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Welcome! Vietnam Photo Adventures brings you the best day photo tour and street photography workshops in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City – HCMC), and multiple day photo tours to the Mekong Delta, Central, and Northern Vietnam. Our educational tours and workshops give you the opportunity to capture the lesser-known areas of Vietnam and its inhabitants, and help you improve your street and travel photography skills in a fun and friendly way (our tours and workshops are DSLR, mirrorless, and also smartphone friendly).

Your host Arnaud Foucard is your passport to discover authentic Vietnam and connect with the locals. Since 2014 he has helped over 1,500+ amateur photographers from 30+ countries improve their street photography skills in Saigon’s backstreets.

Each year, Arnaud also leads dozen photography tours focusing on ethnic minorities, fishermen, and rice farmers’ daily lives throughout the most gorgeous corners of Vietnam.

One of his passion is to facilitate access to local people, helping you to make candid and documentary kind of photographs you have always dream to take. He also has a knack for helping to make more creative compositions, to see and sculpt light, and he likes to share his tips and tricks making your images come alive and tell stories.

Saigon Day Trips

Join Arnaud on one of his day trips and explore the vibrant Saigon, full of energy and traditions, through the lense of your camera. You will discover the less travelled back alleys and secret spots, all the while receiving feedback and advices on how to improve your shots.

CHOLON BACKSTREETS

Street photography small group workshop, us$ 99 / person, 3 persons maximum, private workshop from us$ 169, monday to sunday – 6:00am to 10:00am.

While Saigon has evolved tremendously through the last fifteen years, Cholon neighborhood was able to preserve its traditions and its unique blend of Chinese and French influenced architecture…

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SAIGON URBAN EXPLORATION

Urban street photography small group workshop, monday to sunday – 2:00pm to 6:00pm.

Join us on a urban street photography tour truly off the beaten path and discover some of Saigon center best kept secrets hidden in plain sight! We will delve into a small hidden Chinese neighborhood…

SAIGON SCOOT ‘N’ SHOOT

Private photography tour, us$ 169 / 1 pax, us$ 30 per additional participant, 4 persons maximum, monday to sunday – 2:00pm to 6:30pm.

Saigon Scoot ‘N’ Shoot is a great opportunity for you to discover the city “the local way”, on the back of a motorbike. Arnaud and experimented drivers will take you to our favorite spots throughout the city…

ONE-ON-ONE WORKSHOP

Private photography workshop, tailored to your needs, from us$ 169, monday to sunday – morning or afternoon.

Get your one-on-one private photography class, solo or accompanied by a few friends or family members. Whether you are an experienced image hunter or a total beginner, we tailor tours…

Mekong Explorations

Most tours of the Mekong Delta stick to tried & tested tourist routes and barely scratch the surface of this stunning part of Vietnam. We go deeper and help beginners and experienced photographers alike capture the true magic of the region.

2 DAYS IN THE MEKONG DELTA

2 days / 1 night, departure upon request.

Embark on a superb 2-day photography tour in the heart of the Mekong Delta, taking you to our favorite floating markets and locations at the golden hour.

On the first day, we will visit the charming coconut groves of Ben Tre, followed by a photo session in a few authentic pagodas and meet with the monks. The next day, we will set out early in the morning to immerse ourselves in the heart of 2 floating markets and capture their fantastic atmosphere. We will end our trip with at brick kiln village, where workers still do their craft the ancestral way.

MEKONG DELTA HIDDEN GEMS

3 days / 2 night.

Embark on a 3-day photographic tour that will take you away from beaten paths and let you discover the traditional Mekong Delta.

Throughout this photo adventure, you will sail on some of the region’s most beautiful arroyos, ride through endless coconut groves and mesmerizing fluorescent green rice fields, visit some authentic Khmer temples and meet with the monks, witness the colorful morning activity of genuine floating markets, and will get many other great opportunities to capture the true beauty of the Mekong Delta and its people.

Vietnam Adventures

We propose here a selection of scheduled tours carefully elaborated by Arnaud, offering you the opportunity to discover Vietnam’s most beautiful regions at their best time periods.

Whether it be in the South, the Center or the North of the country, we will take you to places mostly off the usual tourist beaten path, always driven by the same philosophy: allowing you to meet with the local population and helping you bring back home great pictures.

CENTRAL VIETNAM: LIFE BY THE COAST

5 days / 4 nights, 16 to 20 march 2023,, 13-17 april 2023, 4-8 may 2023,, 10 to 14 june 2023 & 26 to 30 august 2023.

Truly magical and mystical, Central Vietnam is one of the most scenic corner of the peninsula. Embark on a journey bustling with photographic opportunities: the UNESCO world heritage Hoi An ancient port, charming coastal fishing villages and markets, unique square fishing nets overhanging river, South-East Asia’s largest lagoon’s fishing activities…

This five-day intensive workshop encapsulates some of Central Vietnam’s most exceptional locations, and offers a chance to capture it’s traditional everyday life under the light of gold infused sunrises and sunsets.

NORTH VIETNAM ETHNIC TRAILS

8 days / 7 nights, 2 to 9 june 2023 & 8 to 15  september 2023, 31 may to 7 june 2024 & 6 to 13  september 2024.

This tour takes place twice a year. We hold the first tour during the season of rice-transplatation, when rice terraces fill up with water, allowing young sprouts to show off their fluorescent green colors. The second tour follows the harvesting season, when the rice fields display their golden colors.

During these two crucial periods of the rice cycle, cultivators spend their whole day working the fields, to the photographer’s delight… When we’ll be out of the rice fields, it will be to explore the various villages and markets of the region.

HA GIANG, THE ROOF OF VIETNAM

25 may to 1 june 2023 & august 31 to 7 september 2023, 23 to 30 may 2024 & 29 august to 5 september 2024.

Closed to foreigners for a long time, the faraway province of Ha Giang remains on the sideline of traditional tourist trails. It offers a diversified palette of landscapes and a pretty mosaic of ethnic groups, barely influenced by the turmoil and development of modern life. From the spectacular rice terraces of Hoang Su Phi and its various local tribes, to the breathtaking karst landscape of Dong Van and its White Hmong populated villages, we invite you to a fabulous photographic adventure to the limits of the northern mountainous region of Vietnam.

We organize this tour twice a year, during the rice transplantation season and the harvest season, a period during which the ethnic groups spend most of their days in the fields, to the photographer’s great delight.

THE RICE TERRACE HARVEST TRAILS

16 days / 15 nights, 31 august to 15 september 2023, 29 august to 13 september 2024.

This tour combines our two acclaimed East and West mountain loops, taking you through Ha Giang sugar loaf mountains, Vietnam National Heritage classified rice terraces of Hoang Su Phi and Mu Cang Chai, and the exhilarating Muong Hum and Sapa valleys. A dreamlike adventure for people and landscape lovers, taking place at the best time of the year: the golden rice harvest!

This tour will take you to our favorite secret spots throughout North Vietnam mountainous regions, right in the midst of the rice harvest activities.

VIETNAM OFF THE BEATEN PATH

17 may to 1 june 2023, 15 to 30 may 2024.

Vietnam, stretching over more than 1650 km from North to South, offers an incredible variety of landscapes and population: floating markets overflowing with tropical fruits in the Mekong Delta, ancient trading posts, old ruins of the last imperial capital of Vietnam, colorful ethnic markets and rice terraces… Throughout these 15 days, we will meet up close with the population and share moments of their daily lives, while enjoying each region’s cultural wealth and breathtaking sceneries.

We conduct this tour only once a year, in May. This time offers the best climate throughout the 3 regions, South, Centre and North Vietnam, with the added bonus of rice harvest in the center and rice transplanting in the northern mountains, offering animated rice field landscapes, to the photographer’s great delight.

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• Saigon Urban Exploration
• Saigon Scoot ‘n’ Shoot
• One-on-One Workshops
• Saigon Landmarks Photowalk
• 2 Days in the Mekong Delta
• Mekong Delta Hidden Gems
• Ha Giang, the roof of Vietnam
• North Vietnam Ethnic Trails
• The Rice Terrace Harvest Trails
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Welcome to Vietnam! Vietnam Photography Tours and Adventure will bring you to the best guideline photography sites throughout the country. Our photo tours will take you the opportunity to hunt the less-known regions in Vietnam which seeker wish to travel to. Also get the chance to share experience with local inhabitants, to touch mysteries covered by morning fog. Especially from vast the mountains over deep valleys to view the colorful terrace fields filled in hillsides as picturesque. Get closer for homeland of hill tribe people in remote regions where you can experience authentic encounters.

