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

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Audio guide: Vietnamese, English
Guide: Vietnamese, English
Written guide: Vietnamese, English
Operated by: Cao Bang Adventure

Ages: Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: The ticket entrance follows the program
Included: Vegan/vegetarian food options available
Included: Free dorm bed if arriving on a night bus between 4 am and 8 am at the homestay in Cao Bang City
Included: Bungee cords & plastic cover for your bags, basic rain gear
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: One 1500ml bottle of water per person per day
Included: Friendly and enthusiastic local tour guide
Included: Breakfast
Included: Accommodation: 1 night at the local homestay beside the river
Included: Motorbike: Honda Wave Alpha 110cc (Semi-Automatic) and gasoline

Not included

Not included: Option 1: Ride with a local motorbike driver extra charge USD 25 per driver per day, payable in cash
Not included: Option 2: Private car. Extra charge: USD 60 per car per day, payable in cash (maximum 6 passengers)
Not included: Optional Bungalow Room Upgrade: Extra Charge USD 25 per room, payable in cash
Not included: Optional Bicycle Rental: Extra Charge USD 8 per bike, payable in cash
Not included: Tip for tour guides and drivers
Not included: Beverages

Itinerary

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

Cao Bang

one hour

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
Stop 2

40 min Admission 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
Stop 3

one hour Admission 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

30 min Admission 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

40 min

12:30 Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
Phong Nam

one hour

13:30 Explore the peaceful Phong Nam Valley, surrounded by emerald rice fields, traditional villages, and dramatic limestone mountains
Stop 7

2 hours Admission 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

12 hours

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.

Enjoy Specialize food such as Cao Bang Rice Paper, Duck Noodle Soup, Sour Noodle · We will have lunch at a local restaurant featuring local specialities · We will have dinner at the homestay of the local family, enjoying special dishes unique to their culture

Staying at a local homestay by a gentle river, surrounded by rows of green bamboo and peaceful, poetic fields

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

Po Tau

2 hours

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

2 hours Admission 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
Stop 3

40 min Admission 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

2 hours Admission 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
Mountain God's Eye

2 hours Admission 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

45 min

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.

Savor breakfast featuring traditional dishes and specialties from the local community · Savor lunch featuring traditional dishes and specialties from the local community

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Let us know if you need us to arrange transfers from and to Hanoi, Ha Giang, Ninh Binh, or Ha Long. Airport pick-up is available with additional fees.

End point

Let us know if you need us to arrange transfers from and to Hanoi, Ha Giang, Ninh Binh, or Ha Long. Airport pick-up is available with additional fees.

Pickup points

Minh Anh Hotel
Hoang Anh Hotel
SNU MOTEL - CAO BẰNG
Ngoc Son Hotel
Ban Nho - Little Village
Khach San Hoa Ly
Clover House
Hoang Trang Hotel
Khach san Son Tung - Gan Pho di bo Kim Dong
Sunshine Hotel - Cao Bang
Hotel & Homestay Phuong Dung
Thanh Loan Hotel

and 57 more pickup points

At 8:00 AM, your local guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Cao Bang City. The tour starts and ends in Cao Bang City. Before the tour, your guide will contact you with the meeting details.