AMERICAN WEST AND 2017 TETONS ECLIPSE PHOTO TOUR

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1 PHOTO TOUR The `Best in the West` photographic holiday - with John Gravett Photograph the 2017 solar eclipse at Grand Teton Yellowstone and its geysers Watch the sunrise at Monument Valley Amazing rock formations of Arches National Park The north side of the Grand Canyon at Toroweap HOLIDAY CODE USPT USA, Photo Special, 15 Days 14 nights hotel, 13 breakfasts, 13 lunches, max group size: 10, 14 days photo workshop, some easy hiking

2 PAGE 2 VIEW DATES, PRICES & BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY HERE Introduction Visit the major parks of the American West in one amazing trip. And, witness a total solar eclipse over the Tetons Mountain Range at on Monday 21st August This fast- paced itinerary gives you a chance to visit and photograph Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Arches, Canyonlands, Bryce Canyon and, last but not least, Grand Canyon National Park. In addition, we photograph Salt Lake City, Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell, Route 66 and the unbelievable Las Vegas 'Strip'. One of the unsung highlights is our visit to the remote North Rim Grand Canyon and our excursion on a remote dirt road to Toroweap, where we are treated to one of the world's most beautiful panoramas. John Gravett, our guide, has for more than 20 years run the very successful Lakeland Photo Holidays near Keswick in the English Lake District. He has a passion for passing on the skills he has acquired over the course of his career and is very much looking forward to this workshop in the USA. You will be blown away by the wealth of photographic opportunities that the American South-West can offer! Is this holiday for you? This is a touring and sightseeing holiday with a professional photographer (John Gravett) and a North American driver/guide. There will be the opportunity to undertake short walks (of up to an hour) in search of the best viewpoints at each of the places we visit. There are no really long walks or unduly difficult underfoot conditions. There will be some early starts as we look to get into the best photographic locations, notably on the day of the eclipse. There will also be a lot of travelling in a private minibus as we head south through the heart of the continent. Accommodation throughout is in comfortable hotels, motels and lodges with twin-sharing and en-suite facilities. Holiday Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Bozeman and transfer to the group hotel. Rendezvous at the group hotel in Bozeman (just north of Yellowstone). A single group transfer from airport to hotel is provided. Welcome to Cowboy Country and what may be considered the last of the Wild West! Bozeman, Montana, located in the Gallatin Valley and surrounded by a half-dozen mountain ranges, is the 4th largest city (37,000 habitants) in the state of Montana. Dating from 1864, Bozeman was originally established as a waypoint along a route that led eastern prospectors to the gold and resource rich lands of the west. Nowadays, Bozeman boasts fertile farming land, a healthy ranching industry, some of the best fly-fishing in the world, and the gateway to adventure. Let the adventure begin! KE Land Only package services begin with the overnight stay at the group hotel in Bozeman. Day 2: First photographs at Yellowstone National Park. We will have an early rendezvous with the guide and drive out to take the first photos of the holiday. Our destination today is the world-famous Yellowstone National Park, known for its geothermal features and for being the largest remaining, nearly intact ecosystem in the Northern Hemispher temperate zone. Yellowstone was

