Day 1: Travelling to Wales

On arrival at Cardiff Airport, you will be met in the arrivals hall. You will then drive for around two hours to the south-west of Wales.

You will spend the night in a hotel in Milford Haven. You will end your first day of travelling with dinner together.

Day 2: Onward journey to the island

After breakfast, check out of the hotel. The bus will take you to the harbour. From here, the journey to the island takes around 30 minutes.

After arriving on the island, you will check into your room. You will then be given an introduction by the island wardens. They explain the most important rules and procedures on the island and introduce you to the best photo spots.

In the afternoon, we set off for the first time in search of puffins in the magnificent natural landscape. With a bit of luck, you will be able to take your first beautiful photos.

Day 3 – 8: Photography in the midst of the puffins

The next few days are all about photography and enjoying the beautiful natural surroundings. Your accommodation is close to the best photo spots, which are all within a 5-10 minute walk.

Due to the small group size, we can optimally respond to your individual needs and discuss photographic topics of your choice and immediately put them into practice. We will also have time for image discussions or tutorials on image processing.

Day 9: Return to the mainland

After breakfast, you will check out of your accommodation. The boat will take you back to the mainland. We continue by bus to Milford Haven for an overnight stay.

We bring the intensive week of photography to a cosy close and have enough time for debriefing and a final dinner together.

Day 10: End of the Photo Tour

After breakfast and check-out, the coach will take you back to Cardiff Airport. The photo tour ends here and you start your individual journey home or onwards.

Departure from Wales

You will receive a recommendation for the flights in good time before the trip. Due to weather/tide and wave conditions, departure from the island to the mainland may be delayed by one day. We recommend that you choose a fare that can be changed when booking your flight. We recommend that you allow for an extra day before boarding the aircraft.

Weather

The weather on the island is always good for a surprise. Sun, clouds and rain often alternate. In particular you often have to reckon with a lot of wind. Perfect for photographing the animals in beautiful and exciting light moods. When travelling, we expect temperatures between 15 and 25°C during the day, cooling down to 10-15°C at night.

Clothing

Due to the frequent weather changes, you definitely need to be prepared for all eventualities. We therefore recommend breathable functional clothing using the onion principle, which transports perspiration to the outside without losing heat and dries quickly.

Well-worn, waterproof hiking boots with appropriate tread soles are recommended. The meadows can often be damp. You should always carry a rain jacket and rain trousers in your rucksack so that you can react quickly if the weather changes.

It is also worth taking a swimming costume for the really hardy. Swimming in the 12°C cold sea surrounded by seals is a refreshing experience.

Catering

There are no restaurants on the island. Our accommodation offers a kitchen and you will be catered for by our team with breakfast and dinner as well as a small snack/lunch for lunch. There is a small self-service shop on the island, which is stocked with sweet drinks, chocolate bars and crisps, depending on availability. You must bring your own alcoholic drinks or other food.

Accommodation

You will need to bring your own sleeping bag and towel for the simple accommodation on the island in a dreamlike location surrounded by birdlife. Alternatively, you can also bring a duvet cover (90cm mattress and duvet). Before and after your stay on the island, you will enjoy a fully equipped hotel room including a private bathroom/shower in Milford Haven.

Fitness level

You have a good basic level of fitness to be able to take part in moderate hikes to the photo locations. The paths on the island can be somewhat uneven, rocky or boggy in places.

Programme of the photo workshop

We do not have a fixed programme. Rather, we are guided by the weather and of course the good light at sunrise and sunset, visit the various colonies and live out our passion and creativity.

Sunrise and sunset

During the photo tour, the sun will rise at around 4.45 am and set at around 9.30 pm.

Double room

With a few exceptions, all rooms on the island are double rooms. The double room is shared with a traveller of the same gender. We have no influence on the allocation of rooms. If you are allocated a single room by chance, there is no single room surcharge.

Insurance

We strongly advise you to purchase insurance for cancellation and return journey costs, which will be needed in the event of a secluded region being evacuated, a local hospital stay or return travel costs to your home country.

Travel information FDFA

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) regularly publishes information on countries where there are potential security or other risks. The FDFA’s travel advice is based on its own sources of information that are considered to be trustworthy. This travel advice can be found on the FDFA website: www.eda.admin.ch

The Terms and Conditions

TCs of Amazing Views Adventure Tours apply, as well as all other conditions which are listed in the descriptions for the respective trips.

Prices

Prices are subject to change (in particular due to exchange rate fluctuations).