Mekong Delta Vietnam Photography Tour
This 7-day Mekong Delta Photography Tour explores river life, floating markets, Khmer culture, fishing communities, temples, and rural landscapes across Southern Vietnam. Limited to six attendees, the workshop combines daily photography sessions, local access, and hands-on guidance from an experienced Vietnamese photographer-guide.
From Ho Chi Minh City to the waterways and traditional communities of the Mekong Delta, the focus is on photographing everyday life, working with natural light, and developing stronger images through practical guidance and feedback in the field.
Duration
7 Days
Starts
Ho Chi Minh City
Ends
Ho Chi Minh City
Difficulty
Easy
Group Size
Limited to 6 Attendees
Operator
Vietnam Photo Tours LLC
Key Locations
- Ho Chi Minh City & Mekong Delta · River life and local communities
- Kien Giang & An Giang · Waterways, fishing life, and rural landscapes
- Vi Thanh · Traditional markets and daily life
- Soc Trang · Som Rong Pagoda and Khmer culture
- Tra Vinh & Nha Mat · Temples, coastal communities, and fishing scenes
- Can Tho · Floating markets and river trade
What to Expect
- Daily photography sessions with hands-on guidance
- Composition, natural light, and creative techniques
- Documentary photography and visual storytelling
- People and environmental portraits
- River, coastal, and rural landscape photography
- Photography of Khmer culture and traditional communities
- Camera settings, lens selection, and field techniques
- Image review and feedback in the field
What's Included
- Experienced Vietnamese photographer-guide
- Selected 5-star hotels and best available accommodation in remote areas
- Private transportation with comfortable window seating
- Three meals per day
- All planned photography sessions and local arrangements
- Site entry and photography model fees
- Required tour permits and drone permissions where applicable
- All applicable taxes and fees
What's Not Included
- International flights to and from Vietnam
- Travel insurance
- Camera and photography equipment insurance
- Personal expenses, including snacks and alcoholic beverages
- Additional meals, drinks, services, or special requests outside the planned program
- Optional gratuities for drivers, local models, and support staff
- Any expenses not specifically listed under What's Included
Gallery
Sample photographs from the tour. Daily itineraries adapt to light, weather, and safety for the best photographic opportunities.
Itinerary
Arrival and hotel check-in, Ba Thien Hau Pagoda, local market and street photography, and city skyline at sunset
Ba Den Mountain at sunrise, Lady Buddha statue, rural farming life, traditional rice paper making, and local villages
Transfer to Long An, water lily fields, aquatic grass harvesting, local farmers, canals, and traditional wooden boats
Cham communities and traditional weaving, cow racing in Tri Ton, Ro Pagoda, and transfer to Hau Giang
Morning market in Hau Giang, transfer to Kien Giang, limestone cave, traditional fish-drying village, and rural life
Traditional fishing nets and net sewing in Bac Lieu, reclining Buddha in Soc Trang, transfer to Can Tho, and riverside sunset
Can Tho floating market at sunrise, return to Ho Chi Minh City, and workshop conclusion at Tan Son Nhat International Airport around 3:00 PM
What Photographers Often Ask
What lenses should I bring for the Mekong Delta Photography Workshop?
How do we photograph from moving boats?
What makes Khmer temples interesting for photography?
What lighting conditions can I expect in the Mekong Delta?
How do we access remote photography locations?
In Their Own Words
Ariana M.
The An Giang province’s vast waterways were my favorite to photograph. You showed us the natural and cultural heart of the Delta perfectly. Thank you!!!
Sabrina M.
The Can Tho floating market with boats weaving through misty waters was the most vibrant scene to photograph!!!
Katie L.
Vi Thanh market’s vibrant chaos against the lush backdrop was the scene I loved most. Your leadership helped me frame nature and the Delta’s cultural soul in ways I never imagined. The locals were incredibly friendly. 5 star experience indeed!
