Experience stunning landscapes by day, and breathtaking nightscapes by night.

Did you know that 80% of the people cannot see the stars anymore, and have never seen them in all their beauty? Light pollution is a huge problem in our modern world, affecting our ability to see the world at night.

Our 8-day Dolomites Milky Way Photo Tour and Landscape Adventure offers you the opportunity to truly experience an adventure of a lifetime while learning the secrets of taking stunning photos of the Milky Way. The Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers stunning landscapes by day, and breathtaking nightscapes by night. Sparkling stars over the white jagged rocks are an unforgettable sight to see. Of course, we will also take beautiful sunset and sunrise photos. 

What makes the Dolomite mountains so unique is how its fabulous vertical reefs glow in the changing light and present a startling and dramatic contrast to the pastoral beauty beneath. The region’s early morning and late afternoon light paint stunning sun-drenched vistas that are magical and captivating and a photographer’s dream.

Comprising over 90,000 acres of mountainous terrain, the Italian Dolomites offer a unique corner of the Alps with distinctive geology and a fascinating blend of cultures. The geological origin dates back some 230 million years when the rock was deposited in the form of marine sediments and coral in a low open sea (that’s why you can find fossilized shells and marine remains along the paths of these mountains). This material formed the base of the mountains. Much later, around 65 million years ago, the rocks were lifted high up by various tectonic events, and the Alps came into existence.

The Dolomites are notable for their composition of pale-colored dolomite — a limestone-like rock formed beneath deep, ancient seas — atop darker volcanic bedding. Our adventure will begin in a valley known as Selva de Val Gardena, in the western Dolomite mountains surrounded by these limestone formations.

This adventure is designed not only to guide you to the most photogenic locations carefully planned for the best light, but to aid you in mentally visualizing a scene before capturing the decisive moment. Our aim is to raise your awareness and spark your creativity so that you not only go home with images to be proud of, but use your new found skills to improve and expand your photographic technique in general. Apart from the technical aspect of learning your camera settings and capabilities, you will learn how to turn an ordinary image into an extraordinary image by using your own creativity.

In addition, you will become knowledgeable on how to survey the landscape, utilize and approach your environment, photograph people indigenous to the region and the cultural considerations and challenges of photographing in a foreign country. Our time together will include individual and group discussions, inspiring ideas and great fun. The Dolomite Mountains are the perfect backdrop for this Milky Way Photo Adventure consisting of astro, landscape and nature photography. Join us for an adventure of a lifetime.

What makes the Dolomite mountains so unique is how its fabulous vertical reefs glow in the changing light and present a startling and dramatic contrast to the pastoral beauty beneath. The region’s early morning and late afternoon light paint stunning sun-drenched vistas that are magical and captivating, and a photographer’s dream.

Comprising over 90,000 acres of mountainous terrain, the Italian Dolomites offer a unique corner of the Alps with distinctive geology and a fascinating blend of cultures. The geological origin dates back some 230 million years when the rock was deposited in the form of marine sediments and coral in a low open sea (that’s why you can find fossilized shells and marine remains along the paths of these mountains). This material formed the base of the mountains. Much later, around 65 million years ago, the rocks were lifted high up by various tectonic events, and the Alps came into existence.

The Dolomites are notable for their composition of pale-colored dolomite — a limestone-like rock formed beneath deep, ancient seas — atop darker volcanic bedding. Our adventure will begin in a valley known as Selva de Val Gardena, in the western Dolomite mountains surrounded by these limestone formations. 

This adventure is designed not only to guide you to the most photogenic locations carefully planned for the best light, but to aid you in mentally visualizing a scene before capturing the decisive moment. Our aim is to raise your awareness and spark your creativity so that you not only go home with images to be proud of, but use your new found skills to improve and expand your photographic technique in general. Apart from the technical aspect of learning your camera settings and capabilities, you will learn how to turn an ordinary image into an extraordinary image by using your own creativity. 

In addition, you will become knowledgeable on how to survey the landscape, utilize and approach your environment, photograph people indigenous to the region and the cultural considerations and challenges of photographing in a foreign country. Our time together will include individual and group discussions, inspiring ideas and great fun. The Dolomite Mountains are the perfect backdrop for this Milky Way Photo Adventure consisting of astro, landscape and nature photography. Join us for an adventure of a lifetime.

*All prices are per person and based on double occupancy. Please select single occupancy for a private room. For your convenience, we offer optional early arrival and late departure accommodations so you can extend your stay before or after the trip. We typically stay in upscale boutique hotels in the 4 and 5-star category. Not all destinations offer these types of properties. We look for unique hotels that offer cultural, historic, and/or authentic features. Depending on the size of the group, smaller boutique hotels may have limited room inventory. In some countries or in remote locations, we may be limited to lodges or branded chain hotels. In Cuba, we stay in upscale family-owned Casas (bread & breakfasts). On all of our tours, breakfast is almost always included, but not guaranteed. Meal categories listed include (B) for breakfast, (L) for lunch, and (D) for dinner.