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7 Days in Northern Vietnam
The Mu Cang Chai Tour
This Photo Tour has only one place left available!
Photo tour led by Etienne Bossot
Starting in Hanoi, Vietnam's capital and itself situated in North, this 7 day tour will bring us to the most amazing terraced rice fields of Vietnam and the less explored areas of the northwest corner of the country. We spend some time in the area of Y Ty, which is very close to the Chinese border, then we head towards Mu Cang Chai with a stop over in Bac Ha to capture its amazing Sunday market.
This tour is very much landscape orientated but of course keeping a photographic angle on the people we are going to meet. As we are traveling there during the rice harvest time there will be plenty of people photos opportunities.

Brief Itinerary
For Etienne, experience is key. When he takes people on tour, they not only travel and discover new things together but he engages them in their craft. All of those on Etienne’s tours become fully immersed in the landscape of their lens. Workshopping is continual and intimate with lots of one-on-one time. All of these elements help make his tours among the best in the world. Because it all comes down to passion.
Developing your photo skills is an absolute must on Etienne's tours. For every tour he selects relevant topic areas to workshop through and also design specific workshops for people while on tour. Most of the tour is aimed at developing composition and storytelling skills. We focus on different topics and apply them to daily situations. All tours include at least two photo critiquing sessions as well as workshops. This not only gives each person invaluable insight into their work but also enhances the group bonding experience. So you are guaranteed to go home a better photographer than before – plus you will have had an amazing travel experience!
Day 1 • From Hanoi to Y Ty
Day 2 • Y Ty and the area around Muong Hum
Day 3 • From Muong Hum to Ta Van
Day 4 • Around Ta Van, photo review
Day 5 • Bac Ha market and Mu Cang Chai
Day 6 • Exploring villages around Mu Cang Chai
Day 7 • The valley of Tu Le and back to Hanoi
Reserve your place on this tour
Once we receive your request we will call and email you to confirm details.
Bookings
Bookings are made directly with the photographer. For more details please contact Etienne Bossot by email to info@picsofasia.com.
Conditions
- Fees are exclusive of your own travel to and from Hanoi.
- Fees do not cover international travel and medical insurance.
Payment
- 50% to be paid on confirmed booking.
- Balance of 50% paid at least 45 days before the tour start date.
- By credit card or bank wire transfer.
Cancellations
- 100% refund if made 30+ days before the tour start date.
- 50% refund if made 15+ days before the tour start date.
- 25% refund if made 7+ days before the tour start date.
Registration Form
Just to be clear, filling in and sending this form does not commit you to anything or any payment until the booking is confirmed, which will be done with the photographer directly after you both have spoken and agreed everything.
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Etienne Bossot
Etienne Bossot will take you on an amazing journey through stunning locations in South East Asia, while sharing his passion for photography. Etienne started teaching photography in Hoi An, Vietnam eight years ago, when he fell in love with the country and changed his career and life completely. Since then he has been teaching photography while also working as a commercial and wedding photographer, gaining several awards in the process.