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)

• Arrival in Hanoi
• Pick up from airport and transfer to our hotel in Hanoi
• Street photography around Hanoi Old Quarter and Long Bien Historical Bridge
• Overnight at our hotel
• Meals included: none

 
Day 2: Hanoi – Long Coc (September 15)

• Head to the colorful incense village in the outskirts of Hanoi
• Head to Long Coc
• Sunset shoot at Long Coc tea hills
• Overnight stay at our Homestay of Muong Tribe
• Meals included: breakfast and dinner

 
Day 3: Long Coc – Mu Cang Chai (September 16)

• Sunrise shoot at Long Coc tea hills
• Head to Mu Cang Chai
• Visit Khau Pha Pass
• Sunset shoot at the Horseshoe Rice Terraces of Mu Cang Chai
• Overnight at our hotel in Mu Cang Chai
• Meals included: breakfast

 
Day 4: Mu Cang Chai – Sapa (September 17)

• Sunrise shoot at Ba Nha and La Pan Tan Rice Terraces
• Visit bamboo forest
• Head to Sapa
• Sunset at O Quy Ho Pass in Sapa
• Overnight at a hotel in Sapa
• Meals included: none

 
Day 5: Sapa – Y Ty (September 18)

• Head to Y Ty Rice Terraces on the way to Ban Khoang, Sang Ma Sao, Den Sang and Dragon Waterfalls in Muong Hum
• Overnight at our homestay in Y Ty
• Meals: breakfast and dinner

 
Day 6: Y Ty (September 19)

• All rice terraces in Y Ty
• Portrait shoot of Hmong and Ha Nhi Tribe
• Overnight at our homestay in Y Ty
• Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

 
Day 7: Y Ty – Hanoi (September 20)

• Head back to Hanoi
• Check in at our hotel
• Meals: breakfast

 
Day 8: Hanoi (September 21)

• Flight departure

 
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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