Please refer our best private Vietnam photo trip package that to choose the right trip for you. If you do not find any suitable trips, please contact us to customize a tour to meet your needs.

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The Untouched Gems Of Northwest Vietnam 7 Days

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Mu Cang Chai Photography Tour

What are you expected for Mu Cang Chai photography trip? It is the truly photogenic destination where offers the stunning landscapes. You can touch and

North Vietnam Photography Trip

North Vietnam photography trip 12 days will lead you passing mountainous area in North Vietnam to discover its unique and different beauties in each sites.

Vietnam In Focus

Best Vietnam in focus Photography trip lengthen you from South to North Vietnam within 16 days. This is the opportunity to discover the colorful the

This hiking and sightseeing trip will offer you the peaceful and attractive spots in Northern mountainous Vietnam. Amazing Mu Cang Chai terrace fields on hillside

Hunting Terraced Rice Fields & Hill Tribes

Are you photographer hunter? So Mu Cang Chai and Ha Giang will give you the wonderful journey to romantic and amazing scenery to take the

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North Of Vietnam Landscape Photography Tour

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Trekking Vietnam Adventure

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Nestled at the foot of the beautiful and majestic Hoang Lien Son chain Mountain, Mu Cang Chai in Yen Bai province possesses the wild landscapes

Unforgettable Trekking Vietnam

Jam packed with one of a kind and super exciting places. This adventure tour takes highlights including a cruise and also spending a dreamy night

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• Curves of the terraces (Sep 20-23)
• From the mountain to the sea (Oct 20-25)
• Faces of Ha Giang (Mar 11-17)
• Northern Mountains’ hidden paradise (May 11 – 19)
• The rice growing season (June 06 – 11)
• Hoang Su Phi photography in the water season (June 06-11)
• Iconic beauty of Central Vietnam (Jul 01 – 07)
• Grace of the mountain (Sep 15-22)
• Hanoi Vintage Neighborhood
• Street photography workshop with Fujifilm Global Ambassador
• Frames of Ha Noi
• Hanoi by dawn
• Hanoi countryside – Photography on the farmers’ field
• Colors of incense
• The Vanishing Craft of Making Fish Traps
• Tho Ha – The rice paper making village
• Soy sauce village of Ban Yen Nhan
• Cu Da – Candid life in the noodle making village
• The pottery village of Phu Lang
• Long Coc Tea Plantation
• Fishing villages of Nam Dinh
• Ninh Binh photography tour
• Thac Ba – 02 days photography & drone
• Pu Luong – Heaven of photography
• Mountain markets
• Nam Dinh fishing villages
• Ha Giang – Photography in the exotic land
• Hoang Su Phi photography travel
• Muong Hum – Y Ty
• Pu Luong – Immersed in nature photography
• Thanh Hoa – Capturing the authenticity
• Nha Trang Visual Journey
• Tea plantations photography

The Vanishing Craft of making Fish Traps

Iconic beauty of Central Vietnam

7 Days | July 1-7, 2024

Northern Mountains hidden Paradise

9 Days | May 11-19, 2024

Northwest Vietnam photo tour – The rice growing season

6 Days | June 06-11, 2024

North Vietnam photo tour – Grace of the mountain

8 Days | September 15-22, 2024

Mu Cang Chai photography tour Curves of the terraces

4 Days | September 20-23, 2024

Faces of Ha Giang – Life on the final frontier

7 Days | March 11-17, 2025

Daily Vietnam photo tours

Cu Da – Candid life in the noodle making village

Hanoi countryside – Photography on the farmers’ field

Momentlives was founded in 2010 and we were the very first tour operator in Vietnam to organize high quality, meticulously crafted photo tours in North, Central, and South Vietnam. Our team of expert photographers is passionate and dedicated to the art of capturing stunning photographs. But that’s not enough! Each and everyone of us has a professional degree in Tourism. Our ultimate goal is, through our professionally designed tours, all photographers and photography lovers could photograph Vietnam, its cultures and people to the heart of its essence.

Rather than taking you to the usual tourist hotspots like museums or city landmarks, we take you to hidden gems such as villages, mountains, and off-the-beaten-path routes in cities. These are places where life has remained unchanged for years, and where you can capture the vibrant stories of everyday life in full color through your camera lens. Our tours go beyond just improving your photography skills, as we strive to bring the rich culture, imagery, people, and traditions of Vietnam directly to your lens. By embarking on our photography tours, you won’t just leave with stunning images, but also  the stories of Vietnam

Vietnam photo tours and travel photography in Vietnam with Momentlives

Touring Vietnam can be done in many different ways, but the absolute best way to fully experience and capture its essence is by joining a Momentlives photo tour. Our all-inclusive packages provide you with everything you could possibly need, except for your camera and equipment (which you can let us know if you need help with). We meticulously plan our routes and schedules to ensure that we arrive at our photography destinations at the optimal time of day, week, or month.

Each destination we choose is carefully selected to showcase the breathtaking landscapes of Vietnam, the authentic lifestyles of its people, and the rich and diverse cultures that are either well-preserved or at risk of vanishing. Our tours are specifically designed to offer a perfect combination of all of these elements, allowing you to capture stunning photos that truly reflect the beauty and character of Vietnam. 

At Momentlives, we understand that rushing from place to place is not the ideal way to capture stunning photographs during your Vietnam tour. That’s why we prioritize providing you with sufficient time at each location to fully immerse yourself in the surroundings and capture breathtaking shots. We believe that taking the time to experience the environment firsthand is essential to generating truly great photographs. For example, we don’t hesitate to visit a location twice in one day, such as for both golden hours, or return to the same village for different activities on different occasions.

Our focus is not on making money or gaining benefits, but on delivering an unparalleled photography experience for our clients. To achieve this, we keep our tour groups as small as possible, with some tours taking no more than four people. By minimizing the number of participants, we maximize your creativity.  Our Vietnam photography tours are designed to cater to participants of all photography levels. The only thing we require from our clients is a passion for photography and a desire to capture the beauty and essence of Vietnam through their lens.

Ready to embark on an adventure that will take your photography skills to new heights? Simply send us an email at [email protected] , and we’ll take care of the rest. Join us for a Vietnam photo tour that promises to capture the heart and soul of our country like never before.

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Vietnam Photo Tour

Next Photo Tour of Vietnam dates: April 26th – May 9th, 2020

Terraced rice paddies, colorful local markets, ancient ruins, magical pagodas, and vibrant city life. Yes, Vietnam has it all and we’ll see all that and more on this photography tour.

14-day Northern Vietnam Photo Tour

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• Where: Northern Vietnam
• When: April 26th – May 9th, 2020
• Who: You and 11 other photography enthusiasts.
• What: A 14-day photo tour of Vietnam, catering to photographing in the best light of the day, in the field practice in a fun small group setting, with a flexible schedule and customized photography tutoring to match the group members!
• Why: Total photography immersion, in a safe environment, with experienced professional photographers providing lots of hands-on help!

How much is this tour?

This tour is designed to offer you both adventure and comfort.

We stay in comfortable and clean rooms in properties with local character and style when possible. All your meals and in-country transport (bus, train) are included.

We also take care of little incidentals like water daily, tips, models, and snacks on the bus and train have all been taken care of for you for a smooth easy experience.

Maximum group size: 12

Remaining Spots: 0

Registration Closed

This tour is currently closed for registrations but you can join the wait list to be notified if a spot opens, or when the next tour is available for booking.

Members of the wait list will be notified first when registration becomes available.

This is less than many other Vietnam tours which include 15 – 20 people – please look at that when researching and comparing tours!

NOTE: We have set the maximum number of participants on this tour to 12. This allows for a small, intimate group in order to give you the best experience. This means you will have more time with the tour leader(s), and a really nice group size.

