PTT226 – Journey Through Vietnam’s Lens

• Itinerary: HO CHI MINH – NINH THUAN – NHA TRANG – PHU YEN – HOI AN – HUE – HA NOI 

• Duration: 11 Days 10 Nights 

• Departure date: 13 Jun – 23 Jun 

• Tour type: VIP   

• Group size: 8-10 pax 

• Price/pax:  

• Hotline: 0912851112/0987277394 Mr. Dung   

1. INTRODUCE

This thoughtfully designed itinerary takes you on an enchanting journey through Vietnam, highlighting the charm of rural life, the richness of traditional cultures, and the breathtaking beauty of its landscapes. Ideal for photographers, it offers a harmonious blend of dynamic action shots, captivating portraits, and serene landscapes. 

 

2. HIGHLIGHT

• Photographing: a Cham girl making pottery OR portrait of an elderly Cham man/woman making traditional pottery. 
• Capturing the enchanting combination of sunshine and Apsara dance 
• Sunset with shepherds 
• Capture sunrise at Nam Cuong Sand dunes 
• Scene of 2 women mending nets 
• Nha Trang moss beach 
• Hon Khoi Making salt  
• Coracle boat – making process 
• Sunset scene of boats tied at O Loan lagoon 
• Scene of the longest wooden bridge in Vietnam with a model – Ong Cop Bridge 
• Sunset in Hội An Ancient Town 
• Scene of fishermen checking their nets and collecting fish 
• Scene of net casting on Nhu Y River. 
• Scene of releasing lanterns on Nhu Y River. 
• Captures sunrise at Quảng Lợi lagoon 
• Drying incense at Quang Phu Cau 
• Soy sauce-making scene with long rows of jars. …3. ITINERARY

Note: C = concept 

Please note: The itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions and may be adjusted by local photographers to ensure the best shooting opportunities. 

Itinerary summary: 

Day	Activites/ Concepts	Meal	Accomodation	Note
1	Arrival date		Ho Chi Minh	SGN
2	C1: Photographing:  a Cham girl making pottery OR  portrait of an elderly Cham man/woman making traditional pottery.  C2: Capturing the enchanting combination of sunshine and Apsara dance  C3: Sunset with shepherds	L/D	Ninh Thuan
3	C4: Capture sunrise at Nam Cuong Sand dunes  C5: Scene of 2 women mending nets  C6: Nha Trang moss beach	L/D	Nha Trang
4	C7: Hon Khoi Making salt   C8: Coracle boat – making process  C9: Sunset scene of boats tied at O Loan lagoon	L/D	Phu Yen
5	C10: Dawn at Ganh Da Dia  C11: Aerial photography of net gathering  C12: Scene of carrying sedge back home  C13: Dyeing sedge and Mat weaving	L/D	Phu Yen
6	C14: Scene of the longest wooden bridge in Vietnam with a model – Ong Cop Bridge  C15: Sunset in Hội An Ancient Town	L/D	Hoi An
7	C16: Scene of fishermen checking their nets and collecting fish  C17: Áo Dài models in Hội An Ancient Town  C18: Photographing the lantern making scenes  C19: Cow Pulling on the Grass Field  C20: Scene of 3 women weaving nets	L/D	Hoi An
8	C21: Capturing the mask-making artist  C22: Bảy Mẫu Coconut Forest  C23: Scene of net casting on Nhu Y River.  C24: Scene of releasing lanterns on Nhu Y River.	L/D	Hue
9	C25: Captures sunrise at Quảng Lợi lagoon  C26: Models in Áo Dài amidst the early morning mist.  C27: Thanh Tiên paper flower making scene (includes both indoor and outdoor settings).	L/D	Ha Noi	HUI to HAN
10	C28: Morning shoot on Hà Nội’s Ceramic Street with models.  C29: Soy sauce-making scene with long rows of jars.  C30: Scene of weaving bamboo to make tools for fishermen  C31: Drying incense at Quang Phu Cau  C32: Night Scene at Hoan Kiem Lake	L/D	Ha Noi
11	Departure date			HAN

