2011 JANUARY - WINTER IN YELLOWSTONE PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR #1 - SOLD OUT - 2nd Trip Added!!
January 28 - February 2, 2011
Photograph the "Winter Wonderland" of Yellowstone National Park in the comforts of a private luxury snow coach with wildlife photographer Daniel J. Cox.
Day 1 (Jan 28) You’ll start this wildlife photography adventure with a flight to Bozeman, Montana, where you’ll be met at the airport and transferred by shuttle to the town of West Yellowstone—a scenic and beautiful three hour drive. (Note:Please arrive in Bozeman before noon on this day or arrive one day earlier - we can make hotel arrangements in Bozeman for you.) Keep your eyes on the lookout for bighorn sheep, wolves and moose that are often seen along this drive. After we check into our hotel, a wine and cheese gathering will follow. Daniel will show some of his work and go over his tips and suggestions while shooting in Yellowstone. A group "welcome" dinner will follow...
Day 2-5 Today we’ll spend a full day in Yellowstone National Park traveling in guided, luxury chartered snow coaches. Each day we’ll travel to different locations in the Park including Fire Hole, Fountain Flats, Norris Geyser, Old Faithful, Midway and Lower Geyser Basin, Biscuit Basin and Obsidian Cliffs. We will depart daily at 7:30am and tour until 6-6:30pm for optimum light. Our snow "yacht" seats 32 guests however since we limit our guests to 14 every guest will have 2 seats each on the snow coach for camera gear and comfort during traveling. All photography will be done outside the snowcoach from the road or on walking trails.
Along the snowy trails, we’ll stop to photograph the beautiful landscapes created by the steamy geysers and mountain vistas along with the variety of wildlife, including the majestic elk mammoth bison, coyotes, swans and bald eagles. 2010 was a great year for wolf viewing and hope to have similar opportunities again in 2011. These creatures—big and small—find warmth near many of the thermal areas, and the effects create unique and stunning imagery. Daniel will be available at all times to answer your questions and give suggestions on how to improve your photography skills in the field. We believe the best way to learn is not only in a classroom but importantly one on one on a personal level with Daniel.
Custom box lunches, snacks and hot beverages are included daily while touring.
Evenings are free to explore the town of West Yellowstone, visit the Yellowstone Imax Theatre or take advantage of time with Daniel to review your portfolios. We prefer to give each guest some time off to enjoy their surrounding on their own, organize their day shoots or simply rest. The days are long in the field with lots of fresh air... it is good to have some personal downtime to enjoy your trip, this is your vacation!
Jan 30 - Daniel will have one evening (optional) class to discuss image workflow using Lightroom following a Q & A session.
Our last evening will include a farewell casual gathering over beverages of choice, appetizers and pizza. Daniel will show some of his most recent work and the evening is open to guests to show their images to the group from this trip.
Day 6 (Feb 2) You’ll return early in the morning to Bozeman by shuttle before 11:00am. Please schedule your return flights no earlier than noon.
Dates and Costs
January 28 - February 2, 2011 (14 Guests Max. - SOLD OUT)
Package cost: $2640 double occupancy/per person
Single supplement: $300 -private hotel accommodation in West Yellowstone
If you do not require accommodations in West Yellowstone and would like to join our trip, cost would be $1940/per person. This would include all listed below minus accommodations.
We have hired authorized concessioners of Yellowstone National Park to provide this transportation.
Please Note: There are no refunds for travel delay issues or weather related problems. If you require additional hotel meals or transportation before or after the itinerary, it is at your own cost. We will help with booking additional hotel rooms. We have the right to change snow coaches to accommodate our group depending on unforeseen circumstances or size of group. Minimum of 6 guests is needed to conduct trip.
Deposit Due: $500 due at time of booking (Visa, MC or Check are accepted for Deposit)
Final Payment: September 15, 2010 (CHECK ONLY for final payment)
Please make check payable to Natural Exposures and mail to:
Natural Exposures
810 N. Wallace, Suite E
Bozeman, Montana 59715
• Private small group tour with Daniel J. Cox
• Transfers to/from West Yellowstone, 3 hour drive from Bozeman
• All hotel accommodations in West Yellowstone at the Holiday Inn
• Meals where indicated (5 breakfast, 4 lunch, 2 dinner)
• 4 days private snow coach tours in Yellowstone with guide
• Yellowstone Park entrance pass
• Photography permit fee
• Gratuity for guide
• All taxes
Not Included
• Air or land transportation to Bozeman, Montana (BZN) (Airlines include United via Denver, Delta via Salt Lake City, NWA via Minneapolis, Alaska via Seattle)
• Miscellaneous meals where indicated, alcoholic drinks, laundry, personal natures
• Travel insurance or medical insurance (we suggest InsureMyTrip.com)
• Optional cold weather gear rental (You may rent cold weather gear from our hotel in West Yellowstone upon arrival including boots)
If you need a pre/post hotel room in Bozeman on Jan 27/Feb 2 please let us know. We get special rates if booked through Natural Exposures at the Hilton. Includes airport transfers, taxes and breakfast.
Please Note: Deposits are non-refundable. If for any reason you need to cancel your trip we will need this request in writing. We will refund your payment (minus deposit) ONLY if we can resell your space.If we need to discount your space to sell it we will refund you (minus deposit/minus discounted amount). No partial refunds are made for unused portions or services of a trip. All prices are quoted in US dollars. We will do our best to help you resell your space. We cannot guarantee wildlife viewing or good weather!
We suggest purchasing travel insurance to all our guests.
We recommend looking at travel insurance through InsureMyTrip.com and/or GlobalRescue.com for emergency evacuation. Please pick a plan that is best suited to your needs.
By booking a trip with Natural Exposures you have agreed to the following TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Recommendations
We will send a list to all our guests of what to bring for camera gear & what clothing to wear.
TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR GUESTS
"The Yellowstone trip was exceptional. Your careful attention to detail was a big reason. Thank you for the wine and all the other "in room" surprises and treats. Thank you for dinner and pizza. Thank you for the custom lunches and in between meal snacks. Thank you for the huge job of getting luggage from West Yellowstone lobby to the Hilton room!! Thanks for the patience and the smiling faces."
- Art Simmons, Texas
"First, I want to repeat again how special the Yellowstone trip was. It was a picture perfect trip (pun intended) and in my mind will be a trip of a lifetime. A big thanks to you and Dan for putting on such a wonderful experience. Yellowstone in winter was unexpectedly the most beautiful place I have ever witnessed. To steal a line from Sue, you, Dan, Art and Sue really feel like family now. The four of you couldn’t be nicer to be with and travel with."
- Fred Kurtz, Indiana
"I just wanted to again thank you for a wonderful week of photography and relaxation away from the office. It was a really a good group."
-Sue Wolfe, Texas
"It was so nice talking with you this morning. I did not say, what I have been meaning to write, thank you so very much for such a wonderful introduction to Yellowstone National Park. You certainly made the trip an unforgettable experience. Dan's love of the park and photography and your attention to detail are an unbeatable combination. We will follow you anywhere."
-Linda & Steve Henry, Oregon
"Tanya and Dan’s logistic skills provide a seamless photo tour where one can truly enjoy the experience. With unlimited photographic opportunities Dan’s instruction has taken my photography to a higher level."
-Linda Henry, Oregon
