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October
21st to October 26th, 2011
5 nights
| Limited to 8 participants
$1,992 USD per person, land only | Single supplement is 14% of trip cost
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Updated Monday the 6th of September, 2010
Gateway airport:
St. George, Utah
[SGU]
Arrival window:
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Bryce
and Zion photo gallery
The tour fee details are
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Please note: This photography tour
is classified as 'non strenuous' to 'mildly strenuous'.
Bryce: The trails are easy but there is a short, sharp
ascent back to the canyon rim.
Zion: There are well-paved
trails that ascend short heights, and others that ascend steeply for
those that wish to go further [strenuous]. There are also plenty of
canyon floor-based images for those less athletic.
Of course, you get to choose how far
you want to go, plus most of the trip is non-strenuous! |
Also see
Albuquerque
Balloon Fiesta |
Red Rock
Country
OVERVIEW: Zion
is towering peaks, and Virgin River, while Bryce is
between a rock and a soft place in that it’s multiple
spire formations are a result of rock that falls between
sand and sandstone in it’s composition. Join me in these
colorful Utah hideaways in autumn for five days of
photography along inspiring trails, and at selected
viewpoints based upon time of day, and angle of light.
Of course, there is more, much more.
TRAVEL TO THE GATEWAY AIRPORT
o It is recommended that clients arrive a day early to be fresh for the trip, and to also counteract possible flight delays.
o Early arrival also enables you to explore the gateway city should you wish to do so.
o When booking flights, add a day for overnight travel or two days if also crossing the Pacific Ocean/International Dateline.
o The last day of the trip is the date you should arrange your flight home unless you plan to stay on. Thank you!
DAY
1 | To Springdale [ZION]
I'll meet your
midday flight into St. George, Utah, and once the group
is gathered together we'll head for Springdale. Images start to appear on
approach to Zion if the light cooperates, then after check-in and a short break
we'll head out for the late light. We'll shoot from the pass, and conclude with
a shot down the Virgin River with Watchman Peak prominent.
SPRINGDALE, 1 night
DAYS 2 + 3 |
BRYCE CANYON National Park
First light on peaks such
as Towers of the Virgin, East and West temples, plus
Bridge Mountain and more before returning to Springdale for breakfast. We'll
then head for Bryce Canyon shooting as we go along Zion Park Boulevard.
Checkerboard Mesa plus a variety of 'swirling rock' patterns will be on the
'menu' this morning . . . a great opportunity for some creative macro shots. Red
Canyon is very photogenic, then we'll be on the Bryce Canyon rim at sunset for
side lighting on the colorful pinnacles.
On Day 3 we'll start the day back at the canyon rim, then following breakfast
we'll venture into the canyon for slow ambles among the pinnacles and many, many
absorbing images. We'll have some free time today, then as sunset nears we'll
we'll be on the rim for the late light.
Near
BRYCE NATIONAL PARK, 2 nights
DAYS
4 + 5 | ZION National Park
Sunrise one
last time on the Bryce Canyon rim, then off in the direction of Zion National
Park. We'll shoot in Red Canyon once more, then catch the late light in the
vicinity of Zion national Park.
On day 5 we'll be out shooting early once more, then spend much of the day in
Zion canyon utilizing the shuttle service along the Floor Of The Valley Road to
access the Court of the Patriarchs, the Virgin River, the Temple of Sinawava,
Emerald Pools, Weeping Wall, and much, much more. There are several trails that
'anyone' can do, and others that go to 'great heights' should you wish to break
off from the group for a while.
SPRINGDALE, 2 nights
DAY 6
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Flights Home
After early light
photography and breakfast, you'll be at the St. George
airport in good time for your flight. Please arrange
your departing flight for 12:30 pm onwards.
Photographer/Leader
John Baker
This above itinerary is copyrighted by John T. Baker Photographer LLC, and Travel Images.com,
and authorization is NOT granted to business entities for professional use of said material.
PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR FEES
TRIP COST:
$1,992 per person double occupancy
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 14%
of the trip cost
SMALL GROUP SUPPLEMENT:
For groups of 3 only: Add 10% of the trip cost above.
For 1 and 2-person ‘groups’ only, the rate is negotiable.
INCLUDED IN THE TRIP COST: The following items are included in the trip cost: personalized photography instruction throughout the trip by John; all
accommodations; all breakfasts; on-vehicle snacks and
bottled water; all ground transportation; airport
transfers on the first and last days of the trip only; entrance fees for sites and activities listed below under ‘Admissions’; and following the trip, field notes describing the time, place and subject of each photo stop, and a disc containing images of clients 'in action' on the trip.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE TRIP COST: The costs for
these items are the responsibility of each participant:
airfare; travel costs between your home and the gateway airport and return; any transportation or travel costs
incurred prior to or after the tour’s inclusive dates;
pre-tour and/or post-tour accommodation; lunches
and dinners; alcoholic beverages; entrance fees or costs
related to optional sites or activities not included in
the itinerary or a part of the trip; excess baggage
charges; medical costs; personal items; incidental
charges incurred at our accommodations such as internet
access, phone calls or laundry; baggage and/or travel
insurance; passport or visa expenses; and airport
departure taxes.
ADMISSIONS:
Admission into Bryce and Zion National parks is included
in our Commercial Organization, Commercial Tour Fees.
Other possible rides, admissions or excursions are
optional and not included.
ENROLLMENT
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