3 PAGE 3 established in 1872 as the first national park in the world and attracts about 1 million visitors per year. We will follow the Yellowstone River to the south as it snakes its way to the northern entrance of the park and the state of Wyoming. The northern portion of the park is home to the Mammoth Hot Springs, a large complex of hot springs on a hill of travertine, created over thousands of years, as hot water from the spring has cooled and deposited calcium carbonate. Here, we will photograph the magnificent colours that are given to the pools by the algae that live in them. We will have excellent photo opportunities as the steam rises from the terraced pools in the evening light back-dropped by the regions expansive forests. Keep your eyes peeled for elk that frequent the area. Approximately 2 hrs driving. Overnight in a hotel at Gardiner near the north entrance to the park. Day 3: Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic Spring. We start the day in the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and continue to Old Faithful and Morning Glory Pool. Short walks are required to get to the best locations, such as Grand Prismatic Springs. Photography played a very important role in the development of the National Park System of the United States. Driving for about 1 hour, we will arrive at the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, a deep ravine carved by the Yellowstone River. From Artist's Point, we will photograph the beautiful Yellowstone Falls (94m high) trying to remake the infamous scene captured by Thomas Moran in It was this photo that was responsible for convincing the US Congress to designate the region as Yellowstone National Park in We will then continue in the direction of Old Faithful and the Upper and Midway Geyser Basins to see some of the most colourful hot springs in the park, like the Grand Prismatic Spring. En route, we will pass through the Hayden Valley, known for its abundance of wildlife, including bald eagles, bison, bear, and others. Further along we will pass the West Thumb Geyser Basin, on the shore of Yellowstone Lake, one of North Americas highest lakes. We will stop for photos along the route and hope that the wildlife are in the mood to cooperate. Old Faithful provides us the opportunity to witness the world's most predictable geyser. Used as a laundry in the early days of the park, it was said to blast articles of clothing up to 50 metres into the air. Have your cameras ready, as even the most predictable geyser can surprise you! 2 to 3 hours driving time today. We spend a second night at our hotel in Gardiner. Day 4: Grand Teton. We try to make an early start ahead of our 2-hour drive to the Teton National Park, home of the famed Teton Mountains and their figure-head, the Grand Teton towering above the valley floor at (4199m). Following the Snake River, we will have many chances to capture the beauty of this region. We may witness the spectacular colours of the autumn leaves, herds of antelope, Oxbow Bend, as well as panoramic shots with the Teton Mountains as a backdrop. The highlight of the day is our leisurely 3-hour walk around Jenny Lake to Inspiration Point. We will then cross Jenny Lake by boat and complete our walk back to the bus. Overnight at West Yellowstone. Day 5: Grand Teton and the eclipse. Today we will have another early start, before driving to our chosen spot from which to observe and photograph the ECLIPSE! At 1017, directly above Jackson, Wyoming on Monday, August 21st 2017, a total solar eclipse of the sun will begin. The first 1 hour and 18 minutes or so will just be a partial eclipse. Then, at approximately 1135, the moon will pass directly in front of the sun, blocking out the majority of the sun's light. We will have picked out the best vantage point and will make sure that everyone is in place to capture this once-in-a-lifetime event, as the

4 PAGE 4 shadow cone of the Moon races towards you from the west just before the moment of totality. Once the eclipse has passed, we will have plenty of time for more Tetons photo opportunities, before we continue our journey southwards to Montpelier. Day 6: Great Salt Lake and Wasatch Mountain. No need for too early a start today, as we drive to the shores of the Great Salt Lake, at the foot of the impressive Wasatch Mountains. We can stop on the shores of the Great Salt Lake to try to capture the vast expanse of sky and salt. Overnight at Salt Lake City, home to the Church of Latter Day Saints (Mormonism). Day 7: Salt Lake City and drive to Moab. This morning we will have the option of photographing around downtown Salt Lake City. Subjects include the Salt Lake Temple, the centerpiece of downtown, and the Mormon Tabernacle. Construction on the Temple began in 1853, with granite blocks being transported by oxen from Little Cottonwood Canyon, twenty miles away. The impressive edifice took 40 years to complete and entry is prohibited to all non-mormons. Approx 2 hours driving takes us to the south of Salt Lake City, the vastness of the San Rafael Desert will begin to unfold before us. The yellow flowers of the Rubber Rabbitbrush line the highway.we approach Moab from the north, guided along by the meander of the Colorado River. Tall towers of red sandstone jut from the earth. In the evening we drive to Dead Horse State Park, a vantage point giving us one of the best views of the Colorado River from above, with the Las Sal Mountains to the east. Mesas, cliffs, cacti, and far off mountain peaks will grace your viewfinders on this day. 4-5 hours driving time. Day 8: Canyonlands and Arches and a second night in Moab. There are two theories for the origin of the name Moab. Some say it is derived from the Paiute Indian word 'moapa' meaning mosquito, and others believe it comes from the biblical Moab, an area on the eastern side of the Jordan River, known as 'the far country'. In spite of its contested naming theories, there remains one thing that is not contested, the beauty of this region. The predominant Navajo and Kayenta Sandstone create a unique and extremely photogenic landscape. Once described as the Uranium Capital of the World, the area has since begun mining a new resource: adventure tourism. Visitors come to take part in any number of outdoor activities including hiking, trekking, mountain biking, rock climbing and white water rafting.this morning, for those who are keen, we will depart before first light to make the 45 minute drive to the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park. Here, we will find Mesa Arch, a natural sandstone arch whose precarious location acts as a perfect frame for the desert country behind it. We return to spend the afternoon in Arches National Park where over 1000 natural sandstone arches have been discovered and documented. The park can easily be explored via short walks on wellmaintained trails. Each trail leads to one or several arches including the Windows, Double Arch, and Landscape Arch, the longest arch in the world measured at a span of 88.4m. 3-4 hrs total driving time. Day 9: Options in and around Moab. Overnight at Mexican Hat.

