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HIGHLIGHTS:
Trip highlights: Why You’ll Love This Tour
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ETHNIC MARKET & CULTURAL FESTIVAL TOUR 
4 days / 3 nights
Tour Code: NTA05 - 2026
TRANSPORT: By coach, flight.
ORIGIN: Noi Bai Airport
DESTINATION: Dien Bien Phu city, Dien Bien Dong commune
Day 1: Arrival In Dien Bien Phu City (D)
Upon arrival to the Dien Bien Phu Airport, you will be met by the tour guides. He will give a short tour brief and will take you to your pre-booked hotel. Check in the hotel and rest for the day.
The car with the driver will be available for you at your convenience. Feel free to go explore local markets. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02: Highland Market & Lao Ethnic Village Experience (B/L/D)
7:00 AM – Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
8:00 AM – Depart Dien Bien Phu by coach for Dien Bien Dong. The drive takes you through winding mountain passes, lush valleys, and crystal-clear streams—a breathtaking landscape of Northwest Vietnam.
Stop at a local market and immerse yourself in the colorful world of ethnic minorities. Stroll through the stalls at a slower pace, browse handicrafts, pick up a unique souvenir, or sample a spicy local snack. Feel free to capture photos of this vibrant scene.
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Continue to a nearby Laos village where you will be welcomed by local families. Take part in their daily crafts: try weaving, indigo dyeing, embroidery, or even learn how to prepare simple rice cakes using age-old recipes.
A traditional home-cooked lunch will be served in the village, offering not only authentic flavors but also heartfelt hospitality. After lunch, you may choose to relax, take a short nap, or enjoy conversations with your hosts to learn more about their lives and customs.
In the afternoon, the villagers will host a special performance of music and dance, inviting you to celebrate with them in an exchange of culture and friendship (this activity can be arranged at an additional cost).
Later, return to Dien Bien Phu and check back into your hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure before dinner is served at the hotel restaurant.
Overnight in Dien Bien Phu.
Day 03: Dien Bien Phu City - Gen. Giap’s Headquarters (B/L/D)
7:00 AM. Breakfast at the hotel
8:00 AM: Take a 25 km drive into the hills to the headquarters of the Vietnamese during the battle. Enjoy a walking route inside the green chestnut forest, and visit some bunkers where General Vo Nguyen Giap and his chief commanders worked in the war time.
Lunch is served at a Thai village, and you’ll have time to relax and take a nap at the homestay.
Continue driving to Pa Khoang Reservoir, which covers an area of about 2,400 hectares and is set in a stunning landscape of natural forest.
Take a break by the shore, where tea and coffee are available.
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You can also enjoy a boat ride on the lake, where you can take in the lush green surroundings of forests and mountains (please note that boating is an additional cost). Here, you can behold romantic landscapes and take some nice photos of the picturesque reservoir.
On the way back to Dien Bien Phu city, stop at the site where the Viet Minh began moving artillery along the trails into position for the battle. Here, you can also explore several cannon bunkers used during the attack.
Arrive your hotel. Dinner at a local restaurant. Enjoy free time at leisure.
Overnight in Dien Bien Phu.
Day 04: Dien Bien Phu Historic Sites & Departure (B/L)
8.00 AM: Enjoy your hotel breakfast and checkout.
This is the final day of your Cultural Festival Tour, and the morning is dedicated to exploring the remarkable history of Dien Bien Phu.
Begin with a visit to A1 Hill, one of the most decisive battle sites of the 1954 campaign that changed the course of world history. Continue to the Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum, where artifacts and exhibits bring the story vividly to life. Next, step inside General De Castries’ Bunker, the former French headquarters, and fanal visit to a nearby artillery position for deeper insight into the battlefield.
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Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. You will have free time for relaxation or shopping before transferring to the airport for your departure flight to Hanoi.
Tour ends. Goodbye and see you again!
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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Inclusions
What's Included
Airport transfers Accommodation (4-star hotel or local homestay upon request) Air-Conditioned Private transport with driver Professional English Speaking Tour Guide Meals as mentioned in itinerary: 3B, 3L and 3D Entrance fees and admission charges as itinerary What's Not Included
✕ International & domestic flights
✕ VAT
✕ Travel insurance
✕ Personal expenses (meals, shopping)
✕ Tips for driver and guide
✕ Other Meals/Drinks
Please note that 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.
Please view our Terms & Conditions for more details.
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Additional Information:
- Packing tips: Bring trekking shoes, a light jacket, and insect repellent for your comfort.- Climate note: The cool & dry season is more suitable for trekking, while the hot & rainy season may require extra preparation.
- Safety & responsible travel: Follow local guidelines, respect community customs, and practice eco-friendly habits to ensure a safe and responsible journey.
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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.