What you’ll like this tour?

Dien Bien Phu and its surrounding areas offer a wealth of historical sites, minority customs, and natural scenery for visitors to explore.

• Historical Sites: Dien Bien Phu is famous for its historical significance as the site of the decisive battle between the Vietnamese forces and the French colonial army. Visitors can visit the Dien Bien Phu Museum, which provides detailed information about the battle and its impact on Vietnams history. Additionally, the A1 Hill and the War Cemetery are important sites that pay tribute to the soldiers who fought in the battle.

• Minority Customs: Muong Phang is a beautiful valley located 30 km away from Dien Bien Phu city. It is great place with harmonious landscapes, green mountain ranges, rice terraces and Black Thai ethnic villages.

• Natural Sceneries: Quynh Nhai reservoir is surrounded by green forests and limestone mountain ranges, which add to the scenic beauty of the area. The landscape around the Quynh Nhai reservoir is a combination of natural beauty, serene waters, and stunning mountains. It is a place where visitors can immerse themselves in nature, enjoy outdoor activities, and experience the tranquility in northwest of Vietnam.

Highlights

The tour takes you to homes of different ethnic groups with the unique and rich cultural heritage. Some of these lands have the magic beauty, which have been famous spots for tourists. Joining this tour with us, you will be impressed by the spectacular mountainous roads and the friendliness of local people that will bring you the peacefulness you never have before.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1 – Dien Bien Phu Historical Sites & Thai Culture

Arrival at Dien Bien Phu airport, visit key battle sites: cemetery, museum, Hill A1, Muong Thanh Bridge, De Castries’ bunker, artillery base, Victory Statue. Transfer to Muong Phang, explore General Vo Nguyen Giap’s wartime headquarters and tunnels. Overnight at a local homestay with optional traditional music and dance show.

Day 2 – Dien Bien → Quynh Nhai Reservoir

Breakfast at homestay, drive via Tuan Giao to Quynh Nhai. Lunch at local restaurant, visit Pa Uon Bridge (Vietnam’s tallest bridge). Optional trip to Ban Bon hot spring, enjoy swimming and relaxing amidst Thai villages and rice fields. Overnight at Mai Vom homestay near the reservoir.

Day 3 – Quynh Nhai Reservoir Cruise → Dien Bien

Morning boat cruise on Quynh Nhai reservoir (nicknamed “Inland Ha Long Bay”), visit Heart Island, cave pagodas, enjoy kayaking, swimming, and eco-tourism at Uy Phong Bay. Lunch, then return drive to Dien Bien Phu. Overnight in Dien Bien.

Day 4 – Dien Bien → Hanoi

Breakfast, free time for shopping, then transfer to airport for flight back to Hanoi. Tour ends.