Sax Zim Bog Photography Guided Tours

Guided Photography in Sax-Zim Bog, MN

What is Sax-Zim Bog?

Sax-Zim Bog is a 1,200-acre peatland bog located in the Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota. It is one of the largest and most intact bogs in the United States, and is home to a wide variety of birds, animals, and plant life.

What will you do?

Guided photography tours in Sax Zim Bog, MN. Get the chance to photograph in one of Minnesota's most beautiful natural areas. On this guided photography tour, we will be on the hunt for owls, song birds, and a variety of mammals. We spend time driving around the large expanse of roads searching for wildlife. There are also many trails and boardwalks we can access if they are open as well.

What you might see: 

Cost:

What to bring?

• Camera and long lens

• Extra batteries

• Memory card

• Tripod

• Snacks

• Water

• Warm outdoor gear in winter (preferably not bright colors)

Expenses not included in tour:

• Meals

• Transportation to or from the bog.

• Lodging

• Any other expenses not attributed to the guide.

Things to Know

• There is not a guarantee that we will see any wildlife. These are wild animals and I will do my best to find them for you but it is never a guarantee they will be out and about for us to see.

• Most of this is a driving tour. You must be able to sit in a vehicle for long periods of time. Bathrooms are located on far parts of the bog or are porta-potties.

• Snacks are important to bring. If we get a good day and are seeing lots of wildlife we may not be stopping for lunch which is about 15-20 min from the main part of the bog.

• Some trails are not accessible in the winter months.

• We start early and sometimes end late. If you booked a full day guide, prepare to be there just before sunrise and not leave until after sunset.

• I am not a trained naturalist, but I have been to Sax Zim Bog for many years and know the spots wildlife are commonly seen.

  
  

Policies regarding cancellations/rescheduling, refunds, and booking fees:

All prices are quoted in US dollars and all payments must be paid in US dollars.  I accept Visa, MasterCard, Venmo, and PayPal for the retainer/booking fee.

Final payment of the tour fee is due 10 days prior to the tour date.

Trip retainers/booking fees are non-refundable. All payments made towards any tours or workshops that are discounted or are otherwise promotional in nature are also non-refundable. Acceptance of any participant is subject to receipt and review of all required forms, documents, and payment.

If final payments are not received by your tour's respective due date, then I reserve the right to treat your reservation as canceled, as per my cancellation & refund policy.

I must receive written notice of your cancellation, at which time cancellation fees in the following amounts apply:

• 60 or more days prior to the tour: Fees returned to you except for the non refundable retainer/booking fees. 

• 59 days prior to the tour: 50% of the fees paid except for the retainer/booking fees are returned to you. 

• Within 5 days of the tour: No refunds are available.

No partial refunds are made for unused portions or services of guided tours for any reason whatsoever. Tours are sold as a package only.

All my workshops & tours are subject to the realities of the natural world. Although I will do everything in my power to stay on the itinerary, circumstances including but not limited to permit availability, weather, snowpack, wildlife, park or public land closures, and forest fires can affect my itineraries. Payments are not refundable for any itinerary change.

I do not offer full or partial refunds for travel delay/disruption. For example, if a flight is delayed and as a result you miss your scheduled day, you are responsible for arranging alternate activities during a delay, travel support, extra hotel stays or related expenses. I will do my best to accommodate the change in schedule but I may already be booked out for alternative days. 

Ambers Impressions Photography reserves the right to cancel guided tours. Ambers Impressions Photography is not responsible for additional expenses incurred preparing for the trip (for example: non-refundable advance purchase air tickets, clothing, equipment, visa fees, medical expenses, etc.).

Rescheduling/Transfer Policy

If you transfer or reschedule from one tour to another tour OR choose another date: 10 or less days prior to the trip start date, there is a $50.00 administrative fee (please note on some guided tours there are exceptions to this rule such as if I have had to make hotel accommodations for myself). Discounted or otherwise promotional pricing is not transferable. Less than 59 days prior to the trip's start date, regular cancellation and refund policies will apply.

Contact us

For more information or to book a tour, please contact us at info@ambersimpressions.com