundra hillsides and verdant valleys—all under the summer’s long hours of daylight.

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Whales, Wildlife and Wilderness—Alaska

Experience the breathtaking excitement of humpback whale photography in the pristine waters of Alaska’s Inside Passage during the prime summer season. Whales breach, tail-slap, and bubble-net and lunge feed amidst snowcapped mountain backdrops on this luxurious photo cruise.

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Brown Bears of Lake Clark National Park, Alaska

A cozy private fly-in lodge is our base for a week of amazing brown bear photography amidst verdant marshes and tidal flats with serrate mountain backdrops. We encounter the bears—close up, on foot and at their eye level—as they forage, often with cubs in tow, in this vast unspoiled wilderness.

Jaguars & Wildlife of Brazil's Pantanal

The world's premier wetland with photo access to stunning birds and mammals, with a focus on jaguars. Five full days are dedicated to jaguar photography from small boats—3 photographers per boat. Travel with a local photo guide who intimately knows the wildlife and natural history of the Pantanal.

Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska

Glacier Bay is among the world’s most active tidewater glacial areas. The deep ice-jammed waters support a variety of photogenic wildlife, both in these frigid waters and onshore. Whales, bears and seabirds abound. Cruise the bay and its glaciers by luxurious private yacht with special park permit.

Botswana Wildlife

Two incredibly productive wildlife areas—private Mashatu Game Reserve and Chobe National Park. Photograph elephants and other animals up close and below eye level from waterhole photo blinds. Shoot from boats specially designed for photographers for a unique below eye-level perspective.

Wild Madagascar

Completely isolated for nearly 100 million years, Madagascar—the “eighth continent”—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.

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.

Patagonia's Mountain Landscapes in Spring

Capture images of the landscapes and wildlife of two of the world’s most spectacular mountain photography destinations—Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares National Parks. Photograph soaring granite mountain peaks, massive glaciers, and pristine lakes during the prime time of the austral spring.

Costa Rica Birds—The Green Season

Costa Rica has extraordinary habitats and ecolodges within them. We visit some of the country's prime bird photography locations to create images of amazingly colorful rain forest and cloud forest birds. The stars of the show are resplendent quetzals—one of the most beautiful birds in the Americas.

Dalmatian Pelicans and Meteora Monasteries, Greece

Dalmatian pelicans—world’s largest, rarest, and most photogenic—in breeding plumage, and the spectacular Meteora monasteries landscapes are featured in this diverse winter photo tour in Northern Greece.

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!

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.

Snowy Owls of the Canadian Prairies, Alberta

Photograph snowy owls, the extraordinary “Arctic Ghosts,” in Alberta’s snowy prairie habitats. Three shooting days provide great opportunities to capture portrait images, birds in flight and owls as part of the winter landscape.

Bald Eagles, Sea Otters & Coastal Wildlife of Kachemak Bay, Alaska

A spectacular wildlife shoot amidst Alaska’s most photogenic settings. Five full days of photography from a chartered boat along the Kenai Peninsula to capture dynamic in-flight and perched eagle images, endearing close-ups of sea otters, and wildlife in rugged winter landscapes.

Gray Whales of Mexico's Baja Peninsula

Experience the thrill of photographing at one of Earth's prime locations for marine photography! 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.

Florida Birds

Florida’s East Coast has become a great new focal point for nature photographers from all over the world. Shoot several exciting wading bird colonies at close range including wood storks, spoonbills, herons and egrets plus the world’s highest density of nesting ospreys—by boat and on shore.

Great Gray Owls of the North Woods, Alberta

Photograph these magnificent birds of prey, the “Phantoms of the Forest,” in the remote forests of central Alberta. Three full shooting days provide many opportunities to capture intimate photos of the great gray owls during the snowiest month of the year.

Ultimate Tigers

Photograph the world’s largest living cats and other Indian wildlife for six shooting days in one of the world’s most impressive tiger reserves. Special government photography permits in Bandhavgarh National Park allow unrestricted daytime entry for three full days. Only two photographers per safari vehicle.

Costa Rica Birds & Wildlife

Namibia Revealed

From its beautiful quiver tree forest, surreal sand-conquered ghost town of Kolmanskop, and the colossal red sand Sossusvlei Dunes to the superlative Etosha National Park, Namibia provides exciting photo subjects at every turn. Photograph vast numbers of wildlife at Etosha's numerous water holes.

Whales, Wildlife and Wilderness, Alaska

Experience the breathtaking excitement of humpback whale photography in the pristine waters of the Alaska’s Inside Passage during the prime summer season. Whales breach, tail-slap, and bubble-net and lunge feed amidst snowcapped mountain backdrops on this luxurious photo cruise.

