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

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

1. Cao Bang
   1h
   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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. Quang Uyen
   40m
   12:30 Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
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
   12h
   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

1. Po Tau
   2h
   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
   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
3. 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
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
   45m
   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.

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.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• 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