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Dien Bien Phu Battle Tour 3 days

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Dien Bien is a province in Northern Vietnam, located in the mountainous border region of the Northwest. Situated 504 kilometers west of the capital Hanoi, it shares its borders to the east and northeast with Son La province, to the north with Lai Chau province, to the northwest with Yunnan province (China), and to the west and southwest with Laos. The terrain in Dien Bien is primarily steep hills and mountains, rugged, and challenging. It is composed of mountain ranges running in a northwest-to-southeast direction, with elevations ranging from 200 meters to over 1,800 meters, interspersed with high valleys, narrow streams, and slopes.

This city was a battlefield between the Viet Minh Army and French Army in 1954. The result was the French in Indochina was cut and Viet Nam was divided into two parts: North and South. The Dien Bien Phu historical victory contributed to the success of the resistance war against the French colonists and the liberty of Northern Vietnam. Nowadays, Dien Bien Phu became one of the tourist attraction sites for many local and international tourists.

Dien Bien, Vietnam, known for its pivotal role in history, is a province in northern Vietnam with a rich cultural tapestry and stunning natural scenery. Let’s come to Dien Bien to have an unforgettable journey. Dien Bien travel packages and tours to Dien Bien Vietnam designed and offered by Vietnam Sightseeing Tours, the local tour operator in Hanoi, Vietnam.

The Tour is not only a journey back in time but also an intellectual journey for you to recall the development of the battles and analyze the facts and figures, the course of events, the military strategies and tactics by both sides. We trust you’ll have interesting conclusions for yourself after the trip.

Day 1: Hanoi – Dien Bien Phu (VN8202: 11h10-12h25)(L/D)
Our team picks you up from your hotel for the airport transfer and take the flight to Dien Bien Phu. On arrival, check into the hotel and have refreshment.
Lunch at the hotel.
In the afternoon visit Dien Bien Phu Museum.
Overnight at Dien Bien Phu.

Day 2: Dien Bien Phu Battle Filed (B/L/D)
Breakfast at the hotel, after that visiting the strongholds protecting the northern side of the Hedgehog of Dien Bien Phu which were the targets of the first range of attacks by the Viet Minh. Recall the development of the battles at the Him Lam Hill (Beatrice), Doc Lap Hill (Gabrielle) and Ban Keo (Anne Marie). The vivid marks of the past battles certainly help to carry you back in time.

In the afternoon, visit the central zone of the Hedgehog and the strategic eastern hills & knolls taking in: The Commander Post, the A1 Hill (Eliane 2), C1, C2 and D1 Hills. These were targets of the second series of attacks by Viet Minh. Recall and analysis the course of events. Our tour also includes samples of the track that Viet Minh used for pulling the artillery into the site as well as sample locations of the former artillery sites.
Lunch and dinner at the hotel.
Overnight at Dien Bien Phu.

Day 3: Dien Bien Phu Tour – Hanoi (VN8205: 16h20-17h20) (B/L)
In the morning, after breakfast 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, then back to the hotel for check-out and lunch.
Free time until our team transfers you back to the airport for the return flight to Hanoi.
We trust you have had a lovely historical tour of Dien Bien Phu Battle

 

Group size Solo 2-5 6-10 Over 10
tour cost N/a 289 279 269
Included
  • English-speaking guide as per itinerary;
  • Twin/Double-shared accommodation as indicated in the program;
  • Private car for all airport transfers and tours as indicated in the program;
  • Airfares for HAN-DIN-HAN as per itinerary;
  • Meals as indicated in the program ( B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner);
  • All admission fees during guided times in the program;
Excluded
  • Insurance of any types;
  • Early check-ins and late check-outs: check-in time: 14:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 A.M unless otherwise indicated by each hotel;
  • International airfares and airport taxes other than those mentioned as included above;
  • Drinks, laundry, bar or other personal expenses;
  • Others not clearly specified clearly in the inclusions;

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