Single Supplement Price:

• Prices quoted are for double occupancy. NOTE: You will be paired with someone of the same gender if you do not have a travel partner and request a roommate – if one is not available you will be charged the single supplement.
• Price for a single room is an additional $895

Do you love to travel? If you are as obsessed with travel and photography as we are then you need to join us on this tour of Vietnam. Not only will you learn how to take better photographs, through the support of our expert photography leader, but you can rest assured you will travel to the best locations Vietnam has to offer.

NOTE: Our guide on this tour is also an award-winning Vietnamese photographer! So you get to learn from him and see a bit of his country through his eyes.

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The Best Light

This photography tour of Vietnam has been specially curated to make sure each day we are photographing in the best light possible.

Over the 14 days, you will learn the best time of day to photograph and how to overcome challenging lighting situations.

Expect fishermen at sunrise, rooftop sunsets, portraits of local people in traditional dress, and explorations into the magical blue hour.

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The Best Locations

Where others might go in, we go around. Don’t expect the typical tourist locations.

This is a custom-designed travel tour, by a photographer, for photography enthusiasts. What you can expect is to see the real authentic Vietnam including visits to local villages, exquisite architecture, experiences with tribal people and bustling markets.

We have taken the time to ensure our tour allows you to experience the real Vietnam, and not just the picture-postcard version.

Less Rushed

Nobody likes to be rushed. On our photography tours, we take our time.

By keeping the group size small we can be more responsive to your individual needs. We want to make sure you have time to get the best photographs possible.

That means if you feel like some downtime or skipping a location to explore on your own, that’s not a problem. We are here to support your photographic passion, and if that means taking a break that’s fine by us!

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Photographers love Vietnam

Do you want to perfect your landscape photography? How about Vietnam’s limestone islands, surrounded by crystal clear tropical waters as your backdrop.

This captivating Southeast Asian gem – incredibly diverse in the landscape – serves up the perfect spots to explore all the photo opportunities you’ve been craving.

Vietnam’s breathtaking countryside, lively cities, delicious street eats, fascinating history, and friendly locals make it one of the world’s most up-and-coming destinations, especially for photographers. [/column] [column width=”one-third”]

One-on-One Access to Your Tour Leader

Come along and join us on a journey through one of the safest and most awe-inspiring destinations in this part of the world.

Your tour leader is sure to work in some special surprises. Perhaps light painting or food photography are up your alley. We’ll add in some fun, offbeat photo outings to learn and practice specific skills and photo tricks.

We specially-design our tour as a small-group experience. You’ll have plenty of room to find just the right light and have easy one-on-one access to your experienced tour leader.

Improve Your Camera Skills

If you like photo vacations with an emphasis on improving your camera skills at the same time, a smaller group presents a greater chance you’ll learn what you came to – and then some!

Over the course of the tour, you will get help in areas you may be struggling with, in a small group setting.

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Move Vietnam to the top of your photography list

Vietnam is bursting with astonishing natural beauty.

With dramatic countryside, vibrant cities, 3000 km of tropical coastline, fresh and delicious street food and fascinating culture. Vietnam is the unsung hero of Southeast Asia and one of the world’s most up-and-coming destinations. Vietnam is developing at a staggering rate, so now really is the time to go.

Over the centuries the different civilizations that have called Vietnam home have shaped the architecture, culture and, cuisine. Its rich and complex history is waiting for you to explore. From the French Quarter in Hanoi to the Imperial City every place tells a story.

Come along on this exciting, one-of-a-kind photo tour of Vietnam, designed by photographers for photographers of all levels. Vietnam provides the backdrop, all you have to do is take the photos. Will you join us?

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This is a tentative schedule, may not be exactly as shown here:

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Your Photo Tour Leader:

Your photo leader for this Vietnam photography tour is Darlene. She is the creator of Digital Photo Mentor, a photography teacher, tour leader, traveler, and cat owner.

She has over 30 years of experience as a professional photographer, has been teaching photography since 2011 and has led over a dozen tours and 20+ workshops.

Darlene is a Fuji shooter but she speaks almost all other photography languages. Whatever your skill level and experience, she can help you unlock the next level and help you learn to take better photos.

Cost of Photo Tour of Vietnam

[columns] [column width=”two-thirds”]We have set the maximum number of participants on this tour to 12. This is less than many other Vietnam tours which include 15 – 20 people – please look at that when researching and comparing tours. Keeping the group sizes small allows for a smaller, more intimate group in order to give you the best experience.

This means you will have more time with the tour leader, and a really nice group size.

The minimum number of people required to run the tour is seven.

Join the waiting list above to get notified early and grab a spot.

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[columns] [column width=”one-half”] The price of the tour includes:

• Airport pickup and return (airport transfers) on the start and end dates as indicated. If you arrive early or stay later you will be responsible for your own airport transportation. (We can arrange it for you if you wish at an extra cost.)
• 13 nights of hotel accommodations.
• 1-night train accommodations.
• Meals – 13 breakfasts, 13 lunches, and 13 dinners (includes non-alcoholic beverages and tips).
• Air-conditioned transportation – included driver, fuel, and insurance.
• Professional English speaking guide, licensed for tourism.
• Excursions (boat rides, train).
• Entrance fees to historical sites.
• Organized photo shoots as listed.
• Photography tutoring and help as needed, you just have to ask.
• Portage tips for bags.

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• Your flight or other travel to Vietnam
• Tips for your guide, driver, and tour leader
• Lunches on your free days or if meals if you arrive early
• Alcoholic beverages
• Personal spending
• Optional activities like spa treatments, etc.

Flights to Vietnam: We travel to Vietnam through Noi Bai International Airport , located 45 kilometers outside Hanoi city center. We have arranged transportation to our lodging in Hanoi for you if you arrive on the tour start date of April 26, 2020. We just need your flight arrival information to get you picked up at the airport.

Flights home from Vietnam: The tour ends and we depart from Hanoi so make your travel arrangements accordingly. Airport transfer is included if you fly out on the last day of the tour, May 9.

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[accordion] [accordion_item title=”What is the physical fitness level needed for this tour?”] There are many stairs and hills and some of our accommodations do not have elevators. We also do a bit of walking/hiking in the Sapa area and there are some hilly areas (could be 3-5km, 1-2 hours) If you are in good health and fitness level you will be fine. But this tour is NOT recommended for people with mobility issues. [/accordion_item] [accordion_item title=”What if I don’t have a roommate but don’t want to pay the extra for a single?”] If you request to share a room and we cannot match you with a roommate you will be required to pay the single supplement fee. We do our best to pair everyone up but due to gender mismatches, we may not always have equal numbers of males or females. You can certainly also bring a friend along to share (the same rate applies for them). [/accordion_item] [accordion_item title=”What photography skill level do I need to participate?”] We encourage all skill levels to join us on this tour. It is not about what you know it’s about doing photography together, enjoying the adventure, and learning a few things along the way. Whatever your level you can get some tips from the tour leader. You don’t even have to be a photographer, but can come along and appreciate the relaxed pace of this tour. [/accordion_item] [/accordion]

Explore the country on this photo tour of Vietnam. Meet fellow photographers from around the world and make new friends.

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We run highly-acclaimed photography tours and adventures to the most spectacular and fascinating parts of Vietnam, from north to south and everywhere in between. We will get you off the beaten track and discovering the real Vietnam with your camera.

Our Vietnam photography tours have been specially designed to give you rich opportunities for photographic storytelling, as well as an unforgettable adventure. They also offer a premium experience, from professional photography tuition in a small group to stylish and comfortable accommodation. On one of our photography tours you may find yourself mixing with H’mong and Red Dzao hill tribes at a dawn market and turning in for the night at a luxurious mountain eco-lodge. Or you could be photographing from a train window as you cross the Hai Van Pass at sunset, before enjoying cocktails at a boutique beachside resort. 

If you want to see and photograph the best of Vietnam, and enjoy the company of a small group of fellow photography enthusiasts, these are the photo tours for you. Led by our team of professional photographer guides, all with extensive local experience, you’ll gain insights and knowledge unique to Vietnam in Focus. Join us to find out why we are the choice of National Geographic, the Travel Channel, Lonely Planet and The Guardian.

Guests are welcome to an early bird discount of 5% when booking 12 months or more in advance.

Tour departures will be confirmed 3 months in advance, and depend on a minimum number of guests. Guests should not book flights until they receive confirmation of the tour departure.

