Vietnam Photography Tour

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Vietnam photography tour

This tour is designed to help you discover the best that Vietnam has to offer. The tour isto create memorable moments from your holiday in Vietnam and suitable for both the

beginner level photographers who want to discover your camera setting as well as those

want to sharpen your sense of art.

Trip's length: 18 days

Trip Themes: Culture, Heritages, Local life & Culture, Nature

Transport: Car/Bus, Boat, Flight, Train

Places visited: Hanoi - Ha Giang - Cao Bang - Ba Be Lake - Halong Bay -

Hue - Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta

Tour operates: All year round

Start / End cities: Hanoi / Ho Chi Minh City

Accommodation: 14 nts in hotel, 1 nt on boat, 1 nt on train, 1 nt homestay

Price from: Available on request

Detailed Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival

Arrive in Hanoi airport. Get picked up and transferred to yourhotel. Today, you will havea brief meeting with your tour guide / group leader for more necessary information and

travel documents before welcome dinner. Overnight in proposed hotel. (D)

Day 2: Hanoi City tour

Hanoi is a charming city with its be autiful lakes, shaded boulevards, verdant public parks

and its thriving old town centre with blocks of ochre French style buildings, old Buddhist

temples and the tangle of ancient streets in its still surface. Start your tour today with avisit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh House and the One Pillar Pagoda.

This afternoon, you take a cyclo ride to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the Hanoi Old

Quarter then take a walk around for photo shoots with vast array of daily life activitieshere. Enjoy a world famous water puppet performance at Water Puppet Theatre and then

free in the evening at your leisure. Overnight in hotel. (B,L)

Day 3: Hanoi Ha giang

Today you will take a ride of nearly 300km from Hanoi through breathtaking rural

scenery toward the northeastern part of the country to Ha Giang. This drive offers you

great chance for photos of beautiful Northern Delta to poetic and august scenery ofmountains and green of highland part. Also on the ride, you will have chance for local

interactions and take picture of local daily life activities. Overnight at a hotel in little

town of Ha Giang. (B,L)

Day 4: Ha Giang Dong Van

The drive today is marvelous with mountain views and amazing life of the local

highlanders. Here you will see the Black and Flower Hmong people with their colorfuldress and typical life style. This afternoon is the time for you to admire the hidden mighty

of the nature and people here: life on rocks and karst topography which was recognized

as the first UNESCOs karst geopark in Asia. Have a stop at Sa Phin for a visit to the

palace of Hmong King which is very well-preserved so far. Arrive in Dong Van, checkin and overnight at a hotel.

Day 5: Dong Van Cao Bang

The way to Cao Bang is filled with spectacular landscape of mountains and forest dottedwith peaceful village on hillsides. Stop at Bao Lac little town for lunch and continue your

drive with some stops for taking photos. Cao Bang province is home of the Tay, Nung,

Dzao, Hmong, San Chay minority people with their life style and tradition are wellpreserved. Arrive in Cao Bang in the late afternoon, check in hotel and free at your

leisure to relax or wandering around. Overnight in hotel. (B,L)
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Day 6: Cao Bang Ban Gioc Waterfall

After breakfast, we will venture into the most remote northern region ofCao BangProvince. The scenic roads lead you up to higher elevation through august view of the

land. Passing through Trung Khanh, a little mountain town before arriving at the famous

Ban Gioc Waterfall, the biggest and the best-known waterfalls in Vietnam lines on theborder with China. You will then have a visit to Nguom Ngao, a huge and beautiful cave

locates 5 km away from Ban Gioc. This is one of the main tourist attractions of the Cao

Bang province. Get back to Cao Bang in the afternoon then it is free time for relaxing.(B,L)

Day 7: Cao Bang Ba Be Lake

Depart for Ba Be around 8AM. Your drive today is filled with spectacular mountainlandscape and you will have some stops for photos and local interaction along the way.

Arrive in Ba Be in late afternoon at the Pac Ngoi village of Tay minority people that

situated by the bank of Ba Be lake. Freshen yourself up then take a stroll around thevillage for sightseeing. Dinner of local taste and specialties are served along with rice

wine. Warm hospitality of the host and strong wine make you feeling at home and it is

the chance to learn about local culture and tradition. Homestay overnight in the local

house on stilts. (B,L,D)

Day 8: Ba Be Lake - Hanoi

The day starts with a cruise on beautiful Ba Be lake to explore the wonder of nature. Ba

Be lake literally means three seas. This is the largest natural lake on the mountainous areaof Vietnam and is part of Ba Be national park. The picturesque scenery of the lake is in

great harmony of tranquil emerald water and rocky forested island and is boasted the Jadeof the country. The boat will stop for a visit to the Dau Dang waterfall and then Puongcave on the Nang River after that. Keep gliding along the river and be overwhelmed with

breathtaking scenery along its banks until you get to the boat dock. Lunch in a local

restaurant in Cho Ra town and then drive back Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi in the lateafternoon. Evening free at your leisure. Overnight in hotel. B,L)

Day 9: Hanoi Halong

Today you will take a 3.5 hours drive through beautiful rural scenery to get to Halongbay. Remember to prepare your camera well for photos. Halong Bay is a breathtaking

secluded bay with 2,000 limestone islands rising from the emerald waters with different

and spectacular shapes created over thousands of years by waves and wind. Board yourcruising vessel and have lunch as you cruise among thousand of dramatic limestone

karsts into the breathtaking scenery of the World Natural Wonder. Visit a cave that filled

with stunning stalactites and stalagmites, go swimming, paddling kayak and take part in a

Vietnamese spring roll cooking demonstration or just simply relax as you wind throughthe Bay. Dinner and spend a peaceful night on board, beneath a night sky alive with stars.

