Explore Our Nature and Photography Tours!
Join us for immersive photography experiences that blend visual storytelling, natural history, and meaningful connections to the world around us. Led by world-renowned scientists and photographers, our workshops go beyond the lens, bringing science to life in the places we explore.
These family-friendly adventures combine hands-on photography instruction with behind-the-scenes insights into the species and ecosystems you encounter. Along the way, enjoy thoughtfully curated local experiences, from coffee tastings to regional wines, that highlight how nature connects to everyday life.
You won’t just capture incredible images, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of the natural world and your place within it.
Cuba
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Galapagos
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Amazon in Ecuador
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Flooded Forests
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Endemics
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Cuba ✳︎ Galapagos ✳︎ Amazon in Ecuador ✳︎ Flooded Forests ✳︎ Endemics ✳︎
Explore, learn, and experience the Galápagos.
Is there a better way to bring in the New Year than an amazing trip to the Galápagos??!! Dec. 28, 2026 - Jan 7, 2027! This is an exclusive tour on the Daphe II, an elegant yacht for 16 passengers, 12 participants, and 4 instructors/guides. Most other tours are large ships for 60-100+ passengers with rigid schedules and fewer opportunities to engage with wildlife on each island.
Experience the Galápagos like never before on this immersive journey. This is more than just a photography tour; you will be learning about the wildlife from world-renowned authors, photographers, and naturalists. Travel by an incredible boat between iconic islands, capturing stunning wildlife, from penguins and sea lions to blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, and giant tortoises.
Led by expert naturalists and photographers, each day blends hands-on photography with rich scientific insight into the species and ecosystems you encounter. Explore volcanic landscapes, snorkel alongside sea turtles and fish, and photograph dramatic coastlines shaped by lava and time. All set in an environment where the animals aren’t afraid of you!
This is more than a photography trip; it’s a deep dive into evolution, ecology, and the connections between wildlife, landscapes, and our world. This tour will have a special session on the history and diversity of coffee in Ecuador!
For more details on the Galapagos Trip, click here.
January 7-14, 2027. Step into the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon for an unforgettable, family-friendly journey into one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Based at Waita Lodge, this immersive experience blends nature exploration, science, and optional photography in a way that’s welcoming to everyone, no camera required, but you will be guided by world-class photographers.
Guided by expert scientists and world-class photographers, you’ll explore rainforest trails and waterways in search of incredible wildlife, from monkeys and sloths to vibrant birds and fascinating insects. Along the way, you’ll uncover the science behind these ecosystems and gain a deeper understanding of how rainforest biodiversity connects to our everyday lives.
With opportunities for photography, wildlife observation, and meaningful cultural experiences, including a unique opportunity for conversations around coffee and its roots in tropical ecosystems, this journey is designed to spark curiosity, connection, and discovery for all ages.
For more information on the Amazon trip, click here.
January 7, 2027. Step beyond the rainforest and into one of South America’s most overlooked ecosystems, the tropical dry forest. This optional add-on reveals a strikingly different side of biodiversity, where seasonal drought and heat shape a landscape rich in uniquely adapted plants, animals, and ecological interactions.
In contrast to lush, water-rich environments, dry forests offer a more open, sculpted beauty, where every organism tells a story of survival and specialization. From resilient plant communities to elusive wildlife and intricate species interactions, this environment provides rare opportunities for observation, photography, and deeper ecological understanding.
Designed to complement the either the Galapagos tour or the Amazon Tour experiences, this extension expands your perspective across ecosystems, highlighting how biodiversity shifts across environmental gradients. It’s not just about seeing more species; it’s about understanding how life adapts, persists, and connects across dramatically different landscapes.
Guided by expert instructors, you’ll explore, document, and interpret this ecosystem using the same storytelling and observational techniques, pushing both your creative and scientific lens further.
The dry forest offers a completely different photographic experience, open, sunlit, and rich with visible wildlife. Birds, reptiles, and mammals are often easier to observe, while uniquely adapted plants and species interactions create compelling storytelling opportunities. It’s the perfect complement to the rainforest, expanding both your portfolio and perspective.
For those seeking a richer, more complete view of the natural world, this add-on offers a powerful extension into the full spectrum of tropical biodiversity.
Coming as soon as we can!!!
Discover the wild side of Cuba on a one-of-a-kind journey centered on the island’s extraordinary endemic birdlife. This family-friendly expedition blends birding, wildlife exploration, natural history, and optional photography—welcoming both experienced photographers and curious travelers alike.
Travel through Cuba’s diverse habitats, from wetlands and forests to coastal ecosystems, in search of iconic species like the Cuban Trogon, Bee Hummingbird, and other birds found nowhere else on Earth. Along the way, you’ll also encounter unique insects and wildlife that make these ecosystems so rich and dynamic.
Guided by expert naturalists and photographers, you’ll gain insight into the science and conservation of these species while learning how to observe and capture them in meaningful ways. Whether you’re behind the lens or simply soaking it all in, this journey offers a deeper connection to Cuba’s biodiversity, landscapes, and culture.
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