Cao Bang: Ban Gioc Waterfall Day Tour & Local Experiences

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9 to 10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

Short on time? Discover the very best of Cao Bang in one unforgettable day. Visit the breathtaking Ban Gioc Waterfall, the spectacular Nguom Ngao (Tiger) Cave, the unique Angel Eye Mountain, and traditional craft villages, all within the UNESCO Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark.

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
The ticket entrance follows the program
One 1500ml bottle of water/person
Bungee cords & plastic cover for your bags, basic rain gear
Friendly and enthusiastic local tour guide
Vegan/vegetarian food option for who needed
Lunch break at a local restaurant to enjoy the incredible cuisine of Cao Bang traditional food
Motorbike: Honda Wave Alpha 110cc(semi-auto) and gasoline
Breakfast: Enjoy specialize food such as Cao Bang Rice Paper, Duck Noodle Soup, Sour Noodle
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)
Beverages
Tips for guides and drivers

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick you up from ANY accommodation in Cao Bang City. This tour starts and ends in Cao Bang City
If you arrive by the overnight sleeper bus, please tell the driver to drop you off at "Hong Van Homestay address 008 Hong Viet, Thuc Phan, Cao Bang". You can easily find and reach our place by walking about 100m using Google Maps.

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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
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 to 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Cao Bang

    Short on time? Discover the very best of Cao Bang in one unforgettable day. Visit the breathtaking Ban Gioc Waterfall, the spectacular Nguom Ngao (Tiger) Cave, the unique Angel Eye Mountain, and traditional craft villages, all within the UNESCO Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark. 7:30 Meet your local guide and enjoy a traditional Cao Bang breakfast featuring local specialties such as rice rolls, roasted duck noodles, or sour pho, iconic dishes of Cao Bang cuisine.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    đèo Mã Phục

    8:00 Scenic drive through the UNESCO Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark We depart Cao Bang City and follow one of the most beautiful routes in the Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark. Stop at Ma Phuc Pass, a spectacular limestone gateway and one of Cao Bang's most iconic viewpoints.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Giấy bản Thành Kính - Dia Tren paper factory vilage

    9:00 Visiting Dia Tren (a traditional paper-making village) Enjoy a short walk through a peaceful Nung ethnic village, where traditional stilt houses and authentic local life remain unchanged. Learn the centuries-old craft of handmade paper from local families and even try making your own.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Truc Lam Phat Tich Pagoda

    11:40 Truc Lam Ban Gioc Zen Monastery Next, we visit Truc Lam Zen Monastery. Climb up for a panoramic viewpoint overlooking Ban Gioc Waterfall, surrounded by dramatic mountains and peaceful rice fields on the Vietnamese side.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Ban Gioc Waterfall - Detian Falls

    12:00 Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. 13:00 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 You can also take an optional boat ride closer to the falls, where you'll feel the cool mist and see the natural border between Vietnam and China from the middle of the river.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 6

    14:30 Quay Son River & Phong Nam Valley Follow the emerald-green Quay Son River through the peaceful Phong Nam Valley, a picture-perfect landscape of rice fields, limestone mountains, and traditional villages.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    16:00 Discover the hidden beauty of Angel Eye Mountain, named after the giant natural hole at its centre. Surrounded by peaceful grasslands where horses and buffalo graze freely, this untouched valley is one of Cao Bang's most unique and photogenic landscapes.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Cao Bang

    17:00 Return to Cao Bang City after an unforgettable day of spectacular landscapes, authentic local culture, and warm Cao Bang hospitality. 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.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Cao Bang Adventure

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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