Cao Bang: Ban Gioc Waterfall & Beyond – Cave & Village Tour

4.9
(37 reviews)

10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover the stunning landscapes of Cao Bang on this immersive full-day motorbike tour. Starting from your accommodation, journey through the scenic Ma Phuc Pass and visit local villages such as Phia Thap and Dia Tren, where traditional crafts like papermaking and incense production thrive. Marvel at the breathtaking Ban Gioc Waterfall and explore the fascinating Nguom Ngao Cave’s stunning formations. After a hearty lunch featuring local cuisine, enjoy an easy hike or kayak at Angel Eyes Mountain, taking in panoramic views of the countryside before returning to Cao Bang City.

- Full-day tour covering 180 km of stunning scenery
- Visit Ban Gioc Waterfall and Nguom Ngao Cave
- Lunch at a local restaurant with authentic dishes
- Small group size of 4-6 people for a personalized experience

What's Included

Bottled water
Entrance fee
Lunch
Breakfast
Coffee and/or Tea
Snacks
Gratuities
Soda/Pop

Meeting and pickup

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

Our tour guide will be wearing the blue Cao Bang Travel uniform and will be waiting for you at the lobby of your hotel or at the location you requested.

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Meeting point

After crossing the roundabout, you will find the Cao Bang Travel office, where our tour guide in the blue Cao Bang Travel uniform will be waiting for you.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Cao Bang

    Meet your English-speaking local guide and Easy Rider at the Cao Bang Travel office in Cao Bang City. Before departure, receive a route briefing, helmet fitting, luggage check and motorbike safety inspection. The journey is led by local people born and raised in Cao Bang, offering firsthand knowledge of the mountain roads, ethnic culture and communities visited along the route.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    đèo Mã Phục

    Ride through Ma Phuc Pass, one of the signature mountain gateways of the Cao Bang Loop. Stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking winding roads, limestone peaks, green valleys and peaceful rural villages before continuing deeper into the countryside.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Phia Thắp Village

    Visit Phja Thap, a traditional Nung An village known for handmade incense. Meet local artisans and learn how natural forest materials are prepared, shaped and dried in the sun using skills passed down through generations.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Phuc Sen Forging Village

    Stop in Phuc Sen to discover the village’s long-established metalworking tradition. Observe skilled Nung An artisans at work and learn how locally forged tools remain connected to everyday life, family livelihoods and ethnic culture in Cao Bang.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Nguom Ngao Cave

    Follow your local guide into Nguom Ngao Cave and explore impressive underground chambers beneath the limestone mountains. See stalactites, stalagmites and naturally sculpted formations while learning about the cave’s geology, local names and stories associated with the surrounding landscape.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Ban Gioc Waterfall - Detian Falls

    Experience Ban Gioc Waterfall, one of the defining highlights of the Cao Bang Loop. The waterfall rises from the emerald Quay Son River and is surrounded by limestone mountains, rice fields and peaceful border scenery. Walk to the main viewpoints, enjoy time for photographs and, when local operating and water conditions allow, take a bamboo raft closer to the cascading falls.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Truc Lam Phat Tich Pagoda

    Walk up the hillside steps to Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda. Explore the peaceful temple grounds, hear stories about the history and spiritual importance of the border region, and enjoy panoramic views across the Quay Son River valley toward Ban Gioc Waterfall. Reaching the main viewpoint involves climbing a series of steps, but guests can walk at a comfortable pace.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Mountain God's Eye

    Walk up the hillside steps to Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda. Explore the peaceful temple grounds, hear stories about the history and spiritual importance of the border region, and enjoy panoramic views across the Quay Son River valley toward Ban Gioc Waterfall. Reaching the main viewpoint involves climbing a series of steps, but guests can walk at a comfortable pace.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Cao Bang

    Return to the Cao Bang Travel office in Cao Bang City between approximately 5:20 PM and 6:00 PM. The tour ends here. Guests can collect their luggage, rest, refresh and receive assistance from the Cao Bang Travel team with onward travel information or bus-ticket booking if required.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
Supplied by Cao Bang Travel Tour

Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Vespa, Scooter & Moped Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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