The Northwestern part of Vietnam is one of the most interesting and beautiful areas of South East Asia. Vietnam is home to 54 ethnic groups and the northwestern part of the country is an exciting place to see the lives, customs and cultures of some of Vietnam’s ethnic minorities. In this part of the country the minorities still dress in their traditional colorful clothing – especially the women. Each minority group has its own distinct color and style of dress. On the Northwest tour you will both do a minority trek and stay with some of the tribes in the Mai Chau and Son La area and explore some of the country’s most spectacular scenery and home to many distinct hill tribes.Dien Bien Phu battlefield: For many people, Dien Bien Phu is always in the mind of the Vietnamese as well as many other worldwide, a great marking point of Vietnam in 1954, broke the French efforts in seining Vietnam and Indochina. Nowadays, more people come to see Dien Bien Phu as one part of historical in their mind.
Day 1 Hanoi – Mai Chau Valley – Home stay
Day 2 Mai Chau - Son la
Day 3 Son La – Dien Bien Phu
Day 4 Dien Bien Phu Battlefield – Muong Lay
Day 5 Dien Bien Phu – Hanoi
Day 1 Hanoi – Mai Chau Valley – Home stay (Meals: L/D):
8:00 A.M Pick up from your hotel and hit the road through the infamous traffic of Hanoi. Heading towards Hoa Binh Province, we pass through passes and valleys then wind our way downhill to Mai Chau valley. We will spend the afternoon to walk around the two connecting villages, learn more about the ethnic Thai people and finally experience their. Enjoy dinner followed by traditional dances and a taste of the local rice wine, an experience in itself. Sleep well in Home stay, preparation for tomorrow.
Day 2 Mai Chau - Son la (Meals: B/L/D):
After breakfast at local family- departure for Son La. Stop over on the half way in Moc Chau town. Taste the special Sweeten Milk Cake. Arrive in Son La at the afternoon. Visit the Prison Museum in Son La which remains as a poignant reminder of the inequities of the former French colonial rule. Dinner and sleep at the Cong Doan Hotel.
Day 3 Son La – Dien Bien Phu (Meals: B/L/D):
Breakfast at hotel then drive to the colorful market of Thuan Chau. Visit blue H’mong village at Pha Din Pass, lunch in Tuan Giao before making our way to Dien Bien Phu. It was here that that French planned to lure the Viet Minh, led by Ho Chi Minh into the valley by sending of general Giap who somehow managed to place the Vietnamese artillery on the surrounding ridges, overnight in Muong Thanh Hotel.
Day 4 Dien Bien Phu Battlefield – Muong Lay ( B/L/D):
On this day you spend the whole morning to visit some special old war places such as A1, C1 hill, De Castres's bookie and Muong Thanh airfield. Our tour guide will tell you details about the campaign against the French in 1054. Come back to hotel, have lunch and depart for Muong lay at the afternoon.
Day 5 Dien Bien Phu – Hanoi (B/L):
After breakfast, check out hotel and go back to Hanoi. Keep your heath for the long distance to go back to Hanoi (About 500 km). Have lunch in Son La. Arrive in Hanoi at the late afternoon. Check in the hotel. Tour end.
Tour price: Please contact with us
Trip includes:- Accommodation with daily breakfast at hotel/ homestay- Private air-conditioned vehicles during the trip- English/French speaking guide- Entrance fees- Meals as per itinerary (B = breakfast, L= lunch; D= dinner)Trip excludes:- All other services which are not mentioned above- Personal expenses are such as laundry, telephone, drinks, tips for guide, travel insurance …etc Trip notice:- Should bring with you: Sun cream, Raincoat, Insect repellent spray, walking shoes, sleeping bag, medicine…etc.- Make sure that your passport is always with you.
- You can book a helicopter to get to Dien Bien Phu Directly from Hanoi (it is only 2 flights/week)
- Tour can be extended to Sapa and then Hanoi - Please let’s us know if you are vegetarian.
