Photo workshop - Musk oxen at Dovrefjell from 20-24 Sept. 2024 (sold out)
Photo workshop - Musk oxen at Dovrefjell from 20-24 Sept. 2024 (sold out)
MUSK OXEN AT DOVREFJELL IN NORWAY FROM 20-24 SEPT 2024
Earn yourself an incredible portfolio showcasing when you are traveling back to the ice age, to meet the giant musk oxen in its autumn habitat, on this brilliant 5-day photo tour at Dovrefjell in Norway!
This wild, untamed landscape, that is with the autumn colors, and the majestic mountain Snøhetta, is what is going to be the frame for this photography trip, where animals like musk oxen, reindeer and arctic foxes are some of the wildlife, that we can experience if we are lucky.
For the duration of this photography tour, we will be searching for Musk Oxes and try to capture them in the autumn that surround Dovrefjell. These epic creatures are one of very few that mammals that survived last Ice Age. If we are lucky, then we will also find arctic fox, moose and reindeer.
Since is in the mountain region of noway, we need to adjust everyday towards the weather conditions, since we easily can experience blistering snowstorms with temperatures below -5 celsius. Safety is both towards the weather conditions and the animals are our most important area, and we will adjust accordingly towards your and the animals safety.
Grab yourself a once in a lifetime experience by booking this incredible 5-day (4 nights) photo tour, that brings you back to the ice age, and your memory cards full. (Only small groups - Minimum 2 and maximum 4 people in a group)
RECOMMENDED CAMEREA GEAR AND CLOTHING
As for the camera equipment we strongly recommend you to bring as minimum the following
Steady tripod
Camera
Lenses between 24-600 mm. +600 mm is also useful.
Good, big camera bag, that can have all your gear, including some food, and extra clothing.
Is autumn time in Dovrefjell, and we can expect everything from a calm sunny day, with temperatures ranging from +15 celcius down to -5 celsius. We can experience snow blizzard. So come prepared!
Inner layer - thin layer of wool (not synthetic material)
Middle layer - thick layer of wool (not synthetic material)
Outer layer - shall jacket, that is wind and waterproofed.
Head - bring some windproof and warm that you can have on your head.
Feet - Good waterproof hiking boots.
Hands - Gloves with an inner wool.
In addition is recommended to bring suncream with you.
DEPARTURE SCHEDULE
20 sept - at 12.00 at Oslo Airport. To 24 sept. - at 17.00 at Oslo airport.
If you are staying a couple of nights before or after you stay in Oslo city, then we can pick you up there.
PRICE
1.200,- € / person in shared bedroom
1450,- € / person in for single bedroom
Available spots in total: 4 (minimum 2)
NOT INCLUDED
Flight to / from Oslo.
Food, beverage and personal needs. (there is kitchen in the cottage, and we will pick up a lot of food at the store that is at the nearest town (30 min drive from the cottage).
DISCLAIMER
We highly recommend that you get a travel and medical insurance. Your own domestic medical insurance and private health scheme will not cover you whilst you are overseas.
The tour is always dependent on weather, as the weather can be highly unpredictable. We will bring emergency equipment including first aid kit, headlight, SOS device etc.
TERMS OF PAYMENT
When you reserve online a full payment is charged to your credit card. You can also contact us by email and make a partial down payment to secure your reservation.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
We strongly recommend you to get a Trip Cancellation & Travel Insurance after booking your trip. If you cancel and the Workshop is otherwise filled, we will refund you the full amount you have paid towards the tuition, minus a € 45,- service charge. If you cancel and the Workshop does not fill, then you will be refunded according to the following schedule, based on the full fee of the Workshop:
Greater than 45 days from the start date of the Workshop: full refund minus € 45,- service fee.
15 days or more: 50% refund
Less than 15 days: no refund
Refunds will be paid by the same method that the original payment was made. If there is not enough people that sign up for the workshop, we will refund the amount that you have paid.