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By Cao Bang Adventure

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $254 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • 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.

Activity location

  • Cao Bang
    • Cao Bang, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hồng Vân Homestay
    • 008 Hồng Việt
    • 21000, Thục Phán, Cao Bằng, Vietnam

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Cao Bang Loop With Local Guide

  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00AM
Price details
$136.00 x 1 Adult$136.00
Paid at activity$118.00
Total
Price is $254.00
Until Fri, Sep 25

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    The ticket entrance follows the program
  • Inclusions
    Vegan/vegetarian food options available
  • Inclusions
    Free dorm bed if arriving on a night bus between 4 am and 8 am at the homestay in Cao Bang City
  • Inclusions
    Bungee cords & plastic cover for your bags, basic rain gear
  • Inclusions
    Dinner
  • Inclusions
    One 1500ml bottle of water per person per day
  • Inclusions
    Friendly and enthusiastic local tour guide
  • Inclusions
    Accommodation: 1 night at the local homestay beside the river
  • Inclusions
    Motorbike: Honda Wave Alpha 110cc (Semi-Automatic) and gasoline
  • Exclusions
    Option 1: Ride with a local motorbike driver extra charge USD 25 per driver per day, payable in cash
  • Exclusions
    Option 2: Private car. Extra charge: USD 60 per car per day, payable in cash (maximum 6 passengers)
  • Exclusions
    Optional Bungalow Room Upgrade: Extra Charge USD 25 per room, payable in cash
  • Exclusions
    Optional Bicycle Rental: Extra Charge USD 8 per bike, payable in cash
  • Exclusions
    Tip for tour guides and drivers
  • Exclusions
    Beverages

Know before you book

    • 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

Activity itinerary

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

  • 8 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Staying at a local homestay by a gentle river, surrounded by rows of green bamboo and peaceful, poetic fields

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

Hương Phia Thắp

  • 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

Giấy bản Thành Kính - Dia Tren paper factory vilage

  • 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

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

Quang Uyen

  • 40m
12:30 Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant

Phong Nam

  • 1h
13:30 Explore the peaceful Phong Nam Valley, surrounded by emerald rice fields, traditional villages, and dramatic limestone mountains

Đồn Biên Phòng Ngọc Côn

  • 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

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

  • 6 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included

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

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

Truc Lam Phat Tich Pagoda

  • 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

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

Mắt Thần Nui

  • 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

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.

Location

Activity location

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    Cao Bang
    • Cao Bang, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Hồng Vân Homestay
    • 008 Hồng Việt
    • 21000, Thục Phán, Cao Bằng, Vietnam

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