DFW Travel Buddies & Local Events

May 10th - May 19th

Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club ( http://www.photoflytravel.com/ ) have put an amazing, unbeatable Botswana safari combined with the best parts of Cape Town in South Africa!

E-mail joinus@photoflytravel.com for the DAILY ITINERARY!

Sign up here: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/botswana-okavango-safari-cape-town-group-tours/

It’s clear we just can’t get enough of Africa based on everyone’s requests and how quickly these trips are filling up! This is a trip designed to experience the finish line of Africa's greatest migration - the Okavango Delta! Millions of animals and hundreds of species find their way to this part of Botswana to soak up the waters revealed annually by natural flows.

After several days of luxury safari, the trip continues to South Africa's tourist paradise - Cape Town. The city is one of the most popular places to visit on the continent. Expect to enjoy dramatic coastline, vibrant city life, historic sites, Table Mountain, and a trip west of the metro area along the world-famous garden route.

This is going to be a photo dream trip in style with luxury boutique accommodations, all-inclusive in Botswana, plenty of included activities, and so much more!

Email us to see the daily itinerary at joinus@photoflytravel.com

• 9 nights/10 days of Botswana safari and South Africa touring
• All-inclusive Botswana, 4 lunches & 5 dinners in South Africa
• Glamping and boutique properties throughout
• Wildlife: elephants, buffalos, antelopes, lions, leopards, giraffes, wild dogs, birding, and MUCH more!
• Multiple included flights

Botswana's Okavango Delta - 4 nights

"Welcome to one of Africa’s most extraordinary places. There is something elemental about the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Okavango Delta: the rising and falling of its waters; the daily drama of its wildlife encounters; its soundtrack of lion roars, saw-throated leopard barks, and the crazy whoop of a running hyena; and the mysteries concealed by its papyrus reeds swaying gently in the evening breeze." - Lonely Planet

From the luxury tented camp in the bush of the country, we'll be able to enjoy Africa's wild in total comfort.

• Daily game drives or other safari activities
• Private chef
• Incredible photo opportunities
• World-class animal viewing
• Local drivers & wildlife guides

South Africa's Cape Town - 5 nights

"A coming-together of cultures, cuisines, and landscapes, there's nowhere quite like Cape Town, a singularly beautiful city crowned by the magnificent Table Mountain National Park. And one can’t help but be seduced by the glorious natural beauty of the Garden Route. The range of topography, vegetation, wildlife, and outdoor activities is remarkable, not to mention the world-class vineyards & stunning beaches." -Lonely Planet

There is A LOT to see and do here, this is what we have planned.

• Cable Car up Table Mountain
• City highlights private tour
• Traditional cooking demonstration and lunch
• Harbor cruise to photograph seals
• Visit to Boulder Beach's penguin colony
• Kirstenbosch botanical gardens

After a few days exploring the city, we'll be heading west towards Hermanus along the world-renowned Garden Route finishing in one of the country's wine region.

• Abalone aquaculture tour
• Fernkloof nature reserve
• Wine tasting safari
• Beautiful scenery with photo stops
• All taxes, transfers, & fees included
• Airfare is not included, ask us for help. Flying into Maun International Airport (MUB) & out of Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
• Roommate pairing to save money
• Email us to see daily itinerary at joinus@photoflytravel.com

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Join Us!

*For our solo travelers I will pair you up with someone of the same sex unless single occupancy is requested.

Price: $5,695

Single Supplement: $1,550

Deposit: $600

Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/botswana-okavango-safari-cape-town-group-tours/

May 10th - May 19th, 2024

Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club ( http://www.photoflytravel.com/ ) have invited us to a one of a kind adventure throughout Japan!

E-mail joinus@photoflytravel.com for the DAILY ITINERARY!

Sign up at: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/japan-group-tours/

Our Japan group tours are chock full of diverse activities including unique cultural experiences, fantastic landscape & people photography, and all the beautiful temples and architecture which make Japan so iconic. E-mail us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!

• 9 nights/10 days throughout the highlights of Japan
• Breakfast Daily
• 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners (Welcome Dinner & Farewell Dinner)

Tokyo: 2 Nights

Everything that you have heard about Tokyo is true – and it is not. For if ever there was a city that you could not confine to one definition, this would be it. Tradition and technology stand side by side in this city that can be whatever you want to make of it.

