4th - 10th Apr. 2026 - £3499
Europe - Guided By David Miles
Last Place
Reserve with a deposit of £500
Immerse yourself in an exclusive, magical winter wonderland with the NaturesLens Arctic Wildlife & Puffins in the Snow photography holiday. Embark on a unique adventure, guided by David for the duration, to witness the stunning beauty of puffins & Arctic ducks in their natural habitat, surrounded by glistening snow & ice. This unforgettable experience offers a rare opportunity for photography & observation, allowing you to capture breathtaking moments in the Arctic wilderness.
Explore secluded locations along the Varanger coastline, renowned for its colony of Atlantic Puffins on Hornøya. Delve into icy fjords & coastal areas teeming with a rich variety of Arctic ducks such as King Eider, Common Eider, Steller’s Eider, Long-tailed Duck, & more. Marvel at the diverse wildlife, including the Common Murre, Black Guillemot, Thick-billed Murre, Razorbill, & Black-legged Kittiwake.
During your stay in a striking arctic lodge, indulge in cosy accommodations & warm hospitality. As night falls, we hope to be mesmerized by the enchanting beauty of the Northern Lights dancing across the sky, creating a truly magical atmosphere.
With a chance to encounter species like Arctic Hare, White-tailed Sea Eagle, Siberian Jay, & Reindeer, this photography holiday promises an unparalleled adventure in the heart of the Arctic wilderness.
The following is the proposed itinerary for this photography holiday, it should be considered provisional & subject to change.
We have taken care to refine the itinerary for this wildlife photography holiday; as such, we consider the following to be amongst the highlights of this tour.
Here is a list of items we recommend that you bring. While you must bring some of these items (i.e. passport if you are traveling from abroad), please note that many of the items listed below are only recommendations & are not a requirement.
The following is a guide as to what clothing you may require throughout this photography holiday, the list is not exhaustive & you do not require absolutely everything on this list, should you have any questions, please contact us via email or phone.
Gloves suitable for a very cold climate, hat suitable for a very cold climate, jacket suitable for a very cold climate, layers of neutral coloured clothing suitable for a very cold climate, lightweight waterproof over-trousers, trousers suitable for a cold climate & warm & sturdy boots suitable for a very cold climate
The following is a guide as to what camera equipment you may require throughout this photography holiday, the list is not exhaustive & you do not require absolutely everything on this list, should you have any questions, please contact us via email or phone.
Card reader, long prime lens in the range of 500mm, 600mm or 800mm, medium zoom lens in the range of 70-200mm, mirrorless or DSLR camera body, notebook or laptop, portable hard-disk drive or SSD for storage of your images, spare mirrorless or DSLR camera body, telephoto zoom lens in the range of 200-600mm, 100-400mm, 150-500mm or 150-600mm, tripod, wide angle lens in the range of 16-35mm & 17-40mm or 24-105mm
Before booking the Arctic Wildlife & Puffins in the Snow photography holiday, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the inclusions & exclusions for the trip. Understanding these lists will give you a clear idea of what to expect during your wildlife photography adventure.
Accommodation as specified in the description, all hide sessions & appropriate permits, all in-trip ground transportation, all photography sessions & appropriate permits, guidance & advice from our photography holiday guides, meals on a full-board basis & transportation between photographic locations
Activities not listed on the itinerary, all drinks, all flights, flights to start location, meals not listed on the itinerary, personal expenses of any type, required insurances, sundries, tips & gratuities, transportation to start location & visas
Travel Insurance – it is a requirement when booking on any wildlife photography holiday scheduled by NaturesLens that you have adequate travel insurance, we suggest a policy from TrailFinders or Campbell Irvine.
During this wildlife photography holiday, you can expect to capture images of a diverse range of species, the intended species include Arctic hare, atlantic puffin, black guillemot, black-legged kittiwake, common eider, common murre, king eider, long-tailed duck, mountain hare, razorbill, reindeer, siberian jay, steller’s eider, thick-billed murre & white-tailed sea eagle.
NaturesLens photography holidays do not include flights unless it is explicitly stated on the event page. When it is time to book your flights, we will send you the details in plenty of time to allow for bookings at the best available price.
The photography holiday itinerary is subject to change & is to be considered provisional.
NaturesLens photography holidays require a minimum number of participants in order to be viable. If this minimum number is not met, the photography holiday may not go ahead.
In the event that the minimum number for a photography holiday to go ahead is not reached, NaturesLens reserves the right to cancel any given photography holiday. In that event 100% of monies received will be returned. However, NaturesLens is not responsible for expenses incurred by its customers.
Not all mentioned wildlife can be observed & photographed at all times of the year, thus some activities may be considered seasonal & not available.
Please note the cuisine on many of the NaturesLens photography holidays is authentic & typical of the region in which you are travelling. International or western cuisine is often NOT available. If you have any concerns over the food arrangements or have any special dietary requirements, please contact us prior to making a booking.
All personal luggage are the responsibility of the owner & we request that photography holiday participants limit their luggage to the equivalent of one suitcase, one flight bag, one camera bag & tripod. We do not wish to appear dictatorial in this matter & the request is made to ensure space & comfort for everyone in our vehicles.
NaturesLens & its agents act only as agents for the passenger in all matters relating to travel arrangements, & as such, do not assume responsibility for injury, accident, damage, loss, delay or irregularity which may occur via defect of transportation or any other cause.
NaturesLens reserves the right to substitute hotels, & other previously outlined arrangements as necessary, to either improve or equal the travel experience.
NaturesLens reserves the right to pass on to photography holiday participants any additional & unplanned expenditure incurred during a photography holiday, via events beyond the control of NaturesLens. NaturesLens reserves the right to accept or decline any person as a member of any photography holiday.
Payment of a deposit by photography holiday participants or their representative constitutes their acceptance of all conditions contained herein.
All bookings are made subject to our terms & conditions.
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