We are open for business
Hello photographers and travelers! We at Vietnam in Focus hope all is well, and you’re raring to get exploring again. We certainly are! On March 16, 2022, Vietnam’s international borders re-opened to tourism. Finally, we’re able to welcome you back to explore our astoundingly photogenic country.
There’s no doubt this has been a tough time for anyone working in tourism, and we are no exception. There have been moments in the past couple of years when we wondered if we’d ever get out of the house again, let alone travel!
However, it’s also been a chance for us to reset, recharge and reflect. More than ever, we’re proud of our focus on experiences that are low-impact and authentic. Despite the temptation to ‘pack out’ our tours, we’re keeping our group sizes to a maximum of five guests. That makes for a more enjoyable, authentic and environmentally-friendly experience, as well as ensuring those unique photography opportunities.
When possible, we’ve been researching new photo adventures throughout the country. In the coming months, expect to see exciting additions to our selection of ‘working life’ village tours around Hanoi, as well as expeditions to spectacular Ban Gioc Waterfall in the north and an incredible buffalo racing festival in the Mekong Delta
Our three Featured Tours for 2022, Vietnam by Rail, Golden Harvest and On the Opium Trail are ready to roll. If you’ve booked a place on one of these, or shown interest in joining, expect to hear from us shortly. And we are already receiving inquiries for our renowned tailormade photo tours throughout Vietnam.
For details on Vietnam’s re-opening, including entry requirements and contacts, please see our page here.
More than ever, we look forward to seeing you here again. Stay in focus and see you soon!
Miracles of the Mekong
Saigon & the Mekong Delta
A 10-day photography adventure through Saigon and the Mekong Delta, featuring floating markets, traditional crafts, ethnic minority communities, vibrant street life, and authentic cultural experiences.
Golden Harvest
Photograph the real northwest Vietnam during the season of golden rice
Get off the beaten track with the Vietnam photo tour experts, enjoying epic rice terraces, bustling markets and an authentic up close encounter with the Hmong, Dzao and Tay minorities. We travel from east to west across Vietnam’s mountainous north, an area we’ve been photographing for over a decade. In the company of our local friends, we’ll mingle with the tribes as they begin to farm the rice terraces, giving us unforgettable experiences and unique photo opportunities.
Vietnam by Rail
Explore Vietnam’s stunning land and people from south to north on the Reunification Express
Travel from Saigon to Hanoi on the legendary Reunification Express, while creating a stunning visual narrative of life in all three regions of Vietnam. From street photography in Saigon’s Chinatown and little-known railway village, we’ll head up the eastern coastline, to the sand dunes of Mui Ne. By the sea, we’ll explore fishing villages and sleepy harbors, snap portraits of traders and fishermen at work with their nets. Between World Heritage-listed Hoi An and the Imperial capital of Hue, we’ll cross the Hai Van Pass, one of the world’s most spectacular short train journeys. Then it’s north to the scenic splendor of a cruise on Ha Long Bay, before we roll into Hanoi, Vietnam’s richly-cultured and highly photogenic capital.
