Vietnam Photography Tours
Unique Vietnam Photography Tours & Workshops
We run highly-acclaimed photography tours and adventures to the most spectacular and fascinating parts of Vietnam, from north to south and everywhere in between. We will get you off the beaten track and discovering the real Vietnam with your camera.
Our Vietnam photography tours have been specially designed to give you rich opportunities for photographic storytelling, as well as an unforgettable adventure. They also offer a premium experience, from professional photography tuition in a small group to stylish and comfortable accommodation. On one of our photography tours you may find yourself mixing with H’mong and Red Dzao hill tribes at a dawn market and turning in for the night at a luxurious mountain eco-lodge. Or you could be photographing from a train window as you cross the Hai Van Pass at sunset, before enjoying cocktails at a boutique beachside resort.
If you want to see and photograph the best of Vietnam, and enjoy the company of a small group of fellow photography enthusiasts, these are the photo tours for you. Led by our team of professional photographer guides, all with extensive local experience, you’ll gain insights and knowledge unique to Vietnam in Focus. Join us to find out why we are the choice of National Geographic, the Travel Channel, Lonely Planet and The Guardian.
| Annual Featured Tour Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tour Name | Location | Dates |
| Days of the Dragon | Northern Vietnam | February 1st – 10th |
| Coastal Dreams | South Vietnam | March 24th – 4th April |
| Vietnam by Rail | South to North Vietnam | April 10th-21st |
| Ultimate Vietnam | South to North Vietnam | May 3rd-19th |
| The Lost World | Northwest Vietnam | May 23rd – 2nd June |
| Mirrors of the Mountains | Northern Vietnam | June 6th – 15th |
| Mirrors of the Mountains | Northern Vietnam | June 13th – 22nd |
| Vietnam by Rail | South to North Vietnam | June 11th-22nd |
| Golden Harvest | Northern Vietnam | October 12th-21st |
| Miracles of the Mekong | South Vietnam | September 28th-October 7th |
Guests are welcome to an early bird discount of 5% when booking 12 months or more in advance.
Tour departures will be confirmed 3 months in advance, and depend on a minimum number of guests. Guests should not book flights until they receive confirmation of the tour departure.
We take a maximum number of five guests per one tour leader. With larger groups we will split between two tour leaders.
Prices include all transport, accommodation, food and non-alcoholic drinks, plus local guides and government permits as per itinerary
Featured Multiday Vietnam Photo Tours
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.
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.
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.
Landscape, Portrait and Drone Photography Opportunities
Mirrors of the Mountains is a 10-day Northern Vietnam photography tour timed with the spectacular pouring water season, when rice terraces transform into vast reflective landscapes. Photograph silver-blue reflections at dawn, dramatic cloudscapes over sculpted mountains, and intimate scenes of tribal communities beginning the agricultural year. This immersive photo workshop blends landscape, portrait, cultural, and drone photography across markets, high passes, and remote valleys.
Experience and photograph the very best of Vietnam in one epic adventure
Embark on the ultimate Vietnam photography adventure, capturing the vibrant tapestry of this diverse nation. From the bustling streets of Saigon to the enchanting landscapes of Ha Giang, experience the rich cultural journey, blending urban energy, traditional markets, and the colorful tribes of the far north. Join us on an epic visual expedition, documenting the very best of Vietnam from south to north in a single, unforgettable adventure.
Welcome the New Year with the hill tribes of Northern Vietnam
Experience the Gao Tau festival, Hmong fire dancing & lunar new year festivities with the Dzao, Hmong & Tay people during far Northern Vietnam's festival season. Cameras in hand, we'll explore the spectacular landscapes and colorful tribal communities around Sapa on a photographic adventure to remember. In the company of our photography team and local Black Hmong guides, this is the ultimate, authentic encounter with Vietnam's hill tribes.
Vietnam coastal photography tour
Follow Vietnam's spectacular coastline on an unforgettable photography journey through fishing villages, salt fields, hidden islands and vibrant coastal communities. Coastal Dreams combines documentary photography, landscapes, culture and authentic local experiences, including the remarkable Whale Worship Festival, offering photographers extraordinary access to one of Southeast Asia's most captivating coastlines.