Winter In Yosemite Photo Tour w/ Sequoia & Kings Canyon NP

January 5th to 15th - 2029

6 Places Only

Adventure Tier 2

Step into the world of Ansel Adams on this immersive 10-day winter photography journey through Yosemite National Park and Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks.

Designed for photographers seeking quiet landscapes, dramatic light and timeless imagery, this small-group experience explores these iconic locations at their most powerful and atmospheric. Snow-laden granite walls, ancient giant sequoias and frozen rivers create the perfect canvas for mastering the art of colour and black-and-white photography, from composition and tonal control to seeing light the way Ansel Adams once did.

With a maximum of just six guests, you’ll enjoy un-rushed access to world-class winter scenery, personalised photographic guidance and the rare privilege of photographing America’s most celebrated national parks in their most serene season—where simplicity, contrast and emotion take centre stage.

📸 **10-Day Winter Photography Tour

Yosemite NP + Sequoia & Kings Canyon NP**
Starting/Ending: Fresno, CA - Guests must meet in Fresno, CA
Group Size: Max 6 guests
Theme: Ansel Adams – Colour and Black & White Mastery
Season: Winter

Price: $15,250AU

Deposit: $1000AU non-refundable

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🌲 Day 1 – Arrival in Fresno → Transfer to Yosemite Valley

Highlights

• Airport pick-up at Fresno Yosemite International Airport.

• Private transfer to Yosemite Valley Lodge (or equivalent winter-open lodge).

• Intro session: Compositional principles; camera settings for winter, high-contrast B&W.

Intended Photography Focus

• Blue-hour shoot at Yosemite Falls (evening mist + winter contrast).

Meals: Welcome dinner
Overnight: Yosemite Valley Lodge

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🏞 Day 2 – Yosemite Valley Classics in Winter

Highlights

• Sunrise at El Capitan Meadow

• Walk to Swinging Bridge for reflections of Upper Yosemite Fall

• Afternoon at Tunnel View (Adams’ iconic vantage point)
  

Intended Photography Focus

• High-contrast compositions, granite monoliths in fog, long-exposures.

Meals: Included
Overnight: Yosemite Valley Lodge

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📷 Day 3 – Mist & Monoliths

Highlights

• Sunrise at Valley View

• Winter walk along the Merced River for “Ansel-style” leading lines

• Optional short hike to Lower Yosemite Fall

Intended Photography Focus

• Water movement for in colour and B&W tonality; soft winter light.

Meals: Included
Overnight: Yosemite Valley Lodge

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❄️ Day 4 – Glacier Point Road (Winter Access via Snow Coach if available)

Highlights

• Snow coach trip to winter-accessible Glacier Point area (if open; alternative: Badger Pass + backcountry viewpoints).

• Afternoon shoot overlooking Half Dome’s snow cap.

• Night photography workshop (moonlit granite, star-trail composition) - weather permitting

Intended Photography Focus

• Half Dome compositions.

Meals: Included
Overnight: Yosemite Valley Lodge

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🌬 Day 5 – Wawona & Mariposa Grove (Giant Sequoias)

Highlights

• Morning transfer to Wawona.

• Snowshoe or winter hike in Mariposa Grove among giant sequoias.

• Optional stop at Wawona Covered Bridge.

Intended Photography Focus

• Colour and B&W tonal separation of red sequoia bark vs. snow.

Meals: Included
Overnight:Yosemite Valley Lodge

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🌄 Day 6 – Transfer to Sequoia NP via Scenic Sierra Route

Highlights

• Early departure; scenic drive toward Sequoia NP.

• Check-in at Wuksachi Lodge (winter-open).

• Sunset session at Beetle Rock.

Intended Photography Focus

• Broad winter landscapes; granite plateaus; tree silhouettes.

Meals: Included
Overnight: Wuksachi Lodge

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🌲 Day 7 – Giant Forest & General Sherman Tree

Highlights

• Sunrise among the sequoias

• Photograph General Sherman Tree without crowds (early access)

• Afternoon exploring Congress Trail

Intended Photography Focus

• Extreme scale, vertical panoramas, texture-focused B&W study.

Meals: Included
Overnight: Wuksachi Lodge

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❄️ Day 8 – Kings Canyon Overlooks & Cedar Grove (weather-dependent)

Highlights

• Drive to Kings Canyon Scenic Byway (as far as open in winter).

• Grand overlooks: Junction View, Kings Canyon Viewpoint

• If road access allows, winter walk in Cedar Grove.

Intended Photography Focus

• Deep canyon dramatic shadows; atmospheric mood.

Meals: Included
Overnight: Wuksachi Lodge

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📚 Day 9 – Creative B&W Workshop + Sunset Finale

Highlights

• Morning creative workshop:

  • Shooting like (Ansel Adams “Zone System” techniques) Understanding your Histogram

  • Composition critique session

• Afternoon return to high vista (Beetle Rock or Moro Rock area if safe).

• Farewell sunset shoot.

Meals: Farewell dinner
Overnight: Wuksachi Lodge

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🚐 Day 10 – Return to Fresno / Departure

Highlights

• Relaxed breakfast, transfer to Fresno Yosemite International Airport.

• End of tour.

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✔️ What’s Included

• 9 nights lodging (Yosemite Valley Lodge, Wuksachi Lodge)

• All meals (breakfast, trail lunches, dinners)

• Park passes for Yosemite & Sequoia–Kings Canyon

• All ground transfers (including airport pickup/drop-off)

• Snow coach transportation when applicable

• All permits for guided photography

• Photography coaching: composition, Colour and B&W mastery

• Small group: max 6 guests

What's not Included

• All airfare to United States and within the United states
• Travel Insurance
• Visa applications
• Tips and rooms incidentals

Book your spot today and join us for an unforgettable photography adventure in the heart of America!

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