At Vietnam in Focus, we specialize in Cultural Photography Tours that are tailor-made to capture the essence of Vietnam’s diverse and rich culture through the lens. Our tours are carefully designed for photography enthusiasts and professionals who are passionate about exploring and capturing the unique cultures, customs, traditions, and ways of life that make Vietnam so fascinating.
Our Cultural Photography Tours take you off the beaten path to remote locations where you can interact with local communities and capture images that showcase the daily lives of Vietnamese people. Our tours also include visits to historical and cultural landmarks, festivals, and events that are unique to Vietnam, giving you a true sense of the country’s rich history and culture.
Our main goal is to help you improve your photography skills while also gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation of Vietnam’s diverse culture. Our experienced photographers and local guides are experts in the field and can provide you with insights into the culture and offer tips on how to capture the best photographs. With Vietnam in Focus, you can experience the beauty of Vietnam through the lens, one photo at a time.
Enjoy a fascinating encounter with the people and handiwork of Hanoi's outlying areas
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Hanoi's traditional craft villages on our "Craft Village Colors" photography tour. This full-day experience is designed for photographers of all levels, offering an intimate look into the daily lives, skills, and traditions of these unique communities.
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.
Experience the thrilling Phuoc Hai Whale-Worshiping Festival
Explore southern Vietnam's spectacular coastline and traditional cultures on this immersive photo adventure. Travel by boat down the Saigon RIver to discover the mangroves and salt farms of Can Gio, before heading north to experience the vibrant Phuoc Hai Whale-Worshiping Festival. In Ninh Thuan, we'll encounter the ethnic Cham tribe and the wild volcanic landscapes of Nui Chua National Park en route to remote, palm-fringed Whale Island.
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.
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.
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.
Follow the rice paper trail on the banks of the Red River
Step back in time at Tho Ha village, a traditional Red River community renowned for its ancient architecture and rice paper products. In charming backstreets, we'll explore busy workshops, and photograph bamboo frames stacked with drying rice paper. Along the way, we'll produce a stunning pictorial narrative of this unforgettable and authentically Vietnamese village.