Vibrant Vietnam Photography Tour - September 10-19, 2025

We rise early and hit the road by 5 AM, cameras in hand, to catch the soft morning light dancing across Hanoi’s famous ceramic road. After a refreshing breakfast back at the hotel, we journey to the charming Ban village, where we delve into the time-honored process of traditional soy sauce making — a perfect blend of craft and culture. Lunch is served at the serene Cay Cau Restaurant. In the afternoon, we turn our lenses to the intricate artistry of bamboo fishing trap makers, capturing the rhythmic beauty of hands at work. The day concludes with a delicious dinner and stories exchanged over shared frames.

After breakfast and checkout, we depart for the picturesque Duong Lam village. Here, time slows down as we photograph elderly women whose expressions tell stories of generations past. After a local lunch, the journey continues south to Ninh Binh. By evening, we check into our hotel, greeted by the serene limestone karsts that will be our backdrop in the coming days. Dinner caps off a day filled with heritage and heart.

We begin before dawn, chasing reflections of morning light among the floating water lilies. After breakfast and checkout, we begin our scenic drive to Mu Cang Chai, venturing deeper into Vietnam’s rural heartland. After a midday meal, we make a sunset stop at Tu Le viewpoint, where golden valleys stretch into infinity. By evening, we reach our hotel and enjoy a warm dinner surrounded by the peaceful hills of the north.

The day starts with a thrilling motorbike ride to the iconic Mam Xoi viewpoint, where terraced rice fields swirl in elegant curves beneath morning mist. After a well-earned breakfast, the afternoon brings us to a traditional corn house and majestic rice terraces bathed in afternoon light. Each frame captured is a piece of poetry, a tribute to the land and its people. Dinner brings everyone together once more in the quiet of the mountains.

We greet the sun over the Lao Chai rice terraces, where the light kisses the layers of gold and green. After breakfast, we venture into the enchanting bamboo forest of Pung Luong, and after lunch, we head to one of the tour’s most photogenic locations — the horseshoe rice terraces. As golden hour sets in, we capture this natural masterpiece in perfect light before returning for dinner.

After a final morning in the north, we check out and begin the drive back toward Hanoi, stopping for lunch in Yen Bai. From there, we board our flight to the imperial city of Hue. By evening, we check into our hotel and enjoy a well-deserved dinner, surrounded by the echoes of royal dynasties and fragrant evening breezes.

Following breakfast, we set off to photograph the delicate paper flowers of Thanh Tien village — an ancient craft passed down through generations. After lunch, we capture life on the river with local fishermen, followed by the soft glow of floating candles drifting into dusk. As night falls, we enter a sacred temple, lighting candles and capturing serenity under a canopy of silence. Another delicious dinner closes this soulful day.

After breakfast and checkout, we journey south to Hoi An, arriving by late morning to meet and photograph the iconic Madam Song, whose elegance and character are legendary among local artists. Following lunch and hotel check-in, we board a boat to Cua Dai, where fishermen cast enormous nets in a mesmerizing ballet against the sky. The day ends in the charming old town of Hoi An, with its lantern-lit alleys aglow in sunset hues. Dinner rounds off a truly magical day.

Our final morning begins early with two last photographic gems. First, we capture the quiet rhythm of daily life as local artisans mend and sew fishing nets. Then, we turn our lenses toward the vibrant sedge mat weavers, surrounded by brilliant colors that perfectly reflect the spirit of Vietnam.

After one last breakfast together, we return to the hotel to pack and check out. By 12:00 PM, we will arrive at Da Nang Airport for your onward journey, carrying with you unforgettable memories, new friendships, and a gallery of images that tell the story of your journey through Vietnam.