CAMBODIA & THAILAND
THIS TRIP HAS SOLD OUT!
Angkor Wat and Beyond: A Voyage to the Heart of
the Wondrous Khmer Temples
(with a brief shooting stop-over in Bangkok,
Thailand)
Join photographer Stewart D. Halperin on this 11
day journey from June 6th to June 17th, 2013
Starting off in Bangkok, Thailand,
we will be joined by Bangkok-based photographer David
Salmanowitz . David will immerse us in this city
that teems with images - a city that blends tradition
and modernity. Your camera and your eyes will be
overwhelmed.
On the third day, we fly directly from Bangkok to
Siem Reap, Cambodia - the heart
of the Khmer temple region. Upon arriving in Cambodia,
we will be met by Fin Tes - our co-leader and Siem
Reap resident. Fin will astround you with his knowledge
of past, present, and future of the region. For the
next seven nights, we will be based at the Prince
d'Angkor Resort and Spa located in the center
of Siem Reap. And our exploration begins the very
first night.
Our trip plan includes not only Angkor
Wat, the
most famous of the 12th century temple, but numerous
other destinations including Banteay Kdei,
Angkor Thom, The Elephant Terrace, Bayon, Srah Srang,
TaProhm, Preah Khan, and Banteay
Srei.
Many of these locations are off the beaten path
and not often seen by visitors but are equally, if
not more magical, than Angkor Wat itself.
Towards the end of our trip, we will visit the remote
jungle temple of Beng Mealea. On
our return, we will explore the floating village
of Kampong
Pluk.
Our trip will have its grand finale with a boating
trip through Tonle Sap Lake and on the Sangke
River towards Battambang. This trip will provide a rare
glimpse of life along the river. We will overnight
at the King Fy Hotel, overlooking the river.
We will end with a drive back to Siem Reap and one
more evening there before the trip ends.
Included:
All accommodations and breakfast (Bangkok and Cambodia)
Transportation in both locations with airport pick-up
and drop-off.
Transport includes boat trip
All lunches are included for the entire trip
Entry fees to all temples and sites visited
Flight to and from Bangkok to Siem Reap via Bangkok
Airways
Not Included:
International flights into Bangkok
All dinners and drinks
Trip Price: $2,875
Single Room Supplement: $700
NEW ZEALAND
The 2012 Trip was SOLD OUT!
Now taking sign-ups for November 2013 trip!
NEW ZEALAND - SOUTH ISLAND ADVENTURE
12 DAY PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR WITH AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHER
STEWART D HALPERIN
AND NEW ZEALAND LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER PHILLIP BARTLETT
NOVEMBER 27- DECEMBER 10, 2012
LIMITED TO 12 PARTICIPANTS
Home
to many of New Zealand's most celebrated landscapes,
the South Island is a photographer's delight. This
12 day tour takes us on an incredible journey through
four provinces, five national parks and two marine
reserves. Cloud-piercing peaks, intriguing limestone
coastlines, crystalline glaciers, primeval rainforests,
and glacier- carved fiords are just some of the
glorious features that await us.
Our route takes us from the garden city of Christchurch,
on the eastern seaboard, north to the seaside settlement
of Kaikoura, where lofty mountains overlook the rugged
coastline. In the waters off Kaikoura a complex marine
system provides an abundantly rich habitat for marine
mammals and seabirds. We take a chartered boat trip
just for our group to photograph the acrobatic Dusky
dolphins.
The road turns west as we drive through the mountains
to the untamed West Coast. Beneath rugged mountain
ranges, dense rainforest thrives from the doorstep
of glaciers to the ocean's edge. Our first location
is at the coastal settlement of Punakaiki, where
we shoot the spectacular Pancake Rocks as the sun
sets. We continue south to the glacier region the
following morning, as we make for the village of
Fox Glacier. In the afternoon we take a short hike
around Lake Matheson to photograph the mountain reflections
at last light. The next morning we head to Fox Glacier
to begin our guided hike, which is very easy, to
photograph the glacier, ice caves and formations. An
optional helicopter ride over Fox Glacier will also
be offered for those interested.
We then travel east to the Otago lakes district,
a region characterized by rugged mountain ranges
and brilliant blue lakes. From our base at Queenstown,
we explore this area which includes landscapes used
in the Lord of the Rings films.
Continuing south we drive to Lake Manapouri, where
we are transferred to our private boat charter in
Doubtful Sound. Our boat cruise offers stunning photography
in any weather, as we explore the different arms
of this beautiful area of the Fiordland National
Park. The following morning we return to Manapouri,
and drive back up to Queenstown.
The
next day we travel north towards the heart of the
Southern Alps: Aoraki/ Mt. Cook National Park. Along
the journey we pass the turquoise-coloured Lake Pukaki
as we head up the Tasman Valley, where the Aoraki/
Mt Cook village is located. In the early evening
we take a short hike to shoot the last light on New
Zealand's highest mountain. The following day we
are out early to photograph the first light on the
mountains, then take a hike to capture images of
Aoraki/ Mt Cook from a closer perspective.
The next morning we enjoy one more chance to photograph
the sunrise on the Southern Alps before we return
to Christchurch where our adventure began 12 days
ago.
FEE PER PERSON (based on double or twin
share)
$4650.00 (based on 12 paying participants)
Single supplement $925.00
A $1,250.00 deposit is required and is non
refundable unless the trip is canceled.
