TOUR HIGHLIGHTS::
Trip highlights:
Embark on an unforgettable journey to Northwest Vietnam, where you can delve into Vietnam history at renowned landmarks and experience the ethnic minorities way of life. Perfect for culture enthusiasts and nature lovers alike, this tour promises diverse, immersive experiences across captivating locations. Join us for an adventure brimming with history, culture, and scenic beauty.
Why You’ll Love This Tour
LOCAL CULTURAL EXPERIENCES TOUR 3 
4 days / 3 nights
Tour Code: NTA09 - 2026
ORIGIN: Noi Bai Airport
DESTINATION: Dien Bien Phu city, Tay Trang Border - Laos
Full Itinerary & Trip Details
Day 1 | Hanoi - Dien Bien Phu (D)
03.15 PM - Land at Dien Bien Phu airport and and transfer independently to a Local homestay where you will meet your Tour Director and review the program.
07.00 PM - Dinner at the homestay. Evening at leisure.
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Day 2 | Dien Bien Phu historial sites (B/L/D)
Wake up early and, enjoy breakfast in the peaceful village
08.00AM - Drive out to visit some of the historical sites around Muong Thanh Valley such as the Army Museum, the VN Cemetery, Hill A-1 (where the fiercest battle took place), the French Memorial, French Headquarters, (PC GONO) De Castries bunker, the Bailey bridge on the Nam Yum river and other areas of the battlefield.
Then continue up Dominique where stands a 220-ton bronze Victory Monument and from where one gets a great view of the city and surrounding area.
Then perhaps some shopping at the local market. Return to your homestay. Lunch and take a short rest.
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02:00 PM - Drive south of Dien Bien Phu. On the way, stop to visit the Noong Nhai Memorial, then continue through the outskirts to enjoy the scenery of the green Muong Thanh rice fields and rural villages. You will stop at U Va Resort, which has a natural hot spring. Here, you can swim in the pool or relax in a hot tub.
Return to Dien Bien Phu city.
06:30 PM - Dinner and overnight at the homestay.
Day 3 | Dien Bien Phu – Muong Phang (B/L/D)
Wake up early and start your day with a delicious breakfast to give you energy for the journey ahead.
8.00 AM - Meet your guide and driver, then transfer to Muong Phang.
Muong Phang Commune is a beautiful valley located 30 km from Dien Bien Phu city. It offers harmonious landscapes with green mountain ranges, rice terraces, and Black Thai ethnic villages.
On the way, you will explore the Viet Minh artillery trails, where they brought the cannons up the hills into position.
Then continue to the headquarters of the Vietnamese forces during the battle. Walk through the primeval forest and visit the bunker where General Vo Nguyen Giap and his chief commanders worked.
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12.00 AM - Lunch at a Black Thai village, followed by time to check in and relax at your accommodation.
In the afternoon, enjoy a leisurely stroll through the green fields and discover the culture and daily life of the locals in Che Can village.
06.30 PM - BBQ and dinner at the homestay
Private traditional music and dancing shows by local people are available at an extra cost. Please ask our guide to reserve if you are interested (it often unfolds after dinner)
Day 4 | Dien Bien Phu – Muang Khoua (B)
Enjoy your breakfast prepared by the host
Free at leisure until the driver arrives for the transfer to Muang Khoua (Laos).
Finish unforgettable Dien Bien tour & see you on the next visit!
Current published rates for this program are based on a group of 12 pax. Prices may vary for different group sizes and will be finalized based on the exchange rate at the time of booking or contract signing.
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• Travel partners: Contracted rates are available upon signing a cooperation agreement.
Inclusions
What's Included
Airport transfers
7 seated Air-Conditioned Private transport with driver for tour and transfer to Laos
Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
Entrance tickets as per itinerary
Meals as mentioned in itinerary: 3B, 2L and 3D
Accommodation (3–4 star hotels or local homestays upon request)✕ Personal expenses (meals, shopping)
✕ Tips for driver and guide
Please view our Terms & Conditions for more details.
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Note: Any extra services beyond the tour inclusions are at your own expense.
Optional Activities: cultural shows, craft workshops, local trades, or a relaxing boat trip on the lake.
The rice fields have two crops each year: the first from January to May, and the second from June to October.
Additional Information:
Packing tips (trekking shoes, light jacket, insect repellent).
Climate note (Cool & dry season vs. hot & rainy season).
Safety & responsible travel guidelines.
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- Children under 5 years old: Free of charge (sharing bed with parents).
👉 Airfare for children under 5 may vary according to airline policy.
- Children aged 5 to 10 years inclusive: Charged 80% of adult rate (with separate bed and included meals).
- Children 11 years and older: Charged full adult rate.
Price: The advertised price is in US dollars and includes Government taxes as per the itinerary. The price based on minimum 6 passenger numbers and may increase if minimum numbers are not met, or decrease if the number of passengers exceeds the minimum. Hoang Nam Travel would advise in this instance of any changes.