Highlights:

• Privately guided tour throughout parts of Tokyo including Akihabara, Asakusa Kanon Temple, Sensoji Temple, Meiji Shrine, Shinjuku, and more

Takayama: 2 Nights

Mountains in Japan were once believed to be the sacred dwelling places of divine spirits. The Hida, Kiso, and Akaishi ranges, known collectively as the Japan Alps, rise majestically in northern Honshu.

Highlights:

• Privately guided tour throughout Takayama
• Takayama Morning Market
• Takayama’s Old Town
• Optional Hida Folk Village Tour

The Japanese Alps & Her Wonders; Stunning National Park Walk, Hot Springs, & Waterfalls

Highlights:

• Japanese Alps of Kamichochi
• Shinhotaka No-Yu Hot Springs
• Hirayu Great Falls

Hiroshima & Charming Miyajima Island: 1 Night

Hiroshima is a city that needs little introduction. Despite its tragic past, Hiroshima is now a bustling and vibrant city which has risen phoenix-like from the ashes. No visit to Hiroshima would be complete without sampling okonomiyaki, a Japanese savory pancake. While in Hiroshima we’ll take a ferry ride to Miyajima Island where the world famous Itsukushima Shrine is located.

*Privately guided tour of Hiroshima:

- Memorial Peace Park, Museum, & A-Bomb Dome

*Privately guided tour of Miyajima Island

– Vermilion Torii Gate & Optional Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima

Kyoto: 4 nights

Filled with tradition, Kyoto is the ultimate destination for anybody who wants to soak up time-honored Japanese culture.

Highlights:

• Privately Guided Tour of Kyoto:

– Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavillion)

- Okochi Mountain Villa

– Monkey Park Iwatayama

– Gion District (The Old Geisha Quarter) & Optional Geisha Photo Shoot

– Free time in Kyoto to explore on your own

– Fushimi Inari Shrine

*Japan is wonderful country to see by train and of course they are world famous for their advanced bullet train system. For many of our journeys between each city we visit, we’ll use this fun and efficient way to travel the country. This is one place where local public transit is a lot faster than using a vehicle!

• All transfers, rail tickets, transit passes, entry fees and activities as listed in the daily itinerary, & taxes included!
• Tour Leader and photographer to help those interested in photography throughout this Japan group tour
• International Airfare is not included. We are happy to help you find a good flight as always! (Flying into Narita International Airport in Tokyo (NRT) and departing from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka)

E-mail us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!

Join Us!

*For our solo travelers I will pair you up with someone of the same sex unless single occupancy is requested.

Price: $3,895

*Single Supplement: $825

Deposit: $600

Go here to sign up: http://www.photoflytravel.org/japan-group-tours/

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May 19th – May 30th 2024

Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club (http://www.photoflytravel.com/) have invited us on an amazing adventure to Greece!

E-mail us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!

Sign up at: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/greece-small-group-tours/

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• 11 Night/12 Day adventure
• Breakfast every day
• 2 Lunches & 4 Dinners included
• Welcome & Farewell Dinner included
• Privately guided

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Athens: A Taste of the Gods (2 nights)

• Explore Athens: Highlights including Constitution square, Monastiraki and flea market area, national library, Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, Herod Atticus street, the Panathenaic Stadium (first modern Olympic games in 1896), Hadrian’s Arch, Temple of Zeus, & of course, the Acropolis & Parthenon with the Acropolis new museum.
• Scenic Drive along the “Riviera of Attica” Coastal Road

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Central & Northern Greece: Where the Real Gems are Found… (3 nights)

Mystical Delphi: Amazing photography and breathtaking scenery from the slopes of Mount Parnassus await.

• Meteora: A real photography highlight on our Greece small group adventure, this region is famous for its beautiful monasteries standing between earth and sky atop huge pinnacle rocks.
• Monodendri Villlage: The small town of slate-roofed houses has a handful of great tavernas and some amazing churches including the triple-bell Church of Agios Athanasios and the 17th-century Church of Agios Minas.
• Vikos Gorge: Formerly regarded by the Guinness Book of World Records as the deepest canyon in the world at almost 3,000 ft, this geological wonder has incredible hikes with views for the Gods!