 

Detailed Itinerary:  

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh 

Welcome the delegation in Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and check-in at the hotel 

Stay the night in Ho Chi Minh 

Day 2: Ninh Thuan 

Morning:  

After breakfast, check out and head to Ninh Thuan. The trip takes 5 hours. Group arriving in Ninh Thuan 

C1: Photographing: 

• a Cham girl making pottery OR 

• portrait of an elderly Cham man/woman making traditional pottery. 

Lunch and rest 

C2: Capturing the enchanting combination of sunshine and Apsara dance performed by dancers at the ancient Cham towers 

C3: Sunset with shepherds 

Check into the hotel and rest 

Stay the night in Ninh Thuan 

 

Day 3: Nha Trang (Hon Khoi) 

The group rose with the sun, our cameras ready to frame the breathtaking scenes awaiting us 

C4: Capture sunrise at Nam Cuong Sand Dune
Choose one of these concepts: 

C4-A: A mother and son walking together across the dunes. 

C4-B: Three Cham women models in traditional attire, carrying pottery, walking gracefully on the dunes. 

C4-C: Three women models dressed in traditional Ao Dai, carrying baskets, walking on the dunes. 

 

The group returns to the hotel and has breakfast. The group heads to Nha Trang (driving time 1 hour). Along the way, the group will follow the beautiful Vinh Hy coastal road from Ninh Thuan to Nha Trang. Arriving in Nha Trang to photograph net mending 

C5: Scene of 2 women mending nets  

C6: Nha Trang moss beach 

Return to the hotel for rest and dinner 

Stay the night in Hon Khoi 

 

Day 4: Tuy Hoa- Phu Yen 

Morning: We rise early to prepare for the Hon Khoi Making Salt sunrise shoot. 

C7: Hon Khoi Making Salt 

As the first light illuminates the vast salt fields, workers meticulously rake and shape the glistening white mounds, their silhouettes standing out against the golden hues of dawn. Return to the hotel and have breakfast. 

After breakfast, the group checks out of the hotel and begins the journey to Phu Yen, a scenic two-hour drive. Upon arriving in Tuy Hoa, the group checks into the hotel before starting the afternoon photography session. 

C8: Coracle Boat-Making Process (2 local models) 

C9: Sunset scene of boats tied at O Loan lagoon 

 

Stay at the Phu Yen  

Day 5: Phu yen 

As the first rays of sunlight touched the earth, the group, already awake and energized, began our photographic adventure 

C10: Dawn at Ganh Da Dia 

C11: The group moves to Hon Yen, aerial photography of net gathering – Depending on the fishing season of local fishermen.  

The group returns to the hotel for breakfast and rest 

Afternoon: 

C12: Scene of carrying sedge back home 

C13: Scene of Dyeing sedge and Mat weaving with a local model.  

The group rests in room for night 

Stay the night in Phu Yen. 

 

Day 6: Hoi An 

The group checks out of the hotel and moves to take photos of the longest wooden bridge in Vietnam 

C14: Scene of the longest wooden bridge in Vietnam with a model – Ong Cop Bridge 

The group goes to Hội An to check into the hotel. The trip takes 7 hours. 

C15: Sunset in Hoi An Ancient Town  

Experience the enchanting beauty of Hội An as the sun sets, casting a golden glow over the historic town. Lantern-lit streets, ancient architecture, and reflections on the Thu Bồn River create a magical atmosphere, perfect for capturing timeless photographs of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Enjoy a local dinner and Free exploration the the mesmerizing night scene of Hoi An Ancient Town – one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Vietnam 

Stay the night in Hoi An. 

 

Day 7: Hoi An 

Morning: 

04:00 AM, wake get up early to get on for a boat trip out to the sea; today we will have a seascape setting. 

