4D – Mai Chau – Moc Chau – Dien Bien

07:30 am: Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Ha Noi, and we’ll drive towards Mai Chau, a scenic valley home to the Thai ethnic minority.

10:30 am: Stop at Thung Khe Pass, also known as the "White Rock Pass," to enjoy panoramic views of the valley below.

Noon: Arrive in Mai Chau and enjoy a traditional lunch at a Thai stilt house.

02:00 pm: Explore Lac Village and Pom Coong Village, where you can learn about Thai culture, observe traditional weaving, and interact with friendly locals.

04:30 pm: Enjoy a leisurely bicycle ride through rice fields and peaceful countryside, passing wooden stilt houses and lush green landscapes.

07:00 pm: Have dinner and experience a traditional Thai dance performance, accompanied by local music and rice wine.

Overnight in a homestay or a hotel in Mai Chau.

07:00 am: After breakfast, depart for Moc Chau Plateau, known for its rolling tea hills and stunning landscapes.

09:00 am: Visit a local tea plantation, where you can see how high-quality green tea is grown and processed. Enjoy a cup of fresh tea while admiring the peaceful surroundings.

11:00 am: Continue to Dai Yem Waterfall, a beautiful natural cascade surrounded by lush forest. Take in the fresh air and serene atmosphere.

12:30 pm: Enjoy a local lunch featuring Moc Chau’s signature dishes, such as grilled spring fish and buffalo meat.

02:00 pm: Visit Moc Chau Love Market (available on weekends), a special gathering where ethnic minorities meet, socialize, and find their future partners through songs and dances.

04:00 pm: Explore the Moc Chau Heart-shaped Tea Hill, one of the most famous and photogenic tea plantations in Vietnam.

06:30 pm: Have dinner and relax in a comfortable hotel in Moc Chau.

07:00 am: After breakfast, depart for Son La, a province rich in historical significance and diverse ethnic cultures.

10:30 am: Visit Son La Prison, a former French colonial prison where Vietnamese revolutionaries were held. Learn about the country’s struggle for independence through preserved artifacts and exhibits.

Noon: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing the journey.

02:00 pm: Drive through the legendary Pha Din Pass, one of the four great mountain passes of Vietnam, offering breathtaking views of valleys and winding roads.

05:30 pm: Arrive in Dien Bien Phu, check in to your hotel, and enjoy a relaxing evening.

07:00 pm: Dinner at a local restaurant featuring dishes unique to the northwest region.

07:00 am: After breakfast, visit Dien Bien Phu Historical Site, where the famous battle against French colonial forces took place in 1954. Explore key landmarks, including:

• Dien Bien Phu Museum showcases artifacts and stories from the battle.
• A1 Hill (Eliane 2), a strategic point in the battle.
• General De Castries’ Bunker, where the French commander surrendered.

11:30 am: Lunch at a local restaurant before starting the return journey to Ha Noi.

12:30 pm: Depart for Ha Noi, passing through stunning landscapes along the way.

07:30 pm: Arrive in Ha Noi, where the tour concludes.