Dolomites

The Enchanted Italy Mountains

07 to 14/10/23

DATES

TEAM

GENRE

FEE

SUP. SINGLE

DEPOSIT

GROUP

LEVEL

07 to 14/10/23

VICTOR LIMA & GIULIO COBIANCHI

NATURE / LANDSCAPE

2800 EUROS

800 EUROS

500 EUROS

5 to 10 PARTICIPANTS

ALL LEVELS

ABOUT THE TOUR

The Dolomites, one of the most fascinating places in the world among lovers of mountain and landscape photography, offer unique emotions every season. The Dolomites region comprises a mountain range in the north of the Italian Alps, with 18 peaks that exceed 3,000 meters in altitude and form one of the most beautiful mountain landscapes on the planet. The scenic beauty of the region is an invitation to photographers from all over the world, who go there in search of capturing landscapes that seem to come out of a fairy tale. The sublime, monumental and colorful landscapes of the Dolomites, in addition to several other factors, made UNESCO recognize the region as a World Heritage Site in 2009.

During autumn, the already spectacular landscape of the Dolomites changes color and becomes even more impressive. From the end of September, the region's vegetation begins to take on shades of yellow and orange, bringing a unique color to the mountainous landscape of the Dolomites. In addition to the autumn colors, at this time of the year the temperatures are starting to get lower and the mountain peaks are starting to present snow in some places. It's no wonder that photographers from all over the world seek out the Dolomites during autumn. This is the period where the beauty of the region reaches its apogee.

The regions of Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Cinque Torri, Passo Giau, Passo Falzarego, Passo Gardena, Passo Sella, Pale di San Martino, Lago Antorno, Lago Misurina, Lago Braies, Alpe di Siusi and Val di Funes are certainly among the most symbols of these mountains. And is It is precisely in these places that you will experience this unique and unforgettable photographic adventure.

Who is this trip for?

This is a trip aimed at nature and landscape photography enthusiasts, and the incredible scenery of the Dolomites. Planned by photographers and for photographers, during this trip we will always be in the most beautiful places in the region with enough time to look for the best compositions and wait for the right light, whether at sunrise or sunset. During the night, whenever the weather permits, we will do Landscape Astrophotography sessions under the supervision of Victor Lima and Giulio Cobianchi, specialists and international references in this field of photography. During the trip, all aspects involved in capturing nature and landscape photographs will be covered, from the basic concepts of photography to image processing.

Dolomites Photo Tour Itinerary

Below, you will find the complete tour program, which will take place from 10/07 to 10/14/23.

Note: the program may change depending on weather conditions. We are flexible and adapt to any situation to provide you with the best possible experience.

The meeting point is:

Venice Airport (Marco Polo), no later than 11:00 on October 07

On the 14th in the morning we will bring the group back to the meeting point.

Please departure from Venice on October 14th no earlier than 3pm.

Day 1

Arrival at Venice airport no later than 11 am;
After the presentation and introduction of what we will experience during the week, we will leave to reach the hotel next to Lake Misurina in about 3 hours;
After check-in, we will relax and get our things ready for the first night photo session after dinner;
We will drive to the Auronzo refuge, where we will capture the Milky Way above the famous Cadini di Misurina, the core will be high above these mountains;
Here we will focus on single and double exposure photos;
After the photo session, we will return to rest at the hotel.

Day 2

The next day, after immortalizing the sunrise on Lake Misurina, we will have breakfast at the hotel and then we will leave by car to reach the Auronzo shelter, where our two-hour walk will take us to the most beautiful places on the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. The walk takes about two hours, but you won't get tired, the view is fantastic and we'll stop several times to take beautiful pictures;
We will arrive at the Locatelli refuge where we can rest, eat and drink something. The scenery will be really amazing, we will be surrounded by mountains, lakes and caves;
During the afternoon we will relax and enjoy the landscape looking for the spots where we will do the photo session during sunset;
After dinner, we will prepare for the night session. We will find the Milky Way above the famous Tre Cime di Lavaredo and at 9 pm we will start shooting in this playground for landscape photographers;
Here we will also focus on panning the entire galactic arc;
After the photo session, we will return to the hotel to sleep.

Day 3

We'll wake up for the sunrise and set off to arrive with the van at Lake Antorno, where we'll wait for the sun to light up the mountains;
We'll return to the hotel and, after breakfast and a well-deserved rest, we'll head to the Cinque Torri car park, where we'll take the cable car to reach the Scoiattoli refuge, opposite the incredible Cinque Torri;
In this epic place we will photograph at sunset and, if we are lucky, we will find the Cinque Torri illuminated in red tones;
In about 40 minutes on foot we will go down to the parking lot to reach the cars and after dinner in a restaurant we will reach the famous Passo do Giau where we will have a night photography session;
Here too, in addition to the single core shots, we will be able to pan across the entire galactic arc.