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The Greek Isles: Zakythnos & Corfu (6 nights)

• 3 nights Zakythnos & 3 nights Corfu
• A variety of the best beaches, hikes, culture, & architecture Greece has to offer

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Zakythnos: “The Ionian’s Flower of The East”

• Shipwrecks, Caves, & Epic Beaches: An incredible day of exploration along Zakynthos’ dramatic west coast!
• Sea Turtles, the Keri Caves, & Charming Villages

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Corfu: The Grand Lady of the Ionian Islands

• Corfu Town: An UNESCO World Heritage Site, this historic center’s colonial British and Venetian buildings with neoclassical influences will dazzle us and our cameras.
• Paleokastritsa Village: Arguably the most beautiful village on the entire island, Paleokastritsa offers a plethora of local taverns overlooking the blue bay and six idyllic beaches dotting the coastline surrounded by olive tree forests unchanged for millennia!
• Kanoni Town: A must stop due to the most famous and photographed spots on the island: The church of Panagia Vlacherna & Mouse Island.
• Sidari: Live music, Greek dancing, & one of the best beaches on Corfu sum up this small town gem.
• Corfu Photography Adventure: Impressive caves, breathtaking cliff views, isolated Byzantine monasteries, & stone-made villages are just some of the highlights we’ll explore and photograph

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• All taxes, tours, & entrance fees included as per itinerary
• All transfers and ground transportation included
• Roommate pairing to save money! Avoid the single supplement!
• International airfare is not included but we will assist all guests with finding the best flights upon request! (Flying into and out of Athens International Airport (ATH) )
• Email us to see the daily itinerary for our Greece small group tours at joinus@photoflytravel.com

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Join Us!

*For our solo travelers I will pair you up with someone of the same sex unless single occupancy is requested.

Price: $3,295.00
Single Supplement: $725.00

Deposit: $600.00

Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/greece-small-group-tours/

Arctic Realms: Polar Bears, Walruses, & Icebergs!

June 24th to July 3rd, 2024

Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club (http://www.photoflytravel.com/) have invited us on an amazing adventure to Arctic!

This excursion will be onboard a specially designed cruising vessel that will navigate the many islands, inlets, and areas of the southern Arctic Ocean.

E-mail us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!

Sign up at: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/arctic-polar-bears-group-tours/

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• 9 nights/10 day adventure
• All-inclusive
• Knowledgeable guides throughout
• Comfortable expedition vessel with included workshops and activities (included free of charge!)

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Join us in the realm of Polar Bears, Walruses, & the most beautiful ice in the world! Svalbard (also known as Spitsbergen) is the premier hub for exploring this polar region. Touched by three seas – The Norwegian Sea, the Greenland Sea, and the Arctic Ocean – Svalbard is the largest and only permanently populated island of the Svalbard archipelago of northern Norway. By far the largest wilderness area in Europe, Svalbard offers some of the finest scenery and wildlife experiences in the world. Its rugged mountains and rolling tundra offer plenty of opportunities for hiking, snowshoeing, photography, and all-around polar adventure. Our travel club has partnered with the best-specialized operator in the industry taking groups to the Arctic and Antarctic for over 25 years!

Activities & Adventures are included!

Shore Excursions and Zodiac Cruises: Zodiac rides emphasize active wildlife and nature experiences. Guided shore excursions, walks, wildlife spotting, etc.

Shore Based Walking: Our guides will lead the shore excursions and will decide where to go and what to do.

Hiking: Expand upon the normal shore walking program on optional hikes.

Bird Watching: With your guide, spot the various species of local animals.

Workshops & Lectures: If we are unable to disembark for a planned activity due to weather conditions, etc. we’ll sometimes have the option of enjoying interactive workshops and activities.

Wildlife: These parts are visited and occupied by walrus, several types of whales, polar bears, several types of seals, reindeer, Arctic fox, puffins, migratory birds, and others.

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• All taxes, tours, and fees included as per itinerary
• All transfers and ground transportation included
• Roommate pairing to save money as always to avoid single supplement
• International airfare not included (one booking will be your round-trip tickets between your home airport and Oslo (OSL), another round-trip booking between Oslo (OSL) and Longyearbyen (LYR) to reach the ship's port)
• EMAIL US to see the daily itinerary for our Arctic small group tours at joinus@photoflytravel.com

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Join Us!

*For our solo travelers, you will share accommodations with others of the same gender.

Price: $5,395 - $9,925 depending on cabin style, type, and occupancy

*Single Supplement: Email us for details

Deposit: 10% of cabin type

Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/arctic-polar-bears-group-tours/

June 28th – July 6th, 2024

Email us to see daily itinerary at joinus@photoflytravel.com.

We're invited to another incredible adventure with our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club (www.photoflytravel.com)!

Sign up & Secure your spot at: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/ireland-group-tours/

For several years, our travel club has returned to explore the vibrant, green lands of Ireland and the adventure usually sells out.

