Cao Bang: 2-Day Family Tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall and Local Life

By Cao Bang Adventure

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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 experienced local guides. Visit the spectacular Ban Gioc Waterfall, explore the magnificent 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. Designed for families and friends, this tour combines breathtaking landscapes, rich local culture, delicious regional cuisine, and unforgettable moments beyond the usual tourist trail.

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 Family Tour

2d
English

Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time: 8:00

Price details

P 7,915.18 x 1 AdultP 7,915.18

Paid at activityP 5,697.46

Total

5% off

Until Sun, Aug 2

What's included, what's not

Free dorm bed if arriving on a night bus between 4 am and 8 am at the homestay
Motorbike: Honda Wave Alpha (Semi-Automatic) and gasoline
The ticket entrance follows the program
Vegan/vegetarian food options available
One 1500ml bottle of water per person
Bungee cords & plastic cover for your bags, basic rain gear
Dinner
Friendly and enthusiastic local tour guide
Accommodation: 1 night at the local homestay beside the river
Insurance: Maximum 20,000,000 VND/Case
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)
Optional Bungalow Room Upgrade: Extra Charge USD 25 per room, payable in cash
Optional Bicycle Rental: Extra Charge USD 8 per bike, payable in cash
Tip for tour guides and drivers
Beverages

Know before you book

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Cao Bang – 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

8:00 Meet your local guide and enjoy a traditional Cao Bang breakfast such as rice rolls, roasted duck noodles or sour pho, iconic dishes of Cao Bang cuisine

Giấy bản Thành Kính - Dia Tren paper factory vilage

1h
Admission ticket included

9:00 Drive through Ma Phuc Pass, a spectacular limestone gateway linked to the legend of Tay hero Nung Tri Cao. Continue to Dia Tren Paper Village, where Nung An families preserve the traditional craft of handmade paper. Learn the process and try making your own paper

Phuc Sen Forging Village

1h
Admission ticket included

10:00 Visit Phuc Sen Blacksmith Village, famous for its centuries-old forging traditions. Watch artisans forge recycled steel into farming tools

Làng ngói âm dương Lũng Rì

1h
Admission ticket included

11:00 Explore Lung Ri Yin-Yang Tile Village, famous for handmade roof tiles used in traditional stilt-house architecture of the Nung An, Tay, and Lo Lo communities..., a living craft heritage of Cao Bang

Quang Uyen

12:30 Enjoy lunch with local dishes

Phong Nam

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

17:00 Check in to your riverside homestay, relax by the Quay Son River, and enjoy a home-cooked dinner with your local hosts

Day 2: BAN GIOC WATERFALL – ANGEL EYE MOUNTAIN – CAO BANG

6 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Not included

Trường THPT Pò Tấu

1h 30m
Admission ticket included

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

1h
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

30m
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

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"What's Excluded" section for details to choose the option that best matches your travel preferences.

Location

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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