Indochina Through the Lens

Itinerary

Days 1-2 Hanoi

Vietnam's capital is a captivating mix of colour and chaos and a real delight for photographers. Visit Ho Chi Minh's Soviet-style mausoleum and venture into the Old Quarter to explore the maze of streets and alleys. End the day with a performance of traditional water puppetry.

Days 3-4 Halong Bay

Leave the frenetic pace of the city behind and glide past the soaring karst peaks of Halong Bay aboard a private boat. In between capturing the remarkable scenery, you're free to take a dip in the emerald waters or explore caves. Spend the night on board beneath a star-studded sky, with plenty of time to hear Steve talk about his craft.

Days 5-6 Sapa

Practise new-found photography skills in Sapa, a scenic hill town nestled among the magnificent misty mountains the French referred to as the Tonkinese Alps. A walk to Cat Cat village, home of the blue-robed H'mong people, is a lesson on portraiture.

Day 7 Bac Ha

Great action shots can be had in the bustling market of Bac Ha, where the H'mong and many other colourfully-dressed minority groups meet and mingle.

Day 8 Hanoi

Try out new techniques back in historic Hanoi, exploring peaceful temples, shady boulevards and charismatic French colonial buildings with plenty of film on hand.

Days 9-11 Hoi An

Photographic opportunities abound en route to historic Hoi An. A stop at Lang Co uncovers a picture-perfect village with a backdrop of mountain peaks and a stretch of white sand beach meeting a turquoise lagoon and a visit to the Cham Museum gives an insight into the illustrious history of this region.

Days 12-15 Siem Reap

Make sure the camera is fully loaded for a tour of the most famous temple ruins in South-East Asia. Pick up tips from Steve on how to get the best perspective of the impressive stone statues and carved terraces of Angkor. Later, climb up to Phnom Bakheng for an iconic sunset.