The Farne Islands Puffin Photography Tour offers a 7-day / 6-night photo tour to witness the incredible wildlife, especially the charismatic puffins.
UK Photo Tours' Farne Islands Puffin Photography Tour provides a unique opportunity to experience and photograph the diverse wildlife on the islands, especially the puffins, in a small-group setting with professional guidance and support.
The tour includes a professional photo guide, transportation from London if required, lovely cottage accommodation with own room (some en-suites), boat trips to the islands, and Kase filter kits to borrow.
- The Farne Islands are home to over 20 bird species, including puffins, terns, guillemots, razorbills, shags, kittiwakes, eider ducks, and grey seals.
- Visitors can currently land on Inner Farne, after the island has been closed since the start of Covid-19.
- We'll be looking to photograph stunning landscape locations such as Bamburgh Castle and Dunstanburgh Castle.
Your purchase is fully protected by our Tour Operator Insurance and Financial Failure Insurance.
Suggested equipment:
- Telephoto lens - e.g. 300mm+, 100-400mm, 200-400mm
- Walk around wide/mid-range/kit lens – e.g. 18-55mm, 24-70mm, 24-105mm
- Wide angle lens e.g. 16-35mm, 17-40mm (optional for landscape subjects in the distance)
- Don't have a telephoto lens? We'll have 3 telephoto setups available (please let me know at the time of booking). We also have 2 x branded 1.4x (Canon & Nikon DSLR) and 2.0x (Nikon DSLR) are available.
- Tripod (for landscapes)
- Monopod if required for your telephoto lens
- Filters (for landscapes). We have KASE filter kits are available to borrow (please mention it when booking).
- Laptop for post-processing sessions
Included:
- Return transport from central London (if required), plus transport in Northumberland to/from boats & castles.
- Accommodation: An entire beautiful house in Bamburgh! (self-catering, restaurants, pubs, & shops close by)
- Boat fees for 6 boat trips to the islands.
- Photographic tuition on location
- Camera and lens setups to borrow, if required.
- Your funds are fully protected by our Travel Operator Insurance and Financial Failure Insurance.
Not included:
- Food and drink
- National Trust Landing Fees (free for NT members)
- Personal and travel insurance
Suggested equipment:
- Telephoto lens - e.g. 300mm+, 100-400mm, 200-400mm
- Walk around wide/mid-range/kit lens – e.g. 18-55mm, 24-70mm, 24-105mm
- Wide angle lens e.g. 16-35mm, 17-40mm (optional for landscape subjects in the distance)
- Don't have a telephoto lens? We'll have 3 telephoto setups available (please let me know at the time of booking). We also have 2 x branded 1.4x (Canon & Nikon DSLR) and 2.0x (Nikon DSLR) are available.
- Tripod (for landscapes)
- Monopod if required for your telephoto lens
- Filters (for landscapes). We have KASE filter kits available to borrow (please mention it when booking).
- Laptop for post-processing sessions
Please note:
- The tour may not be suitable for those with limited mobility due to steps and uneven ground.
- The boat captain's decision to delay if adverse weather conditions are beyond our control (which is why we go for 6 full days + travel, just in case).
Price:
- Own room, £1,495 per person
A £50 deposit is required via Eventbrite, and a 50% balance of the total price is to be paid within seven days via bank transfer to secure your spot. Final balance due 60 days before departure.
Visit our Farne Islands Puffin Photography Tour page for more information, including photos of locations, full inclusion, and terms and conditions.
We can't wait to have you join us!
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