East Bay Travel Buddies, Adventures, Local Hikes, & Trips

Amazing Australia

Sat, Mar 14 · 7:00 PM PDT

Sydney, 27 - 33 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney 2010 Australia, AU

March 14 - March 25, 2026

Join here: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/australia-group-tours/

E-mail us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!

Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club have invited us to this amazing new adventure! This exciting part of the world has been long overdue for another adventure! This time we will explore the beauty, beaches, & iconic buildings of Sydney, The Great Barrier Reef around the stunning Whitsunday Islands, and the history, food, & culture center that is Melbourne! We’re excited to show you some of our favorite parts of the great country of Australia!

• 11 Nights/12 Days
• Breakfast daily
• 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners
• 2 Domestic flights INCLUDED (Sydney --> Hamilton Island / Hamilton Island --> Melbourne) $240 value!
• Privately guided tours throughout
• All transportation as listed in the itinerary
• All taxes, fees, & transfers included

Sydney - 3 Nights

• Privately Guided City Tour: Highlights of Sydney (Opera House, Sydney Harbor Bridge, Darling Harbor, “The Rocks” historic district, Parliament House, Kings Cross, Watson’s Bay, Bondi Beach)
• Free time to explore the streets and world class beaches Sydney has to offer

The Whitsunday Islands & Great Barrier Reef - 4 Nights

• Great Barrier Reef: One of the great wonders of the natural world and a “must-see” for any visitor to Australia.
• Reefworld Pontoon: a choice of areas to relax and a great range of activities - underwater viewing chamber, semi-submersible submarines, or snorkeling & diving! Morning tea, afternoon tea, buffet lunch, and included snorkel gear (fins & mask, wetsuit) included. Intro and certified diving options available, as well as scenic helicopter flights (additional cost).
• Whitehaven Beach Cruise and Island Exploration: See the very best of the Whitsunday Islands National Park on our fully guided half day cruise.
• Hamilton Island: Get up close and personal with a collection of native animals, including koalas, kangaroos, crocodiles, wombats, and various reptiles. Relax and explore the Catseye Beach, one of the best, with easy access from our hotel. Don`t miss a chance to also explore the sand flats at low tide and see the island from a different perspective. Use of catamarans, paddle skis, windsurfers, and snorkeling equipment. Use of gym, spa, & sauna. Unlimited use of the scheduled ‘Island Shuttle’ service.

Melbourne - 4 Nights

• Private guided city tour: Highlights of Melbourne - eclectic architecture of the central business district, Captain Cook’s Cottage in the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens, Botanical Gardens, Queen Victoria Market, Shrine of Remembrance, St Patrick’s Cathedral.
• Unique, privately guided Lanes & Arcades walking tour; 4 handpicked venues.

Puffing Billy Adventure Train (Optional)

• Drive through the picturesque Dandenong Ranges
• Hop aboard the Puffing Billy steam train for a Scenic one-way ride
• Check out the Lakeside Visitors Center

Mornington Peninsula Beaches, Chocolates, Wine Tasting, & Stunning Views!

Escape the bustle of Melbourne on this full-day journey through the Mornington Peninsula, with round-trip transport in air-conditioned comfort.

• Colorful Mt Martha beach boxes: Coastal esplanade drive.
• Gondola ride to the Arthurs Seat summit: Wine tasting with lunch at a local winery, and sweet treats at a boutique chocolaterie.

Email us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!

Price: $3,849.00
Single Supplement: $1,195.00

Deposit: $600.00

Go here to sign up: http://www.photoflytravel.org/australia-group-tours/

Astounding Antarctica

Fri, Mar 20 · 7:00 PM PDT

Los Ñires Ushuaia, Los Ñires 3040, V9410 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, Ushuaia, AR

Antarctica
March 20 - March 31, 2026

This lost world is truly like traveling to another planet! The unbelievable landscapes, animals, colors, and light make Antarctica a premiere destination for photographers, adventure travelers, nature lovers, history buffs, & just about every other type of traveler out there! Our travel club has partnered with the best specialized operator in the industry taking groups to the Arctic and Antarctic for over 25 years!
P.S. It's obviously quite expensive getting to the most remote place on earth, but we encourage you to research other options out there so you can see how incredible our value is!

Hosted by Photofly Travel Club ( https://www.photoflytravel.com/ ) that create and lead small group adventures.

Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/antarctica-group-tours/

Email us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!

Getting There...(~3 nights)

• Night 1: We sail the mountain-fringed Beagle Channel for the remainder of the evening.
• Day 2-3: Crossing the Drake Passage. Along the way we'll enjoy fascinating lectures by experts in marine biology, mountaineering, Antarctic research, & more.
• Wildlife Along the Way: Wandering albatrosses, grey-headed albatrosses, black-browed albatrosses, light-mantled sooty albatrosses, cape pigeons, southern fulmars, Wilson’s storm petrels, blue petrels, and Antarctic petrels are a few of the birds we might see.

Exploring Antarctica...(~5-6 nights)
"Antarctica’s surreal remoteness, extreme cold, enormous ice shelves and mountain ranges, and myriad exotic life forms invariably challenge you to embrace life fully...Antarctica is home to some of the world’s most extraordinary species. Some, such as the enormous whales, migrate from afar, while others, including the Weddell seal and emperor penguin, remain close to the continent. Antarctica possesses an unnamed quality. Call it inspiration, call it grandeur…it is simply the indescribable feeling of being a small speck in a vast, harshly beautiful land. To let our minds soar in a place nearly free of humankind’s imprint: this is magic." -Lonely Planet

Neumayer Channel: Great for multiple basecamp activities from the protected waters around Wiencke Island. We can enjoy the splendors of this alpine environment at sea with Zodiac and kayaking trips, possible snowshoe hikes, and soft-climb mountaineering options farther inland.

Pléneau & Petermann Islands: Sail through the stunning and world famous Lemaire Channel in search of Adélie penguins and blue-eyed shags. Also a good chance we'll encounter humpback, minke whales, & leopard seals here! Kayaking, glacier walks, and more ambitious mountaineering trips are the potential activities of this location.

Neko Harbor: An epic landscape of mammoth glaciers and endless wind-carved snow, Neko Harbor offers opportunities for a Zodiac cruise and landing that afford the closest views of the surrounding alpine peaks.

Paradise Bay: We have the chance to make camp here like a true polar explorer enjoying a supreme overnight Antarctic adventure!

Activities & Adventures
*Shore excursions and Zodiac cruises to enjoy wildlife and nature experiences
*Overnight camping opportunity with gear provided
*Hiking
*Kayaking (optional)
*Photography workshops
*Mountaineering (optional)
*Onboard interactive workshops

International airfare not included. Don't forget to email us for the daily itinerary for our Antarctica small group tour (joinus@photoflytravel.com).

*For our solo travelers, we will pair you up with same sex UNLESS single occupancy is requested to have your own room. Prices begin at $7,998 and please message directly for pricing and availability.

Available rooms:
Quad Cabin (4 twin beds/both bunk beds; 2 portholes)
Twin Cabin Porthole (2 twin beds; 2 portholes)
Twin Cabin Window (2 twin beds; 2 windows)
Twin Cabin Deluxe (2 twin beds; small sofa; 3 windows)
Superior Double (1 double bed; 1 sofa bed; 2 windows)

Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/antarctica-group-tours/