Frequently Asked Questions for Israel Photo Tour

Q: Why VisionTour?

• Vision Tour offers a great opportunity to improve photography skills in small groups up to 8 participants and to visit fascinating parts of Israel

• Vision Tour connects different people with particular interest in photography. Exchange ideas and visual material among them establish an unique creative atmosphere

• Vision Tour's team consists of young professionals having a vision: "Your success is our success"

Q: Our Teaching Philosophy

• Our photo tours are based on the philosophy that participants learn more by doing than simply by being instructed

• We photograph in some of the most attractive locations in the world, the emphasis of our workshops remains on teaching photography in places where you have the opportunity to make extraordinary images and enjoy yourself

Q: What Will You Learn in 6 days photography tour

• How to make stronger compositions

• How to build an photo essay

• How to photograph in difficult lighting conditions

• How to increase percentage of great images

and much more...

Q: What is included in price (only for 6 days photo tour)?

• Guided tours according to the program with an English speaking guide

• All transportation to/from locations

• Transportation to/from airport (only in case of group arrival/departure, individual arrivals must ensure their own transfers)

• Entrance to all historical sites

• Accommodation in a 3*** hotel or equal

• Prepaid sim card of a local provider with a credit for easier communication among members of the group (only for 6 days tour)

Q: What is NOT included in price?

• Tickets or other travel expenses to/from Israel

• Medical Insurance

• Food, except breakfasts at some hotels

Q: Options, Supplements and Discounts

• Assistance in booking of flight ticket, hotel, further staying or continuing your journey

Q: What is the booking process for 6 days tour?

• We require a non-refundable deposit of 25% of the cost of the tour at the time of booking. It should be done not later than 26 of August 2010 for 6 days tour. The remaining balance of your tour fee has to be paid no later than one month prior the tour. If you book less than a month - full payment is required at the time of booking.

• Please contact

via email for confirmation of availability. Once we have confirmed we will send you a confirmation e-mail with all the information, including the starting point of the tour. After confirmation nonrefundable deposit of 25% has to be paid via Bank transfer (account number will be delivered with the confirmation).

Q: Refunding policy

The initial 25% deposit is non-refundable. The remaining balance, is refundable according to the following:

• Cancellation 22 days and earlier 100% refund of balance payment

• Cancellation 15-21 days prior to start of tour: 60% refund of balance payment

• Cancellation 7-14 days prior to start of tour: 30% refund of balance payment

• Cancellation six or less days prior to start of tour: 0% refund of balance payment

There is 100 % refundation in case of cancelation by Vision Tour.

Q: Photo Equipment

• Any camera with manual exposure and aperture setting controls, wide angle lenses

• External flash, lightweight tripod or monopod (advised), lens cleaning kit, batteries

• Memory cards, laptop, connection cables camera-laptop

• Comfortable specially designed bags for photo equipment

Q: Other Equipment

• Lightweight hiking shoes or boots, hat with brim, sunglasses and sun cream with minimum protection factor 20 is highly recommended

• Room to carry a bottle of water min 1L is highly recommended

• In case you still have any questions, please feel free to contact

Q: Do I need a certain skill level to participate in the photo tour

• Ability to operate his/her own camera

Q: Fitness level

• Participant should be able to spend the whole day outdoors

Q: Our Partners

• Spokes - Community of Mountain Bike riders in Israel

• Pishpush.com - webocratic search engine

Frequently Asked Questions for Oslo Photo Tour

What is photo tour?
It is photography workshop or photography course mixes with background information about Oslo and Norway.

Why photo tour?
Going on a Oslo Photo Tour will provide opportunities for improvement for beginner and experienced photographers alike, an introduction to some of the best photographic sites in Oslo, and some background information about the city. With us, you can save valuable time usually lost searching out the right spots, the right angles and the right time of day. You will even learn a little about the places we visit as we go.

What is the difference between your photo tours and an ordinary tour where I bring my camera?
We concentrate on the photo first and help you to get the best shots. We design our tours with photographs in mind, taking into account the direction of light at different times of day - and we find the best viewpoints.

Which equipment do I need?
Your camera (film, digital, compact, bridge or SLR) and a good pair of walking shoes. In some cases we even can rent a camera for additional price.

How much cost a photo tour?
Price for a photo tour depends on the duration and the number of people. Information on prices for our photo tours available on the Suggested Tour page (link) For the custom designed tours, prices depends on the duration and features of the itinerary.

How many participants in a photo tour?
Scheduled photo tour - max 5 and for customized private depends on arrangement.

What transport do we use for the tours?
We use our feet when we can. For longer tours we use various transports which will always be mentioned on the tours page.

What is included in price?
Tuition, guiding and feedback after photo tour. In some cases it will include cup of tea or coffee and transportation. However it will be explicitly mentioned in an itinerary for each tour. In case of customized private tour additional items might be included.

What is NOT included in price?
International transportation, meals and beverages,medical and travel insurance.

How do I register and pay?
For the customized private tours, use the contact form to indicate your preferred tour and dates. We will confirm availability and provide a final quote on the fees. Once we have confirmed we will send you a confirmation e-mail with all the information, including the starting point of the tour. After confirmation nonrefundable deposit of 25% has to be paid via Bank transfer (account number will be delivered with the confirmation). The balance has to be payed right before tour departure. For short notice reservation please phone / SMS to +47 4725-1970.
For the scheduled tours, use the contact form to indicate your preferred tour and dates.