(B,L,D)

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Day 10: Halong Hanoi

Get up in the morning; enjoy fresh air and gentle breeze from sun deck. After breakfast,you will have further cruise to explore the other part of Halong Bay. Enjoy a wholesome

brunch before getting back to harbor at noon. Drive back to Hanoi with a stop to visit a

ceramic making village in Dong Trieu to learn how beautiful ceramic stuff are made.Free at leisure for the remainder of the afternoon until getting night train to Hue.

Overnight on train in AC soft sleeper cabin. (B,L)

Day 11: Hue

Arrive in Hue in the morning then get transfer to your hotel. As the former imperial

capital of Vietnam, Hue holds the treasures of Vietnam's royal past and is known for its

beautiful natural setting and landscapes. This afternoon you will spend your time to visitthe Imperial Citadel, a huge work built by the last feudal dynasty of the country and

explore the ruin of the Purple Forbidden City. Free evening at your leisure for dinner,

relaxing or getting fun at bars and pubs around. Overnight in hotel. (B)

Day 12: Hue

Today you will have an awesome experience on motorbike to visit Hue City and its

countryside. Start your day with a visit to a local market which located in beautiful andvery poetic scenery of Hues country. Wander through the aisles abundant with fresh

products; experiencing the atmosphere and learn about local life style. There, within the

market area are the most charming ancient covered bridge and a farming exhibition

house, spend some time to learn, enjoy and have interaction with locals. Continue yourtour through verdant hills and quaint villages and visit to one of Emperor mausoleums.

Enjoy a tasty and savory vegetarian feast in a pagoda. This afternoon, you will visit theTiger Elephant arena then take a dragon boat cruise on the Perfume River and visit tothe iconic Thien Mu Pagoda. Free evening and overnight in hotel. (B,L)

Day 13: Hue Hoi An

Depart Hue for a scenic drive along picturesque rice paddies, verdant mountains andspectacular beaches to Hoi An ancient town. Being one of World Heritages in the country

and known as Faifo to early Western traders, it was one of South-East Asia's major

international ports during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Its charms with buildings, lifestyle and atmosphere is exceptionally well preserved that combined to produce this

unique heritage site. It's also a shopping paradise - with much to browse and buy. This

afternoon, you will have a walking tour around the town for sightseeing, photos andshopping. Free for dinner and overnight in hotel. (B)

Day 14: Hoi An

This morning is free at your leisure for relaxing or swimming on Hoi An beach. In theafternoon you will take a bike ride around Hoi An countryside to explore the rice paddies

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in the warm afternoon light, capture the workers planting, plowing or harvesting rice.

You then take boat trip cruise on Thu Bon river where you have a chance to learn about

and take photos of traditional fishing technique that used by local residents. A BBQ feastis arranged on river bank while you watch sun setting down behind mountain a far.

Sunset in Hoi An makes an infinite hue of colors and reflections. Boat ride back to Hoi

An town for photograph the old quarter in the best light. Rest in the evening or spendyour time to get fun in bars in town. Overnight in hotel. (B,D)

Day 15: Hoi An

Today you will have a free day at your leisure to roam around and enjoy your shopping intown. (B)

Day 16: Hoi An- HCM City

Free in the morning until you get transfer to Da Nang airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh

City. Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is characterised by a vast array ofsights and sounds; a fascinating blend of old and new, East and West. This afternoon, you

will have a cyclo ride to explore the city and visit to some of the city's interesting sitessuch as War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Officethen

experience the hustle atmosphere of selling and buying in the busiest market of the city

Ben Thanh. Dinner and then enjoy your evening in one of the popular bars, pub in town.(B,D)

Day 17: Mekong Delta

Drive to Mekong delta for a full day tour. Mekong delta the biggest delta lying to the

southern part of Vietnam is characterized by hundreds of canals banked by coconut trees.Enjoy the lush and evergreen scenery of the most fertile land in the country. Take a boat

cruise on Mekong River, visit orchard garden and taste local fruits freshly picked fromtrees then visit some local cottage industry. Lunch is served with local specialties in a

fresh garden before you take a sit on sampan for rowing to explore the mangroves of the

Mekong Delta along meandering rivers. Boarding the big boat to get back to the harbor

then bus drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. Tonight you will have a farewell dinner and itis time to summarize your wonderful experience in Vietnam. Overnight in hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 18: Departure

Today is departure day. Free at your leisure until time to depart for your flight. Safetravel. (B)

Note: This is a sample itinerary with Custom Vietnam Travel picks of places, activities,

accommodation and services. You can actually make changes to have it fit your travelneeds the best. Please, contact us for further suggestion.
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