5 PAGE 5 This morning we have the option of re-visiting either Canyonlands or Arches National Park for some final photos, or visiting the town of Moab and its many Southwestern style art galleries. In the afternoon, we depart for Monument Valley. Monument Valley lies on the border of Utah and Arizona and, more specifically, within the borders of the Navajo Indian Reservation. The Reservation is a semi-autonomous Native American-governed territory that covers 27,425 square miles. The Navajo tribe is the largest federally recognized tribe in the United States with over 300,000 enrolled members. Monument Valley was made famous by director John Ford, who used the location in many of his Westerns. This valley and its sandstone buttes create an iconic image of the American West At an additonal cost, there is an optional 4x4 tour of the valley with a local Navajo guide. Overnight in Mexican Hat. Day 10: Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon and Lake Powell. In the early morning, we spend some time photographing the features of Monument Valley at sunrise. Once we've had our fill, we journey to the shores of Lake Powell, with an optional visit to Antelope Canyon en route (a fee must be paid locally, for this optional visit). Lake Powell was known as 'Glen Canyon', before the construction of the hydro-electric dam. The lake region is dominated by slick-rock formations, created by millions of years of wind erosion of the Kayenta Sandstone layer. Just before leaving the Navajo Reservation, we will explore the depths of Antelope Canyon, arguably one of the most photographed locations in the world. A mid-morning wander through this magnificent slot canyon that was once home to herds of Antelope (hence the name), will easily produce some of the best photographs of the tour. Stock up on memory cards for this one! In the evening we will enjoy a spectacular sunset over Lake Powell. Optional boat cruises. 3 hours driving time. Overnight in Page. Day 11: Horseshoe Bend to Bryce. After a leisurely morning, we take a short walk to Horseshoe Bend, just a few minutes from our hotel. This large turn in the Colorado River is an incredible site under the morning sun. A wide-angle lens can enhance your chances of capturing this phenomenon. After this photo stop, we head north and west to the Paunsaugunt Plateaus and Bryce Canyon National Park, home of the Hoodoos. Largely made up of Limestone, frost weathering and stream erosion have shaped this natural amphitheater into the spectacle that it is. The Paiute Indians in the area developed a mythology surrounding the hoodoos (pinnacles) in Bryce Canyon. They believed that hoodoos were the Legend People whom the trickster Coyote turned to stone. At least one older Paiute said his culture called the hoodoos Anka-ku-was-a-wits, which is Paiute for 'red painted faces'. Enjoy a sunset photo shoot from the rim of the canyon. 3 hours driving time. Overnight in Bryce. Day 12: Bryce Canyon. Sunrise at Bryce Canyon is one of the most popular sunrises in the American West, and we will be there to see it! The moment the awakening sun hits the amphitheater, you will know why. Once we've exhausted the gears in our cameras, we will take a hike inside the canyon, allowing us to see the photograph the hoodoos from up close and all angles. Any number of hikes of all distances and difficulties can be undertaken. As usual, the best sites are furthest from the parking lot. Once you've entered the canyon you'll understand why Ebenezer Bryce described it as 'a heck of a place to lose a cow'. In the afternoon, we follow the Sevier River south to Kanab, where we stay in an authentic Mormon Village with lots of opportunities for photography. 1.5 hours driving time.

