Three-Day Guided Visit to the Historic Battlefield of Dien Bien Phu

Free cancellation

Place: Dien Bien Phu

Duration: 72 hours

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

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Entrance Fees Included

Guided Tour

Local touch

Meal Included

Smaller Group Size

e-Voucher

Hotel pick up

Transport included

Do this because

Explore the battlefields, cemetery and museum at Dien Bien Phu to gain poignant insight into the battles that took place
Visit the villages of Thai and H'Mong ethnic minorities to interact with the hill tribe people
See the headquarters of General Vo Nguyen Giap, used during the Dien Bien Phu campaign

What to expect

Day 1: Dien Bien Phu - Arrival

Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, walk around town to visit Dien Bien’s cemetery and museum, as well as explore the local market. Some of the 15,000 Viet Minh Soldiers who were killed during the war were buried at this cemetery and this well-laid-out museum features an eclectic collection that commemorates the 1954 battle. Alongside weaponry and guns, there is a bathtub that belonged to the French commander Colonel de Castries, a bicycle capable of carrying 330 kilograms of ordinances, and photographs and documents, some with English translation. Overnight in Dien Bien Phu.

Day 2: Dien Bien Phu

Your day will start with a trip to the former battlefields where the French, after nearly 100 years of colonization and nine years of war, were defeated in 1954 by Viet Minh, led by Ho Chi Minh. Then, visit the headquarters of General Vo Nguyen Giap, used during the Dien Bien Phu campaign. Have a chance to meet several of the different ethnic minority tribes in the area while visiting the villages of both Thai and H'Mong people.

Day 3: Dien Bien Phu - Departure

Relax in the morning while waiting for a transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Important to know

Know in advance:

Itinerary and meals included
You'll be asked to provide the following information at checkout: pickup location (hotel name and address), food allergies and intolerances, contact details, date of birth and nationality
The local operator will contact you after booking to confirm the pickup place and time
A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
This tour is available in English
The "3-day pass" option is a shared tour option

What’s included

Entrance fees

Lunch

Dinner

Breakfast

Transportation in air-conditioned coach

Accommodation based on itinerary

Health/travel insurance

Tour guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What’s not included

Tips

Personal expenses

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 60 days before the experience begins., Receive a 70% refund if you cancel up to 30 days before the experience begins., Receive a 25% refund if you cancel up to 7 hours before the experience begins.