PTT253_HARMONY OF SKY & TERRACE

Route: NORTHWEST – RICE SEASON: HA NOI – HUNG YEN – MU CANG CHAI – Y TY – HA NOI

Departure date: 30 Aug – 05 Sep

Duration: 7 Days 6 Nights

Group size: 08 – 10 pax

Tour type: VIP

Price/pax: from 445 USD per person

Hotline: 0912851112 / 0987277394 (Mr. Dung)

1./ INTRODUCE

The Northwest rice harvest season offers photographers a serene and poetic scene. The golden rice fields come alive with the innocent smiles of highland children playing amidst the harvest. From a distance, the terraced fields stretch endlessly, painting the landscape in shades of gold. The vibrant yellow of the ripe rice blends harmoniously with the lush green of the mountains and forests, set against the vast blue sky, creating a breathtaking and irresistible composition for your lens.

2./ HIGHLIGHT

• Incense sticks drying
• Sunset at Mong Ngua Hill (Horseshoe Hill)
• Sunrise at Mam Xoi Hill (Raspberry Hill)
• Sunset at Long Coc green tea hill
• Landscape shooting at Y Ty rice fields

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.

DAY 1 – 30 Aug: Ha Noi
The tour guide will pick you up from Noi Bai airport (HAN) and transfer you to the hotel for rest.
Stay the night in Ha Noi.

DAY 2 – 31 Aug: Ha Noi – Hung Yen (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
After breakfast, prepare for the transfer.

A 1-hour drive to Quang Phu Cau where the group will take photos of incense drying.

• C1: Incense sticks drying

Return to Hanoi and have lunch before heading to Hung Yen to explore:

• C2: Bamboo weaving
• C3: Soy bean making process

Return to Hanoi and stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 3 – 1 Sep: Mu Cang Chai (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
After breakfast, the group departs from the hotel and heads to Mu Cang Chai (approximately 7 hours).

The group will travel through the scenic Lim Mong and Lim Thai valleys, crossing the renowned Khau Pha Pass—one of the “four great mountain passes” of the Northwest highlands, alongside Pha Din, O Quy Ho, and Ma Pi Leng passes. These winding mountain roads carve their way through lush primeval forests and magnificent terraced fields cultivated by the Hmong and Thai ethnic groups, offering photographers stunning compositions of cultural and natural beauty.

Arriving in Mu Cang Chai, we get ready to capture:

• C4: Sunset photos at Horse Shoe Hill.

Stay the night in Mu Cang Chai.

DAY 4 – 2 Sep: Mu Cang Chai – Muong Hum (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

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

• C5: Sunrise at Mam Xoi Hill

Return to hotel and enjoy breakfast, then check out and proceed to Sapa (approximately 5 hours).

Photograph the dramatic scenery of O Quy Ho Pass on your way to Muong Hum. Afternoon photography session:

• C6: Terraced fields in Muong Hum with the Dao ethnic people.

Stay the night in Muong Hum.

DAY 5 – 3 Sep: Muong Hum – Y Ty (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
The group rose with the sun, our cameras ready to frame the breathtaking scenes awaiting us.

• C7: Morning at Sang Ma Sao
• C8: Landscape photography of rice fields in Y Ty (with local models and the Hmong ethnic group)
• C9: Sunset shooting and arranged shooting for all day

Return to Muong Hum for the night.

DAY 6 – 4 Sep: Muong Hum – Ha Noi (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

• C10: Arrange shooting with Hmong children

The group will transfer to Long Coc via Tu Le (approximately 6 hours).

• C11: Sunset photos at Long Coc Tea Hill

Back to Hanoi (approximately 2 hours) and stay at the hotel.

End the journey

DAY 7 – 5 Sep: Ha Noi
Travel to the airport and depart for your flight home, signaling the end of your adventure

As our photography tour comes to an end, we hope you had an incredible experience and 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