* 8 Night /9 Day Ireland small group tour
* Full Irish breakfast every day
* 2 dinners (Welcome & Farewell Dinner)
* Quaint boutique B&Bs & top-rated hotels throughout
* Private Irish driver/guide throughout
* As always this entire trip will be amazing for photography. (PhotoFly Travel Club adventures are laid back when it comes to photography. They are not workshop-style based tours and you do not need to be an avid photographer to join. All are welcome!)
* All Ground & Water Transfers Included

- Historic Kilkenny: This charming “city” of 25,000 is indeed the smallest in the country and has been coined the medieval capital of Ireland. Kilkenny Castle and Gardens, Black Abbey, & the original “round tower” of St. Canice’s Cathedral (stunning views & photographs from the top!) are just a few highlights to explore here.
- The Rock of Cashel: On arrival in Dublin our road trip begins by heading south to our first encounter with stunning medieval architecture.
- Lismore Castle Gardens: A spectacular drive with photo stops over the Knockmealdown Mountains takes us to the beautiful heritage town of Lismore. Visit the colorful castle gardens, covered in beautiful flowers, plants & trees, arranged over seven acres within the castle’s 17th century defensive walls.
- Irish Whiskey Tasting & Tour: This historic Distillery was fully preserved and is now home to the Jameson Experience.
- City of Cork: Ireland’s third largest city “is first in every important respect – at least according to the locals, who cheerfully refer to it as
the ‘real capital of Ireland’.
- Boat Trip to Garnish Island: This small island lies in the sheltered harbor of Glengarriff in Bantry Bay. World renowned for its gardens carefully laid out for beautiful walks.
- Kenmare: Free time to wander around this beautiful town self-proclaimed as a “walkers paradise”.
- Sneem and the Ring of Kerry: The village of Sneem on the spectacular Ring of Kerry is nestled between mountains and the wild, rugged, coast offering some of the best views in the country!
- Optional Kayak Excursion: A unique, expertly guided experience on Kenmare Bay with stable and comfortable kayaks.
- Hamlet of Castlecove Hike: Our local guide will take us over the hills to the neighboring village of Caherdaniel.
- The Dingle Peninsula: Dingle is magic, its mellow landscape is one of green hills and golden sands culminating in Europe’s most westerly point.
- Slea Head Drive: An epic drive around the most stunning parts of Dingle Peninsula.
- Dingle Town: A vibrant fishing port in the heart of the peninsula, this charming fishing village has a picturesque variety of shops, comfy pubs, café’s, and charming B&Bs.
- Cliffs of Moher: Looming over County Clare’s west coast, the cliffs stretch for 5 miles and 700 feet over the Atlantic Ocean.
- Galway: Our local guide will show us around the best spots and hidden corners of this great city.
- Prehistoric Wonders of Newgrange Tombs: A fascinating guided tour around 5,000 year old tombs decorated with Neolithic art.
- Dublin: Fast becoming the premier city destination in Europe.
- Guinness Storehouse: Guinness is synonymous with Ireland and when in Dublin, no visit is complete without a trip to the Guinness Storehouse.
- Trinity College & The Book of Kells: Trinity College is the oldest university in Ireland with the amazing Old Library building.
- St. Patricks Cathedral: The largest and tallest church in Ireland, St. Patricks was built between 1191 and 1270.
- Kilmainham Gaol (Prison): Kilmainham Gaol is one of the largest unoccupied gaols, in Europe, covering some of the most heroic and tragic events in Ireland’s emergence as a modern nation from the 1780s to the 1920s.
- Final Night Irish Dinner, Song, & Dance at the Merry Ploughboy Pub

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Price: $3,495
*Single Supplement: $995.00

Deposit: $600.00
Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/ireland-group-tours/

Best of Madagascar

August 25th - September 6th, 2024

Join Here: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/best-of-madagascar-group-tours/

• 12N/13D for the best of Madagascar
• Privately guided and local experts throughout
• Breakfast every day
• 11 Dinners included
• Domestic flights included
• Optional paradise island extension available!

E-mail us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!

Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club are relaunching their incredible Madagascar trip!

"Madagascar is the world’s fourth-largest island where you will "discover an extraordinary storehouse of natural and cultural riches. Separated from Africa and Asia at the time of the dinosaurs, Madagascar's animal life has evolved in a startling myriad of forms, with endemic species found nowhere else on earth." - Rough Guides

The East: The Green Corridor of Madagascar (5 Days)

Antananarivo (3 Nights)
- Free time to explore the city.
- Peyrieras Private Farm: En route to Andasibe, this must-stop farm is home to 3,000 species of butterflies and almost all the chameleon species.

