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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.
What's Included
Lunch
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
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.
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.
Itinerary
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1Cao Bang
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
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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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
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Giấy bản Thành Kính - Dia Tren paper factory vilage
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
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4
11:00 Visit Phuc Sen Blacksmith Village, renowned for its skilled craftsmen who still forge farming tools using traditional techniques passed down through generations
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5
12:30 Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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13:30 Explore the peaceful Phong Nam Valley, surrounded by emerald rice fields, traditional villages, and dramatic limestone mountains
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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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
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
8
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.
12 hours • Admission ticket free -
9
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 hours • Admission ticket free -
10Ban Gioc Waterfall - Detian Falls
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
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
11Truc Lam Phat Tich Pagoda
10:30 Continue to Truc Lam Phat Tich Pagoda, peacefully overlooking the waterfall and offering breathtaking panoramic views across the valley
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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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
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
13Mountain God's Eye
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
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
14Cao Bang
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.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
CAO BANG – TRADITIONAL CRAFT VILLAGES – NGOC CON VALLEY
BAN GIOC WATERFALL – ANGEL EYE MOUNTAIN – CAO BANG
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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