Important Information

Cost of the Safari

The prices of the PhotoSafari are listed on corresponding pages. The price includes all costs associated with the expedition, with the exception of your airfare and your travel insurance. All payments are fully secured, and are made to the account of the Canadian travel agency, Quinta Foto Tours Inc.

Travel Insurance

You will need a standard travel and medical insurance for the time you will participate in our PhotoSafari in Mexico.

Personal Expenses

You may want to have some personal funds available for the purchase of arts, crafts, souvenirs or personal items. Although the amount varies from person to person, we have found that most people spend between US$ 200 to 400.

Age of the Participants

Anybody from 18 years up is welcomed. Younger photographers (under 18) must be accompanied by at least one parent.

Your level

The PhotoSafari is designed for photo amateurs of all ages. You don’t need to be a professional to enjoy the adventures and the photographic opportunities of the these expeditions. Physically, if you don’t have any major illness, can walk a few kilometers a day, and enjoy taking pictures outdoors, you will do fine. This is not an extreme sports tour, it’s a photo expedition.

Climate and Accommodation

On the Safaris we will move through various climatic and geographic zones: in the mountains it’s usually dry and mild, mornings around 8°C, day about 25°C. The coast is warmer and more humid, during the day around 32°C, nights 20°C. Accommodation is usually in traditional Mexican posadas and cabañas. They are clean and safe. More on accommodation>>>

Your Equipment

Normally, we recommend a better quality SLR digital cameras with a selection of lenses, UV, polarizing and transition filters. When you register for the Safari, we will send you a list of recommended equipment, as well as the list of equipment we will supply to you (including computers), free of charge.

Security and Comfort

You will work and travel in a small group of photographers, whom have the same interests as you. You will be assisted by two experienced photographers/guides, native to Mexico. We will travel safely in places that have virtually no crime. Our PhotoSafari have good reputation, and we are well received.

Information and Registration

If you want more information about any of the posted PhotoSafari, or if you wish to register, please write to us at foto@hughes.net. We will answer promptly, and will e-mail you all the requested information.