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October
11th to October 20th, 2010
9 nights
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$3,201 USD per person, land only | Single supplement is 14% of trip cost
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Updated Thursday the 2nd of September, 2010
Gateway airport:
Grand Junction, Colorado
[GJT]
Departure airport:
Page, Arizona
[PGA
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Arrival window:
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Red
Rock photo gallery
The tour fee details are
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Please note: This photography tour
is classified as 'mildly strenuous' to 'strenuous'.
Horseshoe Bend image: Moderately strenuous
Delicate Arch image:
Strenuous
Landscape Arch image: Mildly
strenuous
Turret Arch image: Short
strenuous scramble at the end of a mildly
strenuous walk.
Mesa Arch image: Mildly
strenuous
Of course, you get to choose how far
you want to go, plus most of the trip is non-strenuous! |
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Bryce and Zion
OVERVIEW: The
red rock of Canyonlands and Arches National Parks,
Monument Valley, Canyon de Chelly, and Antelope Canyon.
This itinerary combines the best red rock photography of
eastern Utah, and northern Arizona.
It includes stunning formations such as towering
monoliths, canyons, spectacular overviews and more.
This is some of the best southwestern photography the USA
has to offer and at an ideal time in America's Red Rock
Country.
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!
DAYS 1, 2 + 3
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CANYONLANDS and ARCHES National Parks
I'll meet your midday flight into Grand Junction, Colorado, and
following lunch and a 'digital orientation'
we'll head for Moab via the Colorado National Monument.
We'll then shoot along the
Colorado River and detour
into Castle Valley for 'Monument Valleyesque' mesas.
Onto Moab for a late light visit to
Arches National Park if time permits.
At dawn on Day 2 we'll be in Arches National Park,
then for two days we’ll
photo-explore the highlights of both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Early and late light is
essential, and the short hike for the last
light on Delicate Arch will be most worthwhile. Dawn at
Mesa Arch in Canyonlands is also outstanding and you'll
shoot the classic sunrise image there too.
MOAB, 3
nights
DAYS
4 + 5 | MONUMENT VALLEY
We’ll
‘mop-up’ around Moab photographically speaking this
morning, and then depart toward Monument Valley. On
south via Wilson Arch, the petroglyphs of Newspaper
Rock, and ancient Hovenweep National Monument where
Pueblo tribes once dwelt. We'll detour for the
'Goosenecks' of San Juan State Park, and shoot the
classic highway and Monument Valley scene as the light
fades.
On Day 5 our photography will commence at dawn
with the
classic Mittens view. For the remainder of the day you will be
guided around Monument Valley by a local Navajo and
myself, and record many classic scenes taking our time
get the very best from each situation.
Near MONUMENT VALLEY, 2 nights
DAYS 6 + 7 | CANYON de CHELLY
We'll be at the Mittens once more as they are touched by the first
light, then following breakfast
we'll make our way to Canyon de Chelly via various
photography stops, and arrive in time for the evening
light on Spider Rock.
On day 6 a local Indian guide will take us through the
bottom of Canyon de Chelly. The air will be a little cooler down
there, and we'll make multiple stops for images
including the White House ruins, Spider Rock and much,
much more.
Near CANYON de CHELLY, 2 nights
DAYS 8 + 9 | ANTELOPE CANYON and LAKE POWELL
Dawn shooting back at the Canyon de Chelly
rim one more time before departing for Page. We'll cross Indian lands pausing for the best rock
formations, and
after a break at our hotel
we'll head
for the late light on Lake Powell, and Lone Rock.
On Day 9 we'll shoot the classic Horseshoe Bend image at
dawn, and around mid-morning we'll take a short
4-wheel-drive to the legendary Antelope Canyon. Once
there, and armed with a tripod, you'll enjoy creating some
classic ‘rippling rock’ compositions. Throughout our
time in the colorful canyon the light and soft shadows
will caress the walls and create ever-changing photo
challenges.
Wahweap Bay on Lake Powell will be our spot for the late
light.
PAGE, 2
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DAY 10
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Flights Home
Departing flights can be arranged for any time this morning. There is free transport available, with stops for photography
of course, for those taking the
Bryce and Zion photo workshop.
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:
$3,201 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 to Arches and
Canyonlands National Parks is included
in our Commercial Organization, Commercial Tour Fees.
Also included are Hovenweep National Monument, Monument Valley, Canyon
de Chelly National Monument and Antelope
Canyon. Other possible rides, admissions or excursions
are optional and not included.
ENROLLMENT
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