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We absolutely loved this photography tour. It was so great to be in the village early in the morning before all the other tourists and we found the whole morning so interesting and enjoyable. Our guide James was truly exceptional. He was extremely personable and informative, explaining the history and significance of the incense production, and taking us all around the village to see the many different processes and steps involved. He displayed a genuine personalised interest in my photography, checking in with me regularly to see I had the best settings to get great photos.

We had already booked a tour to the Incense Village near Hanoi directly with Momentlives while in Switzerland. The tour with James was simply superb. The young man gave us an unforgettable insight into the creation of incense sticks. He also showed us great photo spots. We can highly recommend Momentlives. It was a lot of fun, and once again, many thanks to James.

I normally do not book tours as I don’t care for the touristy attractions. We went with a group of women and we all loved it. This tour was different from my normal experience as we had the opportunity to see the everyday lives of those who lived in the village. The guides were so knowledgeable and passionate about their sharing their heritage. Cannot recommend this tour enough. It’s a must!

A little more expensive than normal tours, but don't be afraid. This is not a normal tour and you will not go on a tourist tour. It is something unique that takes you beyond the tourist route to get to know locations and take excellent photos (nat geo style) of Vietnam. Guides help with photographic experience. I recommend it to anyone who does not want to be just a tourist in Vietnam.

This experience was nothing short of incredible. The blend of culture, photography, sightseeing, and history created something so unique and meaningful that I’ll carry with me long after the trip is over.

The guides were amazing. Loved learning all about the culture and meeting the beautiful people in the villages. The Vietnamese people are welcoming.

We had a fantastic 2 days in Hanoi with Momentlives. They did a great city tour one day. The train experience was a highlight. The 2nd day we did a full day photo tour of the incense and fish basket villages. . What a special experience to spend the day with people doing almost lost art.

Mike and James were fabulous guides, taking the time to teach us some photo lessons, providing cold water, and showing us the magic of rural life in Vietnam. Absolutely booking them again for any future trip!!

Absolutely loved my personal photoshoot and guide to the incense village. James did a wonderful job. I’m beyond stoked with the results. Highly recommend. All the photos and videos turned out amazing.

As a keen photographer, I normally stay away from actual photography tours so i like the flexible of keeping on my own time. However, after booking the 3 handicraft village tour that Momentlives took us on, I must say, it was an outstanding experience. James, our guide, was very knowledgable, gave us all the time we needed, helped compose shots and took us to some hidden gems along the way. I have heard some bad things about other Vientnam photo tours but can assure you, Momentlives strike the perfect balance between flexibility and knowledge to their organised tours. I will certianly be booking again on my next visit.