Galapagos Islands Photography Tour and Workshop + The Amazon
A 9-day photography tour through the Galapagos Islands, with time in Quito, led by photographers Brendan van Son and Morten Hilner, focused on capturing the archipelago's unique wildlife.
- Destination
- Galapagos Islands & Quito, Ecuador
- Country
- Ecuador
- Starts
- 01.10.26 - 09.10.26
- Duration
- 9 days / 8 nights
- Group size
- max 14 participants
- Skill level
- Any
- Guide
- Brendan van Son, Morten Hilner
- Price
- from €6,990 EUR (double occupancy)
Participants spend 5 days cruising the Galapagos Islands and a few days in Quito, doing urban photography and preparatory workshops for wildlife shooting. The tour is led by travel and landscape photographer Brendan van Son alongside wildlife photographer Morten Hilner. Accommodation is aboard a midrange-class cruise ship with professional naturalist guides, and the exact island itinerary remains flexible depending on conditions.
Day-by-day plan
Day 1: Participant arrival - overnight in Quito Day 2: Full day of photography in Quito + prep for the Islands Day 3: Early morning flight to Galapagos - exploring San Cristobal and Los Lobos Islands Day 4: Exploring Espanola Island. Locations likely Osborn Islet, Gardner Bay, Suzarez Point, and Post Office Bay Day 5: Exploring Floreana Island. Locations likely Cormorant Point and Devil's Crown Day 6: Exploring Santa Fe Island and South Plaza Day 7: Early morning visit to the Giant Tortoise Sanctuary. Afternoon flight to Quito Day 8: Day 6 in the Galapagos Day 9: Departure day from Quito Note: The itinerary in the Galapagos Islands is not set in stone and can change based on environmental variables.
Included
Airport transfers, flights to the Galapagos Islands, national park fees, all meals in the Amazon and Galapagos, accommodation, professional photography instruction by Brendan, professional naturalist guides in the Galapagos, 1-on-1 sessions.
Not included
Transport to/from Quito, alcoholic beverages, visas for Ecuador (if needed).