C16: Scene of fishermen checking their nets and collecting fish 

C17 After returning to the dock, there will be a photoshoot with Ao Dai models in Hội An Ancient Town.  

The group returns ashore for breakfast at the hotel. 

C18: Photographing the lantern making scenes 

Afternoon 

C19: Cow Pulling on the Grass Field 

C20: Scene of 3 women weaving nets 

Stay the night in Hoi An 

 

Day 8: Hue 

Morning: 

After breakfast, the group check out of the hotel and visits the last artist still making mask painting. 

C21: Capturing the mask-making artist 

Visit Bay Mau Coconut Forest, experience the unique activity of basket boating through the winding waterways. Capture stunning photographs of the serene landscape and the vibrant local life as you immerse yourself in this fascinating eco-tourism destination. 

C22: Bay Mau Coconut Forest. 

The group will continue the journey to Huế, stopping for lunch along the way to enjoy local cuisine and recharge for the exploration ahead. 

3:00 PM, the afternoon photography session begins. 

C23: Scene of net casting on Nhu Y River. 

C24: Scene of releasing lanterns on Nhu Y River. 

Stay the night in Hue 

 

Day 9: Ha Noi 

Morning: The group captures sunrise at Quảng Lợi lagoon, depicting the life of net-fishing fishermen. Here, fishermen start working from early morning at 2 AM and return home at dawn. The group will take a photo of everyday life scenes at Quảng Lợi Floating Market. 

C25: Sunrise shoot at Quang Loi lagoon. 

The group travels to Huyen Khong Son Thuong, a serene temple on a mountain. Here we will have a photo shoot with models dressed in Hue-style Áo Dài. 

C26: Models in Áo Dài amidst the early morning mist. 

 

Afterward, the group will have breakfast at the hotel and continue with a photoshoot at Thanh Tiên traditional paper flower village in Huế. 

C27: Thanh Tien paper flower making scene (includes both indoor and outdoor settings). 

 

The group returns to the hotel to check out and get ready for the flight to Hà Nội. The group arrives in Hà Nội in the afternoon, checks in to the hotel. 

 

Enjoy a drink by the railway street and await the trains of the day – an exciting experience as you rarely get so close to a moving train like this. Capture beautiful memories during your visit to Hanoi. 

Stay the night in Hanoi 

 

Day 10:  

5:30 AM, the group starts photographing models at Ha Noi’s Ceramic Street. 

C28: Morning shoot on Hà Nội’s Ceramic Street with models. 

 

Return to the hotel for breakfast and enjoy a relaxing start to the day before continuing your adventures. 

8 AM: Move to Hung Yen – Driving time 1 hour, starting the morning photoshoot with a concept of Bần Soy Sauce Village in Hưng Yên, featuring rows of soy sauce jars. 

C29: Soy sauce-making scene with long rows of jars. 

After an hour of creation at the soy sauce location, the group moves to Thu Sy to capture scenes of an old man weaving Đó (a type of fishing gear). 

C30: Scene of weaving bamboo to make tools for fishermen. 

The group will return to Hanoi and have lunch there.  

2:00 PM, the group will move to Quang Phu Cau to photograph the incense drying process. The travel time usually is takes about 1 hour, and activities must take place before 4:00 PM as the most beautiful natural light of the day will be lost after that. 

C31: Drying incense at Quang Phu Cau 

After the photo session, the group will head back to Hoan Kiem Lake to capture the drying scenes from above during the magical ‘blue hour’. 

C32: Night Scene at Hoan Kiem Lake 

  

Day 11: End of journey 

 

Make your way to the airport for the flight home, marking the end of a remarkable journey 

As our photography tour comes to an end, we hope you had an incredible experience and had many beautiful memories, captured lots of incredible moments. Thank you for choosing us and for being a part of this journey. We wish you happiness and look forward to seeing you on future adventures.