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Cao Bang: Ban Gioc Waterfall Day Tour & Local Experiences

By Cao Bang Adventure
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,858 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Ban Gioc Fall is the largest natural in the Southeast Asia,top 10 falls globally
  • Explore handicraft villages to learn about the unique traditions of Nung people
  • Eye Mountain is stunning natural attraction renowned for its breathtaking beauty
  • We'll visit Nguom Ngao Cave, a beautiful limestone cave in Vietnam
  • Experience the unique dishes of Cao Bang province

Activity location

    • Thác Bản Giốc - Detian Falls
    • Trùng Khánh District, Cao Bang, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Thác Bản Giốc - Detian Falls
    • Trùng Khánh District, Cao Bang, Vietnam

Check availability

Full-Day Car Tour with a Local Guide

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

The car option offers comfortable seating and a cozy ride—perfect for rainy, cold or very hot days. It’s ideal for travelers who want to enjoy the views and authentic local experiences in total comfort. Please note: a $60 surcharge applies per car per day

Starting time: 7:30
Price details
P 3,858.12 x 1 AdultP 3,858.12
Total
Price is P 3,858.12
Until Mon, Jul 13

Full-Day Self-Driving Motorbike Tour

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Motorcycle touring offers a truly unforgettable sense of freedom—perfect for active travelers who love scenic roads, fresh air, and authentic local experiences along the way. Please note that an international motorcycle license is required

Starting time: 7:30
Price details
P 4,033.49 x 1 AdultP 4,033.49
Total
Price is P 4,033.49
Until Mon, Jul 13

Full-Day With Local Motorbike Driver

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Travelling by motorbike with a local driver offers a unique sense of freedom and a touch of local life. The wind, mountain air, and natural scents make the journey unforgettable. Please note: a USD 25 surcharge applies per driver, per day

Starting time: 7:30
Price details
P 4,033.49 x 1 AdultP 4,033.49
Total
Price is P 4,033.49
Until Mon, Jul 13

What's included, what's not

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    Friendly and enthusiastic local tour guide
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    Meals: (Breakfast, lunch)
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    Motorbike: Honda Wave Alpha 110cc (Semi-Automatic) and gasoline
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    Bungee cords & plastic cover for your bags, basic rain gear
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    Free dorm bed if arriving on a night bus between 4 am and 8 am at the homestay
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    The ticket entrance follows the program
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    Insurance: Maximum 10,000,000 VND/Case
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    One 1500ml bottle of water per person
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    Vegan/vegetarian food options available
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Optional Local Motorbike Driver (Easy Rider): Extra Charge USD 25 per driver per day
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    Optional Private Car: Extra Charge USD 60 per car per day
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    Beverages
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    Tips for guides and drivers

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
  • Not suitable for: People with back problems

What you can expect

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.

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.

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.

11:00 Explore Nguom Ngao (Tiger) Cave (approx. 40 min), one of northern Vietnam's finest limestone caves, filled with magnificent stalactites and rock formations sculpted over millions of years.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Important Information section to choose the option that best matches your travel preferences.

Location

Activity location

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    • Thác Bản Giốc - Detian Falls
    • Trùng Khánh District, Cao Bang, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Thác Bản Giốc - Detian Falls
    • Trùng Khánh District, Cao Bang, Vietnam