6 PAGE 6 Day 13: North Rim of the Grand Canyon (Toroweap). Today, adventure awaits us. We will climb aboard a 4WD vehicle to be shuttled across the unforgiving terrain of the Arizona Strip, the land to the north of the Grand Canyon. As we rumble across barren sage flats and through Ponderosa Pine forests, we will have to wonder what it was like to cross this rough country on a horse. Toroweap and the North Rim experience much less tourism than other parts of the Grand Canyon, due to this difficult access and colder temperatures. Standing on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, we will gazing into one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, with the Colorado River more than a kilometer below. The best light is during the day and afternoon. Return to overnight at Kanab. 7-8 hours driving time. Day 14: Buckskin Gulch and Wire Pass Slot Canyon. Overnight in Las Vegas. Today we will discover one of the most amazing and unfrequented wilderness areas in the American West. We drive to the Buckskin Gulch trailhead and hike into the extraordinary Wire Pass Slot Canyon. The surrounding cliffs become gradually higher and closer together, and the last half mile has two good deep stretches of narrows. The cliffs open out suddenly to another amazing canyon; Buckskin Gulch, the longest continuous slot canyon in the country. It is possible (clients would need to apply online for a permit - at least 4 months before travelling) to visit 'The Waves'. This unique and much-photographed formation is accessed from Wire Pass Canyon and its undulating strata display an amazing spectrum of colours. In the afternoon, we drive to Las Vegas via St George and Mesquite. Overnight in Las Vegas with the opportunity in the evening to walk 'The Strip'. Day 15: Depart Las Vegas. KE Land Only package services end with breakfast at the hotel. The hotel provides a free shuttle service to Las Vegas Airport. Holiday Information What's Included John Gravett will be the accompanying photographer There will also be a local US driver-guide 14 nights hotel and lodge accommodation A 15-seat minibus will provide transport throughout the itinerary Entrance fees for the national parks Breakfasts and lunches What's Not Included Travel insurance Las Vegas Airport transfers (although shuttle buses do operate) Dinners

7 PAGE 7 Tips for local guide Miscellaneous expenses - drinks and souvenirs etc Monument Valley jeep tour Antelope Canyon entrance fee Lake Powell sunset boat tour Joining Arrangements & Transfers A single group transfer will be provided on arrival at Bozeman Airport. Taxis are available for clients whose flights do not allow them to use the group transfer. These cost approx $20. No transfers are provided to Las Vegas Airport, but the accommodation that we use in Las Vegas provides free transfers to the airport. Meal Plan Breakfasts and lunches are included, some of which will be in picnic form. Food & Water There is a wide selection of food in the USA. In the cities you have unlimited fresh veggies, fruits, meats and fish. Once you travel in rural areas, the selection is sometimes more limited. The breakfasts are a mix of continental breakfasts and warm breakfasts with eggs / buffets. Lunches will sometimes be in the form of a picnic lunch: sandwiches (bread, cheese, cold cuts) and snacks. There will also be snacks for mid morning and mid-afternoon breaks, such as nuts, pretzels, fruit. Dinner is not included in the tour price but your tour leader will recommend places for you to eat. Accommodation During this trip the group will spend 14 nights at a mix of 3-star hotels and lodges. All accommodation is allocated on a twin-sharing basis. If you are travelling by yourself you will be paired up with another single client of the same sex. It is possible to pre-arrange single rooms at some of the places we stay. For hotel prices and single supplement costs please refer to the dates and prices page of the trip on our website. Hotels are subject to availability and prices may vary. Group Leader & Support Staff 1 English speaking driver/guide. Altitude This holiday does not involve any significant ascent to altitude and we would not expect any altitude issues with this trip. Spending Money Dinners are not included in the holiday price. We will find an appropriate restaurant or other eatery for dinner on most nights and you will pay directly for your choice of evening meal. On average, dinners will cost around $30. We estimate that approximately $420 will be sufficient to pay for these non-included meals. You will need to allow for tips for the local guide, together with miscellaneous items such as bar bills, souvenirs etc. Approximately $600 should be sufficient to cover all needs whilst in North America. If you intend to buy expensive souvenirs, you should budget accordingly (credit cards can be useful in this respect). Your money should be carried in the form of currency (US Dollars).

