La Palma, April 2026
Explore the Magic of La Palma, the “Isla Bonita” of the Canaries. Capture volcanic landscapes, rugged coastlines, and some of Europe’s darkest skies. Photograph the Milky Way above dramatic calderas and visit the iconic Roque de los Muchachos telescopes rising above the clouds. Venture into hidden caves and surreal salt mines for unique textures and light. La Palma is a compact island bursting with natural beauty, cosmic wonder, and unforgettable photo moments.
Below is just a suggested itinerary, but you can customize your own trip with other suggested locations upon request on dates that suit you.
Day 1 - La Palma Airport
Upon arrival at La Palma Airport (09:00-16:00), we’ll pick you up and transfer you to our accommodation to get checked in. In the late afternoon, we’ll visit the salt mines for our first Astro Photography session.
Once we are finished we will head back to get some rest.
Day 2 - Roque de Los Muchachos
Tonight, we’ll photograph the iconic Roque de Los Muchachos — one of La Palmas most recognizable landmarks and a true highlight for the tour.
After breakfast we will have a post processing session and discussion on Astro Photography. After that we are free to rest before heading out.
Once we are finished we will head back to get some rest.
Day 3 - Mercator Telescope & Observatory
Today, we’ll be heading to the Mercator Telescope & Observatory for a day visit before our photography session.
After breakfast we have some free time to rest before lunch. Early afternoon we will begin to make our way up to the Mercator Telescope & Observatory for a private visit of the telescopes. Once finished we will then begin our night photography session.
Once we are finished we will head back to get some rest.
Day 4 - The Cave
Tonight, we’ll be heading to the cave.
After breakfast, we will have a post processing session leading up to lunch. After lunch we have free time until heading out to the cave.
The cave has a small hike of about 15-20 minutes.
Once we are finished we will head back to get some rest.
Day 5 - Pico de la Cruz
Tonight, we’ll be at Pico de la Cruz.
After having free time leading up to after lunch, we will then head out to Pico de la Cruz for our night photography session.
Once we are finished we will head back to get some rest.
Day 6 - Return to the Mercator Telescope & Observatory
Tonight, we’ll be back at the Mercator Telescope & Observatory.
After breakfast, we will have a post processing session leading up to lunch. After lunch we have free time until heading out to the Mercator Telescope & Observatory.
Once we are finished we will head back to get some rest.
Day 7 - New Location
Tonight, we’ll be heading to a new location. Let's leave it as a secret for now, but don't worry I only take us to the best locations possible.
After having free time leading up to after lunch, we will then head out to the new location for our night photography session.
Once we are finished we will head back to get some rest.
Day 8 - Departure
We will head back to La Palma Airport for 12:00 pm.
Benjamin Barakat & Sadeq Hayati
Myself Benjamin and Sadeq are your guides on this tour.
After receiving a full introduction on the first day to Astrophotography, we will then prepare you with the knowledge and tools to go out and capture stunning night and landscape photos just like ours.
In the following days, you will shadow us and try to take the exact same compositions as us in order to learn the workflow and the correct way to capture your images.
Alternatively, you are free to roam the beautiful landscapes around us and capture your own images where we would then come follow up, give tips, and also our feedback.
We will also be doing landscape, sunset/sunrise photography and so on.
Included
Hotels 7 Nights (Twin Sharing)
All logistics in La Palma
2 Photographic Tour guides Benjamin & Sadeq
Entry Fees to National Parks & Permits
Private visit to Roque de Los Muchachos Observatory
One year access to my online Master Class (worth 300 CHF)
Not Included
Travel & Health Insurance
Flights to & from La Palma
Food & Beverages
Single Supplement 700 CHF Swiss Francs
Equipment Required
DSLR or mirrorless camera
Sturdy Tripod
Remote shutter release Cable
Wide angle lens aperture (f1.4-f2.8) preferably
Tele-focal lens for Moon & Sun shoots
Hiking Boots
Warm jacket as temperatures can drop low at night
Additional batteries & memory cards
Camera lens cleaning equipment
Participation
Maximum participants: 8
Minimum participants: 4
Languages: English or German
No level of fitness is required
(Basic English required for communication)
Prices
To secure your spot, a non-refundable deposit of 1000 CHF per person is required.
The remaining balance is due 90 days before the tour.
3400 CHF per person — Twin room sharing
4100 CHF per person — Single room
Currency Guide
USD ≈ CHF × 1.25
EUR ≈ CHF × 1.07
(Actual rates may vary slightly.)
Deposits are paid via bank transfer. Full payment details will be provided after completing the contact form.
Because each tour is boutique and personalised, I connect with every guest beforehand to ensure expectations, group dynamics, and physical requirements align—this guarantees a high-quality experience for everyone.
Refund & Cancellation Policy
If you wish to cancel your reservation, please notify us as soon as possible at:
barakatphotography@outlook.com
Please note:
The initial 1000 CHF deposit is non-refundable.
Cancellation 90+ days before the tour: no additional fees.
Cancellation less than 90 days before departure: the full amount is non-refundable.
However — to make the process easy and fair:
If you find another person to take your spot and pay the full amount, we will transfer your booking to them at no extra cost. This makes cancellations flexible and helps keep the group numbers stable.
