Hoi An River Life - Explore Local Fishing Communities

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Hoi An's River Life

Explore the stunning Thu Bon river and develop your photography skills on this specially-designed private tour.

All aboard for an authentic private photo tour that takes you to the heart of Hoi An’s spectacular Thu Bon river delta. Our tour is designed to immerse you in Vietnam’s traditional fishing culture, which has been the lifeblood of this region for centuries. Led by our local expert photographer, you’ll learn how to capture stunning shots of the fishermen and women plying their trade amidst breathtaking views, away from the crowds of tourists.

During the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to explore off the beaten track, allowing you to take in the smallest details and widest panoramas of this picturesque river. You’ll photograph the entire fishing trade process, from catch to market, creating a visual story that tells the tale of real working life along the river.

Our private tour caters to individuals who are serious about improving their photography knowledge and skills. You’ll be taught how to choose and compose the perfect shots that form a great photojournalistic story. Come and capture the essence of traditional Vietnamese fishing culture on Hoi An’s Thu Bon river delta with us.

What to Expect

This tour is ideal for those serious about improving their photography skills. You’ll be away from tourist crowds and commercial photo tour groups, allowing you to focus on your craft and capture unique, authentic images of the delta. At dawn, the river bursts with hues and activity as boats and fishing nets fill the scene, providing an exciting opportunity to capture amazing action shots. Portraits of fishmongers, fishermen, and traders are aplenty, offering an intimate glimpse into the daily lives of the locals. Join us on this private tour and develop your camera skills on an adventure rich with real photographic opportunities.

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Tour HighlightsPhotographic Highlights
  • Sunrise
  • Thu Bon River Delta
  • Local Village Fish Market
  • Fisherman With Nets
  • Long Boat Ride
  • Boat Workshop
  • Camera Settings
  • Lens Options
  • Low Light
  • Compositions
  • Portraits
  • People photography
  • Documentary photography
  • Landscapes
  • Panoramic

Reviews

The best thing I did to start my trip to Vietnam
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I loved this tour and am so glad I did it at the beginning of my holiday as it meant that my photos from then on have improved. I learnt so much about getting the right shots and angles and even about using my own camera to better advantage. Highly recommend doing this tour. I would do it again.

Tour Information

Recommended Equipment

  • DSLR Camera or Film Camera
  • Memory Card
  • Fully Charged Battery
  • Wide angle or Zoom lens

What's included

  • Hotel Pick up and Drop off
  • Professional Photographer Guide

What's not included

  • Food or drink
  • Gratuities

Tour Length

4hrs ( 5:00 – to 9:00 am)
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 minutes prior to this time

Level of Difficulty

Moderate Physical activity (Walking)

Tour HIghlights

  • Sunrise
  • Thu Bon River Delta
  • Local Village Fish Market
  • Fisherman With Nets
  • Long Boat Ride
  • Boat Workshop

Photography Highlights

  • Camera Settings
  • Lens Options
  • Low Light
  • Compositions
  • Portraits
  • Landscapes
  • Panoramic

Photography teaching

On a photo tour with us, your experience, images and development as a photographer are the priority. Tips to improve your pictures will be provided by our professional photographer guides throughout the tour, and we’ll have regular reviews. While enjoying a rich variety of photographic opportunities on tour, you’ll gain valuable insights on how to get the best out of your images, and how to take your skills to the next level.

Pricing
$290

Per person

$159

Per Person

$118

Per Person
Group/Family
3-5 People

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Tour FAQ's

In the event of forecasted heavy rain, we’ll contact you to reschedule or cancel the tour and give you a full refund.  If it’s early morning and raining heavily, our guide will call you on the phone number you gave us to discuss options for postponement or cancellation.  In the event of cancellation we’ll issue a full refund.

Yes, you can.  We have a Nikon DSLR available to rent for $30 per tour including free memory card.  Please enquire on booking.

Yes, you do.  Vietnam in Focus is not liable to pay any costs associated with injury etc on our tours.

Yes, they can.  Costs (or free joining) depend on each tour, so please enquire on booking.

Yes, you can.  People often join our tours using film cameras.  You may not be able to edit in camera, but the composition tips are still basically the same.

Yes, you can.  Smartphone cameras are pretty amazing nowadays.

Training or guidance will be provided by our photographers throughout the tour. Our guides will tailor your learning experience depending on your interest, style and experience from amateurs to professionals we can provide simple techniques to improve your photography, gain further knowledge of your camera and lenses, as well as develop your photographic eye to capture that amazing shot.

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