Strabo Photo Tour Collection

Vinalhaven Maine

Accommodations in single occupancy, credit applied for two people sharing.

As we enter this particular time of the year, we find it a time of mixed emotions. Excited to see the turning of the leaves, yet sad knowing it will pass all too quickly. This is truly nature's way of providing adrenaline to help us get through winter. Maine is such a truly special place to photograph. Ron has been vacationing in Vinalhaven for many years. It is very much an extension of his backyard, so you will have a great photographic and educational experience. As long as the light is good, we try to keep busy photographing, but during mid-day we take a lunch break and travel to our next location. The days are long, so we try to give you some time to catch your breath, download images, and get ready for the next location. Keep in mind that the Maine coast weather forces us to be flexible, so trust Ron’s instincts here! The itinerary below may not be followed to the letter, but not to worry.

Itinerary

September 12: Home - Rockport - Vinalhaven

Vinalhaven is 15 miles off the coast of Maine from Rockland and it is the largest of the 14 year-round island towns of Maine. You can reach the island by taking the 2:45pm ferry from Rockland. You can leave your car in the parking area by the ferry and walk on to the boat, Ron will meet you when you reach Vinalhaven. After checking into the hotel we will go over the itinerary for the week and enjoy wine and cheese at the welcome reception.

September 13 - September 16: Vinalhaven, Maine

We will be photographing in beautiful areas from sunrise to sunset, with a mid-day break for lunch in one of the local restaurants, or perhaps a picnic lunch. Each day we’ll explore something new, including boat yards, lobster wharfs, many natural areas where we may encounter seals and a variety of seabirds (Atlantic Puffin, Double-crested Cormorant, Black Guillemot).
Vinalhaven is a quiet, scenic lobstering village. It offers an array of scenic walks and nature trails such as Lane's Island Nature Conservancy, and other natural areas such as Basin Preserve for sunrise photography. We will find land and seascapes at Polly Cove and Perry Creek. Lobster fishing is one of the main sources of income on the island; therefore we will spend time at several excellent harbors. After dinner, we may head out for an evening shoot.

September 17: Vinalhaven - Rockport - Home

We head out for an early morning shoot before our check out time. After a nice lunch, we will depart for home.

Notes: Walks/hikes can be on rough terrain and up to a mile in length. Please contact Strabo Tours if you have any questions or concerns regarding physical activity or fitness. There is wireless internet access at the local library. There is a fee for parking at the Rockland Ferry parking lot along with fee for the ferry. We will notify you if there are other participants living in your area, so you can car pool to Rockland.

Accommodations

The single room supplement wording does not apply to this tour. Tour price is for single accommodations, a credit will be given for two people sharing a room.

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Pricing Info

Tour land cost: $1,795 US Dollars based upon minimum of 6 paying participants. There is a small group surcharge of $200 if 3-5 paying participants. All our program prices are based on double occupancy unless noted in exceptions.

Single room supplement: Please contact us for more details about the single room supplement. We try to accommodate travelers who request single accommodations, as well as travelers who are looking for a roommate. If a single room is requested, or if we are unable to find a suitable roommate, you will be required to pay the supplement.

Note: The land costs on international tours is based upon current exchange rates. Although the rate has been relatively stable, should it change, there may need to be an adjustment in the land cost.

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