Overview
Short on time but want to pack the most photos and fun into your Saigon visit? This Ultimate Saigon Photo Experience is for you. From dawn in the city’s thrilling Railway Village to a fascinating community of floating houses, and street photography in the atmospheric ‘Colony’, this is the number one way to experience and photograph the true Saigon vibe.
What you will be doing
Kickstart your day bright and early with an exploration of Saigon’s enchanting Railway Village, where you’ll witness the arrival of trains from the north against a backdrop of timeless charm. Despite its proximity to the city center, this tranquil enclave boasts narrow alleys, quaint coffee shops, and locals exuding the warmth and hospitality of Saigonese culture.
Following a delightful breakfast of bánh mì and invigorating Vietnamese coffee, we’ll whisk you away in our private vehicle to District 7. Here, you’ll have the chance to photograph the hidden gems of Ho Chi Minh City, including a picturesque floating village, bustling local markets, and engaging encounters with amiable residents.
As evening descends, we embark on our final adventure to one of Saigon’s most captivating locales - the Colony. Amidst vintage apartment blocks and lively street markets, you’ll hone your skills in low-light photography to capture the area's unique ambiance as dusk settles in.
Where we'll meet
🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: Your hotel
🗺️ Instructions: We will pick you up from from your hotel.
Things to know
Accessibility:
Children friendly
Fitness requirement
Moderate fitness level
Tour Language
English
License requirement
None
Additional information:
In the event of forecasted heavy rain, we’ll contact you to reschedule or cancel the tour and give you a full refund. If it’s early morning and raining heavily, our guide will call you on the phone number you gave us to discuss options for postponement or cancellation. In the event of cancellation we’ll issue a full refund.
Bring DSLR Camera / Film Camera, memory cards and fully charged battery
Bring wide angle or standard zoom lens
Tripod is ideal but optional
You can rent a camera. We have a Nikon DSLR available to rent for $30 per tour including free memory card. Please enquire on booking
You can join the tour with film or smartphone camera
Non-photographer partner and kids welcome, cost vary by tour
Inclusion ✅
Tour guide
Pick up and drop off transport
Exclusion ❌
Snack
Gratuities
About your host
Vietnam in FocusWe 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.