Deposit Requirement: 50% deposit is required to confirm your booking. The remaining 50% may be paid either before or upon arrival in Dien Bien Phu; if settled after arrival, payment must be made in Vietnam Dong (VND) before the tour starts, based on the exchange rate at the time of confirmation.
Cancellation Policy:
Deposit is non-refundable (unless the tour is cancelled due to a Force Majeure event).Tour cancellation conditions for weekdays
- Penalty 10% of the tour price: Immediately after registration
- Penalty 50% of the tour price: Before 15 days of departure
- Penalty 70% of the tour price: Before 05 days of departure
- Penalty 100% of the tour price: Before 02 days of departure
Tour cancellation conditions for holidays and Traditional Tet
- Penalty 10% of the tour price: Immediately after registration
- Penalty 50% of the tour price: Before 30 days of departure
- Penalty 70% of the tour price: Before 20 days of departure
- Penalty 100% of the tour price: Before 10 days of departure
Note: Cancellation fees for airfares vary, depending on airlines and their individual conditions. These are not included in the above cancellation fees
Amendments: A fee of $100 may apply to any change made to your booking once confirmed
Refunds: No refund is available if cancellations occur after the tour has commenced or in respect of any tours, accommodation, meals or any other services not utilised, in accordance with the regular cancellation policy.
Itinerary Changes & Tour Cancellation: Hoang Nam Travel reserves the right to vary itineraries should circumstance dictate, as well as cancel or reschedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements, or circumstances beyond its control. Any changes must be communicated to customers with an explanation.
Hotels listed are to be used as a guide only, and are subject to availability unless otherwise stipulated. Hoang Nam Travel reserves the right to amend or deviate from the tour itinerary as circumstances require, while endeavoring to maintain the listed destinations and an equivalent standard of accommodation whenever possible. Coach use is subject to Driver Regulations.
Baggage Allowance & Porterage: Porterage of one suitcase per person is included in the tour price for arrival & departure from hotels in Vietnam. Due to limited coach capacity the sum of the length, width & depth of the case should not exceed 160cm (63 inches), and weight should not exceed 20kg (44 Lbs). Charges may be levied in the event these limits are exceeded & the promise to transport you may be invalidated.
What’s Not Included: Passports and applicable visa fees, laundry, phone calls, items of a personal nature, beverages, meals and sightseeing not detailed on the itinerary, tips and gratuities to the Tour Director, coaches drivers and local guides, excess baggage, optional excursions and travel insurance. Please note that travel insurance is strongly recommended and is compulsory under Vietnamese tourism law. Please see your Travel Agent for further details.
Documentation: Will be sent out approximately 3 weeks prior to departure
Disclaimer: In case of sudden price increases or surcharges levied by suppliers such as, but not limited to, fuel surcharges, government tax increases or other unforeseen price increases, Sing Australia and Travlust reserves the right to alter the price quoted in this document or the conditions mentioned. Travelust also reserves the right to change any arrangement (including tours, programs, prices and services) in the best interest of its Client, with or without prior notice.
Booking Terms and Conditions: These conditions incorporate the basis upon which bookings are accepted Hoang Nam Travel in Dien Bien. By making a booking you are agreeing to these terms & conditions. These must be studied prior to making the commitment of paying the deposit as they must be referred to. Additional terms and conditions may be applicable to group bookings and will be advised as they become applicable.Passports: All travellers require a current passport with at least 6 months left on it at the end of the tour.
Force majeure cases
OTHER NOTES:
Customers aged 70 to under 75 years old are required to sign a health commitment with the Company. Customers aged 75 and over are required to have a full health certificate for traveling abroad issued by a doctor + a health commitment form with the Company. A relative under 60 years of age (in good health) must accompany. In addition, customers over 75 are encouraged to pay for additional premium insurance (fees vary depending on the tour). We do not accept guests from 80 years old and above.
Pregnant guests, please inform the tour sales staff at the time of booking for further information. We do not accept pregnant women from 5 months onwards for safety reasons.
Children not accompanied by their parents, require authorization from their parents and confirmation from the Ward/Commune where their permanent residence is registered.
Customers who want to issue a red invoice, please inform the consultant when booking the tour. At the latest 7 days after the end of the tour.
The program and hotels may change the order to suit the actual situation of the group. Check-in time at the hotel: after 14:00 and check-out before 12:00
In the case of force majeure due to weather, natural disasters, riots, war, epidemics, flight delays or cancellations due to weather or technical reasons..., the tour cannot be continued, Hoang Nam travel will refund the tour fee to customers after deducting the service costs already performed and will not be responsible for compensating any other costs.
Disclosure of fees or commissions received from third parties: Hoang Nam Travel in Dien Bien may receive fees, commissions, gifts or financial incentives from third parties under this Terms & Conditions.
