INTRODUCTION
Pandemic is almost over and Vietnam is now open. This country is one of Asia’s most spectacular and most vibrant places for travel and landscape photography. It offers beautiful sceneries, interesting culture and colorful ethnic people. This photo tour is a mix of landscapes, street, culture and people photography. Vietnam must be definitely on your “to photograph” list because of its charming splendor. LOCATION Northern Vietnam -Hanoi -Long Coc -Mu Cang Chai -Sapa -Y Ty FACILITATOR Francis Ansing Diep Van (English-speaking local tour guide) DATE September 14-21, 2022 (8 days) GROUP SIZE 5-8 persons ACCOMMODATION TYPE twin, double or triple sharing in a homestay ACTIVITY DIFFICULTY Easy with short treks on the rice terraces SEASON Dry WEATHER / TEMPERATURE 18 – 20 degrees Celcius during nighttime Around 30 degrees Celcius during daytime HEALTH REQUIREMENTS -Complete Covid-19 Vaccinations -Proof of valid medical/travel insurance covering Covid-19 treatment. Minimum cover USD10,000 -Visa if applicable (not needed for Philippine passport holders) FLIGHTS INFO Inbound: Hanoi (No Bai International Airport) on September 14 Outbound: Hanoi (No Bai International Airport) on September 21 ITINERARY Day 1: Hanoi (September 14)
Day 2: Hanoi – Long Coc (September 15)
Day 3: Long Coc – Mu Cang Chai (September 16)
Day 4: Mu Cang Chai – Sapa (September 17)
Day 5: Sapa – Y Ty (September 18)
Day 6: Y Ty (September 19)
Day 7: Y Ty – Hanoi (September 20)
Day 8: Hanoi (September 21)
CAMERA EQUIPMENT TO BRING 1. Camera body 2. Lenses (ultra-wide, standard zoom, telephoto) 3. Sturdy tripod 4. Remote shutter / intervalometer 5. Filters (NDs, GNDs, CPL) 6. Extra batteries 7. Charger 8. Extra memory cards 9. Rain protector PERSONAL STUFF TO BRING 1. Clothes good for 7 days 2. Underwear 3. Shades 4. Comfortable shoes 5. Passport 6. Outlet converter 7. Flashlight or headlamp 8. Portable back up drive 9. Toiletries 10. Personal medicines 11. Mosquito cream DISCLAIMER We are not liable for any bodily injury or harm, accidents, property damage or loss as a result of, but not limited to: physical exertion for which the participant was not prepared for; travel by plane, boat, car and other modes of transportation; consumption of alcoholic beverages and local food intake; forces of nature such as winds, hurricanes, typhoons, flooding, landslide, avalanche, etc; heat exhaustion; photography equipment failure includes but is not limited to water damage, loss, and theft; civil unrest or terrorism; or the unavailability of medical services and medicines in remote areas and the quality thereof. We are also not liable for: expenses that are not specified as included in the fee. We reserve the right to make hotel and car arrangements and/or itinerary or route plan changes in order to improve the quality of the trip. FEE P58,700 or the equivalent in USD WHAT'S INCLUDED? -7 nights hotel / homestay accommodation (twin or double) -Private transportation for 7 days -Motorbike taxis to reach shooting locations at high vantage points -Meals mentioned in the itinerary -Fees for local models -Entrance fees to locations -Guiding service -English-speaking local guide -Border permit to enter Y Ty WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED? -Accommodations outside the tour date -Flights -Meals not mentioned in the itinerary -Personal and accidental expenses -Travel insurance -Applicable visa fees TRAVEL INSURANCE COMPANY Malayan Insurance https://www.malayanonline.com/travelmaster/stp1 TO REGISTER -50% down payment must be made upon registration. -Balance must be settled 3 months before the first day of the trip. -Registration must be done by filling up the registration form. Scroll down to see the "REGISTER" button. -A copy of proof of down payment and identification must be sent francisansingphotography@gmail.com. CANCELLATION -Deposit / downpayment is non-refundable. -If full payment is not received by the specified dates, we reserve the right to treat the reservation as cancelled and we can retain the downpayment. -If a booking is made within 3 months before the first day of the trip, a full amount must be settled upon registration. -50% of the balance paid will be returned if cancelling 30 days or more before the first day of the trip. No refund will be given if cancelling within 30 days before the first day of the trip. -All cancellations must be made by writing an email to the organisers. PAYMENT CHANNELS Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Francis Eneria Ansing 9809-2077-33 Banco de Oro (BDO) Francis Eneria Ansing 008180116757 G-Cash 09177302505 Paymaya 09201233942 Paypal francisansingphotography@gmail.com Via crypto (wallet address is available upon request) |
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