FOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHY: MAJESTIC YOSEMITE

FOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHY: MAJESTIC YOSEMITE

Focus on Photography: Majestic Yosemite ITINERARY Breathtaking vistas, brilliant skies and roaring waterfalls have inspired Day 1 Welcome to California majesty of Yosemite National Park. On this five-day journey to one of Day 2 Yosemite Valley Day 3 Tioga Pass Day 4 Glacier Point Day 5 Mariposa Grove and Onward photographers from hobbyists to Ansel Adams to capture the serene the country s oldest national parks and a designated World Heritage Site, let Yosemite s natural beauty inspire you to tell your version of the Yosemite story with your camera as your notebook. With the expert guidance of Mark Boster, L.A. Times photojournalist and author of Four Seasons of Yosemite: A Photographer s Journey, explore the park from sweeping landscapes to a lone blade of grass. Whether this is your first trip to Yosemite or your 10th, your camera will be at the ready to capture a familiar moment, newly interpreted. 2

DAY 1 Welcome to California Arrive this afternoon in Fresno, and meet your fellow travelers before transferring as a group to Yosemite National Park. Your journey into the park, through the majestic Sierra Nevada range, will whet your appetite for the coming days. Check in to your hotel, inside Yosemite National Park, and gather for a welcome reception and dinner along with an introductory lecture from your LA Times Expeditions expert, Mark Boster. (R,D) DAY 2 Yosemite Valley Your photographic journey through one of the country s natural wonders begins this morning. Embark on a morning shoot in Yosemite Valley, followed by a valley tram tour, which will acclimate you to your surroundings. Visit Yosemite s most scenic highlights, including El Capitan, the granite monolith towering above the Merced River; Yosemite Falls, the highest waterfall in Yosemite National Park; Bridalveil Fall, which flows year-round; and the geologically distinctive Half Dome. Enjoy the evening at leisure to explore the valley or experiment with sunset photography with the guidance of your expert. (B) DAY 3 Tioga Pass Today, focus on the northern and western regions of the park as you explore Big Oak Flat and its stunning highcountry landscapes, Tioga Pass in particular. At more than 9,000 feet above sea level, Tioga Pass is the highest highway pass in the Sierra. Capture glorious views from this vantage point not traversed by many Yosemitegoers. As you wind your way back to the valley, enjoy a scenic picnic lunch en route. Gather this afternoon for a workshop with your expert before dinner and an evening at leisure. (B,L) Call 855-890-5298 or visit LATexpeditions.com 3

DAY 4 Glacier Point You may think you have experienced Yosemite in all its glory, but Glacier Point is unparalleled. On this halfday tour, you ll travel to the site, an 3,200-foot elevation increase. Keep your camera at the ready, for there will be plenty to capture. From the breathtaking waterfalls, to the magnificent Sierra in the distance, Glacier Point is a photographer s dream destination. This evening, gather for a final discussion with your expert and a farewell dinner. (B,D) DAY 5 Mariposa Grove and Onward Depart this morning for one final shoot on your way back to Fresno. Mariposa Grove, newly reopened from a restoration project in late 2017, is the largest sequoia grove in Yosemite. Capturing the morning light as it shines through hundreds of sequoia will end your expedition on an inspiring note. Continue on to the Fresno airport, and depart on individual flights home or onward. (B) EXPEDITION EXPERT Mark Boster Mark Boster was born and raised in Whittier, Calif. In 1976, he graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a bachelor s in photo/communications. He was a staff photographer for the Whittier Daily News, the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and the Orange County Register before joining The Times in 1983. Through the years, Boster has served as president of the Orange County Press Club and vice president of the Press Photographers Assn. of Greater Los Angeles. Giving back to his alma mater, Boster has been an adjunct professor at Cal State Fullerton for the last 20 years. He has been honored with awards from the Best in the West, the National Press Photographers Assn., California Press Photographers Assn., Orange County Press Club and Press Photographers Assn. of Greater Los Angeles. ACCOMMODATIONS 2 NIGHTS Yosemite Valley Lodge This rustic lodge is ideally located near Yosemite Falls. Its glass-and-wood architecture complement its natural surroundings. 2 NIGHTS Tenaya Lodge This elegant four-diamond mountain resort boasts five restaurants, a spa, pools and many outdoor activities. 4

DATES & PRICING DATES PRICING SINGLE SUPPLEMENT DEPOSIT June 15 19, 2018 $4,295 $1,375 $500 July 11 15, 2018 $4,295 $1,375 $500 Sept. 9 13, 2018 $4,295 $1,375 $500 Maximum 16 passengers See complete Terms and Conditions at LATexpeditions.com. The Los Angeles Times travel programs are managed by Academic Travel Abroad Inc. (ATA), a professional travel company hired as an independent contractor. LAND COST Prices are listed in U.S. dollars and are based on a person sharing a room with another. Although we do our best to maintain the listed price, because our prices are set over a year in advance, we reserve the right to increase costs due to circumstances beyond our control, tariffs, taxes and VAT received after prices are published and to reflect fluctuations in foreign exchange markets. The land cost is based on a minimum number of guests as described on the trip page. WHAT IS INCLUDED Comprehensive educational program by content experts and professional on-site guides All accommodations and meals as outlined in the itinerary All ground transportation within the itinerary unless otherwise indicated All sightseeing as specified in the itinerary Entrance fees Gratuities to porters, drivers and guides for all included arrangements Transfers to and from airports for those arriving or departing according to the designated itinerary (exceptions may apply) The assistance of an ATA expedition manager for comprehensive logistical and customer service management on the expedition Wireless listening devices The assistance of an ATA professional travel team to assist with pre-trip questions, travel arrangements, including flights, extra hotel nights or other services Comprehensive pre-departure information about the destination and what to expect on the expedition, including a suggested reading list WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED U.S. domestic or international airfare or other transportation from your home to the departure point of the trip and from the end point of the trip to your home Travel and trip cancellation insurance Passport, visa, airport departure and baggage fees Meals not specified in the itinerary, and food and beverages not part of the included meals Personal items such as telephone, fax and Internet charges, laundry, room service and alcoholic or other beverages not specified as included Gratuities for non-group services Expenses you may incur resulting from delays due to bad weather, road conditions, sickness, government action and flight delays Expenses incurred in making individual travel arrangements in conjunction with the trip, and sightseeing not included in the itinerary BOOK NOW 855-890-5298 LATexpeditions.com (Monday Friday, 7 a.m. 5 p.m. PT)