Image Counts offers half and full day photo tours to local scenic spots. These tours offer access to some of the most beautiful natural wonders anywhere as well as personal instruction and assistance in photographing these subjects.

Tour Descriptions and Destinations:

Full-Day (8 hours, times to be determined) $225/adult, $130/child between 6 and 12 (sorry, no children under 6)

Half-Day (4 hours, times to be determined) $115/per adult, $75/child between 6 and 12 (sorry, no children under 6)

San Juan Mountains tour (full day tours) includes:

• Ghost towns and remnants of old mining operations

• Wildflowers and fall colors (in season)

• Passes up to 13,000’ elevation with fantastic panoramic views

• Lakes and waterfalls (seasonal)

• Sunset views of lakes and 14,000’ mountain peaks

LaPlata Mountains (1/2 or full day tours) tour includes:

• Remnants of old mining operations

• Wild Flowers/Fall colors (in season)

• Waterfalls

• 12,000’ pass with panoramic views

We welcome people of all experience levels, beginners, intermediate or professionals and offer instruction in both film and digital techniques. The pace of the tour and the level of instruction offered are tailored to the group. Groups are limited to 3 persons.

Mountain tours are generally available from June through October depending on weather and road conditions. Desert trips are usually possible at any time of the year.

Fall color or wildflower trips destinations will depend on where the action is at the time of the trip. Wildflowers are usually available from June through August and fall colors from mid September through mid October.  

Routes may vary depending on weather and road conditions. These are suggested itineraries only and all trips are customized to the clients. Trips to other locations such as the Utah red rock desert country or to view and photograph Anasazi ruins and petroglyphs are also available.  

Please be aware that you must be able to travel to elevations as high as 13,000’. There is limited walking required on the mountain trips. Desert trips may require some walking and it can get very hot or very cold on these trips. The emphasis is on photography, not on adventure, but we are sure you will find these tours exciting and rewarding.  

Please bring:

• Camera & film/memory cards, extra batteries, binoculars and a tripod, water, jacket (even in Summer) and comfortable clothes and shoes or boots sunglasses, hat, sun block, bug repellent and snacks. We will stop for a no-host restaurant lunch or pick-up sack lunches on all day trips.

We will provide:

• 4-wheel drive SUV for up to 3 passengers, drinking water, all access fees and permits and a Professional Photographer/guide

• Ice chest for your snacks and drinks.

• We will pick you up at your Durango location

• We will provide many grand photographic opportunities and quality instruction

For reservations or information please call us at 970-382-0055

Email: info@imagecounts.com