Dos increíbles Destinos y una Aventura de Fotografía inolvidable
Tu viaje comienza en Tailandia, uno de los lugares más fotográficamente amigables del mundo. Aquí recorrerás los bulliciosos mercados de Bangkok y veraz el esplendor de las torres pagodas de oro del Palacio real. Viajaras por los senderos de la montaña hasta los pueblos rústicos de las tribus de las montañas del norte de Tailandia. Captura las brillantes puestas de sol a través de un millar de arrozales, toma fotos de los monjes que estudian canto y fotografía la emoción y la energía que se vive en los mercados asiáticos. El viaje es a la vez un taller de fotografía y un emocionante viaje de aventura asiática. Tendrás la oportunidad de explorar las antiguas ruinas de los templos Khmer y la hermosa “Doi Suthep” en Chiang Mai. Vivirás las fascinantes historias y leyendas de muchos de los lugares que visitaremos y tendrás la oportunidad de realizar impresionantes fotografías y mejorar tus habilidades. Durante el viaje podrá disfrutar de los beneficios de las amplias conexiones locales de Rustic Pathways que dan vida a cada destino y asegurándose de que serás recibido como un amigo y no como un turista.
Vibrante Vietnam
Los contrastes entre Tailandia y Vietnam son sorprendentes. Explora las calles y senderos de Hanoi, mientras que pruebas la cocina local como el “Pho”, un delicioso plato de fideos. Hanoi es la mezcla entre historia y cultura, entre lo nuevo y lo antiguo, lo clásico y moderno y te aseguramos que tus aventuras y fotografías lo reflejaran. Disfruta el bullicio y la belleza de esta ciudad del norte, antes de escaparte hacia las montañas cubiertas de selva de “Sa Pa”. Desde aquí, exploraras los pueblos pintorescos de la tribu Hmong que ofrecen oportunidades para fotos espectaculares. Intercambia sonrisas con los niños curiosos, cuya vestimenta tradicional y amabilidad hará que tu corazón se funda. La vida de montaña y cultura de la tribu de la colina vietnamita es un mundo diferente de lo que verás en Hanoi. Durante tu estadía en la Bahía de Ha Long, sentirás la cálida brisa del océano mientras saboreas la vista de los dramáticos acantilados de piedra caliza. Tus días cerca del océano son de lujo mientras viajas en un barco privado el cual cruzara la bahía.
Maravillosos países, grandes aventuras e increíbles líderes
Tailandia y Vietnam son dos de los más coloridos y exóticos países en el mundo para los fotógrafos y seguro que añadirás increíbles imágenes para tu portafolio. Este programa es algo más que un programa de fotografía, es también una emocionante aventura. El viaje se ofrece para todos los niveles fotográficos, desde deseosos principiantes hasta para aquellos que tienen trayectoria y experiencia. Sean McGann, guía y líder de este programa, es un fotógrafo profesional que ha recorrido y fotografiado ampliamente en Asia. Sean es graduado de la Escuela de Periodismo de Missouri y ha pasado mucho tiempo en el sureste asiático, incluyendo estancias prolongadas y viajes de fotografía en Birmania, Tailandia, Camboya y Laos. Junto a Sean estarán dos miembros más del personal local de Rustic Pathways y un foto instructor adicional para trabajar junto a los estudiantes de todo el programa. Esta mezcla de occidente y guías locales te darán la ayuda profesional necesaria para descubrir con tu lente las maravillas de estos países.
¿Qué estás esperando?
Nuestros programas de fotografía siempre se llenan muy rápidamente por lo que aconsejamos a nuestros estudiantes interesados a aplicar temprano. Esta aventura es para aquellos que tienen un verdadero amor por viajar a lugares exóticos y por la fotografía. Coge tu cámara, limpia tus lentes y prepárate para una aventura a través de dos de los más bellos países de Asia!. Si tienes alguna pregunta referente a este programa, escríbele a: Sean McGann en sean@rusticpathways.com.
Conical Hats Packing List
Again, a friendly reminder: To avoid delays and expensive fees on internal flights within most of SE Asia, you will want to keep your checked luggage under 15 kilograms (33 lbs.) in weight. Stick to the necessities and remember that the lighter your bags, the easier the trip.
Clothing
*Please bring at least a few items appropriate for temple visits, (knees and shoulders covered)
1 long pants or skirt
Underwear (5 to 7)
Socks (7 to 8) If you are bringing shoes, lightweight quick dry athletic socks work best.
T-Shirts (10) 3-5 cotton, 3-5 quick dry shirts made of capilene or polypropylene
1 light sweater/sweatshirt
Rainproof Jacket
Shorts (3-5 pairs)
Swim Suit (1 or 2) Girls please be considerate of our more conservative hosts, thanks!