Andasibe (2 Nights)
- Parc National Analamazaotra: Home to many species of lemur, excellent viewing in the rainforest.
- Manjakandriana Workshop & Beekeeping Center: Local workshop ox-drawn carriages used to transport people and goods.
- Perinet Reserve & Guided Evening Nature Walk: Numerous species of lemurs and night walk through the forest in search of nocturnal animals.

The North: An Evolutionary Playground (8 Days)
"The island's northernmost tip - the "tropical north" - is one of its richest biodiversity hotspots, with lush tropical rainforests and mangroves extending to azure lagoons and white, palm-fringed beaches. Here visitors will find the perfect chance to explore some of Madagascar's whacky fauna, flora, and scenery in the national parks, before stretching out on the sand to admire the Indian Ocean, cocktail in hand." - Africa Geographic

Diego Suarez AKA Antsiranana (4 Nights)
- Guided walking tour
- Coastlines & white sand beaches: Explore the 3 bays of Ramena by 4X4 and on foot for seafood, swimming, and sand.
- French Mountain hike: Panoramic views of coastline on from a colonial fortification
- The Emerald Sea: Sail and snorkel in a tropical wonderland on traditional wooden hull sailboats with a BBQ seafood lunch
- Red Tsingy: Jagged red limestone formations

Amber Mountain National Park (1 Night)
- Epic Nature Walk: Crater lakes, waterfalls, lemurs, orchids, palms, and endless flora.

Ankarana National Reserve (2 Nights)
- Explore the park: 200 million-year-old limestone pinnacles and abundant wildlife. In terms of wildlife, eleven species of lemur live in the dry forest as well.
- Tsingy Rary Trail: Hike through forest and riverbed and past a giant sinkhole! Moe chances to photograph a variety of lemurs, birds, bright green geckos, and the massive field of limestone.

E-mail us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!

Price: $3,495
Single Supplement: $998

Deposit: $600.00
Check out our club's official trip page: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/best-of-madagascar-group-tours/

Nosy Be - Optional Paradise Island Extension

• 4N/5D on tropical Nosy Be
• Privately guided adventures and local experts throughout
• Breakfast every day
• 4 Dinner included

Nosy Be (3 Nights)
The name means "Big Island" and "Madagascar’s number-one beach destination, has all the ingredients you'd expect: soft white sand, turquoise waters, and wonderful seafood. A paradise for water-based activities with its sunny climate most of the year, there is plenty of swimming, snorkeling, sailing, and fishing." - Lonely Planet

- Free time explore: Discover volcanic lakes, lemurs, rum distilleries, Ylang Ylang plantations, and intricate coral reefs.
- Fishing village on Nosy Komba: A short boat ride to another island with traditional fishing boats, embroidery, and woodcraft market.
- Discovery Park: An open, outdoor zoo with boa constrictors, chameleons, land turtles, and macaco lemurs.
- Snorkel Nosy Tanikely Underwater Reserve: Protected underwater oasis is full of corals, sea anemones, multicolored fish, crustaceans, and sea turtles. Enjoy a picnic lunch before more free time.
- The Best Beach in Madagascar (Optional): An optional adventure to Nosy Iranja has been tagged the 8th most beautiful beach in the world and is formed by two small islets connected by a long white sandbar. At low tide, walk across the sand bar from one islet to the other where sea turtles and palm crabs are the primary residents.

Price: $1,595
Single Supplement: $370

Best of Madagascar

August 25th - September 6th, 2024

Join Here: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/best-of-madagascar-group-tours/

• 12N/13D for the best of Madagascar
• Privately guided and local experts throughout
• Breakfast every day
• 11 Dinners included
• Domestic flights included
• Optional paradise island extension available!

E-mail us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!

Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club are relaunching their incredible Madagascar trip!

"Madagascar is the world’s fourth-largest island where you will "discover an extraordinary storehouse of natural and cultural riches. Separated from Africa and Asia at the time of the dinosaurs, Madagascar's animal life has evolved in a startling myriad of forms, with endemic species found nowhere else on earth." - Rough Guides

The East: The Green Corridor of Madagascar (5 Days)

Antananarivo (3 Nights)
- Free time to explore the city.
- Peyrieras Private Farm: En route to Andasibe, this must-stop farm is home to 3,000 species of butterflies and almost all the chameleon species.

