October: This photography tour is not currently in the schedule, but can be added by request

  2 nights/3 inclusive days  |  Maximum of 8 participants, and a minimum of 4 participants

Photography Tour Overview: To some it is just a giant hole in the ground, and to others it's a spectacular series of eroding, colorful mesas splashed with light and shadow during the early and late light. Whatever your impression is, our Grand Canyon photography tour will exceed your pre-conception of this infamous canyon that is 270 miles long, and 18 miles across at the widest point. Join us for light, shadow and smatterings of wildlife. As with all of our photography tours, early and late shooting is scheduled for each day.
 

Our itinerary . . .
But first things first! We suggest that you set your camera's clock to the local time, as your images will then synchronize with the times in our included photo tour field notes.

Day 1  |  Las Vegas to Grand Canyon's South Rim
Our group will meet in the lobby of our gateway hotel near the Las Vegas airport at 9:30 am, and as we head for the South Rim of the Grand Canyon we'll make a stop at the Hoover Dam for a series of images. On to our hotel for check-in, and following a short break we'll enjoy a photography session at the rim of the Grand Canyon which will be bathed in the days' last light.
Near the Grand Canyon South Rim, 2 nights

Day 2  |  Grand Canyon
Back to the South Rim before sunrise, and light permitting, a wonderful photography session of light, shade and canyon magnificence prior to taking breakfast. We'll then explore the best of the canyon rim going west via the park shuttle service, and follow that with a midday break. The mid to late afternoon time span will see us back on the canyon rim, and venturing part-way down a pair of trails for canyon vistas, plus Raven and Squirrel studies. Mule Deer are also likely to make an appearance in the woods a short distance from the canyon rim late in the day. The included dinner on the last night of our photography tour will feature an 'It's You!' presentation of clients in action on this tour by John.

Day 3  |  Departure day
We'll venture back into the park at first light, take breakfast, and then head in the direction of Las Vegas to rendezvous with your flight home. If at all possible, please arrange your departing flight for 4 pm onwards, or consider an overnight stay and a flight home the following day.

Photo Tour Photographer/Leader: John Baker, Travel Images Photography Tours
The preceding itinerary is a copyrighted work by John Baker Photographer LLC, and Travel Images Photography Tours
 

Enhancing Your Photography Skills
Describing the assistance you'll receive on one of our photography tours takes more than a few words, so for greater detail please go here.

Exertion level: This photography tour is classified as 'non strenuous' to 'mildly strenuous'
We do most of our photography from select spots on the South Rim, but will also venture a short distance down some trails for fresher perspectives

Do you need a Visa for travel to the United States?
Travelers from all countries can do a quick check of visa requirements here or here
Our international clients may need to contact the embassy of their intended destination in their own country for a visa. Go here or here
 

Photography Tour Cost, Deposit, Cancellation Policy and Enrollment Guidance

Trip Cost: $968 USD per person not including airfare. A 5% discount is applied to all double occupancies. A single room supplement is required for single occupancy

Single Supplement: 14% of the base cost of the trip

The deposit for this photography tour is $400. Make a deposit, or pay your tour balance here

Cancellation policy: Go here

Enrollment guidance: Go here
 

Included in the Trip Cost: The following items are included in the trip cost . . .

• Photography instruction throughout the trip by John

• All accommodations with private facilities [en-suite]

• All breakfasts

• Lunch on day one of the trip

• Dinner on the last night of the trip

• On-vehicle snacks and bottled water

• All ground transportation

• Airport pick-up on day 1, and drop-off on departure day. Arrival prior to day 1 is not included

• Entrance fees for sites and activities listed below under ‘Admissions Included’

• Following the trip you'll receive detailed field notes describing the time, place and subject of each photo stop, plus image uploads to a private web page 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 except for lunch on day one of the trip, and dinner on the last night of the trip

• Alcoholic beverages

• Entrance fees or costs related to optional sites or activities not included in the itinerary

• Baggage fees

• Medical expenses

• Personal items such as the hotel mini-bar, laundry et cetera

• Incidental charges incurred at our accommodations such as movie rentals, internet and phone

• Travel insurance

• Passport or visa expenses

• Airport departure taxes, if applicable

Admissions Included in the Trip Cost:

• Admission to Grand Canyon NP is included in our Commercial Organization, Commercial Tour Fees, and/or a Commercial Use Authorization [CUA] permit

• All other possible rides, admissions or excursions are optional and not included