Cao Bang: 2-Day Family Tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall and Local Life

Cao Bang, Vietnam
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Duration2 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesVietnamese, English
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the very best of Cao Bang with experienced local guides. Visit the spectacular Ban Gioc Waterfall, explore the magnificent 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. Designed for families and friends, this tour combines breathtaking landscapes, rich local culture, delicious regional cuisine, and unforgettable moments beyond the usual tourist trail.

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.

What's included

  • Free dorm bed if arriving on a night bus between 4 am and 8 am at the homestay
  • Motorbike: Honda Wave Alpha (Semi-Automatic) and gasoline
  • The ticket entrance follows the program
  • Vegan/vegetarian food options available
  • One 1500ml bottle of water per person
  • Bungee cords & plastic cover for your bags, basic rain gear
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Friendly and enthusiastic local tour guide
  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation: 1 night at the local homestay beside the river
  • Insurance: Maximum 20,000,000 VND/Case
  • 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
  • Beverages

What to expect

Day 1: Cao Bang – Craft Villages – Ngoc Con Valley
  1. Cao Bang
    1h
    8:00 Meet your local guide and enjoy a traditional Cao Bang breakfast such as rice rolls, roasted duck noodles or sour pho, iconic dishes of Cao Bang cuisine
  2. 1h · Admission ticket included
    9:00 Drive through Ma Phuc Pass, a spectacular limestone gateway linked to the legend of Tay hero Nung Tri Cao. Continue to Dia Tren Paper Village, where Nung An families preserve the traditional craft of handmade paper. Learn the process and try making your own paper
  3. Phuc Sen Forging Village
    1h · Admission ticket included
    10:00 Visit Phuc Sen Blacksmith Village, famous for its centuries-old forging traditions. Watch artisans forge recycled steel into farming tools
  4. 1h · Admission ticket included
    11:00 Explore Lung Ri Yin-Yang Tile Village, famous for handmade roof tiles used in traditional stilt-house architecture of the Nung An, Tay, and Lo Lo communities..., a living craft heritage of Cao Bang
  5. Quang Uyen
    1h
    12:30 Enjoy lunch with local dishes
  6. Phong Nam
    1h
    13:30 Explore the peaceful Phong Nam Valley, surrounded by emerald rice fields, traditional villages, and dramatic limestone mountains
  7. 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
  8. Dam Thuy
    15h
    17:00 Check in to your riverside homestay, relax by the Quay Son River, and enjoy a home-cooked dinner with your local hosts
Day 2: BAN GIOC WATERFALL – ANGEL EYE MOUNTAIN – CAO BANG
  1. 1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    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
  2. Ban Gioc Waterfall - Detian Falls
    1h · 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
  3. 30m · Admission ticket included
    10:30 Continue to Truc Lam Phat Tich Pagoda, peacefully overlooking the waterfall and offering breathtaking panoramic views across the valley
  4. 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
  5. Mountain God's Eye
    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
  6. Cao Bang
    40m
    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"What's Excluded" section for details to choose the option that best matches your travel preferences.

Meeting and pickup

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 details

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.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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