Travel for Photographers

For twenty-five years Lindblad Expeditions has taken guests to extraordinary locations and provided them with the right conditions for life-altering experiences. From Lindblad's expedition ships you walk, hike, Zodiac or kayak further into the heart of wildness. Top-notch Lindblad naturalists add their knowledge and experience to your explorations.

Now, through their Photo Expedition program, Lindblad guests are provided with the opportunity to take some of the best photographs of their life. Created by photographers for photographers, Lindblad's Photo Expeditions offer a number of special features. Cruise for composition aboard expedition ships, or in smaller groups aboard their fleet of Zodiacs to get the best angle on a subject. Special sunrise and sunset landings offer the best light. Walks devoted to photography let you take advantage of coaching in the field when and where a shooter can really profit from a timely suggestion or a pro’s example. Most importantly, these expeditions have been designed to give you more time for your photography. Back onboard, you’ll enjoy an array of instructional presentations, often from leading nature photographers who join you as special guests on Photo Expeditions.

Alaska, British Columbia & San Juan Islands: A Land of Natural Splendor
12 days from Seattle to Juneau or reverse
2010 Departure Dates: Sept 5

From the San Juan Islands up through Johnstone Strait in British Columbia to Alaska’s famous Glacier Bay, this is a sweeping exploration of the wildlife, scenery and indigenous cultures of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. This majestic region is a maze of mist-shrouded fjords, channels, rivers and glaciers gliding towards the sea – ideally suited for a Photo Expedition aboard a small ship that enables up-close and personal exploration.

These waters are among the best for watching and photographing whales, with good chances of finding humpbacks and orcas. And whales aren’t the only highlight. There are towering, moss-draped spruce forests, salmon-choked streams, brown bears and soaring eagles.  Lindblad Photo Expeditions take full advantage of photographic opportunities throughout, whether it’s a brown bear wading in a stream or the quest for the “magic light” at sunrise and sunset.

Zegrahm Expeditions was started in October 1990 for one clear reason: to offer travelers the most intriguing adventures in our world, whether by land or sea. They keep the number of travelers on each expedition small to allow members personal contact with their leaders and naturalist experts, making each trip truly expeditionary in nature.  Join them as they explore the fascinating far reaches of the world — Antarctica, the Galápagos, the Arctic, the South Pacific and Indian Ocean — via a fleet of exclusively chartered sailing ships, icebreakers and yachts. Accompany Zegrahm to Botswana, India, Mongolia and Madagascar on one of their intimate, expertly led land programs. Their expeditions operate year-round, and the destinations include the most remote and remarkable on earth.

Zegrahm has voyages with some of the top photographers in the world:  Art Wolfe, Tom Mangelsen, Arthur Morris, just to name a few.

Wild India with the Brahmaputra River
18 days
2010 Departures: November 19

India is a country steeped in beauty: a land of thriving cities and remote villages, of temples and tombs. India is also a land whose wildlife habitats can equal those of Africa for drama and for profuse concentrations of animals: thousands upon thousands of birds, herds of grazing deer, bison, and elephants. We invite you to join us on an adventure that will unveil an India unseen by most.

Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands
21 days
2011 Departures: January 26

Antarctica is the last great wilderness on earth. Its lofty peaks spill forth dazzling glaciers and towering ice shelves, creating 100,000 icebergs each year. Given the hostility of Antarctica’s climatic extremes, you might think the region devoid of life; however, life exists here in great abundance—whales, seals, and thousands of seabirds, including penguins. Weather and ice conditions determine your path and landings, just as they governed the voyages of the Antarctic explorers of the past. Expert naturalists and leaders guide you along the way enhacing your expedition.

Pristine conditions at this time in Antarctica, with brilliant snow and incredible icebergs.  Penguins galore, very animated at this time.  Penguin chicks are beginning to appear in the Falklands, which is a rare sight and a photographers dream.

Traveling with Cruise West means getting up-close and personal with the scenery, wildlife and people in some of the world’s most beautiful destinations – in short, it’s a photographer’s dream. Which is exactly why we offer Photographers’ Cruises on select itineraries.

These departures are accompanied by a photographer guest speaker, who will conduct special field events and work with you one-on-one throughout the cruise. Whether novice or seasoned photographers, you will receive valuable hands-on instruction on everything from image composition and digital image management to tips on how to be in the “right place at the right time”.

Departures
Alaska - Alaska's Inside Passage / June 6 & August 18, 2010 / 7-15 nights / Round trip from Juneau
Alaska - Glacier Bay Highlights / June 29, 2010 / 4-10 nights / Round trip from Juneau
Alaska - Glaciers of Prince William Sounds / August 9, 2010 / 4-9 nights / Round trip from Anchorage 
 

While no professional photographers are part of the tours they offer, Travcoa travels to destinations off the beaten track that offer amazing photo opportunities.  Here are three that come highly recommended.

Mongolia & the Gobi Desert
12 days, from Beijing to Beijing
2010 Departure Date: July 7

Wild horses galloping across the steppes, Genghis Khan and caravans of camels trekking the Gobi Desert—the name “Mongolia” has always stirred visions of the untamed. Even today, outside of Ulaan Baatar, you sense that you've stepped into another century rather than another country. Whether it be attending local festivals, or playing paleontologist for a day among the region’s many fascinating locales, you’ll find Mongolia, the “Land of BlueSky,” a remarkable country of spectacular light and traditional culture. It is an invigorating and exhilarating place to visit, and remains one of the last unspoiled travel destinations in Asia.

Bhutan & Sikim Revealed
18 days, from Bangkok to New Delhi
2010 Departure Dates: September 13

Hidden treasure of the Himalayas, and only recently opened to Western tourists, Bhutan and Sikkim have become one of the most desirable places to visit in the entire region. Discover this rarely-visited land where Nepalese, Bhutanese, Tibetan and Lepcha cultures coexist and blend. Buddhist traditions exhibit their full splendor and depth in elaborate monasteries interspersed with commanding dzongs (fortresses) cut into the towering mountains. Enjoy exclusive delights including a private dinner and dance performance in Paro and a visit to a Darjeeling tea plantation to sample the fresh-picked tea. On this journey, you can find out for yourself why those who make the effort to reach these remote regions consider this the exotic journey of a lifetime.