Vietnam Photography Workshop (North and Central Vietnam)
(Hanoi – Long Coc- Mu Cang Chai – Hoi An- Hue – Hanoi)
Date : 20th – 27th September, 2024 ( 8 Days and 7 Nights )
Mentor : Tania Chatterjee
Vietnam photography workshop will provide you opportunities to photograph local traditional cultural, daily life of people, vibrant landscapes and stunning portraits from Vietnam. During this workshop, you will get the chance to photograph traditional villages near Hanoi, where you
will witness the daily activities of locals. The tea gardens of Long Coc will offer you breath-taking unique mountain views and a chance to capture the beauty of the Vietnamese countryside.
The landscapes of Mu Cang Chai are famous for its terraced rice fields, which create stunning visual
patterns. In Central Vietnam, you will have the opportunity to explore Hoi An, The Unesco World Heritage site along with some stunning portraits. Capture the spectacular sea side fishing activities. Photograph Vietnamese women in their traditional dress Ao Dai, floating lanterns in river and amazed by the mesmerizing beauty of the natural wonder the Quang Loi Lagoon.
Whether you are a professional photographer looking for unique shots or an enthusiastic amateur seeking to improve your skills, this photography tour to Vietnam will provide you with an unforgettable experience. Capture the beauty of this captivating country and take home some stunning images that will forever remind you of your good times in Vietnam.
ITINERARY
Day 1, 20th September, 2024 (Friday) : We will start the photography workshop from charming capital city of Hanoi. Reach Hanoi at your convenient time on 20th September. We will arrange airport pick up for you. Reach hotel, relax and get acclimated. Night stay at Hanoi.
Highlight of the Day : Reach Hanoi , settle down at hotel and relax.
Day 2, 21st September, 2024 (Saturday) : Today after breakfast (7.30am), we will first visit soya sauce makers’ village. We will capture stunning and colourful images of the soya sauce making workshop. After that we’ll travel to the traditional bamboo fishing trap making village in Hung Yen province, where we’ll have the opportunity to observe the bamboo basket making process and capture the 200 hundred years old art of fishing with bamboo baskets. At the end we will visit to the traditional incense sticks making village near Hanoi, where artisans have been hand-crafting incense sticks for generations. Overnight stay at Pho Tho city.
Highlight of the Day : Photography soya sauce makers village, traditional art of making bamboo fishing trap, traditional workshop of making incense sticks.
Day 3, 22nd September, 2024 (Sunday) : Early morning 4.00 am start for Long Coc tea garden shoot. The landscape of the tea hills will take on a kaleidoscope of colours, curves, and angles. After tea garden shoot, we will drive to Mu Cang Chai ( 5/6 hours drive ). On the way to Mu Cang Chai, we will visit Tu Le valley to photograph the sunset. Tu Le is famous for its stunning terrace rice field. Overnight stay at Mu Cang Chai.
Highlight of the Day : Photography Long Coc tea garden and Tu Le valley.
Day 4, 23rd September, 2024 ( Monday ) : Wake up at 5 a.m. for sunrise shoot at Raspberry Hill. Raspberry hill is one of the places with the most beautiful terrace fields in Mu Cang Chai. Almost whole day we will shoot the beautiful rice terrace around Mu Cang Chai and daily life photos of Hmong ethnic people. Sunset we will shoot at the famous Horseshoe Hill. The Horseshoe Hill in Sang Nhu village is one of the top must-photo-spot view in Mu Cang Chai. Overnight stay at Mu Cang Chai.
Highlight of the Day : Photography the famous rice terrace and Hmong ethnic people.
Day 5, 24th September, 2024 ( Tuesday ) : Early morning once again take photos of rice terrace and bamboo forest. Afternoon start for Hanoi ( 5 hours journey ). Night stay at Hanoi
Highlight of the Day :Photography rice terrace and bamboo forest
Day 6, 25th September, 2024 (Wednesday) : Take early morning flight from Hanoi to Hoi An (Da Nang International Airport ). Afternoon check-in to hotel. After lunch, we will photograph women sewing large nets near fishing port. Sewing fishing nets is a labour intensive job. But these net making activities create so many photogenic scenes that attract photographers from all over the world. Evening explore the beautiful heritage city Hoi An. Overnight stay at Hoi An.
Highlight of the Day : Explore Hoi An and photograph sea net making activities.
Day 7, 26th September, 2024 ( Thursday ): Early morning at 4.30 am fisherman shoot at Hoi An sea gate. After breakfast take a walk and explore the “ yellow wall” alley of ancient city Hoi An. We will arrange a portrait shoot session at Hoi An. Afternoon start for Hue ( 2/3 hours drive ). During Sunset we will arrange photo shoot of Vietnamese women in their traditional dress Ao Dai, floating lanterns in river. Overnight stay at Hue.
Highlight of the Day : Photograph fishing activities, a portrait session at ancient city Hoi An and floating lantern activities at Hue.
Day 8, 27th September, 2024 ( Friday ) : Early morning ( 4.30 am )sunrise shoot at Quang Loi Lagoon. Quang Loi lagoon is about 30km north of Hue city, create some spectacular aerial views during sunrise. Afternoon drop to Hue airport.
Reach Hanoi airport by evening. It’s time to bid farewell as the photography tour concludes at Hanoi airport ( Noi Bai International Airport ). With some lifetime experiences and memory cards full with some amazing images we will conclude our trip.
Highlight of the Day : Sunrise shoot at Quang Loi Lagoon, drop to Hanoi airport and we will conclude our trip.
VIETNAM TOUR FEE :
1900$ per person on double sharing accommodation and single accommodation will cost extra 300$
Group Size : Small group, 7/8 person max.
BOOKING PROCESS : Pay 1000$ as an advance to confirm this trip ( 5% extra for international money transfer fee). WhatsApp +91-8240238287 for payment details
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FEE INCLUDES
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis in 3 star/ 4 star
- It will cover all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), starting from Day 1 ( 20thSept, 2024 ) lunch till Day 8 (27th Sept, 2024) lunch.
- Unlimited bottled mineral water will be provided throughout the trip
- Tea/Coffee will be provided along with breakfast
- All local transports in a private van throughout the trip
- Two domestic flight tickets ( Hanoi to Da Nang and Hue to Hanoi ) are included in this tour fee.
- Airport pick up and drop
- All photography related tips and concept shoot model arrangements
- Payment to local guide/translator
- Mentor’s fee
FEE DOESN’T INCLUDES
- International flight ticketsto Vietnam
- Local SIM card ( approx 20$ per SIM card )
- Any additional food items or beverage or alcohol during meals.
- Any personal habit or expenses
- Entry fee to any monument/garden/heritage sites etc
- Extension of accommodation before ( 20thSeptember, 2024 ) or after the trip ( 27th September, 2024)
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
- If you cancel your registration, then you will be refunded according to the following schedule, based on the full fee of the Workshop:
- 45 days or more: 50% refundable to total workshop fee
- Less than 30 days : Non –refundable
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