Olympic National Park Photo Tour
Olympic National Park is a dream location for landscape photographers. Packed full of variety, there’s always something beautiful, unique, and interesting to photograph. On this fantastic photography tour we explore and photograph jagged, snowcapped mountains, mossy old-growth rainforests, five spectacular waterfalls, jaw-dropping beaches, incredible sea stacks, crystal clear lakes, sensational sunsets, and colorful wildflowers.
You will improve your photo skills with personalized, professional photography instruction, and enhance your digital workflow and editing skills with one-on-one post processing instruction. You will use various exposure techniques and filters and learn ways to improve your compositions. You will also do some focus stacking, Intentional Camera Movement (ICM), HDR processing, and image reviews, as well. Aside from the technical stuff, you will rest well in award-winning hotels, enjoy delicious gourmet cuisine, travel comfortably in private transportation, and have a ton of fun!
Photographers of all skill levels are welcome. The only requirement is a basic understanding of your DSLR, SLR, or mirrorless camera.
Fitness Level: Moderate
Participation requires that travelers be able to walk unassisted for two miles over uneven, potentially muddy and slippery trails, and up-and-down inclines with moderate altitude gain. There are hikes over a variety of terrain including pavement, gravel, and dirt trails with large roots, rocks, and stairs, and daily excursions can be more challenging during inclement weather.
Testimonial
"I toured Olympic National Park with Scott and it was an incredible experience. We hit all the major attractions, as well as some unknown gems, and the food and accommodations were simply wonderful. We explored the Hoh and Quinault rainforests and their gorgeous mossy trees and ferns. We captured sea stacks and sunsets along the Pacific Coast, at crystal clear Lake Crescent, and near the snowcapped Olympic Mountains. We hiked to Sol Duc and Marymere Falls, both of which are fantastic waterfalls in lovely old-growth forests, and we photographed rivers, streams, a bit of wildlife, and some colorful wildflowers, too. The best part is that the tour was all-inclusive so I didn’t have to rent a car, drive everywhere, fill up for gas, or find hotels and restaurants on my own. Scott planned everything perfectly, and when I priced out the all-inclusive cost vs. booking everything myself, I saved $300 and didn’t have to do a thing! Huge thanks Scott for an amazing tour!" ~ Shelli J. | Oregon
TOUR DATES, PRICES & REGISTRATION
Registration & Final Payment Deadline: June 1, 2025
Do It Yourself (DIY) Price: $2,675.00 (Credit Cards) / $2,600.00 (Checks)
DIY price includes professional photography and post processing instruction, image reviews, location expertise, snacks, and water. Price does NOT include airfare to and from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), ground transportation, lodging, meals, park fees, travel insurance, gratuities to instructor, alcoholic beverages, and laundry service.
Do It Yourself (DIY) Lodging: Double or Single Occupancy
I have blocks of rooms holding at great hotels in Port Angeles and Kalaloch with discounted rates. If you would like to take advantage of this, rates are shown below.
Double Occupancy - $800.00 (Credit Cards) / $775.00 (Checks)
All-Inclusive Price: $4,375.00 (Credit Cards) / $4,250.00 (Checks)
Single Supplement: Additional $1,600.00 (Credit Cards) / $1,550.00 (Checks)
Single supplement applies to all-inclusive tour participants that are traveling alone and prefer their own hotel rooms rather than sharing rooms with another guest or when sharing rooms is not available.
Deposit / Payments
$1,000.00 non-refundable deposit is due with registration. Remaining balance is due on the Registration & Final Payment deadline listed above.
Availability
6 Person Maximum. After the registration deadline, if only one person has registered and that person chose the DIY option, that person can do the tour as a private tour for an additional $1,250.00, reschedule to a different tour within 365 days, or cancel the tour with a full refund of payments, minus the deposit.
Cancellations & Refunds
Deposits are non-refundable. For refunds, we require that a cancellation request in writing be received before 11:59pm Pacific Time on the Registration & Final Payment date. If we receive your written cancellation request before the Registration & Final Payment deadline and can refill your space, we will refund all payments, minus any discounts given to refill your space. If we cannot refill your space, we will refund 50% of all payments. No refunds are given, nor cancellations allowed after the Registration & Final Payment Deadline date. No partial refunds are given for unused services. There is a $50.00 charge for all returned payments. Please see our complete Liability & Cancellation Policy.
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Arrive in Seattle / Hurricane Ridge / Port AngelesA representative from ColorTexturePhotoTours will meet you at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or your hotel. Once all guests are together, we will travel by private transfer to our first great hotel in Port Angeles. After getting settled at the hotel, we will have a delicious welcome dinner, then travel to Hurricane Ridge and photograph the beautiful snowcapped Olympic Mountains, wildlife, wildflowers, and sunset. Afterwards, we'll return to our hotel. Note: Please schedule flight arrival at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) no later than 12P.
Day 2 - Marymere Falls / Lake Crescent / Port Angeles
After breakfast, editing images and post-processing instruction, we will depart by private transfer to beautiful Marymere Falls. We'll have lunch along the way and shoot the falls and surrounding scenery, then travel to a secret location for a wonderful sunset on Lake Crescent. Afterwards, we will return to Port Angeles and enjoy another mouthwatering dinner.
Day 3 - Madison Falls / Sol Duc Falls / Port Angeles
After breakfast, editing images, and post-processing instruction, we will depart by private transfer to photograph colorful Madison Falls. After shooting the falls, we will travel to the Sol Duc Valley, have lunch, then spend the afternoon photographing the magnificent cascades of Sol Duc Falls. After shooting, we'll return to our hotel, get cleaned up, and enjoy another delicious dinner.
Day 4 - Hoh Rainforest / Ruby Beach / Kalaloch
After breakfast, we will depart by private transfer to the Hoh Rainforest, one of the largest and only protected temperate rainforests in the United States. We will hike through the Hall of Mosses and photograph the gorgeous trees, ferns, grasses, and water features.
After shooting the rainforest, we will have lunch, then continue to our next fantastic hotel. We will get checked in and enjoy another incredible dinner before traveling to breathtaking Ruby Beach for a spectacular sunset featuring several huge sea stacks. After shooting, we will return to our hotel for the evening.
Day 5 - Merriman Falls / Bunch Creek Falls / Lake Quinault / Kalaloch
After breakfast, editing images, and post-processing instruction, we will depart by private transfer to Lake Quinault and photograph two very different yet equally impressive waterfalls. After shooting all afternoon, we'll have dinner at Lake Quinault, and shoot the sunset there. Afterwards, we will return to our hotel.
Day 6 - Depart Seattle
After breakfast, we'll travel by private transfer to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), where you'll catch your flight home. Please schedule your flight departure no earlier than 2P.
