USA 2026 Death Valley 4-Day Workshop
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Experience the Milky Way like never before.
Join Blue Tongue Tours for an unforgettable Death Valley Nightscape Photography Workshop, where we’ll chase the Milky Way across one of the most breathtaking and otherworldly landscapes in the western United States.
From sweeping salt flats to dramatic sand dunes and rugged ridgelines, you’ll photograph some of Death Valley’s most iconic locations under the best light.
This immersive workshop is designed for photographers of all levels, with a strong focus on night shooting, creative compositions, and hands-on post-processing sessions to ensure you return home with stunning, polished images.
Held in April, this tour aligns perfectly with the peak Milky Way season in Death Valley National Park—giving you the best possible conditions to capture truly world-class astro images.
EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY OF DEATH VALLEY, WHERE SWEEPING SAND DUNES AND ANCIENT SALT FLATS BECOME THE STAGE TO CAPTURE UNFORGETTABLE IMAGERY.
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USA Death Valley Nightscape Tours
Join Blue Tongue Tours for an unforgettable Death Valley Nightscape Photography Workshop, where we’ll chase the Milky Way across one of the most breathtaking and otherworldly landscapes in the western United States.
From sweeping salt flats to dramatic sand dunes and rugged ridgelines, you’ll photograph some of Death Valley’s most iconic locations under the best light.
This immersive workshop is designed for photographers of all levels, with a strong focus on night shooting, creative compositions, and hands-on post-processing sessions to ensure you return home with stunning, polished images.
Held in April, this tour aligns perfectly with the peak Milky Way season in Death Valley National Park—giving you the best possible conditions to capture truly world-class astro images.
Highlight and Inclusions
This Exclusive small-group photographic adventure has been carefully put together, allowing you to experience the diversity of the Death Valley desert landscapes and salt flats. We guarantee a wealth of photography opportunities, including small group tuition, practical notes and one-to-one support tailored to your individual needs while on-location learning the importance of image composition, available light and night photography techniques.
- Experience a unique itinerary specially designed for photographers
- 4 days fully guide by professional landscape photographer
- 3 nights accommodation at The Ranch at Furnace Creek
- Refer to 'Date & Cost' for single room supplement
- Daily breakfast and welcome dinner during the duration of the tour
- Welcome dinner at The Ranch at The Last Kind Words Saloon
- Comfortable air conditioned vehicle throughout the workshop
- Return transfer between Las Vegas & Death Valley
- Private driver / photo guide (incl. tipping)
- Boutique tour operator with local knowledge
- All entrance fees to exhibits & locations that we visit for photography
- Prime nightscapes location in Death Valley - Badwater Basin, Deveil's Golf Course & Cottenball Basin
- Sunrises at Zabriskie and Mesquite Sand Dune
- Short accessible walks to explore some of the best photo locations on tour
- Professional photography advise
- Landscape & Milky Way post-processing sessions
- Fully escorted tour
- Photography group of 6 – 8 participants maximum
Dates
April 14th - 17th, 2026 USA Death Valley National Parks Photo Workshop (Starts and finishes at The Ranch - Death Valley or Las Vegas)
Cost: AU$ 4,890 pp in double occupancy | single supplement AU$590
SFR 2560.00* | Euro € 2745.00* | US$ 3160.00* Per person in twin-share
Private room & solo traveller supplement: SFR 310.00* | Euro € 330.00* | US$ 380.00
EXTRA BONUS: Book the USA 2026 Death Valley 4-Day Workshop + Yellowstone 14-Day Tour and save AU$ 1800.00 pp. Booking must be made before December 31st, 2025
(All pricing for this tour have been calculated in US$, exchange rates may vary between currencies)
Non Photographer companion welcome
Take 5% off of the total costs of any tours when you sign up for 2 or more tours. (*conditions apply, not valid with any other offers, applicable only for direct online bookings). Spouse, companion & non-photographer welcome.
Escape the busy tracks and experience this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn how to shoot dramatic scenery from sunrise to sunset, and capture the breathtaking night sky shining over some of the most iconic landscape in America. This 2026 Death Valley National Parks Workshop is offered as a stand-alone tour with option to add a post 14–Day Yellowstone tour starting in Las Vegas on April 19th, 2026. It is a perfect tour to include a non-photographer companion.
Optional Activities
A US$1500 deposit will secure your spot.
What is included?
- 3 nights accommodations in 3 & 4 stars hotel or similar
- Breakfast (3x) and dinner (1x) during the duration of the Tour
- Private transportation & photography guide for the duration of the tour (including driver’s tipping*)
- All entrance fees to exhibits, national parks admission & locations that we visit for photography
- Photography coaching and guidance, image editing sessions
- Local boutique operator and professional photography instruction
Other Options Available
All prices have been calculated in US Dollars and may vary with the daily international exchange rates.
Level of physical difficulty: 3 out of 5
This 4-Day workshop starts & finished at The Ranch Death Valley. Return transfer between Las Vegas & Death Valley with our tour leader is available on request at the time of booking. The workshop is suitable for beginners and experienced photographers of all ages. A moderate level of fitness is required (some walking).
Itinerary
Transit to Death Valley
Optional. To be organised at time of booking.
(TBC)
DAY 01
Arrival on own – checking from 2pm
Meet and greet with the group
Introduction and workshop overview
Sunset scouting and photography session at Badwater Basin
Accommodation: The Ranch Death Valley
DAY 02
Sunrise Session at Zabriskie Point
Breakfast and free time
Post-processing session at the Ranch
Sunset, Blue Hour & Astro session at Cottonball Basin, or Mosquite Sand Dunes
Accommodation: The Ranch Death Valley
DAY 03
Sunrise Session at Mosquite Sand Dunes
Breakfast
Post-processing session
Afternoon drive - Artist Palette, Dante's View,
Devil's Golf Course, etc.