This is for land costs only.. international
flights are not included, but can be arranged
The per person fee covers your accommodations,
attraction fees, Department of Conservation fees.
Goods and Services tax.
Payment details, flight information, insurance
and Visa information will be provided
by mid March.
Note at the very bottom of the trip plan
you will see exclusions and inclusions.
You may pay your deposit, trip
expenses, or balance due with your credit card
or checking account using the following PayPal
link. No PayPal account is required to pay by credit
card or check.
Trip Plan.. day by day
Day one
CHRISTCHURCH - KAIKOURA
We begin our travels this morning, and drive north
along the coast to the seaside settlement of Kaikoura.
Overlooked by majestic mountains, which are snow-capped
for many months of the year, this coastal town was
once only known for the rock lobster caught here.
Now, Kaikoura is famous for the abundance of marine
mammals and seabirds found offshore.
Day two
KAIKOURA
This morning we join a sea cruise to photograph Dusky
dolphins - natural acrobats who seem to enjoy showing
off their skills for spectators. In the afternoon
we have an option to join a whale watch or albatross
encounter boat trip.
Day three
KAIKOURA - PUNAKAIKI
After a sunrise shoot we leave Kaikoura and head
for the famous West Coast and Punakaiki. The force
of the ocean has carved the coastline into fascinating
rock sculptures, and we arrive in the afternoon at
the most unusual of these formations: the Pancake
Rocks.
Day four
PUNAKAIKI - FOX GLACIER
We turn south along the coast this morning as we
head for the glaciers. Under the shadow of the Southern
Alps the Franz and Fox Glaciers are the most accessible
in New Zealand, and still flow towards the sea. Franz
Josef is the first glacier we visit and an easy walk
leads us to a magnificent location to photograph.
Very shortly after we arrive at the Fox Glacier Village
and hike around Lake Matheson where, on a still day,
New Zealand's two highest peaks, Mts Aoraki/Cook
and Tasman, are reflected in the dark waters.
Day five
FOX GLACIER
Today we go up onto the glacier - a great opportunity
to shoot the ice patterns up close. After returning
from the glacier there is time to relax in the village
before we meet again in the afternoon to photograph
the mountain surrounds as the sun sets.
Day six
FOX GLACIER - QUEENSTOWN
We leave the glaciers and continue driving south.
One of our last shoots on the West Coast is at an
ancient swamp, filled with New Zealand's tallest
growing trees: the kahikatea. We then take the Haast
Pass road east, travelling through a valley carved
by glaciers, stopping along the way to shoot waterfall,
forest and river scenes. Once over the pass we descend
towards the Otago lakes district, photographing the
mountain-bordered Lakes Hawea and Wanaka before arriving
in Queenstown in the evening.
Day seven
QUEENSTOWN
An early start as we set out to capture the sunrise
on Lake Wakatipu. We then continue on into the Mt
Aspiring National Park. Moss-laden forests, crystal
clear rivers and deep valleys provide us with exciting
photographic opportunities from detailed macro to
sweeping panoramas. In the late morning we return
to the township where there is an opportunity to
relax, do a spot of shopping or for a surge of adrenalin
there's the bungy jump and jetboating. We meet again
in the late afternoon to photograph the Remarkables
mountain range.
Day eight
QUEENSTOWN - DOUBTFUL SOUND
We leave Queenstown this morning and make our way
to Manapouri. We then are transferred to Deep Cove
for our private boat charter in Doubtful Sound. Once
on the water we spend the rest of the day exploring
this stunningly beautiful area of Fiordland. We even
have a chance to try and catch some fresh fish for
dinner!
Day nine
DOUBTFUL SOUND - QUEENSTOWN
After sunrise we enjoy a relaxed breakfast before
making our way back to Deep Cove, and transfer to
Manapouri. Once at Manapouri we make our way back
to Queenstown, arriving in the afternoon.
Day ten
QUEENSTOWN - AORAKI/MT COOK NATIONAL PARK
It’s time to head north towards the heart of
the Southern Alps and the home of New Zealand's highest
mountain: Aoraki/Mt Cook. We arrive at the Mt Cook
Village later in the afternoon in time for a twilight
shoot of Aoraki/Mt Cook.
Day eleven
AORAKI/MT COOK NATIONAL PARK
After photographing sunrise in the Tasman Valley
we spend the rest of the day exploring the park,
and take a hike up the Hooker Valley to capture the
stunning views.
Day twelve
AORAKI/MT COOK NATIONAL PARK - CHRISTCHURCH - DEPART
After photographing sunrise in the Tasman Valley
we depart for Christchurch. We take a scenic route
past turquoise lakes and high country rural scenes,
stopping to photograph along the way. We arrive in
Christchurch in the mid-afternoon.
INCLUSIONS: All in-tour land transportations
and guide services. Boat cruises: Dolphin Encounter,
Doubtful Sound, Fox Glacier hike. Department of Conservation
concession fees. Accommodation for eleven nights.
Porterage of one item of luggage per person.
EXCLUSIONS: All international air
travel and domestic transportation within your home
country, any other travel services required to arrive
at the tour commencement location and all associated
taxes, levies and insurances. Immigration, duty,
passport and visa fees where applicable. All personal
items including meals, alcoholic beverages and travel
insurance. Optional activities e.g. bungy jump, jetboating,
helicopter flights.
For more information contact:
Stewart Halperin
Photography
314-652-0330/ 314 277-1376
One to Three Day Workshops
