Route 66: New Mexico to Missouri – Americana, Landscapes, Neon Lights, Ghost Towns, and Abstracts
This route is an iconic highway spanning diverse landscapes and vibrant history and is often referenced as the birthplace of the American road trip. The legendary auto route offers photographers an opportunity to experience the essence of this American classic established in 1926.
Explore and photograph the central section just before it celebrates its 100th birthday. Restored, rejuvenated, retro, abandoned, or forgotten can be used to describe several areas along this iconic route. We’ll explore both the old and renovated Route 66, and at times, we’ll jump from town-to-town along neighboring highways, taking detours to capture the photographic highlights. We might even encounter a Great Plains storm or two if we are fortunate.
Get your kicks with professional travel and nature photographers David Cobb and Adrian Klein on this exclusive photo tour along this iconic American autoroute.
Availability: Sold Out
Dates: April 22 – April 29, 2025 (8 days / 7 nights)
Location Start: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Location End: Springfield, Missouri
Group Size: 7
Tour Leaders: Adrian Klein and David Cobb
Cost: $4,595 double / $5,095 single ($500 deposit required to secure spot)
What Is Included:
• Transportation – No vehicle needed during the tour. Sit back and relax while we drive. Transport to and from the airport depending on arrival and departure time.
• Lodging – We will stay in quality and comfortable mid-tier hotels each night, which may include a night or two in historic Route 66 lodging. Each night is a new town.
• Locations – We have spent time researching and scouting the best this stretch of Route 66 has to offer photographically.
• Instruction – Here to help with any questions during our field sessions as our goal is for you to come home with a great experience and photos you are excited about.
• Small Group – Allows for a great leader-to-participant ratio, not to mention fewer vehicles, allowing us to be nimble and flexible throughout the tour.
• Social – Not the online social world but the in-person kind. A chance to socialize with fellow photographers, including most meals together.
What Is Not Included:
• Airfare – You will need to arrive in Albuquerque, NM and depart from Springfield, MO.
• Meals – Some hotels may include breakfast but outside of that food isn’t included.
• Drinks/Snacks – We will have multiple stops during the tour for any beverages or snacks that need to be purchased.
• Camera Gear – Each person is responsible for bringing their own photographic equipment.
Fitness Level:
Limited walking/hiking will be required with minimal elevation gain. The majority of locations we visit will be walking on relativity flat paved or gravel surfaces for very short distances. You should be comfortable walking over varying terrain including possible uneven surfaces, carrying your own gear.
Locations:
Below are photos of some of the places we plan to visit and types of subjects we might come across. There is more than we can reasonably share in this listing! While we do our best to provide accurate representation of where we hope to travel during the tour, schedule changes may occur.
Booking:
A minimum deposit is required to hold your spot. The final balance is due 120 days in advance of the tour. Please see our terms and conditions, which includes our cancellation policy, for more detailed information.
