Amazingly authentic travel accessing the "real Vietnam" - avoiding overtouristed spots and contrived photo experiences. I cannot speak highly enough of the incredible experience of my time on the tour with Vietnam in Focus. Never once did I feel like "just a tourist", but consistently felt I was a valued guest of Vietnam, being afforded the privelege of viewing and being a real part of Vietnamese life in rural Vietnam. Without the crowds! Yes, it was a photography tour, but the focus was not on having the fanciest camera gear nor photography skills. It was about supporting us to be in the most photogenic places with equally photogenic peoples. Even if it we were just using a mobile phone capturing those memories for life. Many times we just put all cameras down to watch in wonder and absorb the truly unique atmosphere of the places we visited. I am already planning to repeat this trip!!

My Golden Harvest 2025 photography tour with Vietnam in Focus was a wonderful once-in-a-lifetime experience! I went for the breathtaking scenery of the rice terraces, and it certainly did not disappoint. But the real stars of the trip were the lovely people we met along the way. From rice farmers and villagers to market stall vendors, people were welcoming, charming, often funny and always kind, generous and open to being photographed. We were frequently invited into people's homes as we wandered through remote villages, and offered tea and even invited to dinner. This trip was an opportunity to visit a world not normally available to western tourists, and I felt privileged to have been able to visit. The tour was extremely well organized. The locations were fantastic and the travel logistics were flawless. From her desk in Hanoi, Hai Yen was one step ahead of us all the way... smoothing our way, attending to details, and fixing any problems before we even knew there were problems. A very impressive and well-run tour in every way!

I did 4 different small tours with Vietnam in focus over a few days. A combination of more set photography (water Lilly harvest, incense village) and street photography. I am an advanced amateur photographer. The photo opportunities were great and the guides were very knowledgeable (actual professional photographers) and pleasant to interact with. Perfect English except for one of the tours where Vietnam in focus provided a translator. Good food too. People were generous with their time and friendly. They pushed me out of my comfort zone and I learned a lot. They took me to places I would not have been able to go to on my own.

An adult family trip of 4 adults, some photography, some not. Hai Yen was just phenomenal keeping tabs on us by whatsapp constantly and adapting the trip as we went along when needed. This was one of our best organized trips ever and I highly recommend this company.

Had a fantastic time. Great guides and felt I got to see the real cities that the tours were provided in.