Join the most spectacular Vietnam photography tours in the Mekong Delta with Legend Travel Group. Small-group departures, pro photographer guides, golden-hour boat trips, and only 10% deposit until 30 days before departure!
Written by Tony Bùi, with over 20 years of experience guiding more than 100,000 travelers across Southeast Asia. This guide is crafted from firsthand knowledge and real guest feedback collected by Legend Travel Group – the leading tour operator for solo travelers and photography enthusiasts in Vietnam and Cambodia since 2008.
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The shot every photographer dreams of (Source: Internet)The Mekong Delta is pure magic through a lens:
Endless mirror-like rice paddies at sunrise
Floating markets exploding with color before 8 AM
Golden-hour light on coconut-lined canals
Portrait-perfect locals in conical hats rowing wooden boats
Dramatic storm clouds during green season
Every corner is a postcard. Every minute is different light.
Legend Travel Group has been running dedicated Vietnam Tours for photographers since 2012. Our small groups (max 10 guests) are led by award-winning Vietnamese photographers who know exactly where and when the best light hits.
Cai Rang Floating Market (Can Tho) – The largest and most colorful; best light 5:30–7:30 AM
Tra Su Cajuput Forest – Emerald-green waterways and mirror reflections (golden hour heaven)
Tan Lap Floating Village – Stilt houses and lotus fields at sunrise
Coconut Monk Island & Candy Workshops – Unique characters and textures
Small hidden canals near Vinh Long – Private boat access only with Legend Travel Group
When the Mekong becomes a perfect mirror (Source: Internet)All tours below are designed exclusively for photographers and include:
Professional Vietnamese photographer guide
Private boats for golden & blue hour shooting
Small groups (6–10 guests) – no crowding the frame
Tripods welcome – stable boats with open decks
Daily feedback sessions & editing tips
Only 10% deposit – balance due 30 days before departure
Can Tho → Cai Rang → Tra Su → Tan Lap
Best for: Floating markets & forest mirrors
Departure: Every Friday from Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh → Ben Tre → Can Tho → Chau Doc → Tra Su
Best for: Maximum variety + border sunsets
Departure: Every Monday (private departures daily)
Mekong Delta + Angkor temples at sunrise
Best for: Ultimate Southeast Asia portfolio
Departure: Twice monthly
1–6 guests, fully customizable itinerary
Perfect for pros or couples wanting exclusive access
Boats depart before the tourist crowds – you’ll have floating markets to yourself
Photographer guides speak fluent English and know every hidden corner
Comfortable boutique riverside lodges (not floating homestays with poor light)
All meals included – no hunting for food wastes golden hour
Free use of ND filters, tripods, and spare batteries on tour
Post-tour private online gallery + editing webinar
Portraits that tell a thousand stories (Source: Internet)December–April (Dry Season) – Clear skies, golden rice fields, perfect reflections
July–October (Green Season) – Lush green rice, dramatic storm light, fewer tourists
Avoid: May–June (hottest), November (unpredictable floods)
05:00 – Private boat to Cai Rang Floating Market (sunrise light)
08:30 – Breakfast on the river
10:00 – Coconut candy village portraits
12:00 – Check-in riverside lodge + feedback session
15:30 – Golden hour small canal shoot
18:00 – Blue hour + night market street photography
20:00 – Group dinner & editing tips
Private boat = zero tourists in your frame (Source: Internet)Camera + 24-70mm & 70-200mm (most used lenses)
ND filters (6–10 stops) for silky water
Lightweight travel tripod (we provide if needed)
Rain cover & plenty of memory cards
Polarizer for water reflections
Laptop/tablet for evening editing sessions
Quick-dry clothes & sun hat
4-Day Mekong Photography Masterclass: $490–$690
6-Day Deep Mekong Expedition: $890–$1,290
9-Day Vietnam + Angkor Photo Adventure: $1,590–$1,990
Private Charter: from $250/person/day
All prices include:
All boats, entries, meals, boutique lodging
Professional photographer guide
Airport/hotel pick-up in Ho Chi Minh City
Only 10% deposit required – keep complete peace of mind!
Shoot Cai Rang from the small pineapple boats (we arrange)
Best light in Tra Su: 6–8 AM & 4–6 PM
Bring a 70–200mm for candid portraits from the boat
Green season storms = dramatic skies (we monitor radar)
Always ask before photographing elders – a smile goes far
Small groups, big moments (Source: Internet)Q: Do I need to be a professional photographer?
A: No! We welcome all levels – from smartphone to full-frame.
Q: Will we have time for both sunrise and sunset shoots?
A: Every day – our schedule is built around light.
Q: Are tripods allowed on the boats?
A: Yes – our private boats have stable, open decks designed for photographers.
Q: Can I join solo?
A: 70% of our guests are solo travelers – you’ll never shoot alone!
Every Vietnam Tours booking supports:
Local boat families with fair wages
Plastic-free boats (we provide metal straws & bottles)
Community photography workshops for Mekong children
Your perfect shot is waiting – and so is your small group of fellow photographers.
Contact us 24/7:
WhatsApp: +84 825 862 222
Email: sales@legendtravelgroup.com
Website: https://www.legendtravelgroup.com
By Legend Travel Group – Crafting Unforgettable Photography Journeys Since 2008
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