8 PAGE 8 Guidance On Tipping If you feel that your guide has looked after you well, you might want to give them a tip to say thank you. We suggest that $50 to $60 per person should be sufficient. Free KE Gift We would like to give you a free gift as a way to say thank you when you book your holiday. Choose from exclusive KE branded t-shirts, caps, neckwarmers, trek bags* and more. Alternatively you can choose to make a 10 donation to the Juniper Trust Charity. You can make your selection in your MyKE account after booking. You will need to select your free gift at least 6 weeks before you depart and all items will be posted out at 5 weeks prior to departure. For all late bookings, we will endeavour to send your FREE gift to you before you travel, however this cannot always be guaranteed. Please visit our Free KE Gifts page for more details of all our KE Branded goodies on offer. Baggage Allowance Your baggage will be carried in the support vehicle. There is no weight restriction other than that imposed by your international carrier. However, we do ask you to restrict your luggage to one main bag and camera-specific day pack that is small enough to travel with as hand baggage. Whilst ee provide you with a KE kitbag, we do recognise that on a holiday of this type a wheelie-bag may well prove to be easier to manage. Group Size & Holiday Status For each holiday there is a minimum number of participants required to enable it to go ahead. Once the minimum number is reached, the trip status will change from 'Available' to 'Guaranteed to run'. You can check the trip status for each departure in Dates and Prices table. Other than in exceptional circumstances, we will not cancel a trip once it has achieved this guaranteed to run status and so you are free to proceed with your international flight booking and other travel arrangements. Recommended Outdoor Retailers Many of the Equipment items listed above are available from Cotswold Outdoor - our 'Official Recommended Outdoor Retailer'. When you book a holiday with KE you will receive 15% discount voucher from Cotswold Outdoor and other retailers. >> Find out more General Information Passport & Visas A passport with 6 months remaining validity at the end of your stay is generally required for visits to countries outside the EU. The information that we provide is for UK passport holders. Please check the relevant embassy or consulate for other nationalities. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documents and visas for your holiday. Visa requirements and charges are subject to change without notice. If you are travelling outside the EU you should have at least 2 blank pages in your passport for each country that you visit.

9 PAGE 9 Visa USA UK passport holders, in general, do not require a visa for short stays. You DO require an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation), and you must get this before boarding any US-bound aircraft or ship. The fee is USD$14 and you should apply for it at With the ESTA complete, the majority of British Citizen passport holders can enter the US under the Visa Waiver Programme, VWP. As of 1st April 2016 you will be required to have a passport with an integrated chip. Note that if you have travelled to Iraq, Syria, Iran or Sudan in the last 5yrs you will have to apply for a visa rather than the Visa Waiver Programme. Health & Vaccinations You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you require any specific vaccinations or other preventive measures. You should be up to date with routine courses and boosters as recommended in the UK e.g. diphtheria-tetanus-polio and measles-mumps-rubella, along with hepatitis A and typhoid. A good online resource is Travel Health Pro. Currency The unit of currency in USA is the US Dollar. Electricity Supply & Plug We recommend you check if you require an adaptor for your electrical items at: Preparing For Your Holiday There is a very small amount of walking involved in this photographic tour. A short walk is sometimes necessary, in order to get to a good view point. For this reason, you will need to bring a bag for carrying your camera equipment. Climate The climate in the Yellowstone National Park is generally very stable and, at the end of August, temperatures will be in the region of C. It is likely to be about 10 C cooler during the evening times. In Monument Valley, the daytime temperatures will be around 30 C falling to around 15 C at night. The further south you go, the warmer it tends to get, with daytime temperatures in Las Vegas rising as high as to 35 C in the daytime, and remaining warm at night. Travel Aware As a reputable tour operator, KE supports the British Foreign & Commonwealth Offices' Travel Aware campaign to enable British citizens to prepare for their journeys overseas. The 'Travel Aware' website provides a single, authoritative source of advice for all kinds of travellers and we recommend that prior to travel, all KE clients visit the official UK Government website at travelaware.campaign.gov.uk and read the FCO Travel Advice for their chosen destination. North Americans can also check out the U.S. Department of State website: for essential travel advice and tips. KE treat the safety and security of all clients as the most important aspect of any trip we organise. We would not run any trip that we did not consider reasonably safe. Should the FCO advise against travel for any reason, we will contact everyone booked to travel to discuss the situation. We receive regular updates direct from the FCO and

