Photo Trip to the North and Center of Vietnam – 12 days of emotion and light

A unique photo trip to the heart of Vietnam

This photo trip in Vietnam is an invitation to look at the country differently, through the lens and the light.
For 12 days, you will travel the most beautiful landscapes of the North in the Center, guided by a professional French and English speaking photographer passionate about Vietnamese culture.

From Hanoi, the vibrant capital with a thousand faces, to the illuminated streets of Hoi An, each stage is conceived as an encounter between gaze, emotion and sharing.
You will learn to compose your images, to capture the gestures of everyday life, to master the games of shadow and light that reveal the soul of Vietnam.

The highlights of the circuit

• Photograph the rice terraces and ethnic villages of the North (Hmong, Dzao, Thai).
• Explore the colorful markets, tea plantations and rural scenes of remote Vietnam.
• Capturing the magic of Hoi An at sunrise and sunset.
• French and English speaking support by a professional photographer.
• Group limited to 6 participants for personalized follow-up.
• All meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner every day.
• Comfortable and carefully selected accommodations.

A 12-day itinerary between culture, nature and light

Day 1 - Arrival in Hanoi (D)

Reception at the airport upon your arrival then transfer to the hotel.

In the evening, first photo session in the alleys of the old district to soak up the Vietnamese urban atmosphere. Welcome dinner to meet the other participants and your management team.

Night at San Boutique hotel.

Day 2 - Hanoi & road to the mountains (B, L, D)

Departure around 6 a.m. for a morning photo stroll in the old district of Hanoi. After breakfast, it will be time to take the road towards Mu Cang Chai with several photo stops. Installation at the ecolodge, dinner and free evening.

Night at the Mu Cang Chai Ecolodge.

Day 3 - Rice fields and ethnic villages in Mu Cang Chai (B, L, D)

Departure around 6.30 a.m. to discover the remote villages of Mu Cang Chai and meet with local communities. Photo session in the middle of the terraced rice fields at harvest time. At the end of the day, second photo session of the day for sunset photos from a spectacular viewpoint.

Night at the Mu Cang Chai Ecolodge.

Day 4 - Tea field and rice fields in Tan Uyen (B, L, D)

Departure around 6.30 a.m. for the morning photo session, with exchanges and advice before departure to Tan Uyen, famous for its tea plantations. Afternoon dedicated to photographing the workers and the hilly landscapes. Sunset on the hills.

Night at Hoàng Liên Plaza

Day 5 - Morning around the tea, afternoon at Ta Giang Phin (B, L, D)

Early departure around a.m. to join the tea fields and capture the workers' images, then take the road towards Ta Giang Phin. In the afternoon photo walk in the village in the golden light.

Night at P'nue Farmstay.

Day 6 - Village life & evaluation photo session (B, L, D)

Free morning to review the photos and share your experiences. During the afternoon, walk through the villages to take portraits, photos of rural scenes and the sunset over the valley.

Night at P'nue Farmstay.

Day 7 - Ethnic Market & rice harvest in Muong Hum (B, L, D)

Early departure around 6 a.m. for the ethnic market of Muong Hum. Photograph of the Red Dzao and Hani peoples in their traditional clothing. During the afternoon, go to the countryside to take scenes of rice harvesting.

Night at P'nue Farmstay.

Day 8 - Portraits Red Dzao & return to Hanoi (B, L, D)

Morning in a Red Dzao village for a portrait session. Drive to Hanoi in the afternoon. Free evening or group dinner.

Night at San Boutique hotel.

Day 9 - Incense Village & flight to Hoi An (B, L, D)

Departure at 5.30 a.m. to visit a craft village dedicated to making incense, then flight to Hoi An.

At the end of the day, sunset photo session in the old town.

Night at Mulberry Collection Silk Eco.

Day 10 - Sunrise by the water & rural life around Hoi An (B, L, D)

Around 4.30 a.m., at the first light of day, leave before dawn to join a fishing village located on the outskirts of Hoi An, where life begins with the rhythm of the tides. You will witness the return of boats loaded with fish, the lively exchanges in the market, and the precise gestures of fishermen who repair their nets in the incipient light.

In the afternoon, join the rice fields and agricultural villages around Hoi An for a photographic experience full of sweetness. The afternoon begins with a walk through the fields and paths, to meet the peasants working in the warm evening light.

Night at Mulberry Collection Silk Eco.

Day 11 - Mastering the technique & farewell dinner by the sea (B, L, D)

Departure at 4.30 a.m., to embark on an unforgettable morning dedicated to the photography of the emblematic fishing nets of Hoi An. From a small boat, you will observe the fishermen maneuvering their immense nets gilded by the morning light, before joining a lively local market, still unknown to mass tourism.

Afternoon dedicated to experience sharing and image analysis. Closing dinner in Hoi An.

Night at Mulberry Collection Silk Eco.

Day 12 - Hoi An at sunrise & departure (B, L)

Last photo outing in the old town at sunrise. Before the alleys come to life, the old town of Hoi An offers an intimate and poetic face. In the quiet of the morning, the lanterns are gradually extinguished, the inhabitants open their shops and the first rays of the sun caress the ochre facades and wooden houses. Guided by a local expert, you will discover the emblematic places but also the hidden corners of this city classified at UNESCO - a moment suspended between heritage.

Transfer to Danang airport and end of the trip.

Useful information

Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
Departure: Hanoi - Arrival: Hoi An
Next departure: 31 August to 11 September 2026
Price: 4,350 USD/ pax (single supplement: 400 USD)

A human and photographic adventure

More than just a circuit, this French and English-speaking photo trip to Vietnam is an experience of sharing, learning and emotion. You will leave not only with superb images, but also with a deeper understanding of the country, its inhabitants and its light. A rare immersion, between artistic gaze and cultural discovery.

If you want more information about this trip, contact us and we will put you in touch with the photographer.