Journey to Historical Lands & the Northwest Mountains takes you back in time to the glorious milestones of the nation at the illustrious Dien Bien battlefield. Explore historic landmarks such as A1 Hill, De Castries Bunker, and the Dien Bien Phu Victory Monument, combined with a journey to experience the distinctive culture of the Thai and Hmong people amidst the majestic, poetic landscapes of the Northwest mountains. In just 3 days, you will fully immerse yourself in pristine nature, gain deeper insight into the nation's valiant history, and return with unforgettable impressions from this journey to the borderlands.
Hanoi – Son La – Dien Bien 3-Day 2-Night Tour: Journey to Historical Lands & the Northwest Mountains
Tour itinerary
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Detailed itinerary
Main activities
05:30: The tour vehicle and guide welcome you at the designated meeting point. Along the way, the group stops for breakfast
at Xuan Mai (at own expense). (For guests from Hai Phong, Bac Ninh, Hung Yen, Thai Binh, etc., the organizers will notify pick-up times and locations separately.)
Stop for sightseeing and photography at Thung Khe Pass, admiring the magnificent valley and mountainous scenery
of Hoa Binh.
Arriving in Moc Chau, the group visits a scenic, profoundly meaningful historical site that few travelers know: the 52nd Tay Tien
Regiment Historical Relic Site, associated with the valiant history of the Northwest front and the Vietnam - Laos combat
alliance during the resistance war against the French colonialists. The relic site was designed based on the poem "Tay Tien"
by poet Quang Dung (a soldier of the regiment), portraying the grandiose Northwest mountains and the heroic, elegant image of the Tay Tien soldiers.11:00: Arrive in Moc Chau where the group has lunch at a restaurant, savoring Moc Chau specialties such as hot-oil flashed veal, crispy fried stream fish, etc. After lunch, continue the journey to Son La.
15:00: Arrive in Son La City. You will visit Son La Museum, Son La Prison, and the To Hieu Peach Tree.
17:00: Check in to the hotel and rest.
Evening: Enjoy dinner featuring delicious Northwest culinary specialties; free time for walking around or relaxing.
Overnight stay in Son La City.06:00: Enjoy breakfast, check out of the hotel, and proceed to Dien Bien.
The vehicle continues past Thuan Chau district center (Son La), reaching the immortal landmark: "What compares to majestic Pha Din" —
where poet Quang Dung was moved to exclaim three times on his Tay Tien march of yesteryear...
Stop to rest and take photos at one of the "Four Great Mountain Passes" named Pha Din Pass, also
known as Pha Din Slope. Spanning 32 km along National Highway 6, part of it belongs to Phong Lai commune, Thuan
Chau district (Son La), and part belongs to Toa Tinh commune, Tuan Giao district (Dien Bien).
10:00: Arrive in Dien Bien; depart to visit the Muong Phang relic site and offer incense in memory of General Vo Nguyen Giap, the national hero of the Vietnamese people: Dien Bien Phu Campaign Headquarters — this was the nerve center of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign, the living and working headquarters of General Vo Nguyen Giap, Chief of Staff Hoang Van Thai, and the campaign command. The General Vo Nguyen Giap Bunker — the living quarters of General Vo Nguyen Giap and Chief of Staff Hoang Van Thai, is a 320-meter tunnel dug deep into the hillside to shield against bombs and heavy artillery fire.12:00: Have lunch in Muong Phang.
Afternoon: Depart to visit:
Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum — featuring 5 exhibition zones with 274 artifacts and 122 thematic paintings: Strategic Position, The Enemy's Strongpoint Cluster, The Party's Strategic Directives, Impact of the Dien Bien Phu Victory, and Dien Bien Phu Today. Pay respects at A1 Martyrs' Cemetery and A1 Hill — home to 644 graves of soldiers and civilians who sacrificed their lives heroically during the Dien Bien Phu campaign.- De Castries Bunker
- Nam Rom River
- Dien Bien Phu Victory Monument — landmarks still resounding with the glorious echoes of a battle of epochal historical significance for the entire nation.
Evening: Have dinner at a restaurant. After dinner, you are free to explore the city at leisure. Overnight
stay in Dien Bien Phu.Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then take free time to visit Muong Thanh Market to purchase Dien Bien specialties as souvenirs for relatives and family. Afterwards, board the vehicle back to Hanoi. Admire the stunning Northwest mountain landscapes along the route.
