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- Travel with photographer Gavriel Jecan on this exciting photo expedition into the ancient heart of Indochina and create a treasure-trove of incredible images. From the Chinese border in the north to the Mekong Delta in the south, Vietnam is a diverse country with unmatched tropical scenery. In the north, Bac Ha market and the small village of Sapa are nestled among emerald rice paddies, pine forest and high mountains and are covered in lush tropical vegetation. In the valleys, we’ll photograph people dressed in traditional clothing representing 10 different minority groups in the Sunday market (Dzao, Flower Hamong, Han, Xa Fang, Nuang, Phula, Giay, Thulao and Thai). In northeastern Vietnam, limestone cliffs and towers evoke the landscape of Guilin, China. We will photograph dozens of stunning sea stacks and uninhabited islands ringed with empty beaches dot the waters of Halong Bay, as well as traditional junk boats. South of Hanoi, lazy rivers meander through narrow lush valleys green with rice paddies and vertical limestone walls. Life in the villages follows the rhythms of centuries, as farmers sell their wares in floating markets, cultivate their land, and tend to livestock. Cities like Hanoi, in contrast, are fast paced. After the final day, take an optional Angkor Wat trip extension to Siem Reap, Cambodia, to photograph one of the most magical temples in the world. This course is limited to ten students!
Day 1 - June 3 - Arrive in Hanoi
Day 2 - June 4 - Hanoi
Photograph Old Hanoi, including markets, temples, and street life. Evening departure for Sapa by overnight train.
Day 3 - June 5 - Sapa
Arive in Lao Cai, located on the China border, transfer to the Hill tribes market in Bac Ha (Flower Hmong market), and continue on to Sapa.
Day 4 - June 6 - Sapa
Photograph members of the Red TZAO and rice terraces. Photo critique and presentation.
Photograph rice terraces in Sapa. Travel overnight from Lao Cai to Hanoi.
Day 6 - June 8 – Halong Bay
Drive to Halong Bay. Photograph early evening colors and sunset from our traditional junk boat.
Day 7 - June 9 – Halong Bay Photograph Ha Long Bay, the Floating Village, the Cave of Awe, and sunset.
Day 8 - June 10 – Ninh Binh
Drive to Ninh Binh. Photograph the pier and local market.
Day 9 June 11 – Ninh Binh area
Day 10 - June 12
Morning hike to the view point to photograph the river. Drive to Hanoi. Photograph city life.
Day 11 - June 13 - Hanoi, Departure
Photograph the Literature Temple. Afternoon departure.
Price: US $4,430 Single room option: Additional US $ 300 Diet meals option: Additional US $287
Price includes: Boat in Halong Bay
Overnight sleeping train Entrance to Parks and archeological zone fees Porters at the airports and when ever necessary Video and camera fees for the whole trip Tipping to the locals and to the models Donations to the monasteries and to the schools Meals: Breakfast , lunch and dinners Drinking water Maps for everyone Guide fees for the tour guide
Price does not include: Visa Fees International airfare Departure tax Drinks Personal shopping
Laundry
Optional Cambodia Trip Extension
Details to be posted
Payment schedule
A deposit of $500 per person is required when registering more than 120 days before the trip, and the balance is due 120 days before the departure date of the trip. When registering within 120 days of the trip departure date, full payment is due at the time of registering. If full payment is not received by the due date, we have the right to cancel your reservation and retain deposit and trip fee per the payment schedule.
If you need to cancel your reservation, we must receive written notice, at which time the following fees apply: - 120 days or more before departure: 100% of deposit
- 90 or fewer days before departure: 100% of trip fee
This photo tour and workshop is offered as a complete package. Once the trip commences, we do not provide partial refunds for any cancellation or unused portion or service for any reason.
To register and pay for the Vietnam Photo Tour and Workshop with Cambodia (Angkor Wat) Extension:
Registration information to be posted. For additional information, please contact Gavriel Jecan at jgavriel@gmail.com
Space is limited for the photo tours and
workshops.
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Trip Itinerary and Details
Day 5 - June 7 - Sapa
Photograph Hua Lu Caves, local villages and
temples. Photo presentation and critique.
Mini Bus 
Travel insurance
- 119 to 91 days before departure:
50% of trip fee