Day 4

This morning we will sleep a little longer and after breakfast we will go out to photograph the Falzarego pass area, between streams, red trees and rugged mountains;
After that we will stop at the beautiful hidden Dones Lake and another secret spot where a river flows from a mountain peak creating several waterfalls;
Then we'll arrive at the new hotel and we can pack our things and relax a bit before going through an editing session on the computer;
We will head towards sunset on one of the most famous passes in all the Dolomites, the Gardena Pass;
After dinner, we will return to this stage to capture the Milky Way in a magical scenography.

Day 5

After breakfast we will leave by car and in about an hour we will be in another amazing place, Alpe di Siusi;
We will spend this day in this place, enjoying the view, relaxing and facing the sunset, night session and sunrise in one of the most fabulous places in the Dolomites;
During the afternoon we will face another editing session in front of the computer.

Day 6

After a hearty breakfast we will arrive at the Valle di Funes, here you will find one of the most beautiful autumn landscapes in front of you, a church with a small village nestled in a valley with red trees and a white mountain range as a backdrop;
It is right here where we will spend the next sunset and where we will capture the Milky Way above the valley;
We will do our last check in by changing our last hotel sleeping in the Canazei area for the last two nights.

Day 7

After breakfast we will reach Lake Carezza, this lake with its colors will not bore you;
Before arriving at Pale di San Martino where we will face the next photo session at sunset and the Milky Way, we will take a detour by car to stop in a hidden place, where a river flows from a mountain peak creating several waterfalls;
The Pale di San Martino in front of the Segantini hut are some other famous and epic mountains.
We will be in front of one of the most fascinating mountains, the Cimon della Pala.
This month we will find our galaxy above the mountains as soon as it gets dark;
Here we will face the sunset and the night session, between the two you can't miss dinner in a restaurant!

Day 8

We will have a rich breakfast and then our adventure will come to an end;
We left by van to reach Venice airport.

VALUES AND PAYMENT METHOD

The total cost of the trip is 2800 Euros, considering accommodation in a shared double room;
If the participant chooses to stay in a single room during the tour, he must pay a supplement of 800 Euros;
To reserve a place, it is necessary to pay a SIGNAL in the amount of 500 EUROS;
All payments will be made in R$ (REAL), with the amounts expressed in EUROS just a reference to avoid financial imbalance due to exchange rate variations;
The amounts in R$ (REAL) will be determined by converting the currency on the date of each payment, using the Euro Turismo "Sale" quotation from the site as a referenceEconomic value;
The total amount of the tour must be paid within 30 days before the start of the program. On this date, the sum of all payments made in R$ will be converted into EUROS using the quotation of the day, and the amount paid must correspond to the total value of the tour;
All amounts expressed above consider payment via bank transfer or PIX;
Payment using a credit card is possible through PayPal. In this case, fees will be levied on the amounts paid to ensure that the net amount received corresponds to the total value of the tour.

The tour price includes:

Accommodation in a double room shared between participants;
Breakfast at the hotel;
Private transport from Venice airport;
Expert local guide;
On-site instruction by professional photographers Victor Lima and Giulio Cobianchi;
Photo edit sessions during the tour, which will be recorded and provided later;
Private WhatsApp group for support.

NOT included:

Travel insurance covering health insurance/luggage insurance;
International flights;
Local costs;
Meals;
Supplement for single room (800 Euros);
Cable car ticket to Cinque Torri (10 Euros per person);
Anything not expressly mentioned as "included";
Photographic equipment.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport / identity card for international travel;
Valid certificate of vaccination against COVID-19;
Travel Insurance (Schengen Treaty).

