Cultural Photography Tours through Vietnam

At Vietnam in Focus, we specialize in Cultural Photography Tours that are tailor-made to capture the essence of Vietnam’s diverse and rich culture through the lens. Our tours are carefully designed for photography enthusiasts and professionals who are passionate about exploring and capturing the unique cultures, customs, traditions, and ways of life that make Vietnam so fascinating.

Our Cultural Photography Tours take you off the beaten path to remote locations where you can interact with local communities and capture images that showcase the daily lives of Vietnamese people. Our tours also include visits to historical and cultural landmarks, festivals, and events that are unique to Vietnam, giving you a true sense of the country’s rich history and culture.

Our main goal is to help you improve your photography skills while also gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation of Vietnam’s diverse culture. Our experienced photographers and local guides are experts in the field and can provide you with insights into the culture and offer tips on how to capture the best photographs. With Vietnam in Focus, you can experience the beauty of Vietnam through the lens, one photo at a time.

Laos - Threads of Tradition
Experience the rich traditions of Luang Prabang on a full-day photography tour. Capture the alms-giving ceremony, dynamic river life, and Hmong & Khmu villages, with expert guidance on composition and storytelling.
Laos - On the Mekong Tour
Join us for an unforgettable sunrise photography tour along the Mekong River in Luang Prabang. Capture monks at dawn, bustling market scenes, and authentic village life with expert guidance.
Red River Traditional Craft Photo Tour Hanoi

Discover Northern Vietnam’s Living Craft Traditions on a Photo Tour

Explore Hung Yen’s craft villages. Photograph artisans creating soy sauce and casting bronze in a tour designed for photography enthusiasts.
Vietnam’s southern coast
Experience the beauty of Southern Vietnam on this immersive two-day photography tour. From tranquil salt fields to lively beachside markets, capture the authentic rhythms of coastal life under the guidance of an expert photographer.
Long Coc Tea Valley
Photographers, explore Vietnam’s Long Cốc Tea Valley! Enjoy misty mornings, vibrant tea fields, and cultural immersion on this 2-day tour from Hanoi.
Saigon Hat Boi Theatre Show

Enjoy exclusive photographic access to a traditional Saigonese opera show

Uncover the captivating beauty of Hat Boi, Vietnam's ancient theatrical art, through your lens in this unique hands-on photography experience. Join us for an unforgettable evening at the historic Ho Chi Minh City Hat Boi Theatre, where you'll have special access to the performers as they transform into vibrant, larger-than-life characters.
Hanoi Craft Villages

Enjoy a fascinating encounter with the people and handiwork of Hanoi's outlying areas

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Hanoi's traditional craft villages on our "Craft Village Colors" photography tour. This full-day experience is designed for photographers of all levels, offering an intimate look into the daily lives, skills, and traditions of these unique communities.
Northern Vietnam Festival Days of the Dragon Sapa Photography Tour

Welcome the New Year with the hill tribes of Northern Vietnam

Experience the Gao Tau festival, Hmong fire dancing & lunar new year festivities with the Dzao, Hmong & Tay people during far Northern Vietnam's festival season. Cameras in hand, we'll explore the spectacular landscapes and colorful tribal communities around Sapa on a photographic adventure to remember. In the company of our photography team and local Black Hmong guides, this is the ultimate, authentic encounter with Vietnam's hill tribes.
Gods of the Sea Photo Tour

Experience the thrilling Phuoc Hai Whale-Worshiping Festival

Explore southern Vietnam's spectacular coastline and traditional cultures on this immersive photo adventure. Travel by boat down the Saigon RIver to discover the mangroves and salt farms of Can Gio, before heading north to experience the vibrant Phuoc Hai Whale-Worshiping Festival. In Ninh Thuan, we'll encounter the ethnic Cham tribe and the wild volcanic landscapes of Nui Chua National Park en route to remote, palm-fringed Whale Island.
Moc Chau Love Market

Moc Chau Love Market and the tribes of the Black River Valley

Discover Vietnam's final frontier, the wild northwest. Capture candid people photography as you mix with the ethnic tribes of this incredible area. Festivals such as Moc Chau Love Market offer plenty of opportunities for dazzling images, but we’ll also enjoy intimate moments with our local friends in the homes and hamlets we visit. The landscapes here are a photographer's paradise, with sweeping vistas, lush tea and rice fields, and the cloudy Black River valley, offering endless opportunities for creative composition. Along the way, we'll create a stunning visual narrative of a remote region of northern Vietnam rich with cultural and scenic beauty.