Join Tracey for your next adventure in photographing the world’s most threatened feline - the Iberian lynx, in their everyday environment from 02nd to 07th January 2027. This is a special time of year where the Kits are now heading out on their own and the Lynx have their beautiful winter coat. This tour is now fully booked.

Winter Iberian Lynx - January 2027

Let’s go shoot:

You’ll be given the unique opportunity to capture these animals from the hides situated in the natural paths of the Lynx. The shorter days means you will be in the hide for the daylight hours, and gain invaluable experience from a multi award-winning wildlife photographer.

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The Itinerary:

02nd January 2027
We take our flight to Madrid, Spain where we will meet our transfer and head to our hotel (approx 2 hours).
Flight recommendations will be sent upon booking confirmation.
Overnight: The Hotel Ecologico El Tora (Evening Meal & Breakfast included)
03rd to 06th January 2027
For the next four days you will be transferred to the estate by local guides, and enjoy a full day photography session.
The schedule will roughly be 8am - 6.00pm.
Lunch will be delivered to the hide and we will enjoy a nice hot meal in the evening at a local restaurant.
The local town also has places available to grab some food/snacks, and is a lovely place to wander around.
Overnight: The Hotel Ecologico El Tora (Breakfast, Lunch & Evening meal included).
07th January 2027
After breakfast and checkout from the hotel, you will leave for the airport to catch your return flight home.
The Hotel Ecologico El Tora: Breakfast Included

The Details:

Tour Overview:
Duration: 4 days/5 nights photographic workshop
Spaces: 3 Spaces (minimum of 2 required)
Join Tracey for an amazing opportunity to see and photograph Iberian Lynx in their natural Iberian Fauna.
You will have 4 days photography in the hides. Given the time of the year we will be going, we will be doing full days in the hide (8am-6pm) to make the most of the daylight hours.
Lunch will be brought to the hide so that we make the most of the day. At the end of the session you will return to the hotel for a well-earned meal and rest and time can also be spent looking at images and any help and advice can also be given.
Photographing Iberian Lynx is not an easy task. Lynx are the most threatened feline in the world. These hides are not baited but they are located in the usual paths of the Lynx and a pool of water has been provided with the hope they will stop and drink. The observation distance of a Lynx can sometimes be less then 5 metres.
Therefore, as wildlife photographers, you will understand the importance of exemplary behaviour inside the hides. Given the specie we will be looking for, you need to follow the instructions given at all times, so you enjoy a unique experience and get the best possible chances of photographing these beautiful felines.
The encounters with Lynxes can usually last from seconds to more than 10 minutes, therefore, during the session, you have to be attentive to what is happening.
There are a lot of rules, but these are to ensure you are given the very best of opportunities to see and photograph Lynx
The Hotel Ecologico El Tora, Santa Cruz de Mudela
Set in Santa Cruz de Mudela's main street, the Hotel Toral features a cafeteria and rooms with free WiFi. It offers easy access to the A-4 Motorway. Each simply decorated, air-conditioned room at Hotel Toral has a flat-screen TV. There is soundproofing, a private bathroom and a desk. The Toral uses geothermal energy to provide electricity. Guests can enjoy breakfast in the Toral's café bar. Spanish cuisine is offered for dinner. The hotel is set in the centre of Santa Cruz de Mudela
Due to the early start of the day, breakfast may be in the form of a picnic to take away with you to eat in the hide.
The hotel is situated within a short walk from a supermarket and cafe's.
Pre-trip advice
1 month prior to travel you will receive a comprehensive document that provides packing advice so you are prepared for your trip
Tour language
This tour is an English-speaking tour.
Please note: all hotel staff/local guides do not speak much English. Google Translate on your mobile phone comes in useful
Vaccinations \ Health
Wild Aperture are not qualified or legally allowed to provide vaccination or medical advice. You should consult your travel nurse or doctors for specific medical advise and up to date advise on vaccinations required. We suggest doing this at least 2-3months prior to travel or sooner if this allows.
Fitness Level Required
This tour does not require a high level of fitness. The walking activities are not long or hard (local guides will drive you to each hide).
Camera Equipment
For this trip you ideally need a variety of lenses. Firstly the longest lens you have (300mm to 500mm). A 70-200mm or 100-400mm lens is great for flexibility. Tripods are needed for the hides
Further information on photography equipment will be supplied as part of your pre-trip advice.
Gratuities
Tips & gratuities. E.g. local guides/drivers & Hotel (amount o be advised at time of booking)
Wi-Fi Network Access
Free Wi-Fi is available in the hotel
Travel Insurance
It’s strongly recommended to purchase your own travel insurance at the time of booking to cover any eventualities should you need to cancel your trip due to unforeseen circumstances as both the deposit and final balances are non-refundable. Guests travelling without their own travel insurance do so at their own risk.
Group Photo Workshop Cost: £2145 pp
N.B. There is no Single Occupancy Supplement
Secure your place with 25% non-refundable deposit of £536.25 per person
Payments accepted by Bank Transfer
*Please see Terms & Conditions for payment details
Cost Includes:-
5-nights’ accommodation (including Breakfast, Lunch & Evening Meal)
Transfer to and from Madrid Airport
Transfer to and from the Hotel to the Lynx Hides
Services of a photographic host
NOT Included:-
International flights to/from Madrid, Spain
Tips & gratuities. E.g. local guides/drivers & Hotel (amount to be advised at time of booking)
Any personal expense such as beverages / drinks bill at the hotels, snacks whilst travelling, telephone bills, airport tax etc
Personal Travel insurance
Any other services not stated in the itinerary or above costs.