Category Archives: YPS International Photo Tours

YPS International Photo Tour – Into The Heart of Kenya : – Jan 2025

Dates : 17th -26th January 2025

Mentor: Mr Karthick Sridharan

Last Day for registration: 25th November 2024

We are excited to propose an exhilarating wildlife photography expedition tailored exclusively for YPS Members. This 9-night, 10-day journey through Kenya’s most iconic wildlife reserves promises
unparalleled opportunities for capturing breathtaking images and engaging with the natural world.

This carefully curated expedition promises not just a chance to enhance your photography skills but also to create lasting memories in one of the world’s most stunning wildlife settings. We invite you to join for this extraordinary adventure in the heart of Kenya’s wild landscapes.

Whether you’re an amateur or an experienced photographer, this tour will offer an immersive experience with personalized guidance to help you capture extraordinary wildlife moments. From the towering elephants in Amboseli with Mount Kilimanjaro as the backdrop to the legendary big cats of Maasai Mara, every day promises to be an unforgettable photographic adventure.

Places Covered: Amboseli, Masai Mara and Solio

The itinerary includes staying inside the park in Amboseli and Maasai Mara, which allows for the best access to early morning and late evening photography when wildlife activity is at its peak. Our customized photography vehicles and the usage of animal and bird hides further ensure you can capture close, unobstructed shots of animals in their natural behavior without disturbances.

In Amboseli, we will focus on photographing big tuskers, one of the most awe-inspiring subjects in wildlife photography. In Solio, we’ll have a special emphasis on rhinos, and in Maasai Mara, we’ll track the famous Big Five. Additionally, to make the journey seamless and maximize shooting time, we’ve arranged chartered flights to and from Maasai Mara.

This tour is designed to be packed with action, drama, and intimate wildlife moments. It’s an opportunity to not only capture stunning images but also gain a deeper understanding of animal behavior in their natural environment.

About the mentor:

KARTHICK SRIDHARAN has spent the past decade working with renowned brands like Nikon, Canon, and Panasonic as a product trainer, sharing his extensive knowledge of photography and cameras with countless amateurs and professionals across India and South East Asia

Karthick’s tours are more than just photography trips; they are immersive journeys into the heart of nature, where every shot captures the spirit of wildlife and the beauty of their environment.

Unique Selling Points (USPs)

  • Expert Guidance: Learn from experienced mentor who will offer photography tips tailored to wildlife shooting.
  • Exclusive Wildlife Hides: Access to specialized hides for up-close photography of wildlife.
  • Immersive Night Walks: Discover and photograph nocturnal animals under the guidance of experienced rangers.
  • Comfortable 4×4 Travel: Enjoy the convenience and comfort of rugged 4×4 vehicles for all road travel.
  • Local Chartered Flights: Quick transfers between Nairobi and Masai Mara, ensure more time in the field.
  • Cultural Interaction: Opportunities to engage with local communities and learn about their customs.

Price:


Booking Amount: INR – 10,000 to be paid before Nov 15
Balance: INR- 89,999/- + USD 2325 per person (modality of payment will be advised)

Included:

  • Accommodation and meals
  • All park entrance fees
  • 4×4 vehicle transport
  • Local charter flights
  • Expert photography mentorship
  • Guided night walks
  • Underground & Bird Hides
  • Review Session
Exclusions:

All not covered under ‘INCLUDED’

YPS International Photo Tour – Cambodia : Land of Smiles – Dec 2024

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Dates : 6th -14th December 2024. (These are the tour dates, depending on flights travel dates might be +/- 1 day.)

Last Day for registration: 25th September 2024

Cambodia is the land of smiles. The people have for a long time suffered from war, civil war, colonialism and opportunism yet continue to smile. Cambodia offers diverse landscapes, rich cultural heritage and stunning architecture. Its UNESCO world heritage sites are a sight to behold.

Our 9 day 8 night tour will start in Phnom Penh the capital, wind its way to Battambang with its mix of Buddhism and French Colonial architecture and finally end at Siem Reap the town that is the base to explore the Angkor Wat Archaeological Park that is spread over 400 Sq. Km.  Other important stops will be Oudong Monastery, Kampong Chnang, and Phnom Sampov .

In Siem Reap we will be visiting Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm (Tomb Raider Temple), and Angkor Thom among many others.