We take a maximum number of five guests per one tour leader. With larger groups we will split between two tour leaders.

Prices include all transport, accommodation, food and non-alcoholic drinks, plus local guides and government permits as per itinerary

Featured Multiday Vietnam Photo Adventures

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• May 5, 2024

Experience and photograph the very best of Vietnam in one epic adventure

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• August 30, 2024

Moc Chau Love Market and the tribes of the Black River Valley

• Vietnam by Rail
• September 2, 2024

Explore Vietnam's stunning land and people from south to north on the Reunification Express

• Golden Harvest
• September 16, 2024

Photograph the real northwest Vietnam during the season of golden rice

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• September 29, 2024

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• November 7, 2024

Explore Vietnam's True North from Sapa to Ha Giang, in the Footsteps of the Opium Traders

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CENTRAL VIETNAM

Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, Ninh Binh, Quang Phu Cau

NORTHERN VIETNAM

Verdant Valleys, Fishing Villages, and Vibrant Cities in Vietnam.

Join us in Vietnam for an unforgettable 9-day Vietnam photo tour in Hanoi and Central Vietnam, where we will discover the diverse beauty of this captivating country. This tour focuses on the rich heritage of vibrant Hanoi, the coastal cities of Hue and Hoi An, and the mountains and Red River delta of Ninh Binh.

For those looking for more, we offer a Northern Vietnam add-on for a total of 17 days of Vietnamese culture and stunning photography. Our Northern Vietnam photo tour focuses on mountain villages, spectacular rice terraces, tea fields, landscapes, and the hill tribes of Sa Pa.

Our Vietnam photography and cultural journey begins in the vibrant capital city of Hanoi, where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with modern life. Let’s dive into the bustling markets and iconic landmarks, capturing the city’s rich history and dynamic energy. Don’t forget to snap a photo of the iconic Train Street, a must-see for any visitor to Hanoi.

Heading south to Hue, Vietnam’s former Imperial capital, step back amidst the ancient charm of the historic Citadel and winding streets of the Old Town. Immerse yourself in centuries-old traditions, wandering through colorful markets and ornate architecture and capturing the timeless beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Continuing our adventure in Hoi An, we will experience the coastal culture and scenic beauty of Vietnam. Be ready to watch the fishermen at work, learn about their unique techniques, and capture stunning coastal vistas. As dusk descends, be enchanted by the magical glow of thousands of lanterns illuminating the streets, offering endless opportunities for captivating night photography.

Vietnam promises to enrich your photographic journey with new perspectives and captivating scenery. Let your photos tell the unique story of our travels, capturing the essence of Vietnam beyond its tourist attractions.

This adventure is designed not only to guide you to the most photogenic locations carefully planned for the best light but also to aid you in mentally visualizing a scene before capturing the decisive moment. We aim to raise your awareness and spark your creativity so that you not only go home with images to be proud of but also use your newfound skills to improve and expand your photographic technique. Apart from the technical aspect of learning your camera settings and capabilities, you will learn how to turn an ordinary image into an extraordinary image by using your creativity.

In addition, you will learn how to survey the landscape, utilize and approach your environment, photograph people indigenous to the region, and the cultural considerations and challenges of photographing in a foreign country. Our time together will include individual and group discussions, inspiring ideas, and great fun. We cannot think of a better location to express your creativity than in Vibrant Vietnam.

Experience | Difficulty

• Beginner, amateur, enthusiast and semi-pro photographers
• All cameras and camera phones are welcome
• Busy schedule
• Travel by walking, car or minibus
• Moderate elevation changes and lots of walking
• (non-photographers also welcome)

Weather | Sun

August – Temps 89/77F 32/25 C Sunrise 5:30 | Sunset 6:20 (18:20)

• 9 days or 17 days
• Travel, people, street, documentary, and landscape photography
• Professional photographer | guide
• Local guide
• Photo walks & discussions
• Small group size (4-6 guests)
• 4 or 5-star hotels
• 5 Lunches and 2 Dinners
• 2 Domestic flights
• Local transportation

Travel Information

Arrival and departure airport: Hanoi, Vietnam – Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) – Transfer to hotel: 45 min Our adventure begins at 8 AM on the first day and ends at noon on the last day. Travel Visa: A visa may be required depending on your nationality. We suggest you use iVisa https://www.ivisa.com . They are excellent at providing quick service for obtaining travel visas.

Accommodations

Hanoi – Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Hotel de L’Opera, and similar Hue – Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel, or similar Hoi An – Antara Hoi An Resort, Bay Resort Hoi An or similar

Northern Vietnam Combination: Hanoi – Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Hotel de L’Opera, and similar Tu Le- Le Champ Mountain Resort Mu Cang Chai – Mu Cang Chai Ecolodge Sa Pa – Silk Path Grand Resort and Spa

Helpful Links

> Vietnam – Hoan Kiem Lake – by Ian Robert Knight >  Legend of the Hotel Metropole – by Michael Chinnici >  Hmong Hill Tribes – by Ian Robert Knight >  Vietnam Day in the Life – A Focus on Hanoi – by Ian Robert Knight >  Photographing People in Asia – by Ian Robert Knight > UNESCO Sites in Asia – by Ian Robert Knight > Coffee Around the World – by Ian Robert Knight >  Cruising Ha Long Bay  – by Ian Robert Knight

Central Vietnam Prices & Dates

Central & northern vietnam prices & dates.

Photographer Leader

Lopamudra talukdar.

Central Vietnam & Northern Vietnam August 21-29 / August 31 – September 6, 2024 August 20-28 / August 30 – September 5, 2025

Michael Chinnici

Central Vietnam & Northern Vietnam August 20-28 / August 30 – September 5, 2025

*All prices are per person and based on double occupancy. Please select single occupancy for a private room. For your convenience, we offer optional early arrival and late departure accommodations so you can extend your stay before or after the trip. We typically stay in upscale boutique hotels in the 4 and 5-star category. Not all destinations offer these types of properties. We look for unique hotels that offer cultural, historic, and/or authentic features. Depending on the size of the group, smaller boutique hotels may have limited room inventory. In some countries or in remote locations, we may be limited to lodges or branded chain hotels. In Cuba, we stay in upscale family-owned Casas (bread & breakfasts). On all of our tours, breakfast is almost always included, but not guaranteed. Meal categories listed include (B) for breakfast, (L) for lunch, and (D) for dinner.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Central vietnam 9 days, day 1 | hanoi, day 2 | hanoi: markets and city life hotel hanoi, day 3 | hanoi - ninh binh, day 4 | hanoi - quang phu cau village - the sy, day 5 | hanoi - hue, day 6 | hue - imperial city, day 7 | hue - hoi an, day 8 | hoi an, day 9 | hoi an: candid old town, northern vietnam 7 days, day 1 | hanoi - tu le.

After breakfast, we leave Hanoi on a 6 hours drive journey towards the mountains of Northern Vietnam. We will arrive Tu Le, renowned for its picturesque rice fields that sprawl across hillsides and valleys. It’s an opportunity to capture the beautiful landscape crafted by generations of cultivation. We will check in to our charming accommodation nestled in the mountains here. (B)

Day 2 | Tu Le - Mu Cang Chai

We begin our day with a photo shoot of the stunning valleys and rice terraces around Tu Le.

Afterward, proceed to Mu Cang Chai, known for its captivating scenery. We will explore the town and get to know the culture and life here. You can also ride local motorbikes to visit the iconic Horse Shoe, a symbolic spot in Mu Cang Chai. (B, L, D)

Day 3 | Mu Cang Chai - Mam Xoi

We begin our day before dawn to capture the breathtaking scenery at Mam Xoi (Raspberry Hill) from a vantage point accessible by a short ride on local motorbikes. The early timing ensures a serene environment for photography. After breakfast, we will explore lesser-known corners of Mu Cang Chai, seizing different angles and views. Our afternoon will be spent in landscape photography, during the golden hour. (B, L, D)

Day 4 | Mu Cang Chai - Tan Uyen - Sa Pa

We rise early for another round of photography, this time in La Pan Tan valley, focusing on different perspectives of rice terraces. We then proceed to Tan Uyen, home to expansive tea plantations, offering unique photo opportunities, especially with locals wearing the iconic conical Vietnamese hats. Finally, we drive to Sa Pa. (B, L)

Day 5 | Sa Pa - H'mong Village

Today is going to be another adventurous day with a cable car trip to Fansipan, the Roof of Indochina, offering panoramic views for photography. We will spend our afternoon at Ta Phin: Venture to Ta Phin, a H’mong community, to document and immerse in their traditional lifestyle, capturing daily life and cultural elements through photography. (B)

Day 6 | Explore Dzao Village - Hanoi

We will start our morning with a visit to Nam Cang, a scenic village of the Dzao people, renowned for its stunning landscapes and traditional clothing. We will capture their lifestyle and surroundings through our lenses. We depart from Nam Cang, and drive back to Hanoi with few stops along the way. (300 kms – 5.5 hrs drive)

Day 7 | Departure from Hanoi

We end our tour after breakfast, marking the end of this immersive and enriching photography expedition.

