Cultural Tours to Vietnam

• 13 nights accommodation in wonderful 3 and 4 star boutique hotels in each location (Ha Noi – 4, Hoi An – 3, Saigon – 4) as well as 1 night each on Ha Long Bay (on a private boat) and in Can Tho, along the Mekong Delta.
• Meals: breakfast daily, plus most other meals, including special Foodie Tour in Saigon.
• One drink is included at each group meal (choice of small bottled water, soft drink or local beer).
• Private or small group airport transfers at beginning and end of trip, as well as for internal flights.
• Private transportation for our group in an air-conditioned coach with professional driver.
• Internal flights between Ha Noi and Da Nang, and from Da Nang to Can Tho.
• Entry fees for all included sites and group experiences.
• Cyclo ride in Ha Noi, bicycle and “basket boat” rides in Hoi An, several boat rides on the Mekong Delta.
• Orientation tours in each location with a local, English-speaking guide.
• Group tips for all local guides, drivers, group activities and meals.

Airfare to and from Vietnam is additional and should be arranged on your own (with our guidance), plus there’s a fee for required visa.

(Please don’t make non-refundable travel arrangements until given confirmation by us.)

• Keeping our travel schedule in mind, participants will be put in the right place, at the right time, to explore and capture the best of Vietnam, including its people, markets, everyday life and other cultural wonders.
• Approximately 2- to 4-hours per day on average with travel photographer Ralph Velasco, including group photo walks and locally-guided walking tours in each location as mentioned in the itinerary.

“Traveling in Vietnam on a PhotoEnrichment Adventure was the experience of a lifetime. Ralph Velasco does a lot of preparation and research in order to provide the best experience possible. A phenomenal place to photograph with PEA! Highly highly recommend!! RockStar AweSome!”

~ Laurie K. (Vietnam, Cambodia, Baltics, India & others)

“Vietnam was so interesting! I loved the people and the culture a lot. The itinerary had a lot of activities that I would not have done if I were on my own. It’s nice to go on a trip where everything is planned out and ready to go!  Thanks PEA for a great time!”

~ Carole R. (Vietnam, Armenia & Georgia, others)

“As soon as I arrived in Hanoi I knew this was going to be an amazing trip! There were so many great photo opportunities at every turn. The tour was well thought out – offering examples of the food, history and culture that is Vietnam. Our tour leader Ralph Velasco gave great photo/camera advice making this trip well worth the cost. I came back a better photographer and I am looking forward to my next adventure with PEA! Thank you again!”

~ Greg I. (Vietnam)

“I’ve got to tell you, I love to travel, and this is the best trip I’ve ever taken in my life.”

~ Tom C. (Vietnam)

“The Vietnam North to South trip this year was run by professionals who care about their business. The pacing of the trip was excellent. The itinerary is well thought out. Accommodations and travel is top-notch. A real highlight is the magic balance between organized activity and time on your own. The trip is good value, and the extra sights from time on your own just makes it better.”

~ Doug W. (Vietnam)

“Thank you for a fantastic trip.”

~ Jeff D. (Vietnam and Cambodia)

“I speak from the heart…your trip was amazing, awesome, well organized and everything you could dream of. I can’t stop talking about it to everyone!  I consider myself so lucky to have met you and I had the experience of a lifetime on your trip.”

~ Chris P. (Costa Rica, Vietnam and India)

Ralph Velasco is a U.S.-based travel photography instructor, author and international guide who has organized and led over 120 international tours and more than 100 domestic tours in the United States.  His international trips have included Armenia & the Republic of Georgia, Egypt, Morocco, the Adriatic, Central Europe, Iceland, Bhutan & Nepal, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, Spain, Portugal, Tuscany, Romania, Mexico’s Copper Canyon, Costa Rica, Colombia,Turkey and other locations.

Ralph is an award-winning travel photography blogger, podcast host and public speaker, and for more than 14 years he’s been the Founder and CEO (Chief Experience Officer) of PhotoEnrichment Adventures.  Recently he created a new travel brand called Alla Campagna Experiences where the focus is less on photography in each destination and even more about the culture, people, food, drink and other unique activities and experiences they have to offer, all while staying in unforgettable properties, such as private castles, wine estates, one-of-a-kind boutique hotels, villas and converted mansions, mostly in locations around the Mediterranean.

Subscribe to Ralph’s new YouTube channel, The Continental DRIFTER, as well as visit its accompanying travel blog at this link.  At The Continental DRIFTER you can expect travel advice, interesting stories, expert interviews and easy-to-use photography tips for Baby Boomers and Gen X travelers.

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