Luminous Vietnam Photo Tour

Set Departure Dates: June 16 – 30, 2025
Lead Photographer: David Lazar
Travel Planner: Diep Van

Please note: this itinerary outlines the main highlights and key shooting days. All of our Vietnam photography tours are carefully designed to make the most of every lighting condition and photo opportunity. There will be spontaneous stops and exciting surprises along the way, depending on local activities and conditions.

Day 1: Welcome to Vietnam! - Hanoi Old Quarter (D)

Day 2: Traditional custom - Ao Dai Elegance & Emerald water in Ha Long Bay (B, L, D)

Day 3- Sunrise Bay in Ha Long to Imperial Hue City (B, L, D)

Day 4: The Fisherman & The Emperor- Imperial Hue (B, L, D)

Day 5: Quintessential 'Ao Dai' in the Imperial City to Hoi An- The town of Lanterns (B, L, D)

Day 6: Fishing village - Dawn at the Old Town (B, L, D)

Day 7: High skies and Low roads from Hoi An - Khanh Hoa (B, L, D)

Day 8: Salt of the Earth in Khanh Hoa- Sea of Land in Phan Rang (B, L, D)

Day 9: Cham people in Phan Rang- Return to Hanoi (B, L, D)

Day 10: Incense village in Hanoi & Endless tea hills in Long Coc (B, L, D)

Day 11: Tea Hill in Long Coc- Rice terrace in Mu Cang Chai (B, L, D)

Day 12: Rice Scapes in Mu Cang Chai to Tribal villages in Sapa (B, L, D)

Day 13: Photographers’ choice in Sapa - Bac Ha (B, L, D)

Day 14: Colorful tribal market - Return to Hanoi (B, L, D)

Day 15: Farewell Hanoi (B)

Lead Photographer

KHANH PHAN, a DJI creator & Sony Asia influencer

A well-known figure in the photographic community, Khanh has won multiple awards across the globe, including the Sony World Photographic Awards. Her striking narratives through the lens have appeared in National Geographic and National Vietnam Airlines’ “Heritage” magazines. Khanh is well-known for her captivating leadership in Vietnam and on international photo tours. She combines a great deal of knowledge with a deep love of imparting photographic knowledge.

Second Lens & Fixer

DIEP VAN

With an emphasis on the colorful tapestry of Southeast Asia, Diep has developed from a hobbyist to a professional photographer known for his striking images of everyday street scenes, travel, landscapes, and cultures. His art is crowned with accolades. In addition to being a talented photographer, Diep is our photo tour’s master of logistics, making sure everything runs smoothly and encouraging learning and photographic exploration in some of Vietnam’s most stunning locations.