TRAVEL TRIPS

Semporna

Date : 13 Apr - 18 Apr 2012
Duration : 6 days, 5 nights
Photography competency level : Beginner to Intermediate (Travel, Sea-scape, People)
Group Size : 12 pax
Cost : SGD 900 per pax (based on twin sharing, land costs only), excluding personal airfares and optional SGD$120 single room supplement
Workshop Leader :
Mr Pang Piow Kan (multiple awarded photographer and 2004 World Travel Photographer of the Year)
Supported by Canon Imaging Academy Resident Instructor(s)

Overview

Canon Imaging Academy is bringing back this all-time popular destination to all avid photographers.
Workshop is led by Mr Pang Piow Kan, multiple international awards winning photographer from Penang, whose experience with this area is unparalleled.
Hence participants can look forward to maximum photographic opportunities on a good weather day (with blue skies and emerald green sea water).
Guidance will be provided for any beginners along the programme while intermediate photographers should not miss out this location if travel & people genre is your favourite photographic subject.

Minimum requirement: Attended a basic photography course or equivalent; or at least know the difference between f/2 and f/22, why you would choose one over the other, and how to use camera in manual

Highlights
Package Includes
Package Does Not Include the Following
Flight Details
Fitness Level

Fishermen & their huts standing on slits in the sea
Fishing villages
Local children having fun
Durba Square
Islands hopping in the Semporna region
Setup photo sessions

5 nights accommodation based on twin-sharing in Dragon Inn Hotel, Semporna Town
All Meals provided
Return land transport to and fro Airport in Tawau
Boat ferry services to and fro locations for photography

Airfare to and fro - SIN to KUL to TAWAU, and all airport taxes and fuel surcharges
Visa entry to Malaysia where necessary
Travel insurance (compulsory, all participants will have to do their own purchase)
Additional beverages (including alcohol) not included in meals
Any other incidental expenses incurred by participants
Tips for transport drivers - SGD$10 per participant

Please note there is no direct flight from Singapore to Tawau, Sabah. We recommend purchase a return trip up to Kuala Lumpur Airport & transit from there.

SIN - KUL: April 13 AK706 11:40-12:40
KUL - SIN: April 18 AK715 17:30-18:30
KUL - Tawau: April 13 AK 5154 15:30-18:10
Tawau - KUL: April 18 AK 5153 10:30-13:15

Do note that the flight schedule listing here is with accordance to assist customers purchase their ticket for each respective journey. We will notify customers the time to purchase tickets only when we have the minimum numbers to go ahead.

Must be physically fit to carry out daily personal chores and handling of photographic equipment
To withstand long hours of daily boat ride, from island to island. Sea conditions are generally calm but can be rough at times
Weather is predicted to be extremely hot during April and participants must be able to endure the conditions
Meals will be provided at irregular hours subject to daily itinerary

See terms & conditions

Course Fee SGD 900 per pax (based on twin sharing, land costs only), excluding personal airfares and optional SGD$120 single room supplement

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