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MALDIVES PHOTO TOUR

23 JANUARY to 31 JANUARY 2026

DURATION
9 DAYS


DATE:
April 7, 2025 - April 16, 2026
LOCATION
Kyushu, Japan
Yukushima, Japan

DRONE DAYS
5 Days in Yukushima
5 days in Kyushu
PRICING OPTIONS
Double / Shared room: 

3450€ per person 
(approx. 4000 USD)

 

Single / non-shared room:

3950€ per person 
(approx. 4600 USD)

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MALDVIES PHOTO TOUR

JANUARY 23 - 31 2026

 

Immerse yourself in authentic Maldivian island life, far from mass tourism and luxury resorts.

Discover the rhythm of local communities and their unique way of life. Explore one of the world’s most visually striking destinations, and take your photography to the next level — in the air, on land, and underwater.

This workshop offers a powerful mix of hands-on guidance, inspiring locations, and the chance to truly elevate your storytelling through the lens.

 

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DAILY ITINERARY

MEET YOUR TOUR LEADER

Sabine Gerold

 

Sabine is now a retired teacher for Art who fell in love with the Maldives back in 2017 and has been visiting the island state countless times.

Vashafaru Island has been her escape from European wintertime since 2023.

It was during her first stay in paradise that she decided to get a drone and explore the islands from bird's eye perspective. She got hooked right away and has been flying ever since.

 

Sabine has been a member of Amazing Aerial since 2019. The personal tuition offered by Paul Prescott really elevated her skills in editing images and finding her own style.

 

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Included

 

Accommodation and Travel:

  • Domestic flight from MalĂŠ to Hanimadhoo (round trip) ✈️

  •  Speedboat transfer to and from Vashafaru 🚤 

  •  Accommodation for the entire tour in a cozy guesthouse  🏡

 

Meal & Refreshments
  • All meals included (breakfast, lunch & dinner)  🍽️

  

     
Activities & Access:

  •  Six unique excursions to explore and photograph the surroundings 🌊 

  •  Local support team – including boat drivers and assistants  🤝

  •  Professional photography guidance throughout the tour 📸 

  •  Drone permit for aerial photography (where permitted)  🚁

  •  All local taxes and fees 🧾

     
NOT  Included

  •  🌍 International flights to/from MalĂŠ (approx. USD 950)

     🧳 Travel insurance

     💸 Any personal expenses

     

JAPAN TOUR

APRIL 07, 2026 - APRIL 16, 2026

 

PRICING

Amazing Aerial Members
  • Shared Room (2pax): USD $2.530 per person
  • Single Room: USD $2.880 per person
Amazing Aerial Non-Members
  • Shared Room (2pax): USD $2.930 per person
  • Single Room: USD @3.230 per person

 

BOOKING DETAILS
  • Installment: 50% now + 50% in cash at the guesthouse *First come, first served
*Extension Details
 Extra week - full board included:
  • USD 790 per person based on double occupancy
  • USD 990 per person based on single occupancy

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YOUR EXPERIENCE

 

 🐋 Marine Wildlife & Aerial Motion

  • Capture manta rays from above and in the water
  • Practice boat-based drone launches and track moving subjects like mantas and dolphins
  • Snorkel with turtles, clownfish, reef sharks, and a kaleidoscope of tropical fish

🏝️Island Landscapes & Seascapes

  • Explore uninhabited islands with untouched white sand beaches and dense palm groves
  • Fly over vibrant lagoons, long stretching beaches and dramatic reef edges
  • Photograph sandbanks with surreal blues and minimalist compositions

🌅 Golden Hour Magic

  • Enjoy sunset beach walks and soft light portraits
  • Discover self-framing techniques on sandbars and in shallow lagoons
  • Play with reflections, textures, and silhouettes in golden and blue hour
     

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FAQs

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

 

All aerial photography during the tour fully complies with Japanese drone regulations.

 

Flights are conducted responsibly and within the legal framework defined by the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB).

✅ Registered and insured drones (in accordance with Japan’s UAS registration system) 

✅ Authorized flight zones only — no-fly zones and restricted areas are strictly avoided 

✅ Altitude limits respected (max. 150m above ground level)

✅ Flights only in safe conditions and when local regulations allow

✅ Participant safety and privacy always prioritized

 

All drone activities will be supervised by Dimitri Weber, a certified drone pilot with extensive experience flying in Japan, ensuring both creative results and full compliance.

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