Andasibe (2 Nights)
- Parc National Analamazaotra: Home to many species of lemur, excellent viewing in the rainforest.
- Manjakandriana Workshop & Beekeeping Center: Local workshop ox-drawn carriages used to transport people and goods.
- Perinet Reserve & Guided Evening Nature Walk: Numerous species of lemurs and night walk through the forest in search of nocturnal animals.

The North: An Evolutionary Playground (8 Days)
"The island's northernmost tip - the "tropical north" - is one of its richest biodiversity hotspots, with lush tropical rainforests and mangroves extending to azure lagoons and white, palm-fringed beaches. Here visitors will find the perfect chance to explore some of Madagascar's whacky fauna, flora, and scenery in the national parks, before stretching out on the sand to admire the Indian Ocean, cocktail in hand." - Africa Geographic

Diego Suarez AKA Antsiranana (4 Nights)
- Guided walking tour
- Coastlines & white sand beaches: Explore the 3 bays of Ramena by 4X4 and on foot for seafood, swimming, and sand.
- French Mountain hike: Panoramic views of coastline on from a colonial fortification
- The Emerald Sea: Sail and snorkel in a tropical wonderland on traditional wooden hull sailboats with a BBQ seafood lunch
- Red Tsingy: Jagged red limestone formations

Amber Mountain National Park (1 Night)
- Epic Nature Walk: Crater lakes, waterfalls, lemurs, orchids, palms, and endless flora.

Ankarana National Reserve (2 Nights)
- Explore the park: 200 million-year-old limestone pinnacles and abundant wildlife. In terms of wildlife, eleven species of lemur live in the dry forest as well.
- Tsingy Rary Trail: Hike through forest and riverbed and past a giant sinkhole! Moe chances to photograph a variety of lemurs, birds, bright green geckos, and the massive field of limestone.

E-mail us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!

Price: $3,495
Single Supplement: $998

Deposit: $600.00
Check out our club's official trip page: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/best-of-madagascar-group-tours/

Nosy Be - Optional Paradise Island Extension

• 4N/5D on tropical Nosy Be
• Privately guided adventures and local experts throughout
• Breakfast every day
• 4 Dinner included

Nosy Be (3 Nights)
The name means "Big Island" and "Madagascar’s number-one beach destination, has all the ingredients you'd expect: soft white sand, turquoise waters, and wonderful seafood. A paradise for water-based activities with its sunny climate most of the year, there is plenty of swimming, snorkeling, sailing, and fishing." - Lonely Planet

- Free time explore: Discover volcanic lakes, lemurs, rum distilleries, Ylang Ylang plantations, and intricate coral reefs.
- Fishing village on Nosy Komba: A short boat ride to another island with traditional fishing boats, embroidery, and woodcraft market.
- Discovery Park: An open, outdoor zoo with boa constrictors, chameleons, land turtles, and macaco lemurs.
- Snorkel Nosy Tanikely Underwater Reserve: Protected underwater oasis is full of corals, sea anemones, multicolored fish, crustaceans, and sea turtles. Enjoy a picnic lunch before more free time.
- The Best Beach in Madagascar (Optional): An optional adventure to Nosy Iranja has been tagged the 8th most beautiful beach in the world and is formed by two small islets connected by a long white sandbar. At low tide, walk across the sand bar from one islet to the other where sea turtles and palm crabs are the primary residents.

Price: $1,595
Single Supplement: $370

September 16th - September 24, 2024

Join here: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/bali-small-group-tours/

Email us at joinus@photoflytravel.comfor the daily itinerary!

Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club have invited us to their classic adventure in Bali.

We’ve been exploring Bali for years crafting a one of a kind experience to the best known and unknown treasures of this special island. From the coastal temples of Tanah Lot, to the gorgeous pure white sand beaches and snorkeling on Nusa Penida island, to the man made wonders of the Antosari rice terraces, we will see an incredible slice of diverse spectacle’s throughout Bali. The food is incredible, amazing photography opportunities, and the locals are known for their friendliness.

• 8 Night/9 Day adventure
• Amazing Balinese style bungalows and boutique hotels
• Breakfast daily
• Guided tour of the famous, seaside Tanah Lot Temple
• Explore beautiful waterfalls among the interior mountains of Munduk
• Wander through stunning rice terrace landscapes in Antosari
• Nusa Penida island for activities on white sand beaches, snorkel with manta ray (optional), tropical landscapes, towering seaside cliffs, and island life
• Additional optional half day island hopping exploration
• Explore the famous Monkey Forest of Ubud
• Final night Balinese Dance Performance w/ dinner

Bali small group tours inclusions:

• Privately guided, small group tour
• Delicious local meals throughout - 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
• 3 Massages throughout the experience - great way to unwind and relax at the end of a day’s adventure!
• All taxes and entrance included
• All transfers and ground transportation included
• Roommate pairing
• International airfare is not included but we will assist all guests with finding the best flight! We will be flying into and out of Denpasar International Airport (airport code: DPS)

Email us to see daily itinerary for our Bali tour at joinus@photoflytravel.com

Join Us!

