Etienne Bossot: 10 Day Photo Tour in Northern Vietnam

7 Days in Northern Vietnam

The Mu Cang Chai Tour

September 14-22 2016

The start date is fixed as the events we will attend are already set and confirmed.

US$ 2990 (double)

Supplement of US$90 for single room. Pricing based on four participants. Discount of US$300 if five participants and US$700 if six. To view the terms of booking and to reserve a place, please scroll down to the form at the end of this page.

Group Size

The target group size is from 4 to 6 participants, so that the experience and training is personal. We need a minimum of 4 participants to confirm the tour is a "go".

Full Package

Best available, family run hotels, with full amenities for relaxing at the end of the day. All our meals will be in local restaurants, offering us amazing food from Vietnam, very yummy!

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.

Companions

Of course you can bring your companion with you! With our local partners we have created a number of interesting and rewarding activities for them to fully enjoy the time too.

Weather

This is the wet season so it does rain from time to time. In the plains it is warm as always, but up high, as we will be, it is very cold at night, even close to freezing, so bring a mix of clothes.

Difficulty

Energetic but not mountain climbing. You do have to be in reasonable health, capable of one hour hikes up hills. Do bring good walking shoes.

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

Photos from Etienne's tour in Northern Vietnam

Included

We provide flights between tour destinations, transfers, tour transport, accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, light refreshments and soft drinks, museum passes and other related tickets. For indoor photography we have reflectors and light boxes. All fees quoted are inclusive of taxes.

Don't forget!

Other than your digital camera (any type will do) you should bring some lenses, a sturdy tripod and ideally a shutter release cable. There is a fair amount of walking, some in rough patches, so wear sensible shoes and casual clothes with lots of pockets. The sun can be strong; light headgear might be good for some.

Extra

If you do not have or do not want to bring a PC with you, we can arrange for you to use one locally. If you do not have imaging software on your computer, we can provide you with a free copy that has basic functionality. If you don’t bring a tripod we have some spares. If you are using a Canon DSLR then we also have some extra lenses.

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.

Etienne Bossot 7 Days Northern Vietnam

7 Days in Northern Vietnam