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Saturday: Iconic Yosemite Valley Views – $270 per person

2019 dates: may 18, june 8, sept 7, oct 5.

Photos of iconic Yosemite Valley views. Depending on weather and time of year these are some of the places you will photograph: Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall and Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, Merced River, Cathedral Rocks, Sentinel Rock, and Half Dome. There will be short easy walks on this tour. Call (559) 642-4400 to book this tour.

Bass Lake Pickup: 6:40-6:50 am  – Return: 4:20-4:30 pm Oakhurst Pickup:  7:00-7:10 am – Return: 4:00-4:10 pm Fish Camp Pickup:  7:20-7:35 am – Return: 3:30-3:45 pm

Sunday: Olmstead Point, Tuolomne Meadow, & Tenaya Lake – $310 per person

2019 dates: may 19, june 9, sept 8, oct 6.

Photos of and from the high country including Olmsted Point, Half Dome, Clouds Rest, Tenaya Lake, Tuolumne Meadow. Itinerary could change due to season, weather and/or timing. There  will be longer easy walks on this tour. Call (559) 642-4400 to book this tour.

Bass Lake Pickup: 6:40-6:50 am  – Return: 6:20-6:30 pm Oakhurst Pickup:  7:00-7:10 am – Return: 6:00-6:10 pm Fish Camp Pickup: 7:20-7:35 am – Return: 5:30-5:45 pm

Monday: Glacier Point & Mariposa Grove (seasonal) – $270 per person

2019 dates: may 20, june 10, sept 9, oct 7.

Depending on season and weather some of the highlights you will photograph will be Glacier Point, Archaeological Exhibit, Overhang Rock, views of Half Dome, Vernal and Nevada Falls, Mt Lyell, North Dome, Merced River, Yosemite Valley and Yosemite Falls, the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias including the Bachelor and three Graces, Grizzly Giant and California Tunnel Tree. This photo tour will require easy to slightly moderate hiking of over 2 miles. Call (559) 642-4400 to book this tour.

In each itinerary you will get stunning photographs of Yosemite National Park!

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Please check out this place. Thanks to this resident that the zoo and the bird refuge exists. https://www.bellosguardo.org

What a beautiful place. So much history there! Looking forward to being able to tour the second floor and carriage house.

I recently took a tour of Bellosguardo, and I have to say, it exceeded my expectations in every way. When I first saw the $100 price tag per person, I was a bit surprised. However, the intimate tour by a knowledgeable and friendly docent amongst the immaculately maintained grounds made it more than worthwhile. It's easy to think that because the property once belonged to a wealthy individual, it would be in top condition. However, it's evident that the foundation is struggling with limited resources to be able to maintain, let alone improve, this extraordinary estate. From basic amenities like toilets to an operational elevator, there's a lot of work to be done, and I finally understood why they need small groups instead of allowing this place to be open to the public like a public dog park, as some in the city are demanding. There's also an issue with parking on or near the property. They certainly have challenges ahead to be able to make this fully operational and available for mass public tours. In the meantime, taking an intimate, small tour was so special and charming. Despite their enormous lack of funding and operational challenges, the experience was unforgettable. Photography is restricted inside, but, trust me, the visuals will stay with you. It's totally my vibe in every way: excess opulence inspired by the Belle Epoch. The art collection is striking, and Huguette Clark was a very talented artist. I am so glad to have experienced the human side of her, which can be experienced through her art, and love for music. This isn't just a visit; it's like stepping back in time. Everything is original! I can't think of any other place quite like Bellosguardo. It's a beautiful and inspiring experience that justifies every dollar spent. If you're looking for a unique, intimate, and thought-provoking tour, don't miss this one. You won't regret the hefty entrance fee.

Our group of 10 tour was an absolute special event to kick off 2024. From the first moment we were met by name at the entry gate to the final good byes, we received a first class tour and many details about this incredible mansion right here in "our backyard" of Santa Barbara. We have toured the famed Hearst Castle many times over the years throughout the past 40+ years and Bellosguardo is equally as nice, if not better, due to the original condition of all interior furnishings and the ultra-pristine 24 acre grounds. Oh, and the sound of the waves from the nearby Pacific Ocean is an added bonus along with the views! Supporting the Bellosguardo Foundation is without question not only a must, but a very rewarding experience. We found out from our two extremely knowledgable docents that there is much more to come over the next couple of years. We are ready to return to Bellosguardo with friends and family when they come to visit us!

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