Sept 25th – October 3rd, 2025
Epic Southwest and Slot Canyons 2025 #2
Only spaces remaining!
- Description
- Additional information
- EXCLUSIVE ACCESS to Slot Canyons!
- Details
- Video Highlights
- Itinerary
- Instructors
- Tour Pack
Description
September 25th – October 3rd, 2025
Join Toby Gelston on our UPDATED Southwest Tour, now with even smaller groups! We’re excited to offer a more intimate experience with just 10 photographers and 2 instructors. These spots fill up fast, so don’t miss out!
Join MPA as we discover and share with you the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, exclusive Slot Canyon, Horseshoe Bend Access, and MUCH MORE!
Highlights include –
- Capture both a breathtaking sunset AND sunrise at the Grand Canyon, with time to explore the iconic Route 66 town of Williams, AZ.
- Enjoy exclusive, private access to a stunning slot canyon for two hours – we’re the only group allowed in, and tripods are welcome!
- Photograph Navajo dancers at the rim of Horseshoe Bend, followed by a sunset shoot at this iconic location.
- Explore Zion National Park, capturing its most photogenic features, and stay in the charming town of Springdale, UT.
- Witness sunrise and sunset in Bryce Canyon, a truly magical experience and one of the best sunrise locations on Earth.
- Short hikes (always optional) that offer some of the best these parks have to offer*
- Discover hidden gems: lesser-known locations that will leave you speechless.
- Multiple opportunities for astro-photography in amazing locations, with instructors to guide you every step of the way, perfect if you’re a beginner.
About the Slot Canyon and Horseshoe Bend
Slot Canyon Exclusive – We have gained INCREDIBLE and EXCLUSIVE, access to a Slot Canyon that you will find breathtaking. We are the only ones allowed for a two-hour slot canyon experience like no other!
Navajo Dancers and Horseshoe Canyon – We will be driven to the Navajo-owned portion of Horseshoe Canyon at Sunset. Awaiting us will be a team of International Champion Navajo Hoop Dancers that will perform for us at the ridge of Horseshoe Bend at Sunset!
*Hiking- The hikes will be easy and short for the most part. Occasionally, a longer more strenuous hike may be optional and offered. For those that choose not to do such a hike, there is no problem as there will always be two groups and two sets of instructors making this a tour almost anyone can do.
Additional information
| Registration Type | Non-Photographer, Photographer – Pay in Full, Photographer – Payment Plan |
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EXCLUSIVE ACCESS to Slot Canyons!
This is truly something you will not be able to do on your own and alone is worth the tour! We have gained EXCLUSIVE access and time to photograph in a slot canyon on private Navajo land!
It is important to understand how unique and exclusive this is. Our group, due to our relationship, is given incredible private access! We will spend approximately 2 hours in the slot canyon. Unlike any typical slot canyon tour where you get just a minute or two plus have to fight the crowds, we get TIME, ACCESS and the ability to use tripods!
Our group will be taken via private guided 4×4 to the slot canyon. This is approximately a 6 mile backcountry drive that is an awesome experience itself. We will also have private guides with us to help and answer any questions about this sacred land..
Upon arrival at the slot canyon, you will take an easy level hike to the narrow and winding slot canyon. The beauty of this Slot Canyon is that you will be the ONLY group that is there at that time. You can truly avoid the crowds of Antelope Canyon and come experience a photographer’s dream. This Navajo Nation slot canyon has been preserved for those who want to have a quieter slot canyon experience and we have been given the ability to do so privately!
Join us as we explore some of the best the Southwest has to offer! Planned sessions at the Grand Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Private access Slot Canyons, Zion, and Bryce based on time. PLUS….some nighttime star photography!
Details
- Price: $3995 (Early Bird Pay in Full SPECIAL $3495 (SAVE $500)
- Price includes:
- MPA team personally educating and photographing with you!
- Full days of shooting with instruction.
- Editing Techniques
- Bonus -Star photography as possible
- Transportation in areas during tour dates
- All permits, park entrance fees, and fees for listed set activities
- Price DOES NOT include:
- Lodging- Hotel Blocks will be reserved.
- Travel Insurance – HIGHLY recommended
- Personal Expenses ( meals, beverages, alcohol, wifi, laundry, etc)
- Additional Tours or Excursions
- Tips and Gratuities for guides and MPA team
The trip is not confirmed until the deposit is placed. Due to limited space, there are NO EXCEPTIONS to this and it is on a first come first serve basis. Contact us with any questions.
Video Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1- Arrive Las Vegas – 7pm Welcome Meeting – Stay overnight
Day 2- Travel to Grand Canyon with possible stops at Hoover Dam and Williams AZ
Day 3- Sunrise at the Grand Canyon before continuing on to Page, AZ with additional photo stops
Day 4- Morning Slot Canyons – Break – Evening Session Horseshoe Bend w/Navajo Dancers at Overlook Sunset
Day 5- Drive to Bryce with photo stops and sunset at Bryce Amphitheater
Day 6- Bryce Sunrise, Optional Hike and Bryce Sunset
Day 7- Optional Bryce Sunrise followed by drive to Zion with photo stops
Day 8- Zion Exploration
Day 9- Return to Vegas with photo stops (Fly out no earlier than 7pm OR stay over)
Day 10- Depart for home at your leisure or book an additional day of Lightroom instruction working through your own SW photos.
Due to the incredible landscape and opportunities in the region, we will determine based on many factors, choosing various options to go and photograph that may not be listed here. It’s that epic!
*Itineraries and times are subject to change based on many factors, but plans are to always be able to photograph the iconic items listed.
Instructors
- Toby Gelston
- TBD
Instructors are scheduled, however, they are subject to change as needed.
Tour Pack
Please download the Tour Packet from the link below when it becomes available. Much of the information contained in this packet is also available under the Tour Prep page here on the website.
However, this packet will also include some gear specifics for this tour. Please note that specific flight information, arrival and departure times, accommodations, and other logistical information may not be in this packet. Those items will be emailed to you at various times in the planning process of each tour.
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