10 PAGE 10 are in constant touch with our contacts on the ground. If you have any questions about government travel advice, please call our office. Books Compass American Guides: Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks. Fodor Guide Series. Colorado. Fodor Guide Series. Arizona. Insight Guide. US National Parks (West). National Parks of the United States (National Geographic). Lonely Planet. USA. Maps South Western USA. 1:1,250,000. Reise Know-How Verlag. Sheet 7 The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between detailed scale and a convenient size sheet, dividing the region east/west. Coverage extends from Amarillo in Texas to Los Angeles to include the whole of New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, Nevada and Utah. Flight Information Flight Inclusive Or Land Only? On our website we display a UK Flight inclusive package price and Land only package price for the majority of our holidays. Flight Inclusive Notes The FLIGHT INCLUSIVE dates and prices are based on UK flights from London (Heathrow) to Bozeman Airport with Virgin. Outbound flights will depart from the UK in the early afternoon and arrive in Bozeman in the late evening of the same day (Day 1 of the Land Only itinerary). Return flights will depart from Las Vegas Airport in the early afternoon of the last day of the Land Only itinerary and arrive in the UK in the morning of the following day. Regional departures and/or alternative carriers are available on request. Please be aware that there are often only a limited number of seats available at the advertised price. To avoid paying flight supplements, we recommend that you book as early as possible, especially during peak times. If we are unable to secure seats at the price shown, or you have requested regional departures or flights with an alternative carrier, we will contact you with an alternative quote. Note that if you book a package including flights with KE you will benefit from full financial protection. Land Only Notes The LAND ONLY dates and prices are for the itinerary joining in Bozeman. Clients making their own flight arrangements should arrange to fly in to Bozeman Airport and to fly out of Las Vegas Airport at the end of the holiday. Please refer to 'Joining Arangements and Transfers' in the trip notes for further details. Flights SHOULD NOT be booked until you have received your booking confirmation and the trip is showing 'Guaranteed to Run' or 'Limited'.

11 PAGE 11 Why Choose KE Adventure Travel? Why Choose KE Adventure Travel? Operating since 1984, KE Adventure Travel has some of the most experienced staff in the business, with the proven ability to set up and operate a worldwide programme of adventures. Everyone has adventure travel at heart and joins at least one trip a year. It is this depth of experience that makes KE stand out from other adventure travel operators. When you contact KE, by phone or , or visit our office, you will find the help and advice you need, from someone who has actually done the trip and can give you the benefit of their first-hand experience. KE can guarantee the very best in trip support, excellent food, a good standard of hotel and other accommodation, plus the back up of one of the most respected companies in the business. Client satisfaction is at the top of our agenda and almost 50% of our bookings each year come from repeat business. If you are looking for adventure then look no further than KE. We hope that this trip notes has answered most of your questions. Please feel free to contact us and speak to one of our experts.

12 PAGE 12 Equipment List The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. You Must Bring The Following Items: Lightweight hiking boots or good walking shoes Socks Trekking trousers Lightweight gloves Lightweight waterproof overtrousers Underwear T-shirts and casual shirts Fleece jacket or warm jumper Waterproof jacket Torch / flashlight and batteries Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.) Water bottles 1 litre / 1 quart Photo-specific daypack Washbag and toiletries Small towel Sunhat Warm hat Eyewear Sunglasses Small padlock (to lock trek bag) Basic First Aid Kit including: antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), painkillers, plasters (band-aids) and blister treatment, insect repellent, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite). The Following Items Are Optional: Shorts Warm jacket (down) Travel clothes Antibacterial hand wash Pen-knife (remember to put all sharp objects in hold baggage)

13 PAGE 13 Camera Equipment Checklist: Camera body(s) Lenses (wide-angle, telephoto, macro) Filters Flash unit Media (film or memory cards) Tripod Cable release Batteries Please note: This document was downloaded on 5 Nov 2018, and the trip is subject to change.