From Hanoi to Ban Gioc Waterfall 2 Days 1 Night Tour

Duration2 days

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Cao Bang is an immensely beautiful, sparsely populated frontier region of North Vietnam. This mountainous expanse sits on the northeast border with China and is home to many ethnic minority communities. Although the Ban Gioc waterfalls have become a popular attraction, this region is often overlooked by tourists which has meant its unique beauty and culture has been well preserved. The landscape here is typified by jagged mountains carpeted in thick vegetation, sporadic rice paddies and thin winding roads. Experience the natural beauty of northern Vietnam’s Ban Gioc Waterfall on this multi day guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup in Hanoi, explore Ban Gioc Waterfall and Pagoda, Angle's Eyes Mountain and explore Nguom Ngao Cave with see the colors of its stalactites. Enjoy complimentary meals, accommodations, hikes through beautiful scenery and then take in all the landscape of the countryside around you.

What's included

A bottle of water/ person/ day
1 night in the hotel in Cao Bang Province
Meals with vietnamese traditional dishes
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
English speaking tour guide
Bus/van transfer with pick up only in Old Quarter Area
All entrance fees for sightseeing as program

Beverages, Personal expenses & Tips

What to expect

Day 1: HANOI – CAO BANG - BAN GIOC WATERFALL - NGUOM NGAO CAVE (L/D)

Old Quarter
Pass by

6:00- 6:30 AM : Pick up from the hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter Area.
7:00: Depart from Old Quarter to Ban Gioc Waterfall in Cao Bang province – one of the four waterfalls located between 2 countries , one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Asia and Top three in the world.
Ban Gioc Waterfall - Detian Falls
7h · Admission ticket included

Distance from Hanoi to Ban Gioc : 320 km with about 6 hours drive.

Nestled in the mesmerizing province of Cao Bang, Ban Gioc Waterfalls stands as a true natural wonder of Vietnam. This enchanting fall unveils a breathtaking spectacle as pristine waters cascade from tier to tier, harmonizing with the lush landscapes. Its splendor is a testament to the captivating beauty that Cao Bang generously bestows upon its visitors.

12:45 - 13:00 : You will have lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, continue the journey to Ban Gioc Waterfall (one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world). You have time to enjoy the beautiful scenery here. You can try travelling by boat near the waterfall (Optional , self-paid). 16:30: Check-in the hotel and relax near Bản Gioc. 18:30: Have dinner and Overnight at hotel in Đàm Thủy, Trùng Khánh, Cao Bằng Province.
Nguom Ngao Cave
1h · Admission ticket included

You will explore Nguom Ngao Cave (Sound of Tiger Cave) by the beauty of stalactites and take pictures and nature's masterpiece in Cao Bang province.

Nguom Ngao Cave is located in a mountain in Gun village of Dam Thuy commune, Trung Khanh district, is a priceless asset that the nature has gifted to the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang. Nearly 5 kilometres away from the renowned Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave was discovered in 1921, opened to tourists in 1996, and recognised as a national-level scenic landscape in 1998. Nguom Ngao means “Tiger Cave” in the Tay ethnic language. It is said that that this site used to be a den of many tigers which were then killed by local residents to guarantee a safe life. Given this, local Tay people named this place “Nguom Ngao”.

Day 2: BAN GIOC PAGODA – ANGLE’S EYE MOUNTAIN – HA NOI (B, L)

2h · Admission ticket included

Phat Tich Truc Lam Temple in Ban Gioc waterfall is located in Dam Thuy Commune, Trung Khanh District, Cao Bang Province. Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda is not only the first pagoda ever built in the northern province of Vietnamne and also one of the most attractive places in Ban Gioc Waterfall. The pagoda was designed in traditional Vietnamese architecture style, made by iron-wood, traditional teracotta tiles and old-fashioned gables or Vietnamese character paralled sentences.

7:00: Have breakfast and check-out.
8:00: The driver and guide pick you up from the hotel to visit Ban Gioc Pagoda (Chùa Phật tích Trúc Lâm). From here, you can take a magnificent view above of Ban Gioc Waterfall above and China broder.
Mountain God's Eye
4h · Admission ticket included

Come back to the car to visit Angle’s Eye Mountain which has a through hole (Thung Mountain, which is located in Quang Uyen District). Nui Thung mountain, also called Angel Eye mountain, is still a very unknown place, at just 30 km from Cao Bang City and 70 km from Ban Gioc waterfall. It is not only the mountain that is worth a day trip, but the whole area, with Thang Hen Lake, villages, mountains and rice fields, all located in a hidden valley called Tuyet Tinh Coc.

When it comes to sightseeing in Cao Bằng Province, everyone thinks of the majestic beauty of Bản Giốc waterfall but forgets this place also has a unique mountain in the middle of a beautiful valley, Mắt Thần (Angle Eye) Mountain.
5h

12:00: Have lunch at local restaurant in Quang Uyen District, Cao Bang. After lunch, you will get on the bus to come back to Hanoi. 18:30: Arrive in Hanoi Old Quarter. End tour.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick up guests at hotels/stays in Hanoi Old Quarter Area. Please ready at your hotel lobby, our guide will come and check your name at receptionist for Ban Gioc Waterfall Tour. Please contact us for your hotel address so we can support you in advance.

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.