(B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner, (E) Excursion

May all who come as guests... leave as friends ®

OPTIONS AND BENEFITS

All prices are per person and based on double occupancy. Please select single occupancy for a private room. For your convenience, we offer optional early arrival and late departure accommodations so you can extend your stay before or after the trip. We typically stay in boutique hotels in the 4-star category. Not all destinations offer these types of properties. We look for unique hotels which offer cultural, historic and/or authentic features. Depending on the size of the group, smaller boutique hotels may have limited room inventory. In some countries or in remote locations, we may be limited to lodges or branded chain hotels. Breakfast is included only if included in our room rates.

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We offer amazing private guided photo adventures, cultural tours and vacations for individuals, couples, families and groups. We can customize any of our published adventures, as well as others, to meet your individual needs, schedule, budget and interests. This may include the finest 5-star accommodations, business-class travel, and private guides and fixers who are able to make the impossible possible. If you are not interested in a photo-centric vacation, but you love our approach to private travel, we will be happy to design and deliver an amazing adventure focused on travel, culture and cuisine. Click here to request a quote. Feel free to call us at 1-888-834-0288 or contact us for more information.

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We offer travel insurance through the internationally recognized  Travelex  Travel Insurance Company, as well as evacuation and medical transportation insurance through MedJet , one of the best in the industry.

The cost for travel insurance can be as low as 4% of the total trip cost, depending upon age and other factors. Knowing you have trip cancellation coverage can make a big difference should you have to cancel for some unforeseen reason. Travelex Insurance Services is a BBB Accredited business with an A+ rating. Click here  to learn more about why you should consider travel insurance.

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How The Program Works For every adventure reservation you make with Photo Workshop Adventures, you earn valuable points which you can redeem on your next trip. This is a great way to save up to 8% off future trips. Our Rewards Program is designed with three tiers: Orange, Gold and VIP Members. Points may be applied towards balance payments on your next trip, or you may choose to accumulate points for a free trip in the future.

ORANGE REWARDS All guests begin with our  Orange Rewards Program (Level 1), which earns 4 points for every dollar you spend. You begin earning points immediately after your first trip. A $5,900 spend earns 23,600 points with a value of $236 USD.

GOLD REWARDS With our  Gold Rewards Program  (Level 2), you earn 6 points for every dollar you spend. Orange Members who reach 120,000 accumulated lifetime* points (approx. 4-6 trips), automatically move up to Gold Rewards. A $5,900 spend earns 35,400 points with a value of $354 USD.

Additional Gold Benefits:

• Earn up to double points during promotional events
• Advance notifications for upcoming adventures and special offers

VIP REWARDS With our  VIP Rewards Program (Level 3), you earn 8 points for every dollar you spend. Gold Members who reach 350,000 accumulated lifetime* points (approx. 8-12 trips) move up to VIP Rewards. A $5,900 spend earns 47,200 points with a value of $472 USD, (8+/-% discount).

Additional VIP Benefits:

• Ability to Gift or Transfer points to others
• Receive complimentary airport transfers at the destination location*

Redeeming Your Points Redeeming your points couldn’t be easier. You can always log in to your account to check your points balance. When you are ready to book your next trip, register and pay your deposit. When you go to pay your balance you will be given the option to apply your points and receive a discount.

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Vietnam Adventure 16 Days Travel Photo Workshop

Vietnam – travel photo workshop, we proudly present new itinerary for vietnam 2024.

This Packed 16 day tour is the most extensive Vietnam Photo Tour available, covering Vietnam from the Northern border of China to the Southernmost coast of Vietnam. Traveling by 3 domestic flights, comfortable minibus, ferries and boats to get between locations to cover this vast area. Accompanied by 2 professional, award winning Photographers and a local guide/translator that will make sure your trip is pleasant and fun. Of course we help you get fantastic photos, many of them only possible because of our great local team bringing us to places otherwise unknown to tourists. We stay on 4 star hotels, or the best hotels available at a given location, enjoy renowned local food as well as experiment a bit with exotic food.

Vietnam should be your next photo-adventure!

This is a trip of a lifetime!

Vietnam Travel Photo Workshop

• Duration: 16 days / 15 nights
• Group size: 8 photographers
• Arrival airport: Ha Noi Vietnam, international airport Noi Bai, HAN
• Departure airport: Ho Chi Minh City, international airport Tan Son Nhat, SGN
• For registration & further information: [email protected]
• Professional Photographers:  Oli H  and Nguyen Vu Phuoc
• Additionally the tour is lead by an Expert Local Guide and translator
• Level of difficulty: Easy. No hiking required.
• Level of photography: ALL, amateurs & pro´s.

Cost & Price - Vietnam Travel Photo Workshop

• Price: USD 7.900 pr. person 
• Optional:  Single room supplement USD 890

Other cost not included – see below. Please find Pricing, payments and other terms here.

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WHY TRAVEL WITH ICELAND EN ROUTE?

• Exceptional Reviews & Feedback from Clients
• Experienced Photo-Travel agency with an exceptionally high standard
• Small groups to ensure personal communication and individual assistance
• Local Professional Photographer with expert Guiding Knowledge in all our tours
• Access to vantage photo points and great understanding of lighting and best shooting locations
• Two Professional Photography Guides, on site assistance guaranteed
• Accommodation, only the best available options at each location.
• Lectures, Tips and assistance with Photo editing regularly during every tour
• Comfortable transportation, air-conditioned bus etc, more than sufficient space for everyone and the photo gear
• Airport pick up and drop off provided before and after tour.
• Other comforts assured such as bottled water according to needs

A truly sensory treasure, Vietnam is a geographically diverse and culturally complex country in Southeast Asia. The breathtaking natural beauty, culinary bliss and colourful markets welcome you with serene and kind people in buzzing cities and traditional tribal villages. Amongst the meandering waterways throughout the country, we warmly experience the fascinating life amongst the 97 millions of inhabitants.

This captivating country will surely inspire photographical masterpieces with unforgettable meetings of colour and light in the magical congregation between heaven and earth. The tour is a great mix of free roaming & street photography, landscapes and other landmarks, people & portraits and arranged model shoots.

Vietnam photography tour is without a shadow of a doubt one of our very favored and impressive tours with two great and experienced photo-guides willing to share their wealth of knowledge to all participants. With very unlike backgrounds and life experiences Oli & Phuc have a very strong friendship and a welcoming atmosphere this gives travelers not only a professional knowledge but a very warm and fun experience. Following the group is a very talented and friendly guide and translator which takes care of all logistics and the groups needs.

The Vietnam tour is perfect for a shared experience so do bring your partner along, your friend or your sibling. Photography aside, they too will surely enjoy an amazing time in Vietnam. Sharing this extraordinary experience of cultural gems, ancient traditions, authentic food and enticing nature, will only enliven everyone with a bundle of lifetime memories.

DETAILED ITINERARY AUGUST 14-29 2024

Day 0 august 13 optional day.

Highlights: Hanoi

This is not official tour day but we recommend arriving at least one day earlier due to expected jet-lag and time difference. We do not recommend starting the tour tired. More importantly, if there are any problems with the travel, connecting flights or luggage. Note that even if we recommend this, extra nights are not included. Transportation to hotel is included.

