Dien bien phu valley battle
6Days 5Nights
TRIP CODE :SPNW6
In November 1954 General Navarre, commander in chief in Indochina. Ordered the French expeditionary force’s parachute battalions to establish a base in DienBienPhu . The French had committed 10,800 troops, with more reinforcements totaling nearly 16,000 men, to the defense of a monsoon-affected valley surrounded by heavily wooded hills that had not been securedArtillery, as well as ten M-24 light tanks and numerous aircraft were committed to the garrison as well. The garrison comprised French regular troops, Foreign Legionaires, Algerian and Moroccan tirailleurs, and locally recruited Indochinese infantry.
All told, the Viet Minh had moved 50,000 regular troops (Davidson 223) into the hills surrounding the valley, totaling five divisions including the 351st Heavy Division made up entirely of heavy artillery. Artillery and AA guns, which outnumbered the French artillery by about four to one (Davidson 223-224), were moved into camouflaged positions overlooking the valley. The French came under sporadic Viet Minh artillery fire for the first time on january31,1954 and patrols encountered the Viet Minh in all directions. The battle had been joined, and The French were now surrounded.and after 65days and nights. The final assault was on may7, the General Christian De Castries was captured alive with about his 14,000 surrender troops. The victory by the Vietminh led to the 1954 Geneva accords, which partitioned Vietnam into north and south.
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DAY1: HANOI-DIENBIENPHU
Pick you up at hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to the former battle field of Dienbienphu. some 45minutes of fly. On arrival Na San airport, transfer to the hotel for check in. next will be guided tour to visiting to the war museum, the headquarter of De Castries general, A1 hill and other strongpoint hills are surrounding Dienbienphu valley,
Tour ends, transfer back to your hotel and free time for dinner, overnight in Dien bien Phu hotel.(D)
DAY2: DIENBIENPHU-PASO VILLAGE
After breakfast, check out the hotela and driving some 190km on the mountain road to Paso, a small township. Along the way we will be passed plenty of beautiful minority villages inhabited by Red H’mong, Black Thai, Mang, Black Dao and other ethnic people. Along the roadsides we will be passing through rice paddies, banana plantations among tree-clad limestone hills. Stop over to visit some the minority villages and take some photographs of the local people and scenery. At late afternoon we will be reaching to Paso village, check in a local guesthouse built on stilts. Next is dinner.(B/LD)
DAY3: PASO-SAPA TOWN
From Paso village to Sapa town, the road is started ascending up, more steeply. We will be passing through two passes this morning and of course the highest one in Vietnam, named Hoang lien son. We will have to reach to its peak at tram ton about 1900 meter. And also the breathtaking scenery overlooking of binh Lu valley can be seen. Take some memory pictures before driving descending to Sapa town. Home to of the Black H’mong minority people. Free on your own to exploring Sapa town after check in the hotel.(B/L/D)
DAY4: SAPA
Start our guided trekking tour today, but first will transfer by the Russian jeep car to load chai village, about 12km from Sapa town.
Our trekking will be from Lao chai to Ta van, this route is considered as one of the most enjoyable trek. We will trek along rice paddy terraces, through lush bamboo forest and local villages inhabited by Zay, Black H’mong or Red Dao ethnic people. On the other sides at Ta van village, our driver and car will be waiting and transfer back to Sapa town for lunch and relax. This afternoon we will drive for Taphin village about 15km from Sapa, where is the inhabitance of Red Dao ethnic people. Red Dao women wear elaborate headgear, usually a triangular-shaped turban and they shave their eyebrows or sometimes the whole forehead.
Return back to Sapa, you will be free this night for dinner.(B/L/D)
DAY5: SAPA-HANOI
After breakfast in the Hotel, next is an easy climb up the mountain of dragon’ jaw to visit a beautiful park with rocky formations , many kinds of wild orchid and other flower plants have been collected from the Vietnam’s highest mountain, fansipan mt(3143m).
Following is lunch in town. this late afternoon we will be transferred by car down to Lao cai town, near china-Vietnam border, take a quick visit to the border gate and photographs. Tonight we will be staying overnight on the train. At very early in the morning, the train arrival Hanoi, transfer to hotel for check in, you are free today.(B/L/D)
DAY6: DEPARTURE HANOI
Transfer back to Noi Bai airport for your flight back home, end of services.
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
INCLUSION OF:
All transportation and transfers
Flight tickets from Hanoi- DienBienPhu (Eco Class)
Train Tickets from Sapa-Hanoi ( 4berth Cabin, Soft sleeper)
Local English speaking guide in sapa
All accommodation based on twin share with daily breakfast
Meals as indicated in tour itinerary
Relevant permits and fees.
EXCLUSION OF :
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Accommodation :
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City
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Luxury: 5 stars
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Deluxe:
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First Class: 4 stars
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Superior: 3 stars
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Sapa
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NA
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Victoria
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Chau Long
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Royal View
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Dien Bien Phu
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NA
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Muong Thanh
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Muong Thanh
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Muong Thanh
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Lai Chau
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NA
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Lan Anh
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Lan Anh
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Lan Anh
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Tour Cost :
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Hotel Rates
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Tour costs in USD /Per person in group of
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Single supplement
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1
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2
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4-6
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8-12
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14-Up
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Luxury: 5 stars
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NA
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NA
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NA
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NA
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NA
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NA
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Deluxe: 5 stars
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1262
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748
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595
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520
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480
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160
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First Class: 4 stars
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1172
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658
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505
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435
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395
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110
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Superior: 3 stars
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1062
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548
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395
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329
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310
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90
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