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Destinations, dates, and clear next steps — open any journey for the full story.
How Todd works
A calm field day — brief orientation, coached reps in real conditions, then feedback while the light is still fresh. What to Expect →
The trip can end at the airport — or the creative conversation can keep going. See mentorship →
Katmai + Lake Clark — private aircraft + boat mobility from a remote lodge basecamp.
Katmai, Alaska (Lake Iliamna base; Katmai + Lake Clark access) · October 1, 2026 – October 8, 2026 · 8 days
$9,880 · Deposit $1,200
Handcrafted Alaska photo safari built for maximum wildlife time and maximum flexibility.
October 2027 · Twelve days photographing neotropical birds from lowland rainforest and canal country to hummingbird-loaded cloud forests—premium small-group coaching with Todd Nettelhorst.
Panama City · Gamboa · western highlands (Chiriquí/Volcán/Cerro Punta) · October 12, 2027 – October 23, 2027 · 12 days
$7,690 · Deposit $2,200
Pipeline Road & Soberanía lowland rainforest—manakins, trogons, antbirds, raptors
October 2027 · Six days based at Tranquilo Bay—boat-based birding, mangrove photography, poison-dart frog color morphs, and optional snorkeling in calm Caribbean waters.
Panama City · Bocas del Toro Archipelago · Isla Bastimentos · October 23, 2027 – October 28, 2027 · 6 days
$4,550 · Deposit $1,800
Tranquilo Bay Eco Lodge—private reserve, observation tower, mangrove & reef access