A CLOSER LOOK
There is a reason why we keep going back in this part of the world in September: it is rice harvest time in the mountains of North Vietnam. Be in awe in front of the stunning rice fields, meet the ethnic minorities in their local markets and villages, and enjoy the local delicacies and wine. This is the photography tour that never disappoints.
Driving through the mountains, taking photos when the opportunities arise, having a lot of fun and food while improving your photography skills: this is our mission.
About North Vietnam
What makes the north so special? Why do we keep coming back year after year?
You could say the scenery. it is pretty special. Like nowhere else in Vietnam.
You could say it's the weather. it's nice to feel the cool wind at night.
But really it's the people you meet and the opportunities that present themselves. The ones that make you feel like you have stepped back in time 100 years and are the first person to discover an untouched area. Soaring mountain peaks and lush green valleys full of minority people bursting with smiles and friendly faces. As curious about you as you are about them. It is an experience that cannot be matched. And that's why we return. Year after year. It is always a journey of discovery. Nothing is ever the same. and yet it always feels familiar.
2020 TOURS
| Tour | Dates | |
|---|---|---|
| Iran |
Oct 30 – Nov 8
|
Popular |
| Bangladesh |
Nov 28 – Dec 7
|
Popular |
| Sri Lanka |
Nov 16 – Nov 23
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| North Vietnam |
Sep 5 – Sep 12
|
Few Spots Left |
| Phong Nha National Park |
May 2 – May 8
Aug 1 – Aug 7 |
New |
| Khorasan, Iran |
Oct 17 – Oct 23
|
New |
| Hoi An Street Photography Workshop |
Mar 14 – Mar 18
|
New |
| 5-day Central Vietnam |
Apr 7 – Apr 11
Aug 14 – Aug 18 |
Popular |
| 3-day Central Vietnam |
Jul 17 – Jul 19
Jun 26 – Jun 29 Aug 14 – Aug 16 |
New |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Our 8-day North Vietnam photography tour and workshop is focusing on people photography and landscape photography in the most beautiful mountains and valleys of North Vietnam. We travel through the most epic sceneries while staying away from the main tourist areas, offering us constant photo opportunities.
TOUR DETAILS
Duration: 8 days
Starting In: Hanoi
Ending In: Hanoi
Participants: 8
Skill Level: All Levels
Comfort: Medium
| Sep 5 – Sep 12, 2020 | Etienne Bossot, Frederik Wissink |
PRICE
8 pax
3200 USD
- per Person
- Single Supplement $120
- Please note that these tours include everything (hotels, transportation, all meals) but excludes your international flight and Visa.
YOU WILL LEARN
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Hanoi villages
Ethnic markets
Rice Harvest
Villages
Tea fields
Rice terraces
Preparation
01. What's Included
In all our tours we strive to make things easy so everyone can focus entirely on photography. This is the reason why our rates include everything during the tour: accommodation, transportation, all meals, and even tips to local people. What is not included is your international flight, visa, travel insurance, and souvenir purchase.
02. Group Size
Like in all our tours led by two photographers we limit the number of participants to 8, for better and more personalized coaching. As it is the case in my tours, we will mostly focus on people and ways to take their photos, in travel or street photography style. As we are doing photo critiques and Lightroom tutorials, make sure to take your laptop / iPad.
03. Accomodation & Transportation
Because of how remote some of the places we go to are, we will be staying in a few homestays. These homestay are comfortable, and all participants will have their own room. For all other nights we will stay in city hotels.
OUR GUESTS SAY IT BEST
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GET STARTED ON AN AMAZING JOURNEY
Expect the unexpected. Expect to improve your photography skills thanks to spending time with expert, hands-on teachers in some of the most photogenic locations in Asia. Expect meaningful interactions with local people and expect to return home with photographs you can be justifiably proud of, and memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.