For our solo travelers, we can pair you up with someone of the same sex unless single occupancy is requested.

Price: $2,395.00
Single Supplement: $595.00

Deposit: $600.00

Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/bali-small-group-tours/

September 26th - October 3rd, 2024

Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club ( http://www.photoflytravel.com/ ) have invited us to a one of a kind adventure throughout Iceland!

Email joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary.

Sign up at: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/iceland-uncovered/

• 7 Nights /8 Days small group tour
• Breakfast daily
• 6 Dinners and 1 Lunch included
• Boutique B&Bs & top rated hotels
• 4×4 custom rigged Mercedes Sprinter van
• Private, local expert guide throughout

Reykjavík Region

• Reykjavík: Explore the city on your own or hire a local guide
• Hallgrimskirkja Church: The country’s tallest & by far most domineering church
• The Blue Lagoon: Unique, supernatural blue water in this outdoor pool

Sudhurland Region (The South)

• The Golden Circle: Epic day trip takes us around breathtaking waterfalls, geysers, volcanic craters, and stunning national parks.
• Geysir Geothermal Area: see Strokkur geyser which shoots a column of water up to 98 ft.
• Gulfoss Falls: Thousands of tons of icy water thunder majestically down in a double-fall, deep into the gorge.
• Thingvellir National Park: Beautiful canyon, which is actually the meeting point of the American and Eurasian tectonic plates
• Kerid Volcanic Crater: Caldera composed of red volcanic rock 180 ft. deep, 560 ft. wide, 885 ft. across!
• Skogafoss Waterfall: Standing at 200 ft, impressive is an understatement.
• Vik’s Black Sand Beaches: At one end we will discover The Needles, unique basalt sea stack formations.
• Fjadrargljufur Canyon Hike: One of the most spectacular canyons in Iceland, natures wild creation stretches for 1 mile along the Fjaðrá River.
• Seljalandsfoss Waterfall: Fed by melting water from a glacier this powerful waterfall cascades into a pretty meadow

Highlands Region

• Vatnajokull National Park: Western Europe’s largest national park home to the continents largest glacier of the same name
• Svartifoss (Black Falls): Water tumbling 100 ft over the edge, the falls are bordered on both sides by tall black basalt columns, resembling the pipes of a giant organ!
• Optional Glacier Hike

Austerland Region (The East)

• Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon: Blue, white, turquoise, and black streaked icebergs shift and creak
• Glacier Lagoon Boat Cruise: We’ll float among the huge icebergs of Jökulsárlón to get close

Vesturland Region (The West)

• Snaefellsnes Peninsula: Friendly towns and villages, spectacular mountains, tall seaside cliffs
• Village of Arnarstapi & Arch Rock: Harbor village home to magnificent basalt rock formations stacked along sea cliffs.
• Djúpalónssandur Beach: Picturesque beach is covered with countless, little black stones shaped by the constant pounding of waves, ocean, and wind.
• Kirkjufell Mountain & Waterfalls: This extinct volcano is the icon of the peninsula

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Price: $4,195
Single Supplement: $1,195

Deposit: $600.00

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Optional North Iceland Extension

Geothermal Wonderland (3 nights)

October 3rd – October 6th, 2024

We’ll be here during an ideal time to see the mysterious Northern Lights!

• 3 nights /4 Days North Iceland small group tour
• Breakfast daily
• Boutique B&Bs & top rated hotels
• Round Trip Domestic Flights Included (REK <–> AEY), $400 value!
• Private, local expert guide throughout!

