Alaska Wilderness Cruise Photography Tour

Join us for our 20th adventure to one of the world’s greatest national parks. Delight in this special photo location that is guaranteed to help all photographers from novice to advanced. Based in the rainforest mountains behind the Gold Coast, our accommodation and the surrounding rainforest offers the best photographic learning environment. Have you struggled to photograph birds? Interested to improve your creative skills? Your professional photo guides are world leaders and love to help!

We will specially target unique field techniques and outstanding processing and theory in the comfort of our beautiful multi award winning lodge. Subjects include spectacular birds, frogs, forest scenes, grand landscapes and unique creative patterns and shapes. Explore diverse environments while receiving valuable photography tips, enhancing your skills to achieve your photographic goals. Darran, who has extensively explored and lived in key locations in the region for extended periods, will provide you with optimal timing and insights. Benefit from Darran’s wealth of experience to elevate your adventure.

• Calm/protected water exploration.

• Expert Skipper, WPA guide and Naturalist.

• Stunning landscapes and blue ice glaciers.

• Beautiful black bear hunting salmon.

• Amazing brown bear experiences.

• Whale adventures from humpback to killer whales.

• Fantastic nature from flowers to ancient forests.

• Targeting stunning creative shoots.

Included

• Small exclusive group - 6 only!

• Professional WPA Photo guide - your images come first.

• All accommodation.

• Meals as per itinerary.

• All transport as per itinerary.

• Exclusive workshops and tours.

Not Included

• Items not included in the itinerary.

DAY 1 - WRANGELL

July 28

We will begin our journey with a transfer from our hotel in Wrangell (Julia will recommend a pre-tour hotel for your stay in Wrangell; please note that pre-tour accommodation is not included. However, today’s transfer is provided). Your WPA guide will reconfirm the schedule the night before.

This morning, we will board the Delphinus II, signalling the start of our adventure! Upon boarding the Delphinus II, we will meet our skipper and crew and receive an orientation. Then, we will set off into the stunning wilderness of Alaska, where we may encounter orcas and other whales during our journey!

Our itinerary is designed to be flexible so we can take advantage of the latest updates on the region’s best wildlife sightings. For our first dinner, we will have the unique experience of dining with just our small group in a secluded bay, immersed in true Alaskan wilderness.

From the very first day, you can expect to see an abundance of wildlife, including humpback whales, black and brown bears, river otters, harbor seals, porcupines, and flocks of scoters and various other bird species. Be sure to be on deck to help spot Alaska’s incredible wildlife! (L,D)

DAY 2 - ALASKA WILDERNESS

July 29

Wake to the serene beauty of Alaskan wilderness. Your skipper and crew will use years of experience to maximise your comfort and enjoyment of this stunning wilderness region. Beautiful forests and mountains surround us. Every new bend in the fjords can offer a new photo or wildlife experience. Look out for whales! (B,L,D)

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

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