SHADOWS AND LIGHT: GRAND CANYON PHOTOGRAPHY

SHADOWS AND LIGHT: GRAND CANYON PHOTOGRAPHY

Shadows and Light: Grand Canyon Photography ITINERARY Day 1 Welcome to Arizona Day 2 The Grandest of Them All Day 3 Navajo Nation Day 4 The North Rim Day 5 East Rim Day 6 Homeward Bound The Grand Canyon fills me with awe. It is beyond comparison beyond description; absolutely unparalleled throughout the wide world. Let this great wonder of nature remain as it now is. Do nothing to mar its grandeur, sublimity and loveliness. You cannot improve on it. But what you can do is to keep it for your children, your children s children, and all who come after you, as the one great sight America should see. President Theodore Roosevelt, 1903 From the first moments of sunrise to the final moments of dusk, shadows and light are in perpetual motion. On this six-day expedition through the Southwest, with the Grand Canyon as your canvas, capture moments from expansive to intimate as nature reveals its ever-changing beauty. With one-on-one guidance and encouragement from your L.A. Times expert, Mark Boster, hone your photo skills and develop new techniques. As you travel from the incomparable South Rim to the less traversed North Rim to the haunting beauty of Antelope Canyon, your lens will be at the ready to capture this ephemeral interplay where each moment tells a story. 2

DAY 1 Welcome to Arizona Your Southwest adventure begins in Phoenix. Arrive in the early afternoon to meet your fellow travelers and LA Times Expeditions expert, Mark Boster. Together, set out for one of nature s true masterpieces, Grand Canyon National Park. Check in to your hotel before unpacking your cameras for your first sunset shoot on the South Rim of the canyon. This evening, share in a welcome reception and dinner and introductory discussion with your expert. (R,D) DAY 2 The Grandest of Them All This morning, embark on a guided tour of the Grand Canyon s South Rim, stopping along the way to photograph the canyon in all its glory. Following the tour, you will have the opportunity to explore different viewpoints or take short hikes on your own. Enjoy lunch as a group in Tusayan, just outside of the canyon s South Entrance. This afternoon, experience the Grand Canyon as few do from above. Board a fixed-wing aircraft for a breathtaking aerial tour of the Grand Canyon, where your stunning views will include Zuni Corridor, Imperial Point, the confluence of the Colorado and Little Colorado rivers, Kaibab National Forest and the Kaibab Plateau of the North. Upon returning to Grand Canyon Village, enjoy the evening at leisure to explore the canyon and dine on your own. (B,L) Call 855-890-5298 or visit LATexpeditions.com 3

DAY 3 Navajo Nation After breakfast, depart Grand Canyon Village and travel east to Desert View. Upon exiting the park, travel upriver across the Little Colorado, and enter Navajo Nation. Stop at the historic Cameron Trading Post before arriving in the town of Page for lunch at leisure. Following lunch, meet your Navajo guide, and board four-wheel-drive vehicles for a tour of Antelope Canyon. The haunting DAY 4 beauty of these unique slot canyons are a must-shoot for professional and amateur photographers alike. This afternoon, arrive in Lake Powell for a scenic cruise, where the juxtaposition of water and sky against the vibrant red-rock cliffs is awe-inspiring. After dinner as a group, experience Lake Powell at sunset as you photograph the red-rock vistas across the water. (B,D) The North Rim This morning, walk to Horseshoe Bend Overlook for a morning shoot of one of the most incredible views in the Southwest. Travel through Marble Canyon, along the Arizona strip, to experience the dramatic shift in scenery as you reach the Kaibab Plateau, with elevations reaching more than 8,000 feet above sea level. Stop at Jacob Lake Inn for lunch at leisure before arriving at Grand Canyon National Park North Rim. This less-traversed 1.2-millionacre park boasts a variety of wildlife and scenic wonders and will offer a counterpoint to your South Rim experience. Check in to your hotel, and participate in a photo workshop discussion with your expert before dinner as a group. (B,D) 4

DAY 5 East Rim Experience a sunrise at the North Rim, with photoworthy views from the Grand Canyon Lodge. After this morning s photo session, depart the lodge for sightseeing and photo opportunities along the East Rim, including Imperial Point and Cape Royal. After a picnic lunch, continue on to Lake Las Vegas for a farewell dinner and discussion as you toast your Southwestern journey. (B,L,D) DAY 6 Homeward Bound Following breakfast, depart for the Las Vegas airport as a group for individual flights home or onward. (B) ACCOMMODATIONS 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. 2 NIGHTS 2 NIGHTS 1 NIGHT 1 NIGHT 1 NIGHT Maswick Lodge North Located within several acres of the Ponderosa pine forest, this lodge is a short *May Departure Only walk to the canyon s edge. Thunderbird Lodge This lodge, built in the 1960s, is situated directly on the South Rim. *September/October Lake Powell Resort Located in Wahweap Marina in Page, Ariz., the resort has comfortable surroundings down-lake. Grand Canyon Lodge, The only developed lodging within the boundaries of the North Rim, the Grand North Rim Canyon Lodge boasts beautiful views and overlooks Kaibab Trail and Bright Angel Creek. (Our travelers will be in Western Cabins.) The Westin Las Vegas A retreat away from the Strip, this luxury property boasts a Jack Nicklaus Resort and Spa signature golf course, Moroccan-inspired spa and fine dining in a serene lakeside setting. 5

DATES & PRICING DATES PRICING SINGLE SUPPLEMENT DEPOSIT May 12 17, 2018 $5,395 $1,175 $500 Sept. 19 24, 2018 $5,395 $1,175 $500 Oct. 10 15, 2018 $5,395 $1,175 $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)