Alaska Photography Tour

Our 20th tour to beautiful Alaska, will offer you a unique holiday! This is an exclusive WPA small group land based expedition for just 6 adventurers. PLUS, we have creative legend Julieanne Kost (Adobe) as a guide tutor.

A continuous highlight of the expedition is the grandeur of scenery that is equal to the natural history spectacle provided by the animals. The glaciers provide some of the most dramatic scenery in Southeast Alaska. The small village of Wrangell is our base. Our local operator includes years of experience, special boats and a chance to meet the locals.

Everywhere there are snow-clad mountains cloaked in the intense green of old-growth forests. You will not only view these ancient forests, but you’ll explore the intimate life of their giant trees, mossy glades, berry patches, and babbling brooks. Some of the areas you will explore are salmon streams, forest edges, meadows, flower “gardens”, river flats, and muskegs—a mosaic of the habitats of Southeast—in addition to these ancient old growth forests. You will be following animal trails. In some cases you will literally be stepping in “grandfather’s” footsteps—the deep impressions made by brown bears walking in their same footsteps for years on end.

THE COST INCLUDES

• All land tour costs as per itinerary.

• Accommodation - lodge/one night group house

• All meals as detailed in the itinerary.

• Entrance fees to parks as per itinerary.

• Professional photo guide.

• Local expert driver/guide.

• Special boat tours as per itinerary

NOT INCLUDED

• International Air tickets & flights

• Personal expenses

• Items not included in the itinerary • Tips and drinks

• Travel Insurance

DAY 1 - Wrangell

July 7

This special event includes guest tutor Julieanne Kost. (Adobe) We suggest that you arrive 48 hours prior to departure to minimise flight delays and jet lag. Julia will help with further information about 8-9 months before departure. We include accommodation tonight in Wrangell. Wrangell is a vibrant small village that offers a port and a small community. It is easy to walk around and explore. We meet at reception at 5 pm for information, a short workshop and our first group dinner.

Hotel accommodation. (D)

DAY 2 - Alaskan Whales & Wilderness

July 8

Capture Alaska’s marine life, like whales, seals, and otters with your cameras in the complex maze of the forested islands, Drift with whales as you explore the appealing shoreline. Whales will be a key subject in the very calm waterways of the region. We spend quality time searching for these huge creatures. Plus you never know, we might see Orcas! The waters are flat as they are protected! Have lunch ashore and search the tide pools, artistic driftwood and image-rich beaches. Subjects abound during this full-day adventure.

Hotel accommodation. (B,L,D)

DAY 3 - Alaskan Bears & Wilderness

July 9

We are up early and depart for Anan Creek. The bear adventures begin! An amazing place of mountains, ancient forests, new waterways and yes – great bears! (Mainly black bears ...) We have quality shoot time in the hide and viewing platform. We head back slowly to Wrangell in our exclusive boat and look for more photographic subjects to shoot. A magic day of bears, landscapes, eagles and so much more.

Hotel accommodation. (B,L,D)

DAY 4 - Alaskan Glaciers & Wilderness

July 10

Today is a different experience as we target the amazing blue ice of Leconte Glacier. We mix exploring blue ice and landscapes, with seals, moose and perhaps a bear. This is a very enjoyable jet boat trip on calm waters with loads of creative landscape and ice images. A great day for creative subjects.

Your professional photo guide will suggest some slow shutter imagery. Keep an eye out for bear! We return to our accommodation, right on the water and dinner. A chance to talk about the day’s adventures...

Hotel accommodation. (B,L,D)

DAY 5 - Alaskan River Wilderness

July 11

Come with us and “Ride the Wildside”. Soak up the stunning scenery of the rugged Stikine River Wilderness. An action-packed day of diverse photo subjects; wildflowers, dramatic mountains, waterfalls, glacier ice, and wildlife.

8 dedicated photo stops, (or more...) combined with a lively fun jet-boat experience. Picnic lunch, dinner, and lodging at a remote cabin on the Stikine River.

Note - An Alaskan-style, Share Cabin Accommodation for one night, for the entire group applies this night. This is a rustic adventure in a cabin (house) in the wilds. It includes an outdoor toilet. In the past, it has been voted a great experience every time! Only the locals normally do this!

Share Cabin with out side loo. (B,L,D)

DAY 6 - Alaskan River Wilderness

July 12

After breakfast at the cabin we will “Backcountry Boondock” like the locals! Climb into our smaller jet-boats and feel the wind in your face. Explore the small creeks and hidden secrets of the river. Have your camera ready for an UP CLOSE appointment with inspiring wild places and wild things.

Lunch at the cabin, before we head back to our lodge in Wrangell. On the way, more images to take and Alaskan wilderness to enjoy. Dinner is included tonight.

Hotel accommodation. (B,L,D)

DAY 7 - Second Anan Creek & Bears Adventure!

July 13

Anan Creek for a second incredible shoot and experience! This will offer you even more bear images catching salmon, perhaps cubs and maybe even a brown bear or two. We find this second unique shoot backs up images you missed on the first visit. To be honest, you can also just sit and watch one of natures greatest displays. Salmon jumping up the falls, bears, eagles ancient forest and so much more! We return to Wrangell and enjoy our final night group dinner. A chance to tell a few tall stories.

Hotel accommodation. (B,L,D)

DAY 8 - Wrangell - end of tour.

July 14

You can depart anytime today to suit your flights.

Interested in more of Alaska?

Contact Julia as we will run a second different adventure based on interest.

(B,L,D) - Confirms if Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - are included that day. Itinerary and price is subject to change.