ITINERARY:

A specially curated photography journey through northern Vietnam, focusing on intimate encounters and photography opportunities with diverse ethnic communities, traditional lifestyles, colourful attire and spectacular mountain landscapes.

Day 1 (30^th May, 2027)  | Hanoi – Sapa | Red Dao Community

Meet at Hanoi Old Quarter around 8:00 AM. The exact meeting point will be shared in advance.

Depart for Sapa, approximately a 6-hour drive. Late afternoon, photography session with the Red Dao ethnic minority community, focusing on their distinctive traditional clothing, portraits and everyday life. Overnight: Sapa

Day 2 (31^st May, 2027 ) | Sapa – Cat Cat Village – Mu Cang Chai

Early morning visit to Cat Cat Village, home to the Black Hmong community. Morning light offers excellent opportunities to photograph traditional lifestyles, portrait and the surrounding mountain landscape. After lunch, depart for Mu Cang Chai, approximately a 4-hour drive. Overnight: Mu Cang Chai

Day 3 (1^st June, 2027 ) | Mu Cang Chai | Hmong Community & Rice Terraces

A full day dedicated to photography around the spectacular terraced rice fields of Mu Cang Chai. We will explore the countryside and photograph the Hmong community, their traditional way of life and daily activities against the dramatic landscape of Mu Cang Chai. Overnight: Mu Cang Chai

Day 4 (2^nd June, 2027) | Mu Cang Chai – Hanoi

After an early breakfast, begin the journey back to Hanoi. The drive will take approximately 7–8 hours, depending on road and traffic conditions. Arrive in Hanoi by evening. Overnight: Hanoi

Day 5 (3^rd June, 2027 ) | Hanoi – Binh Lieu | Dao Phan Community

Early morning departure from Hanoi around 7:00 AM for Binh Lieu, approximately a 4-hour drive. Spend the day photographing the Dao Thanh Phan ethnic community, known for their distinctive traditional attire, headwear and cultural traditions. After the photography session, return to Hanoi in the late evening. Overnight: Hanoi

Day 6 ( 4^th June, 2027 ) | Hanoi | Departure

Breakfast at the hotel. The photography programme concludes after breakfast. End of the tour.

Extended Hanoi and Hoi An Travel Photography Trip

Date : 30^th May – 7^th June, 2027 ( 9 Days and & 8 Nights )

Sapa • Mu Cang Chai • Binh Lieu • Hanoi • Hoi An • Hue

DAY 6 ( 4^th June, 2027 ) | Hanoi  

Whole day Hanoi shoot at soya sauce making workshop, fishing basket making workshop and incense stick factory. Night stay at Hanoi.

DAY 7 ( 5^th June, 2027 ) |Da Nang I Hoi An

Take a morning flight from Hanoi to Da Nang. Upon arrival, drive to Hoi An and check into the hotel.

The afternoon will be kept relaxed, allowing you to settle in and explore the charming atmosphere of Hoi An at your own pace. In the evening, we will explore and photograph the beautiful streets of Hoi An, with its traditional architecture and riverside atmosphere. Overnight stay in Hoi An

DAY 8 ( 6^th June, 2027) | Hoi An I Hue

Early morning photography session – around 4:00 AM. We will begin very early to photograph local fishermen harvesting their catch from the river around sunrise. This will be a wonderful opportunity to capture authentic moments of traditional fishing life, morning light and local livelihoods. After the morning session, return to the hotel for breakfast. Later, we continue with Hoi An street photography, exploring the old town and its surrounding lanes, markets and everyday life. We will also visit local fishing communities to photograph the traditional process of making fishing nets, capturing both portraits and details of this age-old craft.

Later in the day, we drive to Hue, approximately 2.5 hours from Hoi An. In the evening, we will photograph women dressed in traditional Ao Dai releasing lanterns on the river, creating beautiful opportunities for portraits and atmospheric twilight photography. Overnight stay in Hue

DAY 9 ( 7^th June, 2027 )| Hue-Lagoon I Back to Hanoi and end of the program

Early morning photography session. We start early to photograph local fishermen at the lagoon, capturing their traditional fishing activities and the changing morning light. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Hanoi.

You can prepare for your onward journey or departure from Hanoi. Our program will end at Hanoi domestic terminal.

FEE INCLUDES

• Accommodation in 3 star/ 4 star rated hotels
• It will cover all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), starting from Day 1 lunch till Day 9 breakfast.
• Unlimited bottled mineral water will be provided throughout the trip
• All local transports in a comfortable private van throughout the trip
• Two domestic flight tickets ( Hanoi to Da Nang and Hue to Hanoi) are included in this tour fee.
• All photography related tips and concept shoot, model arrangements
• Gratitude to the local ethnic community  
• Payment to local guide/translator
• Mentor’s fee

FEE DOESN’T INCLUDES

• International flight tickets and Visa
• Airport pick up and drop
• Local SIM card ( approx 15$ per SIM card )
• Travel/medical insurance
• Any additional food items or beverage or alcohol during meals.
• Any personal habit or expenses
• Tips to driver  
• Extension of accommodation before or after the trip

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

DISCLAIMER

• Please read the itinerary and Terms and Conditions of the workshop organised by TCPJourneys.By submitting a deposit or payment, you formally accept our Terms and Conditions as stated herein. 
• Participant is responsible for ensuring that he or she meets foreign entry requirements and that his or her travel documents, such as passports and visas, are valid and compliant.
• Unless otherwise stated, no one under the age of 18 is allowed to attend our workshops.  Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• TCPJourneys is not responsible for the services and policies imposed by the applicable airlines. Airline schedules and flights are subject to change without notice. We are not responsible for penalties incurred for tickets, international or domestic flights, not issued by us due to reschedule and/or flight changes.
• TCPJourneys is no way ever responsible for damage or loss to personal belongings of participant including any electronic goods during the tour.
• TCPJourneys don’t have any control over weather conditions, pandemics, accidents or any medical emergencies. Under any unforeseen conditions, we may have to change our itinerary. We expect tour cooperation during unplanned situations.

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