DAY 1 August 14 ARRIVAL DAY + FIRST DAY IN HA NOI

Highlights: Ha Noi city life Transportation: Bus

Upon arrival at the airport you´ll find a driver waiting to bring you to the hotel. After checking into our hotel in Ha Noi, we meet in the lobby in the afternoon for a group introduction and a presentation insights into the adventures awaiting us. Afterwards we enjoy a beautiful welcoming dinner.

Ha Noi is the current capital of Vietnam and one of the most populated cities in the country with around 8 million inhabitants. The narrow streets are thus packed with scooters, tour buses, animals and people all around. Ha Noi is incredibly rich culturally with influences from all over in South Asia, France and China, preserving history and honouring nature as well as welcoming the new architecture and modern ways of life. The city is filled with pagodas, temples, markets and lakes with the very distinct Old Quarter at the top of Lake Hoam Kien. The Old Quarter is the very heart of the city and still the core of everyday life for most locals with cafés, outdoor bars and everyday trading, especially with souvenirs, silk and other textiles. A touch more serene part of the Old Quarter is Lake Hoam Kien, where early morning Tai Chi sessions take place at sunrise. Of course we will carry our cameras with us and do some street photography on the way

DAY 2-3 August 15-16 HANOI – HA GIANG

Highlights: Hanoi – Ha Giang Transportation: Bus

The day begins with morning street photography in the bustling heart of Hanoi. Here, the vivid tapestry of city life offers a plethora of moments to capture, blending ancient traditions with the lively pace of modern life. After soaking in the urban atmosphere, we check out of our hotel and set off for the picturesque Hà Giang. Perched in the far north of Vietnam and bordering China, Hà Giang is a treasure trove for photographers. The region is marked by its stunning mountainous landscape, including the mesmerizing Đồng Văn Karst Plateau Geopark and the majestic Ma Pi Leng Pass. Rich in cultural diversity, Hà Giang is home to ethnic groups such as the H’Mông, Tày, and Dao, each adding their unique colors to the province’s vibrant markets, festivals, and traditional attire. The province also offers scenic vistas of farmers on terraced rice fields, age-old wooden houses, and the spring bloom of peach and plum trees, presenting endless opportunities for captivating photography. Choosing Hà Giang over the more popular Sapa, we focus on this location for its superior photographic landscapes and its relative seclusion from the tourist trail. The itinerary includes capturing the daily activities of the Dao, Lo Lo, and Tay ethnic people in the villages of Ha Jiang against the backdrop of the Dong Van stone plateau. The tour also visits the brocade-weaving village of the Dao ethnic group in Dong Van, showcasing their intricate and colorful crafts. A highlight is photographing the Tham Ma pass during the serene blue hour, offering a perfect end to a day full of exploration and photography.

DAY 4 August 17 HANOI – HA GIANG

Highlights: Ha Giang – Hanoi Transportation: Bus

Morning shoot at the Lung Cu Flag Tower and with the Lo Lo ethnic minorities in Lo Lo Chai village. After capturing the morning scenes on Hà Giang’s terraced mountain ranges, we’ll check out and make our way back to Hanoi for the evening. On the way, we’ll photograph the Ma Pi Leng Pass, the most impressive mountain pass in Vietnam.

DAY 5 August 18. HANOI – LONG COC

Highlights: Hanoi – Long Coc Transportation: Bus

We’ll check out from our hotel in Hanoi and travel to Quang Phu Cau village in the Ung Hoa district. This locale is termed the “incense village,” where the age-old tradition of incense-making is preserved and practiced. The sight of incense sticks being spread out to dry under the midday sun is a captivating scene for photographers. Generations of families here have been preserving this craft for over a century. After documenting the vibrant life of the incense village and enjoying a local lunch, our journey will take us to the mesmerising Long Coc tea hills. Hailed as one of Vietnam’s most picturesque tea landscapes, Long Coc boasts undulating tea-covered hillocks, evoking feelings of stepping into an adventure tale. Our day culminates with capturing the sunset over these serene tea hills. At Long Coc, we’ll be staying in a charming homestay, hosted by a gracious local family whose warmth and hospitality greatly enrich our experience.

DAY 6 August 19 LONG COC – HANOI

Highlights: Long Coc – Hanoi Transportation: Bus

The beauty of Long Coc truly shines in the early morning as thick fog envelopes the area. The prime time to capture these tea hills is at dawn when the initial sunbeams illuminate the landscape while a gentle mist remains. This creates a magical, enchanting view. We’ll also photograph young local girls skilfully picking tea leaves in the fields. Following our morning session and check-out, we’ll journey back to Hanoi.

DAY 7 August 20 HUNG YEN PROVINCE – HUE

Highlights: Ban sauce-making village – Hue Transportation: Bus

In the morning, we’ll visit the Ban sauce-making village in Hung Yen province, capturing the traditional essence of Vietnamese culinary craftsmanship. After photographing the village’s unique activities, we’ll head back to Hanoi by noon to catch our flight to the historic city of Hue

DAY 8 August 21 HUE > HOI AN

Highlights: Hue, The Royal Tombs of Hue, Hoi An – Lanterns Transportation: Bus

Hue is best known for its embracing citadel wherein lies another citadel, the Forbidden Purple City, a protected haven for the emperor alone and chosen servants. Charged with imperial history and historical sites, many designated as Unesco World Heritage, the city of Hue pays its charm to the Perfume River flowing through, named by the aroma infused water in the autumn when flowers from nearby orchards fall into the river. We spend the day shooting at some of The Royal Tombs of Hue with live models known as the Ao dai ladies. Aodai (Ao Dai) is the name for traditional Vietnamese silk garments worn by both men and women, however more so the latter in modern times, representing the ‘national spirit’ of traditional beauty. Most of The Royal Tombs are from the 19th century and although Hue suffered severe destruction during war, some of the tombs are in fairly good condition and accessible today. We spend another night in this wonderful city. The second morning there we shoot the early birds´ lives on the river in Hue with fishermen laying their fishing nets. We head down the coastline to the atmospheric, ancient town of Hoi An, a former major port, where we enjoy lunch, dinner and spend the night.

DAY 9 August 22 HUE > HOI AN

Highlights: Hue, Hoi An

After a morning shoot in Hue where we will be photographing fishermen throwing their nets we move on to one of many Vietnams gems… Hoi An. Hoi An is one of Vietnam’s most historic and gracefully preserved town, often referred to as the City of Lanterns and is in fact listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The population is about 120.000 people and somehow the town remains free of the 21st century pollution, traffic and stress and thus perhaps consistently thrones the lists of the best cities around the world to visit. In this beautifully peaceful yet buoyant town we focus our camera time on shooting the lanterns over the sun setting city river.

DAY 10 August 23 HOI AN – Nha Trang

Highlights: Hoi An – Nha Trang

Early morning shoot of fishermen on a river in Hoi An, photographing street life in beautiful Hoi An and in the afternoon we head to Da Nang airport where we will catch a flight to Nha Trang, Ninh Hoa where we will check into a hotel for the night.

DAY 11 August 24 NHA TRANG – PHAN RANG

Ninh Hoa town, Khanh Hoa province, Hon Khoi salt fields Transportation: Bus, Domestic Flight

Spanning vast expanses in Ninh Hoa town of Khanh Hoa province, Hon Khoi stands as one of Vietnam’s most expansive salt fields. Our visit is timed for early morning to capture a breathtaking sunrise over this iconic landscape. The reflective salt ponds of Khanh Hoa provide a picturesque setting, further amplified by the diligent workers tending to the fields. By afternoon, we’ll set course for Phan Rang.

DAY 12 August 25 NINH THÁN > SAIGON

Highlights: Phan Rang’s Cham People, Ninh Thuận province Transportation: Bus

In the morning we will visit and photograph the Phan Rang’s Cham People. Located in Ninh Thuận province, Phan Rang is a cultural hub of the Cham ethnic group, descendants of the ancient Champa Kingdom. Influenced by Indian culture, the Cham in Phan Rang practice both Hinduism and Islam. Notable is the Po Klong Garai Temple, a testament to their rich architectural legacy. The Cham are renowned for their traditional dances, vibrant “Cham brocade” weaving, and the annual Kate Festival, which celebrates their deities and heroes. For photographers, Phan Rang offers a unique blend of ancient traditions and modern life, set against the backdrop of Vietnam’s diverse cultural tapestry. After a wonderful encounter with the Cham people we head to Saigon for the night.

