8 Photography Sessions to Build a Day Around

1.Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,654 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $61Our pick

Spend six to seven hours chasing the Aurora from Tromsø with guides such as David, Claudia, Koren, and Elo. You may drive toward the fjords or Finland border, then warm up beside a fire with hot drinks while your guide explains the science and takes a professional photo.

“Petter our guide was amazing, he did everything he could for us to be able to see the northern lights. He was also very kind and accommodating. The northern lights are amazing; Petter gave very interesting information given about the background of them. The team really work hard for you to see them and don’t give up. Would recommend.”

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2.Aurora Safari Chase with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 315 reviews · 7 hours · from $124

Spend seven hours chasing the aurora from Tromsø in a comfortable coach, stopping at private camps for soup, hot drinks, toilets, and warm overalls. English-speaking guides such as Paulo and Juan help with photos and camera settings, while weather decides how far the chase goes.

“An amazing trip- even if we didn’t see the northern lights, which we did, we said the trip was definitely worth the money. The guides were exceptional, the food amazing, location epic- just so much fun and effort from the team- highly recommended”

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3.Selous Luxury Day Safari with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · from $800Top rated

Fly from Zanzibar at 6 a.m. to Selous, meet your driver-guide at Mtemere airstrip, and spend the day tracking elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, and wild dogs. A photographer such as Mike documents the safari, with breakfast, lunch, drinks, and return flights included.

“My husband and I purchased the Selous Luxury Day Safari from Viator. I was celebrating a milestone birthday, the big 40, and I wanted to make it epic. Tomas, Fanta and crew did just that and more, what an amazing safari experience! From the Read more”

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4.Dubai Hummer Safari Adventure & Traditional Dress Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 96 reviews · 4 - 4.5 hours · from $216

Spend 4 to 4.5 hours in Dubai’s Lahbab Desert with a Hummer dune ride, sandboarding, sunset photos, a short camel ride, and a premium camp dinner. Guides such as Faiz, Ahsan, Sadam, and Dawood are praised for safe driving, helpful photos, and friendly service.

“It was such a pleasure! Great car, awesome driver. Very experienced and we felt very safe and comfortable. Muhammad Faiz was the best. Also did the best photos for us! Can highly recommend!”

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5.Doha Night Desert Safari, Stargazing, Photography، Relaxation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $77

You’ll leave Doha in an air-conditioned 4x4 with an experienced desert driver, cross soft dunes, and reach the inland sea for sandboarding, optional camel riding, tea, coffee, and stargazing. Guide Hawaii is also noted for taking memorable desert photos.

“Excellent experience! Hawaii was amazing. He took us to the edge and back. He is a skilled photographer and took many amazing pictures that will fuel our memories. Highly recommend.”

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6.Longyearbyen: Wildlife Safari & Hiking Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 27 reviews · 5 hours · from $246

Join a local English-speaking guide for five hours of wildlife watching, easy hiking, and photography around Longyearbyen. The small group, capped at eight, may follow reindeer, Arctic foxes, seabirds, or ptarmigan for as long as conditions allow. Ivar, a guide with deep local ties and a family background in wildlife photography, has helped guests get better shots.

“Our guide moved to the area as a high schooler (from northern Norway), and his father is a wildlife photographer and birder, so Ivar knew wildlife and living here. What I appreciated most as the only person over 40 (as in almost 70!), was Ivar’s efforts to keep me in involved in the group (of just 6) lending a subtle hand when needed (I think it scared us both when a gust of Spitzenberg’s famous winds caught me off guard and nearly blew me off my feet!), and taking my phone to grab a shot he saw I wanted but didn’t want to make the group wait for me to…”

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7.Snorkeling Open Ocean Wildlife Safari in Los Cabos with Photos Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145

Leave Cabo Marina by speedboat with Baja Vikings Ecoventures, passing the Arch, Lovers Beach, Lands End, and the sea lion colony before searching the open Pacific for rays, dolphins, whales, turtles, and more. Snorkel gear, snacks, drinks, photos, and videos are included.

“Guides were great & snorkeling was a blast. Everyone from our 70+ Grandmother to my 12/15 year old nieces enjoyed it! Good mix of a guided boat tour & snorkeling”

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8.San Pedro de Atacama: Wildlife Safari and Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 4 hours · from $145

Join Juan Pablo for a four-hour wildlife and photography trip from San Pedro de Atacama. You’ll search for guanacos and vizcachas at Quirquincho Pass, walk among birds near Machuca, then view Putana wetlands with binoculars, scopes and phone adaptors.

“What a great afternoon! We absolutely loved this tour. Our guide Juan was so friendly and knowledgeable (not just about animals, but Chile in general) and taught us so much. He is obviously passionate about what he does and that really shows and makes for a wonderful experience. We saw vicuñas, guanacos, heaps of vizcachas and so many different birds (including flamingos). The scenery was beautiful and we loved seeing everything through the binoculars and telescope provided. We could not recommend this tour more highly! Thank you Juan :)”

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