USA 2026 Yellowstone National Park 14-Day Tour

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Min 5, Max 8
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Daily Breakfast & Welcome Dinners
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Confortable Air Conditioned 9-seater Chevrolet
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14 cosy nights in 3 & 4 stars hotel or similar

Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the American West, Deserts & Canyons. Yellow Stone, Grand Teton, Arch, Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Zion and Valley of Fire  are just some of the National Parks we’ll visit while exploring the full potential of your DSLR or mirrorless camera, build up your confidence & creativity. Gain the ability to plan ahead and understand the light, research your subject, what lens to use, set your exposure & how to frame your image in-the-field.

 

ESCAPE THE BUSY TOURISTIC TRACKS AND TAKE A ONCE IN A LIFETIME PHOTOGRAPHY ROAD TRIP ACROSS AMERICA'S CANYONLANDS AND NATIONAL PARKS MOST ICONIC LANDSCAPES.


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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the American West, Deserts & Canyons. Yellow Stone, Grand Teton, Arch, Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Zion and Valley of Fire are just some of the National Parks we’ll visit while exploring the full potential of your DSLR or mirrorless camera, build up your confidence & creativity. Gain the ability to plan ahead and understand the light, research your subject, what lens to use, set your exposure & how to frame your image in-the-field.

 

Highlight and Inclusions

This Exclusive small-group photographic adventure has been carefully put together, allowing you to experience a diversity of breathtaking American landscapes and iconic canyons. 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
  • 13 cosy nights in 3 and 4 stars hotel or similar
  • Twin-share room in specially selected accommodation
  • Refer to 'Date & Cost' for single room supplement
  • Daily breakfast and welcome dinner during the duration of the tour
  • Comfortable air conditioned vehicle 
  • Private driver / Photo guide (incl. tipping)
  • Boutique tour operator with local knowledge
  • All entrance fees to exhibits & locations that we visit for photography
  • Night photography session in Monument Valley and Arches N'tal Park
  • Sunset & Twilight session in Zion N'tal Park, Lake Powell & Monument Valley
  • Mesmerising panoramic views over Monument Valley
  • Private photography group to Antelope Canyon 
  • An array of iconic National Parks landscapes with plenty of photography time
  • Short accessible walks to explore some of the best photo locations on tour
  • As it is our own personalised photo tour, we can stop when and where we want!
  • Professional photography advise
  • Fully escorted tour 
  • Photography group of 6 – 8 participants maximum

 

Dates

April 19th - May 2nd, 2026 Yellowstone National Parks Photo Tour (Starts in Las Vegas and finishes in Salt Lake City)

Cost: AU$ 8,935 pp in double occupancy | single supplement AU$2450

SFR 5170.00* | Euro € 5570.00* | US$ 5850.00* Per person in twin-share

Private room & solo traveller supplement: SFR 1400.00* | Euro € 1500.00* | US$ 1575.00

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 f the most iconic landscape in America. This 2025 USA Canyonlands & National Parks photo tour is offered as a stand-alone tour with option to add a pre – Los Angeles tour extension September (2-Day) or a post San Francisco & Napa Valley tour (3-Day Oct). It is a perfect tour to include a non-photographer companion

 

A US$1500 deposit will secure your spot.

 

What is included?

  • 14 nights accommodations in 3 & 4 stars hotel or similar
  • Breakfast (13x) 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
  • 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 14-Day Tour starts in Las Vegas and finishes in Salt Lake City. It is suitable for beginners and experienced photographers of all ages. A moderate level of fitness is required (some walking).

 

Yellowstone Tour Itinerary 2026. Ever dreamed to capture the mesmerising landscapes of the wile West and Yellowstone's vast plains alongside an award winning professional landscape photographer and a Master Photographer instructor wile holidaying in the USA?

This Workshop gives you the opportunities to learn all the inside tips and tricks you need to know on how to capture amazing landscapes and night images. 

 

This new 14-Day Photo Tour itinerary is a variation of our 17-Day Canyonlands & National Parks Photo Tour, where we have decided to travel further north and explore Arches National Park, Grand Teton, and Yellowstone National Park instead of Joshua Tree, Grand Canyon, Death Valley, and Yosemite. Our next Canyonlands & National Parks tour will be scheduled again in 2027.

 

Itinerary

LAS VEGAS – EARLY ARRIVAL

Optional. To be organised at time of booking.