DAY 13 August 26 SAIGON > CAN THO

Highlights: Saigon, Can Tho Transportation: Bus

Saigon, also known as Ho Chi Minh City, pulsates with energy and contrasts. As Vietnam’s largest metropolis, it blends colonial-era landmarks like the Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office with sleek skyscrapers and bustling markets. The city’s vibrant street life, rich history, and interesting alleys offer photographers a tapestry of scenes – from dynamic urban landscapes to intimate everyday moments. Saigon is a captivating nexus of old-world charm and modern dynamism, and the people are friendly and cheerful, making it a must-visit photography destination. After checking out we depart from Saigon to Can Tho where we will photograph ladies in traditional Ao dai dresses in a Vietnamese Pagoda.

DAY 14 August 27 AN GIANG – MEKONG DELTA

Highlights: Phong Dien floating market, Thom Rom Village, An Giang Province Transportation: Bus

Get ready (and excited) for a very early morning to visit the best floating market in the Mekong Delta, the bustling early morning Phong Dien floating market. We are accompanied by Aodai models as well for even more enticing shots amongst the floating myriads of fresh and bountiful fruit, vegetables, coconut and fish beyond our imagination, from the nearby orchards. We indulge in a local food style breakfast in the morning in O Mon, Thom Rom village, some 20 km away – a small, vibrating fishing village especially known for the artistry of approximately 70 households, weaving fishing nets with ancient techniques and craftsmanship. In the afternoon we will start our shooting session in Ro, at the Khmer temple, one of many temples and pagodas still serving the Khmer people, the beautiful minority group of 1.3 millions living in the southern provinces, originating from Cambodia. The Khmer people have many special cultural festivities, among them cow racing is a special culture.

DAY 15 August 28 AN GIANG > SAIGON

Morning shoot of An Giang’s landscape, visiting some of the Cambodian style pagodas where we will find some Khmer monks going about their daily business. We will visit the Banh Xeo pagoda, where volunteers bake pancakes, lunch to give to the less fortunate people of this city. After that we head on to Saigon and check into a hotel. Here, our journey concludes.

DAY 16 August 29 DEPARTURE DAY

Departure day. Breakfast at the hotel is included, check out is expected at noon. As we bid farewell, participants can choose to extend their stay independently or embark on their journey home, carrying with them a trove of photographs and memories that will last a lifetime.

Click here for a small sample of what we have been shooting over the years, it’s a mix of everything from set up Conceptual photos to Street Street Photography and everything in between: Vietnam Photo Gallery 

The tour leaders, photographers Nguyen Vu Phuoc and Oli H.

Oli H ., our trusted tour producer and leading force at En Route. Oli is a designer and professional photographer from Iceland with tireless passion for the art form. His successful career as a photographer traces back to his early teenage years where he started out hovering around in a photography studio in Reykjavík. Oli is a brilliant photographer and a mentor with years of teaching experience in both computer skills and photo editing. Oli has already made a treasure chest of invaluable images from Iceland and from his other travels. He enjoys all his tours but constantly seeking new discoveries and unexplored paths. Oli tirelessly seeks to find new perspectives and on his adventures finds great joy in introducing and sharing his findings with new people as well as publishing his travel stories and tutorials on YouTube.

Nguyen Vu Phuoc Our local Photographer and guide is Nguyen Vu Phuoc, His photography is amazing, he is well connected with superb understanding of light and composition. He has won numerous awards for his photography, he is very attentive and patient, and his ability to approach people on the street and make something new unexpected happen is incredible.

With this great duo of guides you are sure to enjoy a life changing and successful photography tour in Vietnam.

Inclusive: 

• All hotel accommodation
• Full board: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Air-conditioned coach for all transfers and sightseeing programs
• Private boats
• Ferry boats
• All domestic flights
• English Speaking Guide service throughout
• Model fees for the arranged shoots
• All entrance fees, excluding museum admission fees
• Bottled water on the Bus
• International airfare
• Extra accommodation, before or after the Tour
• Medical expenses
• Other meals, drinks & alcoholic drinks
• Gratuities for hotel porters, drivers or local guides
• Vietnam Visa
• Travel Insurance
• Services/other not stated in the Inclusive section above

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Welcome to LUMINOUS VIETNAM

Luminous vietnam photography tour.

Founded by award-winning Vietnamese all around shooter: Mr Diep Van

Besides his unlimited passion for traveling, a professional tour guide for over a decade, Diep has been taking photographs since sitting at Hanoi of University of Culture in the early 2000s. Photography started as a hobby but it was seriously taken due to his work relations and his significant passion for the beauty of our world, especially in Southeast Asian parts such as Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar.

Within a few years of taking photographs, his works began to be recognized by many reliable international publications such as Natgeo Traveller magazine (China edition) & AFAR Travel magazine; The Times and The Daily Telegraph newspaper. In addition, Diep continuously adds to his growing profile by winning numerous major awards: 3rd Position of The Independent Photographer 2018, 1st Position of Amateur Photographer of the year 2018, Grand Prize Winner of the AFAR Travel Photography 2019, and a Gold Award of San Francisco Bay International Photography 2020....

Diep photographs a wide variety of subjects, from travel to landscapes to street scenes and portrait. He enjoys documenting the Far East’s rich cultural heritage and its land soaked in glorious sunrise or sunset light in remote and secluded spots. And, he is very happy to share his knowledge and experience with you.

Luminous Vietnam Photo Tour focus on small-group, unique locations &  touring to the most extraordinary photogenic places and cultural experiences in Vietnam. With friendly guides helping go to hidden locations and  improve your photography (DSLR or even just a smartphone). 

And, with special access permits and exclusive travel service (location & people permit, vehicles, accommodation…), you'll enjoy a unique, unhurried and totally unforgettable holiday - even if you're not a photographer.

What sets Luminous Vietnam apart as a premier photo tour provider?

    Luminous Vietnam stands out as a leading photo tour provider because of the specialized and exceptional all-around photographic tours in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. Where we specialize in.

Our partners

Luminous Journeys , with mission is to provide world-class photography tour adventures that enhance your skills and offer you an unforgettable experience. Created by photographers for photographers, LJ Photo Tours cater to your desires and expectations, which we understand as our own.

Light & Land is the UK’s premier landscape photography tour company. Offering tours and workshops worldwide, Light & Land are proud to continue to lead the way with carefully researched locations, small groups and tutors who go the extra mile.

Shutter Adventures

RemotExpeditions was founded by adventurer photographers with the passion for remote populations, their lifestyle and the desire to understand different culture on a deeper level.

Shutter Adventures Co. was founded in 2022 by a landscape photographer, Francis Ansing. It was started with one simple belief: "Every landscape photographer must roam far and wide." After years of organizing hikes and photo tours, Francis finally decided to form a company focused on photography, travel and adventure. 

TESTIMONIALS

S.ram, from usa, lindsay earle, from zimbabwe.

It has been a little over a month since I returned from my photography trip with you to Vietnam. I have had a chance to download my images and think back to my trip. I am so happy with the images I captured in Vietnam. Several have been selected, favorited, and commented upon by Editors in the National Geographic Photo Community !! I had a SUPER trip with you and I would be happy to recommend you to anybody interested in a photography tour in Vietnam.

 I’ve been on several photo-trips in many countries, but without any doubt, my trip with you was one of my best and has yielded some of my best images. I will certainly be back in Vietnam in the future.

"My Luminous Vietnam Photo Tour was far and away the best photo tour I have ever been on. It was more than a photo tour; it was an investment in myself as a keen photographer, and gave me the opportunity to engage with ordinary Vietnamese people and some extraordinary professional photographers" 

Benny Hanigal, from Israel

  “Our Vietnam photo tour with Luminous was a fantastic trip… (It was my second photo tour with Luminous, after Myanmar in 2014). Some of the set-ups were simply astonishing, and the locations were amazing… Logistics man Diep Van was perfect – a real gem.” 

Lyn Vernon, from Australia

Antony chodas, president of cameracanada.com.

 “We feel very privileged to have participated in “Luminous Vietnam”, and would highly recommend it to anyone who is a keen photographer, especially those wanting to take some distinctly different images to give an edge to their portfolio. Our photographers and the itinerary provided so many opportunities for fantastic and unique photos which would be impossible to get on our own.

