PTT250_THE VIETNAM PHOTO ODYSSEY

Route: ACROSS VIETNAM: HANOI – HUE – HOI AN – PHU YEN – NHA TRANG – NINH THUAN – HO CHI MINH
Departure Date: 2 Jun – 12 Jun
Duration: 11 Days 10 Nights
Group Size: 08 – 10 pax
Tour Type: VIP
Price/pax: from 1250$ per person
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

• Morning shoot on Hanoi’s Ceramic Street with models
• Releasing lanterns on the Nhu Y River
• Fishermen checking nets and collecting fish
• Aerial photography of net gathering
• Salt making at Hon Khoi
• Serene sunset with shepherds
• Cham girl making pottery

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 – 2 Jun: Ha Noi
Welcome the delegation in Ha Noi (HAN) and check-in at the hotel.
Stay the night in Ha Noi.

DAY 2 – 3 Jun: Ha Noi – Hue (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
5:30 AM, the group starts photographing models at Ha Noi’s Ceramic Street.
C1: Morning shoot on Hà Nội’s Ceramic Street with models.
9 AM: Check out hotel and move to Hưng Yên – Driving time 1 hour, starting the morning photoshoot with a concept of Ban Soy Sauce Village in Hưng Yên, featuring rows of soy sauce jars.
C2: Soy sauce-making scene with long rows of jars.
After an hour of creation at the soy sauce location, the group will return to Hanoi and have lunch there.
C3: Drying incense at Quang Phu Cau.
Flight to Hue. Evening arrival, local dinner, and hotel check-in.
Stay the night in Hue.

DAY 3 – 4 Jun: Hue (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
C4: Sunrise shoot at Quang Loi lagoon.
Breakfast at hotel, then photoshoot at Huyen Khong Son Thuong temple with models in Hue-style Áo Dài.
C5: Models in Áo Dài amidst the early morning mist.
C6: Thanh Tien paper flower making scene (indoor and outdoor).
After lunch, afternoon photography session:

C7: Scene of net casting on Nhu Y River.
C8: Scene of releasing lanterns on Nhu Y River.
Stay the night in Hue.

DAY 4 – 5 Jun: Hue – Hoi An (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Breakfast, check out, and move to Hoi An (2.5 hours).
C9: Cow pulling on the grass field.

C10: Bay Mau Coconut Forest.
Lunch, then afternoon session:
C11: Lantern making scenes.
C12: Sunset in Hoi An Ancient Town.
Dinner and free exploration of Hoi An by night.
Stay the night in Hoi An.

DAY 5 – 6 Jun: Hoi An (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
4:00 AM boat trip for seascape photography.
C13: Fishermen checking nets and collecting fish.

C14: Ao Dai models in Hội An Ancient Town.
Afternoon session:
C15: Capturing the mask-making artist.

C16: Three women weaving nets.
Stay the night in Hoi An.

DAY 6 – 7 Jun: Hoi An – Phu Yen (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Breakfast, check out, long journey to Phu Yen (8 hours). Afternoon session:
C17: Coracle boat-making process (2 local models).
C18: Portrait of an elderly woman weaving mat (1 local model).
Dinner and overnight in Phu Yen.

DAY 7 – 8 Jun: Phu Yen (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Early morning:
C19: Dawn at Ganh Da Dia.

C20: Aerial photography of net gathering at Hon Yen (seasonal).
Breakfast at hotel. Afternoon session:
C21: Carrying sedge home (2 local models).
C22: Sunset of boats tied at O Loan lagoon (2 local models).
Dinner and overnight in Phu Yen.

DAY 8 – 9 Jun: Phu Yen – Hon Khoi (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Check out, then:
C23: Ong Cop Bridge (longest wooden bridge in Vietnam) with a model.
Continue to Nha Trang (2 hours). Photography sessions:
C24: Two women mending fishing nets.
C25: Nha Trang Moss Beach.
Stay the night in Hon Khoi.

DAY 9 – 10 Jun: Nha Trang – Ninh Thuan (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Early morning:
C26: Hon Khoi Salt Making.
Return to hotel for breakfast, then transfer to Ninh Thuan (3 hours) via Vinh Hy coastal road.
Lunch in Ninh Thuan. Afternoon:

C27: Sunrise at Nam Cuong Sand Dune (choose one: mother & son, Cham women with pottery, Ao Dai women with baskets, or children playing).

C28: Sunset with shepherds.
Stay the night in Ninh Thuan.

DAY 10 – 11 Jun: Ninh Thuan – Ho Chi Minh (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Morning:
C29: Cham girl making pottery OR elderly Cham artisan.
C30: Apsara dance at Cham towers.
Lunch, then transfer to Ho Chi Minh City.
Stay the night in Ho Chi Minh.

End the journey

DAY 11 – 12 Jun: Ho Chi Minh
Relax in Ho Chi Minh City before the return flight.

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