Kodama

Hoi An - River Life

Quảng Nam, Vietnam

trip advisor rating

(429)

4 hours

Free cancellation 24 hours before starting time.

Overview

Embark on a bespoke private photo tour that takes you on a journey to the heart of Hoi An’s spectacular Thu Bon river delta. Our tour is designed to immerse you in the traditional Vietnamese fishing culture, which has been the lifeblood of this region for centuries. Led by expert photographers, you’ll learn how to capture stunning shots of the fishermen and women plying their trade amidst the most breathtaking vistas, away from the crowds of tourists. During the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to explore off the beaten track locations, allowing you to take in the minutest details and the widest panoramas of this picturesque river. You’ll be privy to the entire fishing trade process, from catch to market, creating a photographic story that tells the tale of the fishing industry’s history. Our private tour caters to individuals who are serious about improving their photography knowledge and skills. You’ll be taught how to choose and compose the perfect shots that form a great photojournalistic story. Come and capture the essence of traditional Vietnamese fishing culture on Hoi An’s Thu Bon river delta with us.

What you will be doing

Thu Bon river delta

Learn how to capture stunning shots of the fishermen and women plying their trade amidst the most breathtaking vistas, away from the crowds of tourists.

Where we'll meet

🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: We will pick you up from your hotel

🗺️ Instructions: We will pick you up from your hotel

Things to know

Accessibility:

Not wheelchair accessible

Fitness requirement

Any fitness level

Tour Language

English

License requirement

None

Additional information:
  • A general level of fitness is required as this is a walking and Photography tour with long periods of standing and crouching.

  • Bring your own camera, with a fully charged battery, wide-angle or zoom lenses

Inclusion

  • Pick up and drop off transport

    Pick up and drop off transport

  • Tour guide

    Tour guide

Exclusion

  • Gratuities

    Gratuities

About your host

Vietnam in Focus

We run acclaimed private and small-group photo tours throughout north, central and south Vietnam. Whether you are a beginner, serious amateur or professional photographer, we can help you to capture incredible shots, and enjoy an unforgettable, authentic experience of this fascinating country. Our photo tours have been recommended by Lonely Planet, The Guardian and Le Petit Fute, as well as holding a Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor for over a decade. We are officially licensed by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism to run tours and workshops, and have led groups from National Geographic and the Travel Channel. We also love to make a difference. We work with local NGOs like Peace House Shelter, Change, and the Centre for Women and Development to raise awareness about social and environmental challenges in Vietnam.

For every trip booked, Kodama Travel donates £1 to Just One Tree to restore our forests and the ocean.