Etienne Bossot: 10 Days Photo Tour in Myanmar

10 Days in Myanmar

The People Tour

November 7- 16 2016

The start date is fixed as the events we will attend are already set and confirmed.

US$ 4150 (double)

Supplement of US$300 for single room. Pricing based on four participants. Discount of US$100 if five participants and US$200 if six. To view the terms of booking and to reserve a place, please scroll down to the form at the end of this page.

Group Size

The target group size is from 4 to 6 participants, so that the experience and training is personal. We need a minimum of 4 participants to confirm the tour is a "go".

Full Package

Excellent 3-4 star, family run hotels, with full amenities for relaxing at the end of the day. All our meals will be in local restaurants, offering us amazing food from Bangladesh, very yummy!

This Photo Tour has only one place left available!

Photo tour led by Etienne Bossot

Come and discover what is for us the most photogenic country of South East Asia in this 10 day tour. Gifted with a very high spiritual atmosphere, Myanmar offers stunning sceneries as well as some of the friendliest people in the region. Starting in Yangon during the biggest Full Moon festival of the year, we head up North to Bagan and its numerous temples, before discovering untouched parts of Pindaya and Inle lake’s beauty.

This is the fifth time Etienne runs this popular photo tour.

Companions

Of course you can bring your companion with you! With our local partners we have created a number of interesting and rewarding activities for them to fully enjoy the time too.

Weather

This is the wet season so it does rain from time to time. In the plains it is hot as always, but up high, as we will be, it is very cold at night, even close to freezing, so bring a mix of clothes.

Difficulty

Energetic but not mountain climbing. You do have to be in reasonable health, capable of one hour hikes up hills. Do bring good walking shoes.

Brief Itinerary

October and November sees the end of rainy season and is one of the most quite time to visit Myanmar, allowing us to avoid the big tourist rush of the beginning of the year. Even though it is difficult to get away from the main touristic locations in Myanmar, we have organized some very special things to do which will bring us to very remote locations, where it is still possible to capture the real essence of Myanmar.

We start the tour in Shwedagon Pagoda at sunrise, doing our first photo workshop among a crowd of people silently walking around the golden Stupa, an amazing experience! We will spend few days exploring Yangon and its countryside, and also working on our first photo critic session. The tour then takes us to Bagan where we will specifically work on people photography techniques, as well as landscapes that the area offers. Once again, we will quickly get away from the main touristic circuit and head into some villages where time froze, allowing us great photographic opportunities.

We drive to Pindaya at the time ethnic tribes are harvesting rice, and really put our focus to landscapes photography including some human elements. Then, we head to Inle lake through the beautiful sceneries of the highlands in central Myanmar, super for some good landscapes shots. The lake remains to us the most beautiful area of the country, as well as its busy markets where ethnic tribes come and meet.

Developing your photo skills is an absolute must on Etienne's tours. For every tour he selects relevant topic areas to workshop through and also design specific workshops for people while on tour. Most of the tour is aimed at developing composition and storytelling skills. We focus on different topics and apply them to daily situations. All tours include at least two photo critiquing sessions as well as workshops. This not only gives each person invaluable insight into their work but also enhances the group bonding experience. So you are guaranteed to go home a better photographer than before – plus you will have had an amazing travel experience!

Day 1 • Yangon, Photo review

Day 2: Yangon

Day 3: Bagan

Day 4: Jeep trip - Optional hot air balloons

Day 5: Bagan, Kalaw and Pindaya

Day 6: Pindaya

Day 7: Pindaya and Nyaung Shwe

Day 8: Inle lake

Day 9: Inle lake, Photo review

Day 10: Yangon

Photos from Etienne's tour in Myanmar

Included

We provide flights between tour destinations, transfers, tour transport, accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, light refreshments and soft drinks, museum passes and other related tickets. For indoor photography we have reflectors and light boxes. All fees quoted are inclusive of taxes.

Don't forget!

Other than your digital camera (any type will do) you should bring some lenses, a sturdy tripod and ideally a shutter release cable. There is a fair amount of walking, some in rough patches, so wear sensible shoes and casual clothes with lots of pockets. The sun can be strong; light headgear might be good for some.

Extra

If you do not have or do not want to bring a PC with you, we can arrange for you to use one locally. If you do not have imaging software on your computer, we can provide you with a free copy that has basic functionality. If you don’t bring a tripod we have some spares. If you are using a Canon DSLR then we also have some extra lenses.

Reserve your place on this tour

Once we receive your request we will call and email you to confirm details.

Bookings

Bookings are made directly with the photographer. For more details please contact Etienne Bossot by email to info@picsofasia.com.

Conditions

Fees are exclusive of your own travel to and from Rangoon.
Fees do not cover international travel and medical insurance.

Payment

50% to be paid on confirmed booking.
Balance of 50% paid at least 45 days before the tour start date.
By credit card or bank wire transfer.

Cancellations

100% refund if made 30+ days before the tour start date.
50% refund if made 15+ days before the tour start date.
25% refund if made 7+ days before the tour start date.

Registration Form

Just to be clear, filling in and sending this form does not commit you to anything or any payment until the booking is confirmed, which will be done with the photographer directly after you both have spoken and agreed everything.

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Etienne Bossot

Etienne Bossot will take you on an amazing journey through stunning locations in South East Asia, while sharing his passion for photography. Etienne started teaching photography in Hoi An, Vietnam eight years ago, when he fell in love with the country and changed his career and life completely. Since then he has been teaching photography while also working as a commercial and wedding photographer, gaining several awards in the process.

Etienne Bossot 10 Days Myanmar

10 Days in Myanmar