Chuck Mauter, from USA

  “The trip was great, well organized, and Diep (logistics coordinator) was typically ahead of everything and kept the group moving well. David Lazar is a great leader, he knows his camera stuff, loves what he does and offers great ideas to achieving outstanding photos – the trip would not have worked as well except for his presence. I appreciated all of the effort that went into organizing and executing this tour. You folks did a great job and your company will be on my list for future photo tours.”

  “Big THANKS to Luminous Vietnam Photo Tours for delivering an excellent photo tour. Overall I was pleased and I’d recommend this tour to other photographers who want to capture the wonders of Vietnam!” 

Matty Karp, from Israel

Robbie l, from australia.

  “I like to travel and I love photography. Luminous Vietnam photography tour offered me an opportunity to combine the two. The tour was perfectly organized and run smoothly by the resourceful Diep Van. We had multiple unique shooting opportunities arranged by Luminous Team. If you love travel photography I definitely recommend this tour.” 

  “Having been on several organized trips to Asian destinations over the past few years I have found Luminous Vietnam Photo Tour to have been the best value for money organized tour that I have been on. The opportunities to take unique photos of people and landscapes could not have occurred without the professional organization of the tour leaders. Their expert photographic guidance meant that all members of the tour were able to capture shots that were technically accurate and artistically composed. We were guided to areas and local villages that are not accessible to the ordinary traveler."

Dan Schoenwald, from USA

I also would like to mention Diep, as he was instrumental in making sure that everything ran smoothly and was coordinated. To that extent, he was truly amazing—the ease of coordination and the timeliness that the tour functioned was remarkable. 

Diep deserves much of the credit for that. His restaurant and menu choices were stellar. I am especially grateful for the care he took to manage my dietary preferences.

Sara Dunn, from UK

I thought the tour was excellent and thoroughly enjoyed it. Many of the hotels were lovely especially La Sinfonia del Rey. The homestay was fine for one night and added to the experience. David Lazar was very helpful and generous with his time and made sure the tour ran well. 

Diep (travel manager) was outstanding. His organisation was seamless and his attention to detail was amazing. Truly a great team. 

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Hanoi Autumn Photo Tour

Welcome to the amazing Vietnam! After clearing immigration and customs, you will be transferred to your hotel in Ha Noi where your adventure begins. We will provide three transfers from Noi Bai International Airport to a hotel in Ha Noi between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

Our trip begins when we capture the incense village for 2 hours in the afternoon. Then we head out into town for a welcome dinner. After warming up and getting to know each other, you will toast the journey ahead!

Embark on a visual voyage through the heart of Hanoi, with our lenses focused on the captivating Ceramic Road as it basks in the early morning light. Witness the intricate tiles that tell tales of artistry and tradition, forming a mosaic masterpiece that graces the city. As the day unfolds, our photography group moves to Duong Lam ancient village, a living testament to Vietnam’s rich heritage.

In the afternoon, capture the essence of daily life in this historic enclave—narrow lanes lined with ancient houses, locals immersed in their routines, and the timeless charm that defines Duong Lam. Each frame will freeze moments of cultural continuity and the subtle beauty embedded in the rhythm of village life. From the vibrant urban artistry to the serene authenticity of Duong Lam, our cameras will weave a visual narrative that echoes the soul of Vietnam.

Our photographic journey unfolds with the morning sun illuminating the soy sauce village, a place where tradition and craftsmanship converge. Here, lenses will focus on the intricate processes that yield this culinary staple, capturing the essence of a community steeped in age-old techniques. In the afternoon, the bamboo fishing trap village becomes our canvas—a testament to human ingenuity in harmony with nature.

Each click of the shutter will freeze moments of skilled hands weaving these intricate traps, a dance between tradition and resourcefulness. From the savory notes of soy to the artistry of bamboo, our lenses will weave a narrative that transcends mere images, preserving the stories etched into the landscapes and livelihoods of these vibrant Vietnamese villages. This day promises not just visual indulgence but a journey into the soul of these communities, where daily life becomes a living tapestry waiting to be captured.

Dive into the ethereal beauty of Long Coc tea hills as the morning sun casts its golden glow upon the undulating landscape. Photograph not just the breathtaking scenery but also the vibrant activities of the ethnic people of Phu Tho, their daily routines and cultural richness immortalized through your lens. After this visual feast, our journey leads us back to Noi Bai International Airport, arriving at 2 p.m.

Whether you choose to extend your stay, absorbing the charm of Northern Vietnam, or board a flight back to your abode, let the photographs speak of the landscapes explored and the cultural stories captured in this short but enriching photographic escapade. The essence of Phu Tho and its people will linger in the frames, a testament to the diversity and beauty woven into the fabric of Northern Vietnamese life.

What to bring?

• Camera gear, tripod
• Waterproof and windproof jacket (light, will be around 20–30 °C)
• Waterproof pants
• Warm down-jacket and thermal pants
• Casual clothes for dinners and lunches and photography workshops

Recommended Equipment

• Digital Camera, Film Camera and Drone
• Camera lens: 14-24mm, 16-35mm, 24-70mm, 70-200mm
• 1 x 64GB Memory Cards, external HDD/SSD storage
• 2 x Fully Charged Battery
• Drone with at least total of 3 batteries and 32 GB memory card

Our tours operate under the official license:

• Business Registration License Number 0103330151, initially issued by the Department of Planning and Investment of Hanoi – Business Registration Office on February 12, 2009.
• International travel business license, License Number 01-2590/2024/TCDL-GPLHQT, issued by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism on January 06, 2024.
• International tour guide card, License Number 101237059, issued by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, valid until June 26, 2028.

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Photo tour in Vietnam

AT THE MOMENT THE PHOTO TOUR IN VIETNAM IS OVER BOOKED.

A photo tour in Vietnam is a trip to the jungle surrounded cities with our cameras to discover an amazing far culture. The photo tour in Vietnam will start from Ho Chi Minh City and will end in Hanoi, the capital, and will touch different cities and villages to meet the traditions of crafting, water puppeteering, music and religion of a still hidden country.

The impact of the festivity for the Tet, their new year celebrations, will be unforgettable.

During our rests at the end of the days we will analyze the pictures, we approach the editing technics and we learn how to make a strong selection to tell a history about our photo tour in Vietnam.

• Thang Long - Hanoi
• Overseas Vietnamese
• Most Recent
• Most Popular
• Mobile Version
• Party building
• Dien Bien Phu Victory 70 years on
• Human rights
• Patriotic emulation
• Green transition
• Digital transformation
• Climate change
• Post-pandemic recovery

Vietnam Art Photo Contest and Exhibition 2024 to be held in Hanoi, Hue city

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"Dawn on Nga Bay City" by Nguyen Hien Thanh (Hau Giang) receives a consolation prize at the Vietnam Art Photo Contest and Exhibition 2022. 

Hanoi (VNA) – The Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition under the Ministry of Culture , Sports and Tourism (MCST), in coordination with Vietnam Association of photographic Artists, will hold the Vietnam Art Photo Contest and Exhibition 2024 in Hanoi and Hue city in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, according to the MCST.

The cultural and art activity is intended to celebrate the country's major holidays and the 70th anniversary of the capital's Liberation Day (October 10, 1954 - October 10, 2024).

The contest, which is held every two years, offers an opportunity to review and evaluate the achievements of Vietnamese photography in the past two years, the organising committee said.

The photo contest is open to professional and non-professional photographers who are Vietnamese citizens, including those living or working abroad, aged 18 years or older.

Photos must be taken between August 2022 and June 2024 and will be divided into two categories: realistic and conceptual. Those that have been edited or created using artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms will not be accepted.

The photo entries must reflect life, people, culture, landscape, nature, nation building, the fight against natural disasters and pandemics, thoughts, opinions, and ideas about life toward the values of truth, goodness, and beauty.

The organising committee will award 32 prizes, including three gold medals, six silver medals, eight bronze medals, and 15 consolation prizes.

The awards ceremony of the contest and opening ceremony of the exhibition highlighting the best art photography from around the country are expected to take place in Hanoi in early October and in Hue city in late October. A virtual exhibition will be opened in October./.

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