Join a unique photographic experience designed to capture the extraordinary visual diversity between San Francisco and Yosemite National Park.
This road trip offers a carefully planned itinerary, with stops at key locations that range from the breathtaking natural landscapes of the Sierra Nevada and the rural scenes of the legendary American West, to the vibrant architecture of San Francisco. From long sunrise exposures in the foggy Golden Gate to minimalist compositions on lonely roads, each site has been selected to work with different photographic techniques and adapt to various lighting conditions.
In the Sierra Nevada, we will explore the majestic landscapes of Yosemite National Park, with its towering monoliths El Capitan and Half Dome reflected in the Merced River. We will also visit the remote ghost town of Bodie and the enigmatic Mono Lake, famous for its calcium carbonate formations known as tufa, among other natural wonders.
Day 1:
Arrival in San Francisco and transfer to the hotel. Time to rest and acclimate.
Day 2:
At 7:30 AM, we will depart for Lake Tahoe. Along the way, we may stop in Sacramento, Nevada City, and other areas of historical or scenic interest. We will spend the night in Lake Tahoe.
Day 3:
We will explore Lake Tahoe and its surroundings during the day. In the evening, we will stay again in Lake Tahoe.
Day 4:
At 7:30 AM, we will leave for Bodie State Historic Park, the ghost town, which is about 2.5 hours by car. On the way, we will stop in Bridgeport and/or Willow Springs. We will arrive in Mammoth Lakes in the afternoon or evening, where we will stay overnight.
Day 5:
At 8:00 AM, we will begin exploring Mono Lake, June Lake, Owens Gorge, hot springs, Mammoth, and Bishop, among other places. After a day of touring, we will return to Mammoth Lakes for the night.
Day 6:
At 7:30 AM, we will enter Tioga Pass to Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park. There, we will explore Tenaya Lake and the park’s high country. Then, we will transfer to Groveland or its surroundings via Highway 120 for the night. On the way, we will stop at Tuolumne Grove Sequoia Forest to photograph the giant trees, and finally, stay in Groveland.
Day 7:
At 7:30 AM, we will travel to Yosemite Valley for a full day of exploration: Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite Falls, Mirror Lake, El Capitan Meadow, etc. We will also visit the Ansel Adams Gallery. At the end of the day, we will return to San Francisco (approximately 4.5 hours). Arrival in San Francisco around 10:00 PM and transfer to the hotel.
Day 8:
At 8:00 AM, a day in San Francisco visiting multiple sites: Golden Gate Bridge, Embarcadero, Golden Gate Park, etc. After the day’s activities, transfer to the hotel.
Day 9:
Last day of the tour. Transfer to the airport.
