Cao Bang Loop: 2-Day Ban Gioc Waterfall & Local Experiences

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Cao Bang Loop: 2-Day Ban Gioc Waterfall & Local Experiences

By Cao Bang Adventure

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Features

Free cancellation available
2d
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the very best of Cao Bang with knowledgeable local guides. Visit the breathtaking Ban Gioc Waterfall, explore the spectacular Nguom Ngao Cave, admire the unique Angel Eye Mountain, and experience authentic local life in traditional craft villages, all within the UNESCO Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark. Enjoy unforgettable landscapes, rich local culture, and hidden gems on an adventure that takes you beyond the ordinary.

This tour is designed for self-riding by motorbike. To ride legally in Vietnam, guests must hold a valid International Motorbike Driving Permit and sign a liability waiver before departure. If you don't have an international permit or prefer not to ride yourself, you can choose one of our alternative options. Please refer to the “What's Excluded” section for details and select the option that best suits your travel style.

Please contact the tour operator at least 24 hours before departure.

Activity location

Cao Bang
- Cao Bang, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

Hồng Vân Homestay
- 008 Hồng Việt
- 21000, Thục Phán, Cao Bằng, Vietnam

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Cao Bang Loop With Local Guide

2d
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 08:00

Price details

€118.59 x 1 Adult€118.59

Paid at activity€102.90

Total

Until Fri, 17 Jul

What's included, what's not

The ticket entrance follows the programme
Vegan/vegetarian food options available
Free dorm bed if arriving on a night bus between 4 am and 8 am at the homestay in Cao Bang City
Bungee cords & plastic cover for your bags, basic rain gear
Dinner
One 1500ml bottle of water per person per day
Friendly and enthusiastic local tour guide
Accommodation: 1 night at the local homestay beside the river
Motorbike: Honda Wave Alpha 110cc (Semi-Automatic) and petrol
Option 1: Ride with a local motorbike driver extra charge USD 25 per driver per day, payable in cash
Option 2: Private car. Extra charge: USD 60 per car per day, payable in cash (maximum 6 passengers)
Optional Bungalow Room Upgrade: Extra Charge USD 25 per room, payable in cash
Optional Bicycle Rental: Extra Charge USD 8 per bike, payable in cash
Tip for tour guides and drivers
Drinks

Know before you book

Public transport options are available nearby
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a private individual (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law will not apply to your booking.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: CAO BANG – TRADITIONAL CRAFT VILLAGES – NGOC CON VALLEY

8 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Staying at a local homestay by a gentle river, surrounded by rows of green bamboo and peaceful, poetic fields

Cao Bang

8:00 Meet your local guide and enjoy a traditional Cao Bang breakfast before exploring the spectacular landscapes of the UNESCO Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark

Hương Phia Thắp

40m
Admission ticket included

9:00 Travel through the spectacular Ma Phuc Pass, linked to the legend of the Tay hero Nung Tri Cao. Along the way, visit a traditional incense-making village, where artisans continue crafting bamboo incense by hand

Giấy bản Thành Kính - Dia Tren paper factory vilage

1h
Admission ticket included

10:00 Continue to Dia Tren Paper Village, where the Nung An people have preserved the centuries-old art of handmade paper. Meet local families, learn about this unique tradition, and create your own handmade paper souvenir

Phuc Sen Forging Village

30m
Admission ticket included

11:00 Visit Phuc Sen Blacksmith Village, renowned for its skilled craftsmen who still forge farming tools using traditional techniques passed down through generations

Quang Uyen

12:30 Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant

Phong Nam

13:30 Explore the peaceful Phong Nam Valley, surrounded by emerald rice fields, traditional villages, and dramatic limestone mountains

Đồn Biên Phòng Ngọc Côn

2h
Admission ticket included

15:00 Continue along one of Vietnam's most scenic border roads to Ngoc Con Valley, where the crystal-clear Quay Son River winds through breathtaking limestone landscapes and peaceful countryside

Dam Thuy

17:00 Check in to your riverside homestay and unwind by the Quay Son River before sharing a home-cooked dinner with your welcoming local hosts.

Day 2: BAN GIOC WATERFALL – ANGEL EYE MOUNTAIN – CAO BANG

6 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Not included

Po Tau

7:30 (Optional) Start your morning with an optional 12 km cycling adventure along the peaceful Quay Son River. Ride through quiet villages, bamboo-lined paths, and emerald rice fields before stopping at Co La Waterfall and a traditional local market, where everyday life has changed little over the generations 8:30 Enjoy breakfast at a local market before continuing your journey

Ban Gioc Waterfall - Detian Falls

2h
Admission ticket included

9:30 Visit the magnificent Ban Gioc Waterfall, the world's fourth-largest cross-border waterfall and one of Vietnam's most spectacular natural wonders. Admire its cascading waters, emerald rice fields, and dramatic limestone mountains

Truc Lam Phat Tich Pagoda

40m
Admission ticket included

10:30 Continue to Truc Lam Phat Tich Pagoda, peacefully overlooking the waterfall and offering breathtaking panoramic views across the valley

Kham pha hang dộng Nguờm Ngao - Thac Bản Giốc

2h
Admission ticket included

11:30 Explore Nguom Ngao Cave (~40 min), one of northern Vietnam's finest limestone caves, filled with magnificent stalactites and rock formations sculpted over millions of years 12:30 Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant

Mắt Thần Nui

2h
Admission ticket included

15:00 Discover the hidden beauty of Angel Eye Mountain, where a giant natural opening gives the mountain its name. Surrounded by peaceful grasslands where horses and buffalo graze freely, this untouched valley is one of Cao Bang's most unique and photogenic landscapes

Cao Bang

17:00 Return to Cao Bang City with unforgettable memories of spectacular scenery, authentic local culture, and the genuine hospitality of the people of Cao Bang Before booking: Please note that this tour offers three different options. Kindly check the information to choose the option that best matches your travel preferences.

Location

Activity location

Cao Bang
- Cao Bang, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

Hồng Vân Homestay
- 008 Hồng Việt
- 21000, Thục Phán, Cao Bằng, Vietnam

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