Noon: Have lunch in Son La City. After lunch, continue the journey back to Hanoi.
15:00: The vehicle stops in Moc Chau so guests can sample and purchase Moc Chau regional specialties as gifts.
Evening: Arrive in Hanoi. The tour guide bids farewell to the group, concluding the Dien Bien Tour program. Goodbye and see you again on future journeys!
Services included
THE ABOVE PRICE INCLUDES:
- Modern tourist vehicle for pick-up and transfers according to the tour itinerary.
- Meals: 05 main meals + 02 breakfasts
- Standard hotel accommodation (2 - 3 guests / room)
- Sightseeing admission tickets AS PER PROGRAM
- Comprehensive travel insurance with a maximum compensation of 50,000,000 VND/case.
- Professional, enthusiastic tour guide.
- Drinking water: 1 bottle / guest / day
Not included
Beverages during meals, in rooms, and other personal expenses
Sightseeing expenses outside the program and other personal expenses. Sightseeing electric car
Surcharge rules
Children under 2 years old: Complimentary services; the child shares a bed with parents.
Children aged 2 to under 5 years old: Complimentary tour services; the child shares a bed with parents. Parents are responsible for any incidental costs for the child: meals, accommodation, entrance tickets, etc. Two adults may accompany only 01 child. From the 2nd child onward, surcharge applies: Ticket price at that time + 50% of tour price.
Children aged 5 to 8 years old: 75% of tour price. Separate meals, designated seat on the vehicle, sharing a bed with parents (Two adults may accompany only 01 child; from the 2nd child onward, 100% of the tour price will be charged, enjoying adult services).
Children aged 9 and above: Charged as adults.
Children's age is calculated according to the exact date of birth (day-month-year).
More information
Important notes for guests:
- Guests joining the tour (especially tours involving boats, trains, flights, etc., or tours heading to
border regions) must carry valid personal identification (Citizen ID card/Passport). Children under 14 years old must at least
bring an original birth certificate. Children aged 14 and above are required to have a Citizen ID card. - It is recommended to bring medication for diarrhea, common colds, and fever.
- Vegetarian guests are kindly requested to bring extra vegetarian provisions to ensure suitable meals according to personal preferences.
- Any unused services included in the tour itinerary are non-refundable.
- The tour guide reserves the right to rearrange the order of sightseeing attractions to suit the actual operational conditions of each specific departure day
while still ensuring all points of interest in the program are visited. - In cases where a departure group has 10 guests or fewer, the driver may serve concurrently as the tour guide. These drivers are
highly experienced, knowledgeable about routes, attractions, and local culture. - As this is a mountainous tour typically operated with smaller vehicles, please do not bring bulky, oversized,
or excessive luggage. Backpacks are recommended instead of hard-shell suitcases. - Some options include homestay overnights to enhance the mountain travel experience. Guests are kindly advised to
bring personal toiletries for homestay stays (if deemed necessary). - At the end of the tour, guests will be dropped off at a single location: Hanoi Opera House. Guests are kindly requested to
arrange their own taxi to their hotels or residences.
(*) Customer Responsibilities:
- Customers are solely responsible for their health status and any chronic conditions (cardiovascular disorders, hypertension, diabetes,
musculoskeletal diseases, etc.), congenital diseases, latent illnesses, HIV/AIDS, mental and neurological disorders,
and pregnancy, which are not covered within the insurance scope. When necessary, guests
must sign a health commitment declaration upon joining the tour. The tour organizer holds no liability
for cases where guests fail to declare their medical conditions, provide untruthful declarations,
or for circumstances falling outside the tour travel insurance policy. - Customers must safeguard their personal belongings at all times and across all locations
throughout the journey. The tour organizer accepts no responsibility for lost cash, valuables,
airline tickets, or personal property belonging to guests during the trip.
Cancellation policy
CANCELLATION POLICY:
- Immediately after booking (more than 30 days prior to departure): 100% deposit forfeiture.
- 7 days prior to departure: 50% penalty of the total tour cost.
- 5 days prior to departure: 75% penalty of the total tour cost.
- Within 5 days prior to departure: 100% penalty of the total tour cost.
- No refund, cancellation, or change applies for groups during Public Holidays and New Year periods.
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