Join this special edition of our North Vietnam photography tour and experience this spectacular region during the rice planting season! We’ll return to the iconic locations of our classic tour at a unique time of year, capturing vibrant local markets, daily life in mountain villages, and stunning rice terrace landscapes. This North Vietnam photo workshop blends people photography, storytelling, and unforgettable food and experiences.
May 17 - 28, 2026
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Exploring the most photogenic villages and markets of North Vietnam
Capturing authentic daily life during rice planting season
An itinerary far from the usual tourist routes
Enjoying delicious local cuisine in hand-picked village restaurants
Photographing dramatic reflections, terraced fields, and vibrant cultures
Learning photography with a hands-on immersive workshop approach
TOUR DETAILS
Duration: 12 days
Starting In: Hanoi
Ending In: Hanoi
Participants: 6
Includes: All hotels, meals, and transportation
Excludes: International flight, Visa, Insurance
DATES & TOUR LEADERS
May 17 - 28, 2026
Tour led by: Etienne Bossot
Single Supplement included
ITINERARY
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Day 1 – Arrival in Hanoi
On this day we will organize the airport pick up and bring you to the hotel. We will have an optional warm up session, shooting in the streets of Hanoi Old Quarter. Group welcome dinner.
Includes: airport pick-up, dinner, and hotel night.
Day 2 – First Light, First Village
Day 2 begins with a visit to the colourful Incense Village, where we’ll photograph candid scenes of artisans crafting and drying incense in vibrant alleys. After lunch, we’ll drive toward the mountains of Bac Ha, stopping along the way for scenic shots. We’ll settle in for the evening with dinner and rest in Bac Ha.
Day 3 – Ethnic Market and Valley reflections
Day 3 starts at sunrise in a bustling minority market near Bac Ha, capturing its rich colours and lively atmosphere. Later in the morning, we’ll walk through a nearby village and meet locals before heading to Muong Hum Valley in the afternoon to photograph rice planting and reflections in the paddies.
Day 4 – Market and remote villages
Day 4 takes us to Muong Hum’s traditional market at sunrise, where we’ll capture portraits and daily life scenes of Hani and Red Dzao communities. In the afternoon, we’ll drive to Y Ty, visiting a remote Hani village along the way. If conditions are right, we’ll photograph sunset over the terraced mountains.
Day 5 – Epic roads
Day 5 begins with explorations around Y Ty’s mountain villages, focusing on intimate daily life scenes. After lunch, we’ll make our way toward Ta Giang Phin, stopping for more opportunities to photograph rice fields and farmers at work. We’ll close the day with sunset in the valley.
Day 6 – Photo Review and Village life
Day 6 starts with a relaxed morning and a photo review session to refine our work. In the afternoon, we’ll set off on a long walk through Ta Giang Phin’s villages, photographing farmers, children, and traditional houses, ending the day with a peaceful sunset shoot.
Day 7 – Tea Fields and Rice Terraces
Day 7 takes us deeper into the valleys near Tan Uyen to capture the tea harvest. We’ll spend time with Thai and Hmong communities, photographing weaving, farming, and other daily life activities, before arriving in Mu Cang Chai for sunset over the rice terraces.
Day 8 – Landscapes and rice field action
Day 8 begins with sunrise in remote Hmong villages, where we’ll capture both landscapes and cultural details. The afternoon brings more opportunities for portraits and storytelling images of villagers at work in the fields, with our final sunset shoot in the valley.
Day 9 – Driving back to the city and Photo Review
Day 9 marks the final leg of our journey as we leave Mu Cang Chai and drive back to Hanoi, stopping along the way to photograph valleys, rice terraces, and reflections. We’ll close the tour with a final image review and farewell dinner.
Day 10 – Saying goodbye
On this day, we will organize an optional morning shooting session in Hanoi old quarter. The tour includes airport drop offs on this day.
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TOUR SUMMARY
Location: Northern Vietnam
Dates: May 17 - 28, 2026
Starting in: Hanoi
Ending in: Hanoi
Price: USD 4650
How to book?
Simply fill the form below, and we will get back in touch with you with more details. Upon confirmation, we will need a 50% deposit to reserve your spot, with final payment being due 45 days before departure.