Athletic Shoes. Shoes you can hike short distances in that protect your feet are best. Shoes should be quick drying as they will get muddy and dirty so don’t get too attached to your footwear.
Sandals and/or Flip-Flops. YOU WILL LIVE IN THESE SHOES IN SE ASIA. It is recommended to have a pair of strap on sandals that will not fall off in water Tevas or Chacos brand sandals work great!
Hat
Towel (NOT white) Large travel towels are great!
One nice casual outfit for Final Dinner (not too fancy or bulky)
Toiletries/Personal Items
As a note on toiletries, bring those items from home that you must have. Basic items can generally easily be purchased along the way. This would include; soap, toothpaste, shampoo, …
Here is a list of items that should be considered things to bring from home:
Shampoo and Soap (preferably with little or no fragrance because of bugs) you can find non-fragrance and biodegradable soap at natural food stores and outdoor adventure stores. Dr. Brauner’s and Mountain Suds soaps are both good.
Non-Fragrant Deodorant
Toothpaste and Toothbrush
Medications (must tell staff about)
Sunscreen
Insect Repellant (2 bottles 35% DEET)
Anti-itch Cream (1 Benedryl Anti-itch Gel works great)
Hand Sanitizer (1 or 2 small bottles per week)
Contact lenses and accompanying paraphernalia
Tampons are harder to find than you may think.
Small Personal First Aid Kit (our guides will have comprehensive first aid kits on hand, but having a small personal kit is always helpful)
Band aids
Triple Antibiotic Ointment
Medical Tape
Moleskin or preferred blister care
Preferred Mild Pain Reliever
Antihistamine (Benedryl or preferred type)
2 Non-adherent, sterile dressing
2 Gauze dressing
5-8 After Cuts and Scrapes Wipes
Additional Items
Passport and Wallet. Travel Wallet that can be hidden under clothing is a good idea.
Photo Copy of Passport. 2 additional photocopies should be carried.
4-6 extra passport photos
Watch or Clock with an Alarm
Small headlamp or flashlight with extra batteries
Heavy Duty Garbage Bags (2) *for packing wet and dirty clothes/shoes
Small photo albums from home are a great way to make friends.
Frisbee, Aerobee, Hackysack, Football, Soccer Ball or Volleyball
Photo Equipment, Thoughts & Ideas
• Any type of camera is fine, just plan on getting better!
·For those of you who really don't know much about photography: WELCOME! You are in the majority and you won't feel out of place here.
· For those of you who are more advanced in your study not to worry. Our staff our professional photographers and educators, you will improve!
· Our staff carry computers and portable hard drives to edit and back up your photos. Film can also be purchased in larger cities such as Bangkok. However you may have to wait to get home to process it.
· Southeast Asia is a wet environment so please have a good case that keeps your camera safe from elements like rain and dirt.
• Film can also be purchased in larger cities. However you may have to wait to get home to process it. Please keep in mind that heat sensitive film may not make it, as there is no refrigeration as we travel.
· We do a good deal of exploring on foot. So however much or equipment you choose to bring make sure you have a comfortable way of carrying it around
· If you are traveling with expensive equipment, I’d strongly suggest you have it insured. We do our best to stay in safe areas, but theft is always a possibility. Weather and accidental damage also pose a threat. Ask your parents for help! If equipment isn’t already covered by an existing policy, Personal Articles Policies are a great inexpensive way to protect your gear against just about anything.
Remember, YOUR ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR EQUIPMENT In your camera bag: ·Extra batteries, memory cards and film. If you are shooting with a digital camera, consider the size of the file you shoot, ie. Jpeg or Raw, and plan accordingly, we’d suggest at least 4 gigabytes. Film shooters should estimate their daily usage.
·Lenses – only those that your will use and want to carry! ·A small cleaning kit. · Portable hard drive – if you will be shooting with a digital camera, I’d recommend a 100 gig drive. Rustic used to burn DVD’s as backup but have found that they are too easily damaged and cumbersome.
·Your camera’s manual. · A couple of small plastic bags and a small roll of duct tape - good for everything! · Skylight filters for each lense – every lense should have one of these as extra protection against dirt.
·A small notepad and pens. · Small, lightweight tripod – if you are interested in long exposure shots. · Power adapter. · A tripod and flash if you would like to work with them.
· Extension rings are a great, lightweight substitute for carrying extra lenses.
1 - How long is the flight to this country?
Flights to Thailand generally depart from Los Angeles International Airport via Singapore. The total flight time LAX-Singapore-Bangkok is about 21 hours. From Bangkok there is an additional 2-hour flight to Vietnam.
2 - Will there be a flight leader to this country?
Yes. All flights between the USA and Bangkok, and the return, will have a flight leader.
3 - Do we need to get visas for this program?
Students from the United States will be issued tourist visas upon arrival to Thailand.
***Students are responsible for their own visas to Vietnam.
- Please use the program dates as your arrival and departure dates.