We will travel in a comfortable van/bus and stay at nice comfortable hotels

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YPS International Photo Tour – Cambodia : Land of Smiles

Itinerary:

Day 1: 6 Dec 2024 – pick up from PIA- Check in the hotel, Welcome drink by the hotel
Relax

Afternoon- Pick up from the hotel at 3.30pm

This afternoon, we’ll do street photography, Cambodian people walking along Basak River, Infront of Royal Palace and Boat cruise for sunset view

Day 2: 7 Dec 2024 – pick up from the hotel at 7.30am

This morning, we’ll  go to Wat Phnom Monastery, New Market, Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
Lunch break

Afternoon, Killing fields, S21 then night shooting at Independence Monument building.

Day 3: 8 Dec 2024 – pick up from the hotel at 5.30am

This morning, we will  leave the hotel early and check out. Driving 1 and half hours to Oudong Monastery with monk and nuns offering food. From Oudong, we will drive another  hour to Kampong Chnang for lunch and take pics of people making pottery then travel  another two and half hours to Battambang where we check in the hotel for two nights

Day 4: 9 Dec 2024 – pick up from the hotel at 7.30am

This morning, we will explore around Battambang town with French colonial buildings and the local market
Lunch break

Afternoon – pick up from the hotel at 2.30pm

This afternoon, we will go to Phnom Sampov with great view from Top, Killing cave and before we go back to the hotel we might visit the bats cave.

Day 5: 10 Dec 2024 – pick up from the hotel at 7.30am

This morning, we check out from the hotel and before we say goodbye to Battambang, we will go to Wat Samroung Knong, fish market, Ek Phnom

Lunch break on the way during the 3 hour drive to Siem Reap

Day 6: 11 Dec 2024 – pick up from the hotel at 5.40am

This morning, we will go to the jungle temple of Ta Prohm known as Tomb Raider temple, Ta Nei, Ta Keo and before lunch break stop at Banteay Kdey.
Lunch

Afternoon – This afternoon, we will go to Angkor Thom with Bayon, Victory gate, Preah Palilay, Terrace of Elephant, Terrace of leper King.

Day 7: On 12 Dec 2024 – pick up from the hotel at 4.30am

This morning, we will go to Angkor Wat for sunrise, then explore around Angkor Wat. After Angkor Wat, visit  Kampong Kleang floating village on the Tonle Sap lake to see the daily life of people

Day 8: 13 Dec 2024 – pick up from the hotel at 5.40am

This morning, we will go to Banteay Srey temple. From Banteay Srey temple, we will go to Phnom Kulen waterfall and the river of 1000 lingas. On return we will  stop at Chuev Srey Vibol where we will photograph monks

Day 9 transfer to the airport for return journey

Pricing:

(inclusive of 5% GST and 5% TCS at current rates)

Group of 4 people : ₹ 157,500 per person
Group of 5 to 6 people : ₹ 130,000 per person
Group of 7 to 8 people : ₹ 110,000 per person
Group of 9 to 10 people : ₹ 100,000 per person

Inclusions:

  • 8 nights of  accommodation on twin sharing basis
  • Breakfasts, Welcome and Farewell Dinner
  • Visa
  • All internal transportation and permits/border permits
  • All Entry fees and camera fees
  • Tips for drivers and other support staff
  • All transfers

Exclusions:

  • International Airfare
  • All meals and drinks except those mentioned : Approximate additional cost $100-150
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcoholic beverages, Tobacco, Laundry and other personal expenses

YPS International Photo Tour –  EAST JAVA & BALI – JULY 2024

Travel through some of the most fascinating locales in Indonesia  in the peak of the Milky Way Season to create stunning landscapes, Astro landscapes, Classical travel images and Portraits of the ever smiling Javanese and the Balinese

This 11 day extravaganza starts at Surabaya and traverses amongst others Mount Bromo, Madakaripura and Tumpak Sewu Waterfalls, Mount Semeru, Djawatan forest before ferrying us to the ancient land of Bali

Features

  • Tour Lead: Mr Yogesh Mokashi.
  • Small group of a minimum of 9 and a maximum of 13 members. Booking amount will be refunded if minimum of 9 do not sign up.
  • Very competitive pricing: progressively decreasing with increased group size
  • Professional local mentor who conducts exclusive photography tour
  • Add an extension to Nusa Penida at extra cost (Min 6 people required)
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