Vietnam Photography Workshops

Golden Vietnam Photography Workshop

Golden Vietnam is a 10-day small-group photography workshop timed around the harvest season in Northern Vietnam. From Hanoi and the Red River Delta to the golden rice terraces of Mu Cang Chai, Hue, and Hoi An, we photograph landscapes, rural life, traditional culture, people, and historic places in some of the country's most rewarding seasonal conditions.

Limited to six attendees and personally led by Tran Tuan Viet, the workshop combines daily photography sessions, hands-on guidance, and image reviews. The focus is on improving how you see, compose, and work with light while building a stronger and more consistent body of photographs.

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Prices in USD · Twin-share basis

Single Supplement: +$800

From $7,900

Duration

10 Days

Starts

Hanoi

Ends

Da Nang

Difficulty

Easy

Group Size

Limited to 6 Attendees

Mentor

Tran Tuan Viet

Key Locations

Hanoi & Red River Delta · Old streets, village life, crafts, and local culture
Northern Countryside · Rural landscapes, farming, and traditional villages
Mu Cang Chai · Golden rice terraces, harvest, and mountain landscapes
Hue · Imperial heritage, architecture, lagoons, and portraits
Hoi An · Historic streets, fishing life, lanterns, and local culture
Workshop Ends · Da Nang

What to Expect

Camera & Field Techniques · Camera settings, lens choice, viewpoint, and timing in real-world conditions
Composition & Light · Work deliberately with light, perspective, focal length, layers, and timing
Visual Storytelling · Create stronger photographs through landscapes, people, traditions, and everyday life
People & Portraits · Photograph people naturally using light, environment, perspective, and interaction
Landscape Photography · Rice terraces, mountain valleys, rural landscapes, lagoons, and coastlines
Street & Cultural Photography · Observe and anticipate authentic moments in villages, markets, and streets
Aerial Photography · Explore aerial composition where conditions and regulations allow
Image Review & Editing · Direct feedback on selection, composition, RAW processing, and final presentation

What's Included

All planned photography sessions and local arrangements
Site entry, permits, and photography model fees
Photography guidance and image review from Tran Tuan Viet
5-star hotels and best available accommodation in remote areas
Private transportation with two seats per attendee
Three meals per day
One domestic flight and one boat trip
All taxes and applicable 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 food, drinks, services, or special requests outside the planned program
Optional gratuities for drivers, local models, and other local support staff
Any expenses not specifically listed under What's Included

Itinerary

Traditional bamboo craft village, artisans and village life, return to Hanoi, welcome dinner, and workshop introduction

Incense Village, traditional soy sauce making, colorful sleeping mats, crafts, and rural life

Water lilies and local farmers at sunrise, Duong Lam Ancient Village, traditional architecture, village life, and environmental portraits

Transfer from Hanoi to Tu Le, rice terraces and mountain landscapes, and continue to Mu Cang Chai

Mam Xoi terraces at sunrise, Hmong people and rural life, Horseshoe terraces at sunset, and image review

Return to Hanoi, flight to Hue, check-in and rest, with optional evening photography along the Perfume River

Hue Imperial City and traditional portraits, fishermen casting nets, paper flower village, Perfume River at blue hour, and temple candlelight

Hue lagoon and fishermen at sunrise, transfer to Da Nang, and Golden Bridge photography in the afternoon

Golden Bridge at sunrise, red-shanked douc langurs on Son Tra Peninsula, transfer to Hoi An, and lantern-lit streets at night

Traditional mask artist, local portrait session, final image review, transfer to Da Nang International Airport, and end of workshop

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