The Grand Canyon is a spectacular work of nature, making it a much-photographed subject for amateur and professional photographers alike. Photography tours give shutterbugs the opportunity to take the best pictures possible from the best locations, and also provide historical and anecdotal information that makes the pictures come alive for the photographer.
Adventure Photo Tours offers two Grand Canyon adventures. The Grand Canyon National Park VIP Tour takes visitors to Hoover Dam, and includes several stops along the South Rim. The tour covers a stop by an authentic old west train and provides an opportunity for a self-guided walking tour that begins at Mather Point. The Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour and Ranch Adventure takes visitors to Hoover Dam, Joshua Tree Forest, the Grand Canyon West Ranch, and then a helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon. In early 2010 the cost of the VIP tour was $179 per person, and the Helicopter tour was $279 per person.
Adventure Photo Tours
111 South Valley View Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89102
702-889-8687
grandcanyonadventures.com
Photo Safaris takes the photographer down into the canyon to a world of waterfalls and vegetation that most canyon visitors never get to see. Because of the remoteness of the site, helicopters take the photographers down while pack horses bring their belongings. Walking tours from the base camp include four days of photo opportunities at several locations including Havasu Falls. Meals and all camping equipment are provided by the base camp. As of early 2010, the cost of the tour was approximately $4,000.
Joseph Van Os Photo Safaris, Inc.
P.O. Box 655
Vashon Island, Washington 98070
206-463-5383
photosafaris.com
Idocs Photo Tours creates a self-guided tour for photographers who want a more personalized and individualized photography vacation. Idocs provides professional guidance in the form of advice, suggestions, maps, and encouragement. For the novice photographer this can open up a world of possibilities passed on by experienced canyon photographers. Idoc makes it easy to customize the photo tour, and provides a heads up for special formations, locations, and even suggests a best time of day for certain shots. The Idoc tours do not provide for meals, transportation or accommodations. They are limited to the printed guides themselves. As of early 2010, the printed guides were $24 each.
Idocs Photo Tours
101 North 10th Street
Suite 120
Fargo, ND 58102
701-239-9771
idocsphototours.com
