Highlights
- Admire Ban Gioc, Southeast Asia's largest natural waterfall and a world top 10
- Explore Nguom Ngao (Tiger) Cave, a beautiful limestone cave in Vietnam
- Explore handicraft villages to learn about the unique traditions of Nung people
- Admire Eye Mountain, a stunning natural attraction with breathtaking beauty
- Cycle through rice fields and villages nestled behind stunning mountains
Description
Day 1: Cao Bang – Craft Villages – Ngoc Con Valley
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
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
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
11:00 Visit Phuc Sen Blacksmith Village, renowned for its skilled craftsmen who still forge farming tools using traditional techniques passed down through generations
12:30 Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
13:30 Explore the peaceful Phong Nam Valley, surrounded by emerald rice fields, traditional villages, and dramatic limestone mountains
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
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
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
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
10:30 Continue to Truc Lam Phat Tich Pagoda, peacefully overlooking the waterfall and offering breathtaking panoramic views across the valley
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
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
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 Important Information section to choose the option that best matches your travel preferences.
Includes
Friendly and enthusiastic local tour guide
Meals: (02 breakfasts, 02 lunches, 01 dinner)
Accommodation: 1 night at the local homestay beside the river
Motorbike: Honda Wave Alpha 110cc (Semi-Automatic) and gasoline
Bungee cords & plastic cover for your bags, basic rain gear
Free dorm bed if arriving on a night bus between 4 am and 8 am at the homestay
Entrance tickets specified in the itinerary
One 1500ml bottle of water per person
Vegan/vegetarian food options available
Excludes
Optional Local Motorbike Driver (Easy Rider): Extra Charge USD 25 per driver per day
Optional Private Car: Extra Charge USD 60 per car per day
Optional Bicycle Rental: Extra Charge USD 8 per bike
Optional Bungalow Room Upgrade: Extra Charge USD 25 per room
Beverages
Tips for guides and drivers
Important Information
- This tour is designed for self-riding by motorbike. To ride legally in Vietnam, guests must have a valid International Motorbike Driving Permit. Before departure, guests will sign a liability waiver. If you don’t have an international license or prefer not to self-ride, you can choose one of the two alternative options we provide:
- Option 1: Ride with a local motorbike driver (Easy Rider). 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; cost can be shared with others in the same car)
- If you would like to join the morning cycling activity, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance. Extra charge: USD 8 per bicycle
- Accommodation & Meals: Stay in a local homestay with basic amenities, and enjoy simple local dishes
- Upgrade to a private bungalow (up to 2 people) for $25 USD per room
- Please contact the tour operator at least 24 hours before departure
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
