THE PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY
Go beyond the view
Photograph Belgrade, Drvengrad, Sarajevo and Mostar for historic architecture and street scenes. Explore Kotor Bay, Budva, Ostrog Monastery and Durmitor for coastal and mountain landscapes. Visit Dubrovnik, Split, Zadar, Plitvice Lakes and Zagreb for towns and waterscapes.
Serbia and Bosnia
Photograph Belgrade, Drvengrad, Sarajevo and Mostar for historic architecture and street scenes.
Montenegro’s mountains and coast
Explore Kotor Bay, Budva, Ostrog Monastery and Durmitor for coastal and mountain landscapes.
Croatian towns and lakes
Visit Dubrovnik, Split, Zadar, Plitvice Lakes and Zagreb for towns and waterscapes.
The journey in pictures
Photographers linked to this route: Alvin Huang →
Itinerary images · Select a photo to enlarge
PHOTOGRAPHY LEADERS
A different way of seeing

Alvin Huang
Specializes in documentary, portrait and landscape photography. He has explored dozens of intangible cultural heritage subjects and traveled extensively in western China for photographic projects. Each year he leads private, customized leisure photography and travel portrait trips overseas. An experienced retoucher with comprehensive photographic knowledge and advanced digital post-production skills, he has received dozens of provincial-level or higher awards and international awards. Photography journeys He has led groups to Norway, Iceland, Russia, Japan, New Zealand, Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Malaysia, Indonesia, Dongba, Semporna, Israel, Jordan, Iran, Indonesian Papua, Namibia, Manado, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam. Chinese destinations include Tibet, Xinjiang, Qinghai, Sichuan, Yunnan, Gansu and Guizhou.
THE DAYS AHEAD
A rhythm shaped by light
DAY 01May 25 · Europe/BelgradeDepart Guangzhou, China
Suggested flight: May 26, CZ667 Guangzhou–Belgrade, Serbia | 02:25–08:00
Accommodation:Assembly / in flight; accommodation to be confirmed
DAY 02May 26 · Europe/BelgradeChina–Belgrade–Zlatibor, Serbia
Wooden Village, the House on the River and Zlatibor resort area
Accommodation:Zlatibor; accommodation to be confirmed
DAY 03May 27 · Europe/BelgradeZlatibor–Podgorica, Montenegro
Podgorica
Accommodation:Podgorica; accommodation to be confirmed
DAY 04May 28 · Europe/BelgradePodgorica–Budva–Kotor–Perast–Podgorica, Montenegro; stay at the same hotel
Sveti Stefan Island, Budva Old Town, Kotor Old Town and Bay of Kotor
Accommodation:Podgorica; accommodation to be confirmed
DAY 05May 29 · Europe/BelgradePodgorica–Ostrog Monastery–Durmitor National Park, Montenegro
Cliffside monastery and Black Lake
Accommodation:Durmitor guesthouse; accommodation to be confirmed
DAY 06May 30 · Europe/BelgradeDurmitor National Park–Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo Old Town and Latin Bridge
Accommodation:Sarajevo; accommodation to be confirmed
DAY 07May 31 · Europe/BelgradeSarajevo–Mostar–Dubrovnik, Croatia
Mostar Old Bridge and Old Town
Accommodation:Dubrovnik; accommodation to be confirmed
DAY 08Jun 1 · Europe/BelgradeDubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik Old Town and nearby beach
Accommodation:Dubrovnik; accommodation to be confirmed
DAY 09Jun 2 · Europe/BelgradeDubrovnik–Split, Croatia
Dubrovnik and Split
Accommodation:Split; accommodation to be confirmed
DAY 10Jun 3 · Europe/BelgradeSplit–Zadar–Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
Diocletian’s Palace and Zadar Old Town
Accommodation:Plitvice Lakes area; accommodation to be confirmed
DAY 11Jun 4 · Europe/BelgradePlitvice Lakes–Zagreb, Croatia
Plitvice Lakes and Zagreb
Accommodation:Zagreb; accommodation to be confirmed
DAY 12Jun 5 · Europe/BelgradeZagreb–Belgrade, Serbia
Kalemegdan Fortress, Saint Sava Church, Knez Mihailova Street and sunset in Zemun
Accommodation:Belgrade; accommodation to be confirmed
DAY 13Jun 6 · Europe/BelgradeBelgrade airport transfer
Suggested flight: June 6, CZ668 Belgrade–Guangzhou | 11:00–03:50 the following day
Accommodation:Return flight
DAY 14Jun 7 · Europe/BelgradeReturn to the warmth of your own home
Accommodation:End of trip
Trip staff
- Photography leader · Alvin Huang
- ExcludedTips for the relevant guides, drivers or service staff are additional; applicable amounts, days and total are to be confirmed.
