Golden Harvest Vietnam
Mu Cang Chai Rice Terraces Photo Tour From Hanoi
NOTE: ITINERARY MAY BE CHANGED FOR THE BETTER EXPERIENCE IF ANY
DAY 1: HANOI / MU CANG CHAI
The 4 day photo tour to Mu Cang Chai Rice Terraces will start from Hanoi. We will pick you up at your hotel.
Morning transfer from Hanoi to Mu Cang Chai with 6 hours of driving.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoons enjoy photography with the hill of the rice terrace.
Dinner at homestay in Mu Cang Chai.
Overnight at homestay in Mu Cang Chai (Basic accommodation).
DAY 2: MU CANG CHAI
Enjoy sunrise photography at the Mu Cang Chai Rice Terraces (Enjoy motorbikes to get to the shooting place). Currently using a motorbike is the most convenient way to get to the shooting place at the top of the rice terrace hill. The path is narrow and has a quiet slope, so motorbikes are the most convenient now. After experiencing the motorbike to the top of the rice terrace hill, you will admire one of the biggest views of the rice field in Vietnam.
Back to homestay for breakfast.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon visiting minority village with the corn house (Model setup for photography).
Enjoy sunset at Mu Cang Chai rice terrace (Enjoy motorbikes to get to the shooting place again).
Dinner at homestay in Mu Cang Chai.
Overnight at homestay in Mu Cang Chai (Basic accommodation).
DAY 3: MU CANG CHAI
Today we will visit other Mu Cang Chai Rice Terraces or visit the previous places for different weather conditions.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner at homestay Mu Cang Chai.
Overnight at homestay in Mu Cang Chai (Basic accommodation).
DAY 4: MU CANG CHAI / HANOI
Enjoy morning photography at the Mu Cang Chai Rice Terraces with another place.
Breakfast at a local restaurant.
Morning transfer to Hanoi with 7 hours of driving.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Arrival Hanoi in the afternoon. Transfering you to your hotel or Hanoi airport for your next destination.
End of service.
Private photo tour
DEPARTURES
- Destination: Mu Cang Chai
- Solo photographer: 1923 USD
- Private group 2-3 people: 990 USD per person
- Private group 4-6 people: 675 USD per person
ACTIVITIES
- Tour leading by experience photo tour guide in Vietnam.
- Photo tour features of landscape photography and minority people
FITNESS
- Moderate walks
- Easy walking mostly
- Motorbike taxi
WHAT TO BRING
- Lens focal ideal from 24-200 mm.
- Mostly the weather is cold, around 20 - 25 c degrees.
- Reliable shoes or slippers
PAYMENT TERMS
- Full payment for booking confirmation.
- Contact me for the special arrangement.
INCLUDING
- Vietnam photo tours leader service by local photography guide
- Double room accommodation at good hotel. Single rooming available for 90 USD supplement
- Private transportation as itinerary
- Meals with Vietnamese food as itinerary at local restaurant
- Visiting fees as itinerary
- Bottle of water in car
- VAT
EXCLUDING
- Visa to Vietnam
- Personal expenses
- Return international airline ticket.
- Other services not mentioned in the program.
- Single rooming available for 90 USD supplement
Rice Terrace Photo Tour Vietnam
Seasonal of rice terrace photography in Vietnam
Every year, during Aug to Sep, international photographer coming to Vietnam mainly for rice terrace in the north west of Vietnam. Beside to find the nice landscape photo of the rice terrace, they also would like to explore the rural area of the minority living in the mountains of Vietnam.
Although, there is difficult to get the nice rice terrace for photography, they still come for the nice shots. We need to use motorbike taxi to get the almost nice view for photography, it take about 15 to 30 minutes on the bike in the narrow path up to the hill, some place is flat, some place is high slope.
Beside the difficult of transportation, the accommodation is also difficult too. Due to this area is the rural places, so there are not many choices for good hotel. Mostly are homestays with dorm room and toilet out of the room and some have basic hotel but number of the room is not much.
Photography with water in the rice terrace fields
Normally during Jun (the period is from end of May to the early of Jun yearly), that is the time minority people in the north of Vietnam preparing for the new crops, they work at the rice terrace field, waiting rainy day to have enough water in the fields then they start planting young rice. Due the the water and seasonal, there is not whole are the same, some rice field hill has water, some not and dry. So, for photography of the wet rice terrace field is mainly by lucky. Moreover, this is the beginning of the rainy season so we may get wet, please prepare that.
Photography with the golden rice terrace fields
During Aug to Sep is the golden rice terrace for photography. Some of the nice rice fields are full of tourists if you come on the weekend, some rural rice terrace views are quieter. This period is the end of the rainy season, so may still have some rainy days. Photography of the rice terrace mostly by lucky.
Photography with people culture of minority in the rural area of northern Vietnam
Early morning and late afternoon for rice terrace and other times is to discover the people cultures of the minority in the rural places. The Hmong people is the mainly people living in the rice terrace hill of the north west Vietnam. We can visit some local minority village, ask them for photography if any.