Nightscape & Milky Way session at Devil's Golf Course
Accommodation: The Ranch Death Valley
DAY 04
Sunrise Session
Breakfast
We say our goodbye, Death Valley workshop conclude.
Transfer to back to Las Vegas
Accommodation: N/A
Personal Items & Weather Conditions
Temperature range for this time of year: 8C to 25C but it can get down to 5C
Average monthly rain for this time of year: 3
Be organized and pack smart on this Canyons & National Parks Photo Tour, as you will be on the go to fit as much photography session as we can and you will have to wheel your luggage from the bus to your hotel room during the trip. You will have access to your luggage at anytime during the trip, however I recommend to pack a basic easy to grab change of cloth (jacked or light weight rain coat, etc.) in a smaller backpack or in your camera bag for the overnight or in case the weather changes suddenly.
Two pairs of shoes: One sturdy pair for in the field that you can get wet if we have a rain day. One pair for evenings or the next day in case the first pair is not dry.
Light weight rain jacket and rain pants. You don’t have to go all out here, but it will also help you to keep warm at night. * I really suggest a rain jacket if nothing else, the rain gear will keep you dry when walking in the parks. I have a pair of Teflon rain pants & jacket, super light and perfect to keep in you camera bag in case of a sudden change in the weather.
A warm jacket, long trousers and a jumper or light jacket for those late evening and early morning shoots. It can get really cold at high altitude all year round, and specially at 4am as we wait for the sun to rise in Death Valley or Yosemite National Park.
Hat and sun screen protection.
Equipment
Camera Equipment.
Your favourite DSLR camera, a multi focal lens (i.e 18-70mm) or fix lens, the wider the angle the better (i.e 14, 18 or 20mm full frame camera and 10, 12mm cropped sensor camera), and a medium to long-range lens (i.e. 80-300mm), plenty of memory cards and fully charged batteries. A small steady tripod & cable release for long exposure is essential. Don’t forget to bring your camera manual if you are not 100% sure about your camera functions. Please note that for better results a recent DSLR digital camera is preferable (0-5yrs old) as technology changes. Polarizer filter, Neutral Density and grabs filters are not a prerequisite but are great tools to have for long exposure and colour saturation.
This workshop is suitable for beginners and advanced photographers of all ages, however a good sense of humour and minimum fitness is recommended. Sturdy shoes, suitable warm cloths, drink bottle, a head torch and a good camera bag… remember, you will be the one carrying your own photography gears!
Level of physical difficulty: 4 out of 5
Tour Extensions
A perfect add-on to follow your Death Valley photography workshop is our 14-Day Las Vegas to Yellow Stone photo tour.
Take 5% off of the total costs of any tours when you sign up for 2 or more.
Yellowstone 14-Day Photo Tour
Las Vegas, Valley of Fire, Zion National Park, Page, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Monument Valley, Arch, Grand Teton National Park, Yellow Stone, Salt Lake City
April 19 to May 2 | 2026 (14 days | 13 nights)
Cancellations, Refunds, Guides & Weather Policy
Cancellations and Refunds
Cancellation Policy: A 25 – 50% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your seat depending on the tour that you have selected - refer to individual itinerary. Seats to be paid in full at the time of booking or within 4 weeks of departure on all Australian tours except all extended tours; 8 weeks for Karijini, Exmouth to Broome, Golden Outback & Southwest WA, Margaret River, Kalbarri Coral Coast 5-Day and Wave Rock, and 12 weeks on all extended European & USA tours including: Paris, Zermatt, Venice, Tuscany, Italian Dolomites, Swiss & French Alps tour and USA Canyons & National Parks. Cancellations less than 30 days on day tours no refund; 12 weeks for all extended tours, including: Karijini, Exmouth to Broome, Golden Outback & Southwest WA, Margaret River, Kalbarri Coral Coast 5-Day and Wave Rock, it also includes all our international tours & workshops: Paris, Zermatt, Venice, Cinque Terre, Tuscany, Italian Dolomites, Swiss & French Alps tour and all the North American tours. Deposits non refundable except tours cancelled due to sever weather, mechanical failure or minimum numbers not met; full refund will be given. Minimum and maximum numbers are at the discretion of the operator. Tours already commenced no refund. No refund for tours missed due to lateness & sickness. Travel insurance and public liability (in the even you accidentally damage someone else property) are mandatory on all our extended tours and highly recommended on day tours as well. Check-in 15 minutes prior to departure. Maximum 1 baggage* per person i.e. Camera bag water bottle jumper (Extra luggage* allowance on all extended tours (1 pp – personal effects) NOTE: We cannot guarantee that you will see kangaroos emus or any wild animals on our tours nor wildflowers as they are seasonal. For MasterClass workshops extended tours and international travel policy please check our website or individual tours.
Tour Guides
Our tours leader is Martial Fatton – Blue Tongue Tours Owner/ Operator, however we reserve the right to provide a photographer of our choosing, which we guarantee is competent of their position. Your assigned photographer might change from initial notification until the tour departure due to illness, engagements or any other reason deemed necessary by Blue Tongue Tours, not limited to the photographers listed on this site. While we do our best to match you with a photographer of your choosing if requested, for these reasons we cannot guarantee a specific photographer for an individual tour.
Inclement Weather Policy
In the event of inclement weather, before the tour commences, you have the option of a) continuing the tour as planned and we’ll do our best to concentrate the tour to areas sheltered from the elements. At prior request, we can provide an umbrella. Or b) rescheduling the tour at no additional cost (availability permitting).
Itineraries are subject to change depending on weather and other circonstances beyond our control. Changes in the itinerary are always made to provide the best possible experience and safety of our clients!