- ExcludedDriver or guide overtime is additional; daily service hours, charging units and amounts are to be confirmed.
Transport
- IncludedPlanned coach transfers and itinerary transport; attraction admission is additional, with visits to be confirmed.
- ExcludedAll airfare; the organizing team can book;
Travel details and reference schedules
The listed flights are for reference only; they are not confirmed group flights, and you do not need to take them. Please confirm the meeting location and transfer plan with us before booking your own travel.
Photography
- Serbia and Bosnia
- Montenegro’s mountains and coast
- Croatian towns and lakes
Photography details
Serbia and Bosnia Photograph Belgrade, Drvengrad, Sarajevo and Mostar for historic architecture and street scenes. Montenegro’s mountains and coast Explore Kotor Bay, Budva, Ostrog Monastery and Durmitor for coastal and mountain landscapes. Croatian towns and lakes Visit Dubrovnik, Split, Zadar, Plitvice Lakes and Zagreb for towns and waterscapes. Serbia and Bosnia Montenegro’s mountains and coast Croatian towns and lakes Included · Excellent local Chinese- and English-speaking photography guide services throughout; Included · Photography instruction and service fees for the accompanying instructor throughout;
Accommodation
- 13 nights
- Planned overnight arrangements; bookings, room types and unspecified details are to be confirmed.
- Cost detailsAccommodation: four-star hotels or equivalent throughout, with a distinctive guesthouse in Durmitor. Any additional hotel night is charged separately at actual expenses;
Accommodation details
Planned overnight arrangements; bookings, room types and unspecified details are to be confirmed. Day 1: Assembly / in flight; accommodation to be confirmed Day 2: Zlatibor; accommodation to be confirmed Day 3: Podgorica; accommodation to be confirmed Day 4: Podgorica; accommodation to be confirmed Day 5: Durmitor guesthouse; accommodation to be confirmed Day 6: Sarajevo; accommodation to be confirmed Day 7: Dubrovnik; accommodation to be confirmed Day 8: Dubrovnik; accommodation to be confirmed Day 9: Split; accommodation to be confirmed Day 10: Plitvice Lakes area; accommodation to be confirmed Day 11: Zagreb; accommodation to be confirmed Day 12: Belgrade; accommodation to be confirmed Day 13: Return flight Day 14: End of trip Day 1 · 2027-05-25 Assembly / in flight; accommodation to be confirmed Day 2 · 2027-05-26 Zlatibor; accommodation to be confirmed Day 3 · 2027-05-27 Podgorica; accommodation to be confirmed Day 4 · 2027-05-28 Podgorica; accommodation to be confirmed Day 5 · 2027-05-29 Durmitor guesthouse; accommodation to be confirmed Day 6 · 2027-05-30 Sarajevo; accommodation to be confirmed Day 7 · 2027-05-31 Dubrovnik; accommodation to be confirmed Day 8 · 2027-06-01 Dubrovnik; accommodation to be confirmed Day 9 · 2027-06-02 Split; accommodation to be confirmed Day 10 · 2027-06-03 Plitvice Lakes area; accommodation to be confirmed Day 11 · 2027-06-04 Zagreb; accommodation to be confirmed Day 12 · 2027-06-05 Belgrade; accommodation to be confirmed Day 13 · 2027-06-06 Return flight Day 14 · 2027-06-07 End of trip 13 nights Planned overnight arrangements; bookings, room types and unspecified details are to be confirmed. Cost details · Accommodation: four-star hotels or equivalent throughout, with a distinctive guesthouse in Durmitor. Any additional hotel night is charged separately at actual expenses; Excluded · Single occupancy requires an additional supplement, to be confirmed.
Meals
- IncludedDrinking water supplied per person daily; waste is not permitted.
- ExcludedMain meals excluded: Chinese lunches and dinners and simple Western meals; simple Western food replaces Chinese meals where unavailable. Order on site according to your budget;
Visa
- ExcludedTourist visa fees; the organizing team can apply on your behalf;
A CLEAR PICTURE
Know what is included
Deposit in the operator’s published information
per personThis amount reflects the payment terms in the operator’s published information. When booking through this platform, follow the payment schedule shown at checkout.
Public prices may change. Checkout quotes expire at a stated time; your confirmed order records its price and payment deadlines.