Nordurland Region (The North)

• Akureyri Town: Cute, small city in north Iceland
• Lake Mývatn: Expansive lake with ideal hiking and walking areas throughout
• Goðafoss Waterfall: 100 ft. wide with water flowing around a semicircular rim, it falls 40 ft. into the foaming pool below.
• Pseudocraters of Skutustadagigar: Formed by gas explosions when boiling lava flowed over these wetlands, the craters are a real site to photograph.
• Dimmuborgir: “The Dark Fortess” is the most common translation for these incredible lava formations.
• Mt. Namafjall, Geothermal Area: Gigantic mud craters surrounded by colorful sulfur crystals, boiling mud pots, steam vents, and other geological wonders.
• Dettifoss: Europe’s Most Powerful Waterfall!
• Ásbyrgi Canyon: A massive horseshoe-shaped rock formation, surrounded by cliffs reaching 328 ft.
• Hljodaklettar, “Cave of Echoes”: Strange echoes & acoustics created by the numerous caves and formations

North Island Extension (optional)

Price: $2,250
Single Supplement: $395.00

Deposit: $600.00

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Portugal & The Azores

September 29th - October 13th, 2024

Join Here: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/portugal-azores-group-tours/

E-mail us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!

Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club are relaunching their Portugal and Azores tour. It is an excellent program in a small group that highlights the diverse and stunning culture of Old-World Portugal and the gorgeous landscapes, beaches, and villages of the Azores.

Part 1: Mainland Portugal (8 Nights/9 Days)

Porto & the North (3 Nights)

- Privately guided walking tour of city landmarks
- The most colorful & lively district: Discover Ribeira
- Wine tasting while exploring the valley: Road trip along the route that offers viewpoints, wine, and walks.
- Cruise on the Douro

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Central Portugal & Mountain Villages (1 Night)

- Free time in Piódão village: This is the perfect place to wander the narrow streets and peculiar alleys made of shale rock.
- Exploring Foz d'Égua: This moderate hike begins in Piódão and takes us to an idyllic and unforgettable little village.
- Convent of the Soothing of the Blessed Sacrament: This historical landmark and former 18th-century convent is our hotel for the night!
- The Schist Villages: Talesnal & Casal de São Simão
- Fragas de São Simão Walkway: The wooden paths embrace dramatic granite landscapes, steep hills, an enchanting valley, and also vestiges of laurel forest.

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Coimbra & the Coast (2 Nights)

- Privately guided tour of the University City
- Visit University of Coimbra: Highlights include their massive Baroque Library and Cabinet of Curiosities filled with unusual treasures through the ages.
- The Old Cathedral built in 1117
- The Walled Labyrinth privately guided walking tour of Óbidos'

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Lisbon, City of Hills (2 Nights)

- Guided tuk-tuk adventure in the capital
- St. George's Castle: Towering dramatically above Lisbon, the 11th-century fortifications
- Belém Tower & the Monument of Discoveries: See and photograph these World-Heritage Sites that represent the epi-center of the Portuguese Age of Discovery.

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Part 2: The Azores (6 Nights/7 Days)

São Miguel: The Green Isle (2 Nights)

- Botanical gardens and hot springs
- The most unique meal in the world: The stew cooked using Furnas’s natural volcanic heat!
- The oldest tea plantation in Europe
- Epic photos at viewpoints
- Giant caldera hike
- The Azorean Pineapple: A fun stop takes us to one of the 6,000 pineapple plantations on the island.

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Faial: The Blue Isle (2 Nights)

- Explore the great crater & interpretation center
- Botanical garden of Faial

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Pico: The Mountain Island (Day Trip)

- Cachorro Rocks: A photo stop reveals unique volcanic rock formations.
- Adega A Buraca Winery
- Whaling Factory and Fishermen Museum
- Church of São Mateus
- Criação Velha Vinyards The unique methods for producing grapes ideal for winemaking on such difficult terrain is what lead to this site's important designation. Lajido da Criação Velha is the best example showcasing the art of dividing the land and planting vines in the lava rock.

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Flores: The Flower Island (2 Nights)

- The westernmost county in Europe
- A curious rock: Rocha dos Bordões is the postcard image and symbol of Flores. The basaltic formation provides a unique and unforgettable landscape with geometrical rock columns that resemble a man-made structure.
- The great fajãs: This Portuguese term describes the beautiful coastal formation of a small flat land on the ocean below giant cliffs
More beauty at the highest point: The Morro Alto forest reserve area is the highest point on Flores Island.
- The 7 Lagoas: We'll explore this lush area with a number of serene lakes throughout the valleys.

Corvo Day Trip: The Black Isle

- Caldeirão, The Crater: This ancient crater is responsible for the epic landscape of the extinct volcano that gave rise to the island.
- The Village: Vila Nova do Corvo is the sole town on the entire island and unites the old and new in two distinct sections.
- Lots of wind: Before electricity came to the island wind was the main source of food production via a number of windmills. Today 3 unique windmills still stand and function from this long-lost tradition.

E-mail us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!
Price: $4,195.00
Single Supplement: $895.00

Deposit: $600.00

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