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April 22nd-May 4th, 2012 – Participants need to arrive in Chengdu before 5pm on the day on April 22nd. We will meet you at the Chengdu airport and escort you to your hotel. The workshop will begin the following morning.  The tour officially ends the evening of the of May 4th.  Keep in mind we will be meeting up the evening of the 22nd in Chengdu for a quick bite to eat plus an important meet and greet.

A Workshop and a Tour – What is a workshop and a tour together? Great question!  We like to consider this workshop as a ‘photo tour with a strong teaching element‘.  Most of the teaching will be done on the field in an organic fashion – we will have some specific teaching areas we will cover as well.  Also, we will have reviews and teachings most evenings to cover events from the day and to prepare for the next.  However, we understand that you will want to get lost in the endless alleyways of Lhasa and wander around monasteries to find your own adventures.  Their will be no ‘flag-totting tour guide following‘ whatsoever.  We’ve built time in for everyone and those who want one-on-one time with the instructors will get it.  Those who want to simply shoot will get it.  We’ve built the tour around flexibility, community, discussion, freedom and your ability to learn what you want from our instructors while also having the opportunity to shoot what you want.

Total cost is $4950* USD - Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements to Chengdu, but we take care of the rest from there. Send us an email if you have any questions or need more information on best flights and travel arrangements.

Space is limited to nine(9) participants and two(2) workshop leaders in order to give you the best experience possible. You will also be accompanied by two (2) full-time guides and four drivers in Tibet and two(2) full-time guides and two(2) drivers while in Nepal who will join us at different points along the journey.

Included in the cost: All accommodations from April 22nd through May 4th*, all ground transportation including airport transfers as you arrive and depart, workshop leader and guide fees, all meals and bottled water as well as  all entrance fees for scheduled activities. (*The workshop concludes on the evening of May 4th – no accommodations will be provided at that point, including meals or hotels)

Not included in the cost: Passport and visa fees, international and domestic flights to Chengdu and from Kathmandu, vaccinations, travel insurance, personal items such as snacks, laundry, tips, etc. Each participant will be sent a list of required and recommended gear that they will be responsible for. Each participant will absolutely need to bring a cold weather gear.  Sleeping bags and sleeping pads not needed.  A full packing guide will be provided to participants upon registration and acceptance.

Eligibility: Participants must be in good health. Most of this workshop will take place between 3,500m and 5,250m (~11,400ft – 17,200ft)  in elevation. This workshop is not recommended for those who have had problems with  asthma or altitude in the past. Each participant must be a novice to intermediate photographer with a digital SLR. You must also be able to support your camera with a laptop, external hard drive and Adobe Lightroom. We will not provide any technical support of any kind.  Furthermore, all participants must be able to carry their own gear.  Though our local staff are more than willing and happy to give a helping hand, they will not be required to carry your personal equipment around

* Due to currency fluctuations and other things beyond our control, costs may be changed without notice.