Included
Accommodation: four-star hotels or equivalent throughout, with a distinctive guesthouse in Durmitor. Any additional hotel night is charged separately at actual expenses;
Planned coach transfers and itinerary transport; attraction admission is additional, with visits to be confirmed.
Excellent local Chinese- and English-speaking photography guide services throughout;
Photography instruction and service fees for the accompanying instructor throughout;
High-coverage international travel insurance;
Drinking water supplied per person daily; waste is not permitted.
Not included
All airfare; the organizing team can book;
Tourist visa fees; the organizing team can apply on your behalf;
Main meals excluded: Chinese lunches and dinners and simple Western meals; simple Western food replaces Chinese meals where unavailable. Order on site according to your budget;
All admission fees;
Tips for the relevant guides, drivers or service staff are additional; applicable amounts, days and total are to be confirmed.
Single occupancy requires an additional supplement, to be confirmed.
Driver or guide overtime is additional; daily service hours, charging units and amounts are to be confirmed.
Personal expenses: Hotel telephone, fax, minibar, pay TV, internet charges, etc., plus meals and transportation during free time;
In exceptional circumstances involving force majeure, such as natural disasters, war, strikes, airline delays or cancellations, or consular visa delays, the organizing team reserves the right to cancel or alter the itinerary. Additional expenses, including visas, accommodation, meals, transport, or national airfare adjustments, may be charged based on the actual additional expenditure incurred. We will nevertheless do everything within our ability to minimise participants' losses;
Other additional service fees and personal expenses not listed;
Invoice taxes are additional; details are to be confirmed.
Single-room supplements, additional local expenses and the final total must be confirmed in writing.
BEFORE YOU GO
What to know before you go
Availability and booking
Let us know if you’re interested in this trip. Availability is not updated in real time, so please contact us to check whether the trip is confirmed, how many places are available, and the final total and booking terms.
Trip information
[Transport] 1. Flights arranged by the organizing team use economy-class group tickets. Before tickets are issued, check the airline's rules for changes and refunds. 2. Flight, road and boat journey times may vary with conditions on the day. 3. The airlines and flight times listed are for guidance only. Flight changes may require minor adjustments to the itinerary. Please follow the final trip details sent before departure. [Accommodation] The total is based on two people sharing a room. We'll try to match solo travelers with a roommate of the same gender. If you prefer not to share, or no roommate is available, you must pay a single supplement for your own room. [Group meals] We aim to serve meals suited to Chinese tastes. We make sure everyone has enough to eat. [Photography] 1. Photography sessions follow the itinerary, but conditions on the day may affect how long we spend at each location. 2. Read the itinerary carefully and choose a trip that suits your health and circumstances. Skipping part of the itinerary for health or other personal reasons, or choosing not to use the arranged accommodation or transport, counts as voluntary withdrawal from those arrangements. You are responsible for your own safety while not taking part in the itinerary. 3. Stay with the group during photography sessions unless you have permission to leave. This does not apply during free time. The organizing team is not responsible for accidents that occur while you are away from the group. 4. Typhoons, blizzards or other events beyond our control may require changes to the itinerary. [Fuel surcharges] The organizing team reserves the right to adjust the amount payable if fluctuations in global oil markets lead to a substantial rise in fuel surcharges. If the team can absorb the increase, the amount payable will remain unchanged. [Before departure] 1. We'll send your final trip details no later than the day before departure. If arrangements are confirmed sooner, we'll let you know as soon as possible. 2. If the online itinerary differs from the final trip details sent before departure, the final trip details take precedence. [Optional activities at your own expense] Under the Tourism Law provisions prohibiting travel agencies from arranging optional paid activities, please contact the provider directly for details, charges and bookings if you wish to take part. If you need language assistance from a guide or tour leader, any help is provided in a personal capacity, whether paid or unpaid. It is not provided on behalf of the organizing team or the local tour operator. The organizing team is not involved in the payments, transactions or service standards for activities during free time. You are responsible for the outcome of those arrangements. The images above were taken by groups on the organizing team's previous Balkan trips.
Itinerary notes
Photography locations, accommodations and transportation are subject to final confirmation before departure. Weather and local conditions may affect the itinerary.
[Reference services] The instructor's flights for this trip are: Outbound: May 26 | CZ667 Guangzhou–Belgrade, Serbia | 02:25–08:00 Return: June 6 | CZ668 Belgrade, Serbia–Guangzhou | 11:00–03:50 the following day Before booking transport, please confirm the departure and travel arrangements through this website.
Itinerary dates use Europe/Belgrade. Flight, transfer and other times follow the time zone stated for each location. Please confirm any time without a stated time zone before departure.
