PTT246_LENS ON CENTRAL & SOUTHESR VIET NAM
Route: CENTRAL HIGHLAND & CENTRAL VIETNAM: HO CHI MINH – BUON MA THUAT – PLEIKU – KONTUM – HOI AN – DA NANG
Departure date: 1 Apr – 7 Apr
Duration: 7 Days 6 Nights
Group size: 08 – 10 pax
Tour type: VIP
Price: from 1,050 USD per person
Hotline: 0912851112 / 0987277394 (Mr. Dung)
1./ INTRODUCE
This itinerary takes photographers on a captivating journey through central and southern Vietnam, blending rural life, cultural traditions, and scenic landscapes. Capture stunning water lilies during the floating water season, wild elephants in the Central Highlands, and the magic of sunsets accompanied by the echoing sounds of gongs. It’s a rare opportunity to explore and document the soul of Vietnam through your lens.
2./ HIGHLIGHT
- Water Lilies
- Elephant with Ao Dai model & the monk
- Sunset with the Lonely Tree
- Sunset at Rock Mountain with cultural dance of ethnic people
- Sunrise at Cua Dai with fisherman checking fishing net
- Ao Dai in Hoi An Ancient Town
- Lantern making
- Bay Mau Coconut Forest
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 – 1 Apr: Ho Chi Minh
Welcome the delegation in Ho Chi Minh City (SGN).
Depart for Long An (around 3 hours drive).
Check in the hotel and rest. Stay the night in Long An.
Day 2 – 2 Apr: Long An – Buon Ma Thuot (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
As the first rays of sunlight touched the earth, the group, already awake and energized, began their photographic adventure.
C1: Water Lilies (3 boats + 3 local models)
Head to Duc Hoa (driving time 2 hours).
C2: Carrying the grey sedge back home (2 models).
After lunch, we head to the airport for a short one-hour flight to Buon Ma Thuot (BMV Airport).
Enjoy a traditional meal to experience the local flavors.
Stay the night in Buon Ma Thuot.
Day 3 – 3 Apr: Buon Ma Thuot (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
We start early with a takeaway breakfast and head to Lak Lake.
C3: Sunrise at Lak Lake – Elephant Pulling the Boat (1 elephant, 1 model, 1 boat).
C4: Portrait Shooting with Elephant and Local Model (1 elephant, 1 local model).
With lunch concluded, the group moves on to the afternoon photography session:
C5: Elephant with Ao Dai Model & the Monk (1 model, 1 monk).
C6: Sunset scene of elephant with the Lonely Tree.
Return to the hotel for dinner and rest.
Stay the night in Buon Ma Thuot.
Day 4 – 4 Apr: Buon Ma Thuot – Gia Lai (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
After enjoying breakfast, it’s time to check out and proceed to Buon Ho.
C7: Pounding Rice with Elephant (1 elephant, 2 local models).
C8: Elephant with Ao Dai.
With the Buon Ho photoshoot complete, we head to Gia Lai to further explore Vietnam through your lens.
C9: Sunset at Rock Mountain with Cultural Dance of Ethnic People.
Stay the night in Gia Lai.
Day 5 – 5 Apr: Gia Lai – Quang Ngai – Hoi An (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
At the break of dawn, the group gathered after waking early, eager to capture the beauty of nature’s first light.
C10: Sunrise with Hundred-Year-Old Pine Row & Model (1 model in white traditional Ao Dai).
Move to Quang Ngai.
C11: Cow Pulling on the Grass Field (1 cow, 3 local models).
After the photography session, return to the hotel to check in and enjoy dinner. You will have the evening free to explore the charming nightscape of Hoi An Ancient Town.
Stay the night in Hoi An.
Day 6 – 6 Apr: Hoi An (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Wake early for a boat trip out on the sea, ready to frame mesmerizing seascapes under the morning light.
C12: Sunrise at Cua Dai with Fisherman Checking Fish Net (1 local model).
C13: Ao Dai in Hoi An Ancient Town (1 model in Ao Dai).
Hoi An’s ancient town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, perfect for shooting in the narrow streets with its colorful buildings and lanterns. The Ao Dai model will be a great contrast against this vibrant backdrop.
Return to hotel for breakfast.
C14: Lantern Making (2 models).
After a relaxing lunch, the team starts our afternoon of capturing stunning photographs:
C15: Bay Mau Coconut Forest (drone shots).
C16: Sunset at Duy Vinh Old Brickworks (1 model in Ao Dai).
Ancient beauty of the old brickworks in the sunset creates a unique scene.
Stay the night in Hoi An.
End the journey
Day 7 – 7 Apr: Hoi An – Da Nang (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Drive to Da Nang and end the journey in Da Nang, with a short flight to your city.
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.
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
