PTT252_SOUTHERN HORIZONS VIETNAM THROUGH YOUR LENS

Route: SOUTHEAST VIETNAM: Ho Chi Minh – Long An – Tra Vinh – Vinh Long – Ben Tre

Departure date: 06 Aug – 10 Aug

Duration: 5 Days 4 Nights

Group size: 08 – 10 pax

Tour type: VIP

Price/pax: from 555 USD per person

Hotline: 0912851112 / 0987277394 (Mr. Dung)

1. INTRODUCE

Join FirstClass Travel and embark on a journey to capture the beauty of Vietnam’s water regions through your lens. Frame the delicate purple hues of water lilies in Long An, document the mesmerizing Apsara dance of Khmer women bathed in the golden light of ancient towers, and portray the serene yet vibrant life of people in the mangrove forests. This adventure promises endless inspiration for your photography.

2. HIGHLIGHT

• Grey sedge pounding and mat weaving
• Water lilies
• Children playing on the water field
• Apsara dance photography – the dance of Khmer celestial maidens
• Life in the mangrove forest
• Brickworks scene at Mang Thit

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 – 6 Aug: Ho Chi Minh – Long An
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 – 7 Aug: Long An – Tra Vinh (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

• Grey sedge pounding and mat weaving.
• Water lilies (3 boats + 3 models).
  Return to hotel and have breakfast.
• Carrying grey sedge back home.
  Afternoon:

• Children playing on the water field.
  Travel to Tra Vinh.
  Dinner and stay the night in Tra Vinh.

DAY 3 – 8 Aug: Tra Vinh – Vinh Long (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

• Fishermen working.

• Apsara dance photography – Khmer celestial maidens.
• Life in the mangrove forest.
  After the Tra Vinh photoshoot, travel to Vinh Long.
  Dinner and stay the night in Vinh Long.

DAY 4 – 9 Aug: Vinh Long – Ben Tre – Ho Chi Minh (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Morning:

• Pottery making at pottery village.
• Brickworks scene at Mang Thit.
  Lunch en route, then head to Ben Tre (2 hours drive).
• Coconut fiber working: locals scraping coconut fiber, collecting and turning it into threads.
  Return to Ho Chi Minh City for dinner and overnight stay.

End the journey

DAY 5 – 10 Aug: Ho Chi Minh
Transfer to the airport for departure.
Tour ends with farewell and best wishes.

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