- Apply for a single entry visa.
- Please use this address for question #10
Golden Key Hotel
65 Quan Su St.
Hanoi, Vietnam
- http://www.vietnamembassy.us/consular_services/visa_info/
- Students from other countries should check with their consulate.
4 - What immunizations do we need to get for this trip?
Please contact your family physician or see the CDC or WHO websites.
5 – What countries will we be visiting on this program?
Thailand and Vietnam.
6 - How does this program connect to other programs?
Students will begin and end this program in Bangkok International Airport. Staff members from their next trip will meet any student transferring to another program in Thailand, Vietnam, or Cambodia, at the Bangkok international Airport. Students transferring to China, Australia, Fiji, or New Zealand will transfer out from BIA. Their flights leaders for the trip home will meet students returning to the United States.
9 - What costs are not included on this trip?
Everything is included in the cost of the trip excluding airfare and spending money.
10 - What kind of food will we be eating? Where?
Typically we will be eating Thai and Vietnamese food. This often consists of rice, noodles, meats, and seafood. We may eat meals at guesthouses or restraints. There may be the occasional chance to have a break with western food. Arrangements can be made for vegetarians.
11 - Will the kids be drinking bottled water?
Yes.
12 - What will the accommodation on this trip be like?
We will be staying in small guesthouses with western style accommodations. This program also includes two nights in a sleeper train and a night on a large Junk in Ha Long Bay.
13 - How many girls and boys are usually on this trip?
There will be a maximum number of 15 students on this program. Demographics tend to vary.
14 - How often (if at all) will students be able to do laundry on this program and what will it cost?
Most guesthouses offer laundry services for a couple of dollars per kilo.
15 - What do I need to do for a visa to Vietnam?
Students traveling to Vietnam must apply for a visa prior to their arrival. Here is some info you may need when applying for the visa:
Dates: The Vietnam visa asks for specific dates of entry / exit. Always use the entire program dates for the dates, just to be safe.
Multiple Entry: If a student is doing 1 program that will enter Vietnam, they only need a single entry visa. If they are doing 2 different trips to Vietnam (Faces and Places, Wonders and Riches, The Overland Trip, Conical Hats and Safron Robes), please apply for a multiple entry visa.
Price: The price of the visa is the more expensive of the 2 options. For Vietnam, its the $65 option.
Contacts: You can put this hotel down for your place of stay or contact:
Golden Key Hotel
Quan Su Street
Hanoi, Vietnam
CAPTURA con el lente de tu cámara, la riqueza y la belleza de Tailandia y sus pueblos mientras mejoras tus habilidades a través de tutoría personalizada con fotógrafos profesionales que guiaran tu viaje.
NAVEGA en una canoa a través de las aguas cristalinas de la famosa Bahía de Halong, negocia ofertas en los bazares de la antigua Hanoi y fotografía las pagodas y picos de piedra caliza al atardecer.
EXPLORA pintorescos y exóticos lugares raramente visitados por turistas y conoce a nuestros fascinantes y hospitalarios amigos locales..
VIAJA espontáneamente y disfruta las sorpresas diarias de nuestros itinerarios.
APRENDE a vivir como un fotógrafo de viajes y como un experimentado corresponsal de noticias en Vietnam y Tailandia.
»Edad :15 en adelante »Duración :18 días desde USA the USA
14 14 días seguidos desde otro programa de Rutic Pathways. »Costo : $ 2995 + $ 570 aéreos internos entre y dentro de Tailandia y Vietnam »Salidas : Vuelos escoltados desde Los Ángeles. »Tiquete aéreo :El valor del tiquete aéreo no está incluido en el costo anterior
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Regreso los viernes
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Dos increíbles Destinos y una Aventura de Fotografía inolvidable 
senderos de Hanoi, mientras que pruebas la cocina local como el “Pho”, un delicioso plato de fideos. Hanoi es la mezcla entre historia y cultura, entre lo nuevo y lo antiguo, lo clásico y moderno y te aseguramos que tus aventuras y fotografías lo reflejaran. Disfruta el bullicio y la belleza de esta ciudad del norte, antes de escaparte hacia las montañas cubiertas de selva de “Sa Pa”. Desde aquí, exploraras los pueblos pintorescos de la tribu Hmong que ofrecen oportunidades para fotos espectaculares. Intercambia sonrisas con los niños curiosos, cuya vestimenta tradicional y amabilidad hará que tu corazón se funda. La vida de montaña y cultura de la tribu de la colina vietnamita es un mundo diferente de lo que verás en Hanoi. Durante tu estadía en la Bahía de Ha Long, sentirás la cálida brisa del océano mientras saboreas la vista de los dramáticos acantilados de piedra caliza. Tus días cerca del océano son de lujo mientras viajas en un barco privado el cual cruzara la bahía.