Photo tour with Rice terrace in Vietnam
I live in Ho Chi Minh City, and I can organize and lead rice terrace photo tour in the north of Vietnam, you can contact me and check my availability.
BOOKING
To have private departure or just simply check my availability please do not hesitate to contact us at victorbuian@gmail.com or Hotline: Mobile / WhatsApp: +84908618571
Private departure
PHOTO TOUR FEATURES
- Tour leading by experience photo tour guide.
- Enjoy landscape photography with rice terrace.
- Photo tour features of landscape, portrait and street life photography
- Design for all people loved photography shooting during travel.
- Best time to travel: Jun, Aug, Sep.
Photo Gallery of Rice Terrace Photo Tour
Mu Cang Chai Photography Tour
Photo Tour to rice terrace in Mu Cang Chai
To me, Mu Cang Chai is the best place for photography tour of rice terrace in Vietnam. This place is still rural enough, and the road condition is good to transfer from the big city to the town of Mu Cang Chai. Moreover, there are a lot of nice huge rice terrace hill not yet discover by photographers and the local people are nice and friendly. If you do not mind the basic travel service in the rural area of Mu Cang Chai, this place would be nice for you to travel with soft adventures.
Mu Cang Chai Photography Tour
Hoang Su Phi Photography Tour
Photo Tour to rice terrace in Hoang Su Phi, Ha Giang
Once I discover the Hoang Su Phi rice terrace was memorable. I am really impressive with how difficult we take with the traffic as the the land slide. During the period of rice terrace in Hoang Su Phi is the end of the rain season of this area, so after the rain season, most of the road condition in Ha Giang is risk of land slide and it may affect to the traffic. But the landscape of rice terrace in Hoang Su Phi is great. It is not huge and many like Mu Cang Chai rice terrace but the rice terrace in Hoang Su Phi is located in higher hills, more difficult to get the top of the hills, and it is more chance to have the rice terrace in the mist or cloudy. The travel service in Hoang Su Phi rice terrace also basic, but I can see better than Mu Cang Chai nowadays.
Hoang Su Phi Photography Tour
Sapa Photography Tour
Photo Tour to rice terrace in Sapa
Most of the seasonal for rice terrace in north hill Vietnam is from Aug to Sep, some places till the beginning of October. Sapa in the before is the best place for rice terrace photography in the north of Vietnam due to easy access by road and train, also the travel service is Sapa is great, more luxury hotels. But Sapa and arounds nowadays are modern too much, it still have rice terrace hills to we need to go far to the country side about 1 hour of driving. Anyway, Sapa is still worth to discover during the golden season of rice terrace in the north hills of Vietnam. You can do a loop tour from Hanoi, Mu Cang Chai, Sapa, Bac Ha, Hoang Su Phi and back to Hanoi.
Sapa Photography Tour
Rice Terrace Photo Tour: Capture Nature’s Masterpiece
Discover the Beauty of Rice Terraces Through the Lens
Embark on a breathtaking Rice Terrace Photo Tour, where rolling hills carved with ancient artistry meet golden sunsets and misty mornings. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or an enthusiastic traveler with a camera, this immersive tour offers the perfect opportunity to capture some of the world’s most stunning landscapes.
📍 Why Choose a Rice Terrace Photo Tour?
At the Mu Cang Chai region in Vietnam, rice terraces offer a magical blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and dynamic light — a dream for any landscape photographer.
- Unique Landscapes: Layered green fields that change color with the seasons.
- Golden Hour Magic: Misty mornings and glowing sunsets for soft, dreamy shots.
- Cultural Connection: Meet local farmers and learn traditional farming techniques.
- Off-the-Beaten-Path: Explore hidden spots few tourists see.
📸 What You’ll Capture
- Sweeping Landscapes: Wide-angle vistas of terraced mountainsides.
- Reflections in Water-Filled Paddies: Perfect for sunrise and sunset photography.
- Everyday Life: Farmers in traditional attire, water buffalo, and hand-planted crops.
- Starry Skies (Optional Night Shoots): Capture the Milky Way above the terraces (seasonal).
🧳 What to Bring
- DSLR or Mirrorless Camera with wide and telephoto lenses
- Tripod for low-light and night shots
- ND filters for long exposure work
- Waterproof boots or sandals (you will get muddy!)
- Light jacket — temperatures drop at higher elevations
📅 Best Time to Visit Rice Terraces
- Planting Season (March–May): Water-filled paddies with sky reflections
- Growing Season (June–August): Vibrant green terraces
- Harvest Season (September–October): Golden hues and active farming scenes
Book Your Rice Terrace Photography Adventure
Join us for an unforgettable journey through time, nature, and culture. Whether you’re creating a new photography portfolio or just want to experience the serenity of rural life, our Rice Terrace Photo Tour is a one-of-a-kind experience.
👉 Reserve your spot now — limited group sizes ensure personalized guidance and uncrowded shots.
Northern Vietnam - Mu cang chai rice terrace