North Vietnam Photography Tour

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

North Vietnam Photography Tour
North Vietnam Photography Tour
North Vietnam Photography Tour
North Vietnam Photography Tour

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.

North Vietnam Photo Tour

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.

A person wearing a straw hat and checkered shirt arranging bundles of colorful dried brushes or flowers in rows, with vibrant pink, red, green, yellow, and brown hues.

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.

North Vietnam Photo Tour

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.

North Vietnam Photo Tour

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.

North Vietnam Photo Tour

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.

North Vietnam Photo Tour

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.

North Vietnam Photo Tour

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.

North Vietnam Photo Tour

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.

North Vietnam Photo Tour

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.

North Vietnam Photo Tour

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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.