(TBC)

Arrival on own – checking from 3pm

Welcome dinner at the Excalibur Hotel Las Vegas

Accommodation: Excalibur Hotel Las Vegas

 

DAY 01

LAS VEGAS TO ZION NATIONAL PARK

8am start

Transfer to Hurricane 

Valley of Fire National Park

Zion National Park

Accommodations: Best Western Plus Zion Canyon

 

DAY 02

ZION NATIONAL PARK

Breakfast (included)

Zion National Park

Sunset & Night photography weather allowing

Accommodations: Best Western Plus Zion Canyon

 

DAY 03

ZION NAT’L PARK TO PAGE (LAKE POWELL)

Breakfast (included)

Transfer to Page via via Kanab Utah

White Pocket National Park TBC

Colorado River crossing Navajo Bridge,

Ghost Town Western Landscapes

Horseshoe Bend Photography session – PM

 

DAY 04

PAGE (LAKE POWELL)

Sunrise Photo session Horseshoe Bend

Breakfast (included)

Antelope Canyon private group photo session

Sunset & Twilight Session at Lone Rock

Accommodations  Best Western Plus at Lake Powell

 

DAY 05

PAGE TO MONUMENT VALLEY NAT’L PARK

Breakfast (included)

Transfer to Monument Valley National Park

Navajo National Monument Park

Monument Valley Drive

Accommodations: The View Hotel Monument Valley

 

DAY 06

MONUMENT VALLEY NATIONAL PARK

Sunrise Session Monument Valley

Breakfast (included)

Monument Valley 

Accommodations: The View Hotel Monument Valley

 

DAY 07

MONUMENT VALLEY TO ARCHES NAT’L PARK

Sunrise Session Monument Valley

Breakfast (included)

Transfer to Arches National Park

Mexican Hat, Forrest Gump Point, Route 163

Sunrise session location scouting

Accommodations: Moab, Utha

 

DAY 08

ARCHES NATIONAL PARK

Sunrise at Arches National Park

Breakfast (included)

Arches

Accommodations: Moab, Utha

 

DAY 09

MOAB (ARCHES NP) TO SALT LAKE CITY

Breakfast (included)

Transfer to Salt Lake City

Photo ops along the way

 

DAY 10

SALT LAKE CITY TO JACKSON

Breakfast (included)

Transfer to Jackson (Grand Teton N'tal Park)

Mormon Barn & Nat' Park location scouting 

Accommodations: Jackson, WY 

 

DAY 11

JACKSON TO YELLOWSTONE  NAT’L PARK

Sunrise at T.A. Moulton Barn

Breakfast (included)

Transfer to Yellowstone National Park

Accommodations:  East Yellowstone 

 

DAY 12

YELLOWSTONE  NATIONAL PARK

Breakfast (included)

Yellowstone National Park

Accommodations: East Yellowstone 

 

DAY 13

YELLOWSTONE  NATIONAL PARK

Breakfast (included)

Yellowstone National Park

Transfer to Jackson

Accommodations: Jackson

 

DAY 14

JACKSON TO SALT LAKE CITY

Breakfast (included)

Transfer to Salt Lake City

Airport and Hotel drop off (departure on own – Early to mid-afternoon)

Accommodations: N/A 

 

Flight to Las Vegas and from Salt Lake City not included.

 

B = Breakfast | L = Lunch | D = Dinner | P = Picnic | P = Pub | C = Camp | M = Motel | V = Villa/Chalet 

There is a STRICT luggage limit of per person, in a backpack or soft bag (Camera equipment not included in the 15kgs). 

 * This is a sample itinerary, our itineraries are subject to change depending on weather and other circumstance beyond our control. Changes in the itinerary are always made to provide our guests the best possible experience, in a secure and professional way. Accommodations are subject to availability and may vary depending the seasons. 

Photography Outline

Our Yellowstone photography tour will focus on capturing landscapes and the night sky (weather permitting) across some of the most mesmerising national parks in America.

In addition to great daily photo opportunities and night excursions, we will also touch on the following photography topics, including:

  • Dare to go manual Vs Auto camera settings, when to change
  • Working with available light [read & understand the light]
  • What lenses should I use
  • Understanding your DSLR camera
  • Camera settings for landscape photography
  • Camera settings for nature photography
  • Camera settings for night photography
  • Image composition, the golden rules and how to break it!
  • How to read your histogram and how to fine-tune-it?
  • Depth of Field calculation, be in control
  • Camera settings to take the perfect shot every time
  • Image composition, the golden rules and how to break it!
  • Adjust your image exposure in relation to your subject
  • Capturing raw
  • Basic post-processing techniques



 

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 organised and pack smart on this Yellowstone & 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 this time of the year, specially early morning as we wait for the sun to rise and late afternoon once the sun set, even more so in the desert and in the Yellow Stone National Park.

Hat and sun screen protection.

 

Equipment

Camera Equipment.

Your favourite DSLR/Mirrorless 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. Polariser 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

Short walks on uneven path/tails to photography locations. 

 

This tour is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties. Not equipped for wheelchair access. Tailored accessible private tours on-demand.

 

Tour Extensions

A perfect add-on before your Yellowstone & National Parks Photo Tour is our 4-Day Death Valley photo workshop, available from Las Vegas.

Take 5% off of the total costs of any tours when you sign up for 2 or more. 

 

Death Valley 4-Day Photo Workshop

April 14 - 17 | 2026  (4 days | 3 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!

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