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 Hung Mua Cave Tam Coc Nature Reserve Boat Trip Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Rice Fields	Introduction to Landscape Photography Camera Settings Lens Options Landscape Photography Workshop Portraiture Architectural Photography Long Exposure 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 Non-alcoholic beverages lunch Professional Photographer Guide	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

Reviews

Duc was an amazing and patient tutor. I am an enthusiastic amateur and he was happy to teach, answer all my questions and show me techniques to enable me to improve my photography. He was also knowledgeable about the area we visited and was happy to vary things according to my wishes. The day was very well organised, with a good combination of places to see & photograph. In addition, Duc has signposted me to useful on-line info & tutorials to help me further and also took some photos of me while i was concentrating on composing shots which was nice. I will look out for similar photo tours on my next holiday but Duc has set the bar very high for others to follow!

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All photos are taken on tour by previous guests and tour guides

Tour FAQ's

What happens if it rains

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.

Can I rent a camera

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

Do I need travel insurance

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

Can my non-photographer partner and / or kids come along

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

Can I join the tour using a film camera

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.

Can I join the tour using a smartphone camera

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

How can you help me develop my Photography

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.