The Best Dien Bien Phu battlefield 3 days tour itinerary

Duration icon Duration: 3 Days/ 2 Nights
Trip code icon Trip Code: ORG_DBPO3
Map marker icon Best places to visit: Hanoi → Dien Bien → Hanoi

Overview

Dien Bien, a province located in the Northwest region of Northern Vietnam, is the starting point for the Dien Bien Phu battlefield 3 days tour. This area borders the provinces of Lai Chau and Son La in Vietnam, as well as Van Nam in China to the north and Phongsali in Laos to the west. Besides the natural scenery and attractive tourist sites, there are also remarkable historical relics. Travel with Origin Vietnam, discover the famous ethnic historical land of Dien Bien.

Highlights:

  • The first stop in Dien Bien is Museum of Dien Bien Phu
  • Explore some famous historical places in Dien Bien Phu such as Victory Monument, A1 Hill, Muong Thanh old Bridge, Ban Phu citadel
  • Discover Muong Phang commune

Notes:

  • This itinerary is a private tour. It shows you what is possible to travel and visiting with our guide and driver
  • We CAN also tailor made this trip as your requirement and budget such as accommodation, its inclusions…

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Itinerary Details

Day 1: Ha Noi - Dien Bien Phu. O/N In Dien Bien Phu (D)

Day 1: Ha Noi - Dien Bien Phu. O/N In Dien Bien Phu (D)

Origin Travel Team consist of Driver and Guide will pick up you and then transfer to the airport for flight to Dien Bien Phu. Arrive in Dien Bien Phu. Relax and then check in hotel.

The rest of the day, we will explore the Museum of Dien Bien Phu and visit the local market. Overnight in Dien Bien

Day 2: Discover Historical Places - Muong Thanh - Dien Bien (B/L/D)

Day 2: Discover Historical Places - Muong Thanh - Dien Bien (B/L/D)

Morning activities:

Our driver and guide will pick up you at the hotel and take you to visit some famous historical places in here.

The first stop is The Victoria Monument. You will visit one of the largest bronze monuments in Vietnam today.

The statue has a height of 16.6m, made of brass, in the core of the reinforced concrete structure, weighing 220 tons. The pedestal is 3.6m high, reinforced concrete structure, outside with fine stone art, including 3 rectangular floors diagonally placed on top of each other.

The next destination is A1 Hill. This site is 32 m high compared to the road surface with an area of 83,000 m2, about 500 m west of the headquarters of the Dien Bien Phu headquarters of the French colonialists in the west along the bird’s eye line. Coming to the A1 base, through the remaining historical remnants of the war such as tunnels, tanks, breakouts … we also partly understand the hardship, hardship and the spirit of heroism. , the bravery of the soldiers for achieving independent and free Vietnam today

Continue to visit Muong Thanh Bridge is called by the French army “Prenley”, a bridge over the Nam Rom River, at a location about 300 m from the current junction of 279 roads. The bridge is a military construction located in the central area of the Dien Bien Phu stronghold. Muong Thanh Bridge is a historic march, a relic that has been embellished to protect tourists. Over 60 years, the Muong Thanh Bridge remains the same as when it was first built and is forever a “historic march bridge”.

Located about 8km from the centre of Dien Bien Phu city, Ban Phu Citadel located in Noong Het commune, Dien Bien district, Dien Bien province, was built more than 200 years ago. This is the place to mark the most outstanding activities of the hero Hoang Cong Chat. He is a symbol, a belief for the great spirit of national unity, patriotism, fighting against foreign invaders in our country in the 18th century.

Afternoon activities:

Have lunch en route. Afterwards, we will visit Headquarters of Dien Bien Phu campaign in Muong Phang is located about 35 km from the centre of Dien Bien Phu city (18 km of skyway). The relic site is located in an old forest at the foot of Pu Don mountain in Muong Phang commune – Dien Bien.

The headquarters is located at an altitude of more than 1,000 meters above the sea, hidden under the old forest canopy From the commander’s basement to the rear mountain, climb to the top of Pu Ca hill, can observe the entire city of Dien Bien Phu, Muong Thanh valley and the former French bases such as Him Lam hill, Doc Lap Hill, D1 hill, C1 hill, A1 hill, Muong Thanh bridge.

On the way, you will have the opportunity to visit the Artillery Pull Road, admire the peaceful beauty of Pa Khoang lake and ethnic minority villages dotted with beautiful stilt houses. Our driver will take you back to the city. Overnight in Dien Bien.

Day 3: Dien Bien Visiting - Flight Back Ha Noi (B/L)

Day 3: Dien Bien Visiting - Flight Back Ha Noi (B/L)

Morning activities:

We have a breakfast at the hotel before visiting the site of once Hong Cum Zone (Isabelle) protecting the hedgehog from the south and some Thai villages in the Muong Thanh Valley. Isabelle was the last stronghold to surrender to Viet Minh concluding the Dien Bien Phu Battle. After that you travel back to the hotel for check-out and lunch.

Transfer you to the airport for flight back to Hanoi. End the tour! Thank you for using our service tour.

Inclusions

  • PRIVATE door to door transport (new vehicle) with air-conditioned
  • Experience English speaking guide
  • Meals as mentioned above (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D = Dinner)
  • Hotel in Dien Bien
  • Entrance fees
  • Domestic round way Hanoi – Dien Bien Phu - Hanoi
  • Mineral water daily 2 bottle 500ml/per day
  • Permission
  • 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
  • Bank fees if paying by credit card
  • Gov tax and service charge
  • No extra charge after final confirmation 

Exclusions

  • International Air Fare in & out Vietnam if any
  • Hotel in Hanoi
  • Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle
  • Other than mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, soft & hard drinks
  • Meals not mentioned in the program
  • Tips are welcomed!
  • Travel Insurance

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