MORE INFORMATION

The team responsible for accompanying the group during the tour will be composed of internationally awarded landscape photographers Victor Lima e Giulio Cobianchi🇧🇷 Giulio is Italian and knows the particularities of the place and the region's climate like few others;

The minimum number of participants to confirm the tour is 5 people. The confirmation of the tour will take place with the settlement of the total amount of the trip for the minimum number of participants mentioned above. The deadline for confirming the tour is 60 days before departure;

The maximum number of participants admitted to the tour will be 10 people, thus guaranteeing special attention from the photography instructors to each one of them;

During the tour we will have some sections of treatment of the images produced "in loco", demonstrating all the techniques used from the first steps with the RAW files to the refinement in photoshop, and then the publication on the web. All sections will be recorded and sent to participants after the tour ends;

Throughout the tour, the daily schedule can be adjusted by the organization in order to promote the best possible experience for the participants, taking into account weather, logistical and/or unforeseen issues, without prejudice to them;

This provision of service is restricted to questions related to the Photography Tour, including accommodation, transportation during planned outings and monitoring of photographers Victor Lima and Giulio Cobianchi. Any other issues of a personal nature, such as, for example, individual documentation problems, etc., are not our responsibility;

The languages spoken during the tour will be Portuguese, English or Italian.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where will the group meet?

Meeting point is Venice airport (Marco Polo), not later than 11:00 on the 7th of October.

On October 14th, in the morning, we will bring the group back to the meeting point.

Please departure from Venice on 14 October not before 3pm.

What level of knowledge in photography is required?

All of our tours and workshops are open to beginners and professionals alike.

It is only necessary that you know the menu of your own camera.

It just requires a lot of passion for day and night photography and motivation to be there every day at the right times to capture great photos.

What physical level is required?

No particular level of preparation is required, the routes on foot will be easy and short.

Only one, the longest, may not be easy for everyone, it will take about 2 hours, from the Auronzo refuge to the Locatelli refuge.

What kind of weather should I expect?

The weather in the Dolomites can be unpredictable but on average this month you can find 15 degrees in the hot hours and temperatures will drop close to zero during night photography sessions. Rains are frequent during autumn, even during beautiful days, especially in the afternoon.

What photographic equipment is recommended?

- Onecamera digital;

- A stable tripod;

- A remote control that allows you to take pictures with an exposure of more than 30 seconds;

- A clear wide-angle lens (>= f/2.8), such as: 14-24mm or 15-24mm. Paired with a 24-70mm or a 24-120mm or a 70-200mm would be perfect;

- Photo filters (optional) GND, ND, polarizer;

- Astro tracker (optional).

Feel free to ask for advice on equipment.

Tip: Extra batteries as batteries drain quickly in cold weather. Several cloths for cleaning lenses.

What kind of clothes should I bring?

The weather in the Dolomites can be unpredictable, but on average this month you can find 15 degrees during hot hours and temperatures close to zero during filming sessions in the Milky Way.

We recommend that you dress in light clothes during the day, especially when we're going to be hiking, but take thermal and padded clothes with you to wear after sunset.

Thermal socks, waterproof boots and a waterproof and windproof outer cover are recommended.

For people who suffer from the cold, we also recommend a hat and gloves.

The paths will be gravel and stones, therefore slippery, so we recommend shoes or boots with good grip.

How should I manage my luggage?

Each participant can bring a 23 kg suitcase and a photo backpack.

This is to optimize the space in our van as we travel between the various places and from Venice airport to the Dolomites / from the Dolomites to Venice.

How should I organize my backpack thinking about the day-to-day in the place?

You only need to organize your backpack well on the second day, when we will face the walk from the Auronzo refuge to the Locatelli refuge, photographing the most beautiful points of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo.

It is important to have:

- Photographic equipment;

- Some snacks;

- A packed dinner;

- Water;

- Warm clothes for the night session (temperatures drop as soon as the sun goes down);

- Head lamp.

REFUND AND CANCELLATION RULES

If the minimum number of participants is not reached for the Tour, the amount paid will be refunded in full or, if this is the option of the interested party, it may be transferred to another event with available places;
The date of the event may be changed due to situations involving public calamity or restricted access to the event venue, such as: floods, landslides, epidemics, etc. In this case, participants must choose to participate in the event in question on its new date or else keep the credit of the amount paid to participate in some other event with available places;
If a participant decides to cancel his reservation, he may do so at any time by communicating as soon as possible to the address de official email from the tour organization. However, keep in mind that cancellation by a participant would create difficulties in managing the reservations, in addition to the risk of not reaching the minimum number of participants for the tour to take place. Below are the cancellation rules:

In the event of voluntary withdrawal by the participant at any time, the amount paid as a down payment will not be refunded;
Up to 60 days before the start of the tour, the amount paid so far by the participant can be refunded, minus the down payment;
With less than 60 days left for the start of the tour, the amounts paid by the participant will not be refunded.
In the event that the participant who wishes to cancel his registration finds another person to take his place, the amounts paid so far may be refunded, minus the down payment. It is worth mentioning that the substitute must be a person who has never participated in events promoted by the tour organization and who has not yet expressed interest in this or other trips.