In our latest competition Urban Oasis part of the grand prize you can walk away with is a amazing Photo Tour in Thailand with Harrison's Photography! So we thought we would take some time to see exactly what you would be doing on your tour!
John Harrison is a professional photographer living and working in Australia’s Hunter Valley. Whilst John’s main work is wedding photography and running short digital photography courses, he is extensively travelled and has visited Thailand many, many times. His wife Thatsanee, also well-travelled, was born in Bangkok and is fluent in both English and Thai. Her local knowlege will give you a rare insight into the real Thailand.
Day 1
For those departing from Sydney we arrive in Bangkok in late evening and transfer to comfortable hotel located in the heart of the city.
Day 2
We meet at breakfast in the hotel for a tour briefing and our first photography workshop. We then go to the huge Chatuchak weekend market where photo (and shopping) opportunities abound. Later in the day we will upload our photos and discuss their merits.Grand Palace, Bangkok
Day 3
A very early start today, we visit the floating markets of Damnoen Saduak. Although many tourists go here this is still an authentic Thai experience and you will learn a lot about the Thai way of life. Once again huge photo opportunities, soak up the wonderful colour and atmosphere as we take a ride down the canals on a longtail boat. Optional visit to MBK huge shopping complex for lunch and shopping in the afternoon before late afternoon photography workshop.
Day 4
Today we will take a tour to the Grand Palace, a splendid complex of ornate temples including Wat Phra Keow which houses the Emerald Buddha. Once again packed with wonderful photo opportunities, today you will be challenged to capture unique shots. After a late checkout we board the overnight sleeper train to Chiang Mai.
Day 5
We arrive in Chiang Mai early in the morning and are met by our private bus to take us on to Thailand's northernmost province of Chiang Rai. stopping on the way for breakfast we tour the amazing White Temple before checking into our resort hotel for an easy afternoon, lazing around the pool or exploring the smal town of Chiang Rai. In the evening our local guide will show us around and we'll probably eat in the night market where there is a huge selection of great food and free entertainment nightly. If we are in the mood we can try out our night shooting skills. Hill tribe girls near Chiang Mai
Day 6
Today we take a private tour up country to the so called Golden triangle area in the far north of Thailand. Here we will be able to capture images of the mighty Mekong river as we look out over Laos and Burma. Photography workshop late afternoon.
Day 7
Our private bus will take us back to Chiang Mai stopping on the way to admire (and photograph) the spectacular Queen mother's botanic gardens. After lunch we visit the majestic Doi Suthep temple, located high on the hill overlooking Chiang Mai. Late afternoon there will be a portrait photography workshop.
Day 8
An exciting and adventurous day. We take a longtail boat down the river before a trek through the jungle to visit some hilltribes. We ride an elephant and may take a leisurely river trip on a bamboo raft (depending on conditions). Guaranteed to sleep well tonight we may skip the photo session and head into town for some R & R.
Day 9
Today we have a break from photography and instead brush up our Thai cooking skills. We go to an organic farm where we learn to cook (and eat) some fantastic Thai food.Elephant trekking nr Chiang Rai
Day 10
Our final full day in Chiang Mai we visit an elephant training camp to see the well-cared for elephants being groomed by their mahouts before showing off their amazing skills. Afternoon at leisure to explore Chiang Mai, we will meet up late afternoon to compare notes on our photography progress before an optional evening out together at a riverside restaurant (not included in price).
Day 11
On our final day we have a breakfast photography wrap-up before transferring to Chiang Rai airport to return to Bangkok mid-afternoon.
Throughout the tour you will get plenty of opportunity for group and individual photography tuition but we aim to make the tour as enjoyable as possible so if you want to skip some workshops go ahead. Participation is entirely up to you. Also if you wish to travel with a friend or partner who is not interested in photography that's OK too. There's always plenty to do.
Check Out the Harrison Site for more details and his other courses avaliable!
