








October 29 - November 4, 2021
October 29 - November 4, 2022
Portrait and Landscape
Photography
• 7 Days
• Only 4 - 8 Guests
• Photographer | Guide
• Celebrations and Events
• 4 Star hotel
• Breakfasts
• 2 Dinners
• Local Transportation
OAXACA | DAY OF THE DEAD
Oaxaca – Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán
Oaxaca is where you want to be to celebrate the Day of the Dead in Mexico
Mexico is rich in archeological, historical and natural sites but, if you have to pick one city to photograph during the festivities of the Day of the Dead, this can only be Oaxaca. Our Oaxaca Day of the Dead Photo Tour is a great way to experience and capture this colorful and exciting Mexican tradition. Oaxaca’s streets were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987 and the city was home for many Mexican painters, like the late Francisco Toledo, Alejandro Santiago and Rufino Tamayo, and contemporary artists like Manuel Reyes. Oaxaca is vibrant and this trip will show you that it’s also full of surprises.
Group Size
4 – 8 Guests
Experience | Difficulty
- Beginner, amateur, enthusiast and semi-pro photographers
- DSLR, mirrorless, compact or iPhone cameras
- Moderate schedule
- Travel by walking or car
- Minimal elevation changes and lots of walking
- (non-photographers also welcome)
Weather | Sun
October: Temps 82/54 F 27/12 C Sunrise: 6:25 am / Sunset: 5:55 pm
Includes
- 7 Days
- Travel, street, landscape, portrait and people photography
- Professional photographer | guide
- Photo walks & discussions
- Small group size (4 – 8 guests)
- 4-star hotel
- Breakfasts
- 2 Dinners
- Local transportation
Travel Information
Arrival & Departure Airport: Xoxocotlán, Mexico (OAX) – Transfer time to hotel 15min
Our adventure begins at 11 AM on the first day and ends at noon on the last day.
Travel Visa: A visa may be required depending on your nationality. Go to Visa Map to find out.
Accommodations
Hotel: Hotel Azul, Casa Oaxaca, Casa Bonita or similar
Helpful Links
> 7 Must-See Festivals in 2020 – By Erika Suban
> 10 Trees Worth Traveling For – by Erika Suban
Day of the Dead Prices & Dates
From: $6,295 |
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From: $6,695 |

Photographer Leader
Alan Lawrence
October 29 – November 4, 2021
October 29 – November 4, 2022

Photographer Leader
Michael Chinnici
October 29 – November 4, 2021
*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.
ITINERARY
OAXACA | DAY OF THE DEAD – 7 DAYS
Day 1 | Oaxaca
Day 2 | Oaxaca - Zapotec - Monte Alban
Day 3 | Oaxaca - Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán
Day 4 | El Tule - Teotitlan de Valle - Mitla - Tour Hierve el Agua
Today we will visit the surrounding villages: Village El Tule – 2000 year old tree, the Village Teotitlan de Valle with its fine rugs, Tlacolula, with it 16th Century Church and the best and most authentic Sunday markets in all of Mexico, Yagul with its ancient ruins, the Day of the Dead Market in Mitla and end with the sunset at Tour Hierve el Agua. (B)
Day 5 | Oaxaca - Day of the Dead Parades
We will spend the day capturing the amazing parades around the plaza including the awards and many activities organized by the city of Oaxaca. In the evening we will head to the cemetery to see more celebrations, ready to capture all the colors and festivities. (B)
Day 6 | Oaxaca
Day 7 | Oaxaca
Add our 8-Day “Guatemala Photo Adventure” after Oaxaca for 15 amazing days of culture and photography.
(B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner, (E) Excursion
May all who come as guests... leave as friends®

OPTIONS AND BENEFITS
Pricing
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 boutique hotels in the 4-star category. Not all destinations offer these types of properties. We look for unique hotels which 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. Breakfast is included only if included in our room rates.
Private Guided Adventures
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Travel Insurance
We offer travel insurance through the internationally recognized Travelex Travel Insurance Company, as well as evacuation and medical transportation insurance through MedJet, one of the best in the industry.
The cost for travel insurance can be as low as 4% of the total trip cost, depending upon age and other factors. Knowing you have trip cancellation coverage can make a big difference should you have to cancel for some unforeseen reason. Travelex Insurance Services is a BBB Accredited business with an A+ rating. Click here to learn more about why you should consider travel insurance.
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ORANGE REWARDS
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