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Our designated meeting point is Manas International Airport. Following our arrival, we'll make our way to the capital to unwind at our accommodation. Soon after, we'll have our warm welcome dinner and an introduction to the exciting journey ahead.
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After a long 9 hour drive, we will reach our initial destination: Kel Suu Valley. Our accommodation for the night will be in charming traditional Yurts. Amidst these unique dwellings, we'll have the perfect vantage point to capture the mesmerizing beauty of the Milky Way against the backdrop of Yurts and the mountain range within the valley.
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After a night of rest, we will wake up early to have breakfast before embarking on a half day trip to Kel Suu Lake. We will be riding horses 2 hours each way on relatively easy terrain to make it to the lake before getting on a boat to sail through the mountains surrounding the lake. (Hike is optional if you don’t want to ride horses). After making it back to our camp and having dinner, we will then do an astro photography session within the valley.
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After a 4-hour drive we will arrive at Naryn town. Here, we will find refuge for the evening, ensuring a good night's rest after indulging in delicious local cuisine. Given the long distances covered by road, it's imperative that we take a break this evening to split the journey in two.
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After a half-day drive, we will reach the Valley of Forgotten Rivers, where our lodging awaits in charming local yurts. Following our arrival, we'll have the chance to view sunset from a view point above the Valley of Forgotten Rivers. As night falls, we are free to shoot night photography from our camp by the yurts and beach.
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In the early morning, we'll shoot sunrise over the Valley of Forgotten Rivers with drone. After having breakfast we have a 1- hour drive to our guest house that we will be staying beside Fairy Tale Canyon. A little before sunset we will head to the Fairy Tale Canyon for sunset & night photography.
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Our last shoot with be at the Mars Canyon with local Falconers on horses with their Eagles at sunset. After sunset we will follow with an small night photography session with the rock formations before heading back to our guest house for rest.
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Today, we bid our farewells as we transfer back to Bishkek for one last night to rest and recover before heading to Manas International Airport
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Pick up & drop off at Manas International Airport (Bishkek) |
International Flights |
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Transport to all places & expeditions |
Visa |
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Hotels, Yurts, and tents (Twin Sharing) |
Snacks out of meal times and additional drinks or alcoholic beverages |
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Full Board and one soft drink per meal |
Travel and health insurance (or any insurance) |
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All permits for photography and passes to national parks |
Single room supplement (450 CHF) |
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Local falconers on horses photography session |
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Teaching from Sadeq Hayati |
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One year access to my online master class |
After receiving a full introduction on the first day to Astrophotography he will then prepare you with the knowledge and tools to go out and capture stunning night scapes and landscape photos just like ours. In the following days, you will shadow him and try to take the exact same compositions as him in order to learn the workflow and the correct way to capture your images. Alternatively, you are free to roam the beautiful landscapes around us and capture your own images where we would then come follow up, give tips, and also our feedback. We will also be doing landscape, sunset/sunrise photography, and so on.
Benjamin Barakat, an acclaimed astrophotographer whose portfolio has earned accolades from esteemed publications including Forbes, National Geographic, CNN, BBC, and numerous other renowned sources. Throughout the day, He thrives as a professional real estate photographer, but when the sun sets, He seamlessly transition into the realm of night photography. In addition to his nocturnal workshops, He proudly guide photography enthusiasts on immersive expeditions that take them beyond the ordinary, allowing them to seize breathtaking moments beneath the starry canvas of the night sky.
If a participant decides to cancel their reservation, they can do so at any time by communicating it as soon as possible to the official email address of the organizer at barakatphotography@outlook.com
However, you should keep in mind that the cancellation by a participant would create management difficulties in bookings as well as the risk of not reaching the minimum number of participants for the trip (and consequently the need to search for a new person).
For this reason:
