International Photography Tours With Arun Saha
Some photographs can only be made by being there: at sunrise over a field of pagodas, in a misty volcanic crater, or face to face with a tribal elder in the Omo Valley.
Arun Saha Photography (ASP) takes small groups of photographers to these places, with a mentor who knows exactly where and when to stand.
Upcoming Photo Tours Help Me ChooseLed by Arun Saha, winner of the 8th National Photography Award from the Government of India, each tour blends travel, culture and hands-on learning. After years of leading festival tours across India, ASP now runs four signature international journeys: a Vietnam photography tour, a Myanmar photography tour, an Indonesia photography tour, and an Ethiopia photography tour to the Omo Valley.
This guide explains what each tour offers, who it suits and how to choose. For confirmed dates and seats, see upcoming photo tours.
ASP International Photo Tours at a Glance
| Tour | Key locations | Photography focus | Group size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam photography tour | North, Central & South Vietnam | Street life, markets, rice fields, coastal villages | Around 10 |
| Myanmar photography tour | Bagan, Inle Lake (via Yangon) | Temples, monks, fishermen, night sky | Small group |
| Indonesia photography tour | East Java (Bromo); Central Java | Volcanoes, rural life, landscapes | Around 10 |
| Ethiopia photography tour | Addis Ababa to the Omo Valley | Tribal portraits, village life, documentary | Small group |
Dates and prices change each season; each tour name above links to its live booking page.
Vietnam Photography Tour: People, Life & Landscapes
The ASP Vietnam photography tour travels across North, Central and South Vietnam to capture a country where daily life happens in the open. From Hanoi's busy lanes to central lantern-lit towns and the river life of the south, every day brings strong human stories.
What you will photograph
- Street portraits and morning markets
- Fishermen, boats and coastal villages at sunrise
- Terraced rice fields and farmers at work
- Temples, old quarters and night street scenes
Arun's mentoring focuses on reading light in narrow streets, approaching people respectfully and building a story sequence across regions.
Read the full guide in Vietnam Photo Tour 2026.
See Vietnam ItineraryMyanmar Photography Tour: Land of Gold and a Thousand Pagodas
The ASP Myanmar photography tour, Mystical Myanmar, is an 8-day, 7-night journey through Bagan and Inle Lake, starting and ending in Yangon. It is one of the most atmospheric destinations in Asia for travel photographers.
What you will photograph
- Sunrise and sunset over Bagan's temple plains
- Monks, novices and monastery life
- Inle Lake's leg-rowing fishermen and floating villages
- Portraits, architecture and the night sky
Next departures: two batches, 15–22 and 22–29 November 2026.
Before you travel, read Five Important Facts for a Myanmar Photography Tour and the Myanmar Photo Tour 2026 guide.
Book Mystical MyanmarIndonesia Photography Tour: Volcanoes, Rice Fields & Rural Java
The ASP Indonesia photography tour explores Java's dramatic volcanic landscapes and gentle village life. The East Java edition begins in Surabaya and heads to Mount Bromo; a Central Java edition has also run, focused on rural life and landscapes.
What you will photograph
- Sunrise over the Bromo–Tengger volcanic caldera
- Misty mornings, horse riders and farmers in the highlands
- Rice fields, ox carts and traditional villages
- Local crafts and daily rural routines
Local photographer partners help ASP reach the best viewpoints at the right hour.
Read East Java Photo Tour by Arun Saha and Indonesia Photography Tour with Arun Saha.
Check Indonesia DatesEthiopia Photography Tour: Omo Valley Tribal Portraits
The ASP Ethiopia photography tour is a 10-day, 9-night tribal portrait and lifestyle expedition from Addis Ababa into southern Ethiopia. It is the ASP Omo Valley photography tour, built for photographers who want powerful, documentary-style portraits.
The Lower Omo Valley is home to many distinct communities, known for body painting, adornment and traditions that have lasted for generations. ASP arranges respectful photo sessions in villages and markets with local guides.
What you will photograph
- Environmental and close-up tribal portraits
- Village life, markets and ceremonies
- Rift Valley landscapes and the Omo River
- Documentary stories of daily life
Arun's guidance covers working with harsh midday light, using open shade, and photographing people with consent and dignity.
See Omo Valley ItineraryWhat Every ASP International Photo Tour Includes
Whichever country you choose, every tour follows the same approach that has earned ASP its testimonials from photographers worldwide.
Pre-tour briefing
Culture, etiquette, gear and shooting plans.
Small groups
Everyone gets mentor time and clean frames.
Best light and events
Itineraries timed to light and local events.
Local partners
Access to villages, monasteries and communities.
Daily editing
Editing sessions and a closing photo review.
Planned logistics
Hotels, ground transport and meals as listed on each tour page.
All tours are led personally by Arun Saha, photography mentor. See past results in ASP Traveller Magazine and previous tour highlights.
How to Choose the Right International Photo Tour
If you love street life and variety across regions
Vietnam photography tour →If you love temples, monks and golden light
Myanmar photography tour →If you love volcanoes, landscapes and village life
Indonesia photography tour →If you love powerful portraits and documentary work
Omo Valley photography tour →New to travel photography? Start with Vietnam or Myanmar, which offer comfortable logistics and a wide range of subjects. Ethiopia is best once you are comfortable with portraits and remote travel.
Prefer to begin closer to home? Explore ASP's India photo tours.