Ninh Binh Photography Day Tour
Experience Tam Coc Nature Reserve and the Ancient Capital of Hoa Lu
Photograph and explore the unforgettable landscapes of Ninh Binh province, including Hang Mua Cave, Tam Coc Nature Reserve and the Ancient Capital of Hoa Lu.
We depart Hanoi at daybreak, taking Highway 1 south out of the capital, and arrive in Ninh Binh province at about 8am. Our first stop is Hang Mua, where we’ll climb to high ridges and capture jaw-dropping Game of Thrones-like landscapes. We then take an atmospheric boat trip in Tam Coc, along winding rivers and through ancient limestone caves.
After lunch we have a photographic exploration of the ruins at Vietnam’s ancient capital of Hoa Lu, and a sunset wander through the stunning paddies and river valleys of this beautiful region. We arrive back in Hanoi at around 6pm.
Learn the art of great travel photography while exploring one of northern Vietnam’s most scenic and culturally-rich provinces.
What to Expect
Ninh Binh is all about its landscape, lakes and caves, During the slow boat trip through the valley well be exploring landscape photography setting our selves up for the day to come, with ample portraits of villagers and the boat people of Tam Coc Valley.
To reach the peaks and viewpoints for our spectacular landscape shots we’ll be hiking and climbing a fair bit of terrain. So you’ll need to be dressed appropriately and travelling light is essential.
| Tour Highlights | Photographic Highlights |
Ning Binh Province | Introduction to Landscape Photography |
Tour Length: Full Day 7am till 6pm
Level of Difficulty: Moderate Physical activity (Walking, Hiking, Climbing)
| What’s Included | What’s Excluded |
Private Car | Gratuities |
Recommended Equipment
Hiking Shoes/Boots
Digital Camera or Film Camera
Memory Cards
Fully Charged Battery (spare batteries if available)
Cable Release
Graduated Neutral Density Filter
Circular Polarizer Filter
Variable Neutral Density Filter
Wide-Angle Zoom
Telephoto Zoom
Tripod
