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Route: NORTHWEST: HA NOI – BAC HA – SAPA – NAM NGHIEP – HA NOI
Departure date: 14 Feb – 20 Feb
Duration: 7 Days 6 Nights
Group size: 08 – 10 people
Tour type: VIP
Price/pax: from 650$ per person
Hotline: 0912851112 / 0987277394 (Mr. Dung)

1./ GENERAL INTRODUCTION 

Explore Vietnam with FirstClass Travel, and you’ll have the opportunity to unleash your creativity through your lens. From familiar landscapes to unexpected surprises, Vietnam is always ready to offer you fresh sources of inspiration. Let your eyes explore, your hands create, and your camera captures the most beautiful moments of this journey. In particular, this time is perfect for white plum flowers and hawthorns to bloom, you will be able to capture beautiful moment of North West highland of Vietnam.

2./ HIGHLIGHTS 

• H’mong ethnic house with white plum flowers

• Daily activities of H’mong people (making ruou ngo – a type of corn liquor, rice cooking)

• Hoang A Tuong’s Castle

• Sunset at hawthorn garden in Nam Nghiep

3./ ITINERARY

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

DAY 1 – 14 Feb: Ha Noi (Dinner)
The delegation land at Noi Bai Internat

DAY 2 – 15 Feb: Ha Noi – Bac Ha (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
We have to get up early to depart for Bac Ha – which located at the North West of Viet Nam. Transportation time is about 6hrs driving. After that, we’ll be ready for the first concept.

C1: H’mong house in the middle of white plum flowers garden
Capture stunning shots of the traditional Hmong house nestled amidst a sea of white plum blossoms. Experiment with different angles and compositions to highlight the contrast between the white flowers and the wooden house.

C2: Daily activities of H’mong ethnic (set up)
Immerse yourself in the local culture by capturing candid moments of villagers going about their daily routines. Look for interesting subjects such as making corn wine, cooking over an open fire, or weaving traditional textiles.

C3: Ta Van Chu sunset
Capture the golden hour as the sun sets over Ta Van Chu village. Experiment with long exposures to create a dreamy and ethereal atmosphere.

Dinner at Bac Ha.
Stay the night in Bac Ha.

DAY 3 – 16 Feb: SaPa (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
C4: Sunrise at the plum garden (Sa Pa)
Capture the delicate beauty of plum blossoms at dawn. Use a shallow depth of field to isolate the flowers and create a soft, romantic feel.

Have breakfast.

C5: Bac Ha fair – uniques of North West highland fair
Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Bac Ha market. Capture portraits of the colorful ethnic minority groups and the local produce.

C6: Hoang A Tuong’s castle
Explore the historic mansion of the former “King of the North” and capture its architectural details and surrounding landscapes.

Depart for Sapa (approximately 3 hours).

C7: Sunset at Hau Thao church
Capture the iconic Hau Thao Church at sunset. Experiment with different angles and compositions to highlight the church’s architecture and its surroundings.

Dinner at Sa Pa.
Stay the night in Sa Pa.

DAY 4 – 17 Feb: SaPa – Nam Nghiep (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Have breakfast at hotel and check-out.
Depart for Nam Nghiep (approximately 6 hours).
Lunch.

C8: Daily activities at Nam Nghiep
Capture the daily life of the local people in Nam Nghiep. Look for interesting subjects such as tending to their crops, raising livestock, or preparing meals.

C9: Sunset at hawthorns
Capture the breathtaking sunset over the hawthorn flower garden. Experiment with different lenses and compositions to create a dramatic and colorful image.

Dinner at Nam Nghiep.
Stay the night in Nam Nghiep.

DAY 5 – 18 Feb: Nam Ngiep – Moc Chau (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
C10: Sunrise with hawthorns
Capture the delicate beauty of the hawthorn blossoms at dawn. Use a shallow depth of field to isolate the flowers and create a soft, romantic feel.

Have breakfast.

C11: Daily activities at local ethnic village
Setting the scene, recording everyday moments of simple, rustic people.

Depart for Moc Chau.
Dinner at Moc Chau.
Stay the night in Moc Chau.

DAY 6 – 19 Feb: Moc Chau – Ha Noi (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
C12: Sunrise at green tea hill
Capture the stunning sunrise over the tea hills in Moc Chau, enjoy the fresh air among the fragrant tea fields.

C13 Green tea harvesting (set up)
Capture the process of tea picking in Moc Chau. Focus on the hands of the tea pickers and the lush green tea bushes. Capture the skillful hands picking young tea buds still covered with morning dew.

C14: Children playing in Na Ka plum valley
Capture the joy of children playing in the Na Ka plum valley. Use a fast shutter speed to freeze the action.

Depart for Ha Noi (5 hours).
Dinner on the way.
Stay at Ha Noi.

End the journey

DAY 7 – 20 Feb: Ha Noi
Today, the group will have a day of rest and wait for the flight back home.

4./ SERVICES INCLUDES: 

INCLUDED:

• Premium vehicle service along the route 
• Standard hotels or homestays 
• Meals as indicated 
• Professional, helpful and skilled tour guide throughout 
• Entry tickets to all included destinations 
• Full itinerary setup 
• Full tour travel insurance (VND 30,000,000/case) 
• Unlimited bottled water on the vehicle 

EXCLUDES: 

• Personal expenses, drinks during meals 
• Airfare and visa 
• Single room surcharge (**) 
• Optional or outside-the-itinerary costs 

5./ REGISTRATION & PAYMENT  

Register by commenting full name + phone number on Firstclass Travel’s Facebook page Or call Mr. Tran Tien Dung: 0912851112 / 0987277394 (Zalo/Viber) 

Payment methods: cash or bank transfer to Mr. Dung 

️Bank info: Account holder: Tran Tien Dung Account No: 0912851112 (VPBank) 

P/S: Please include: “Phototour Payment, Full Name, Phone Number” in transfer notes. 

(*) Departure time may change depending on weather or group size (**) Single room requests should be made at least 5 days in advance 

6./ PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR & ESSENTIALS 

• Tripod 
• Drone 
• Remote shutter release (with spare battery) 
• Flashlight 
• Wide and telephoto lenses 
• Extra memory cards (at least 1 backup) 
• Battery charger & spare battery 
• Travel adapter, multi-plug power strip 
• Rubber boots