Highlights
- 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
Description
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.
Includes
Friendly and enthusiastic local tour guide
Meals: (Breakfast, lunch)
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
The ticket entrance follows the program
Insurance: Maximum 10,000,000 VND/Case
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
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)
- Be prepared for a full day of adventure, covering around 200 km, and make sure you’re ready both physically and mentally
- Please contact the tour operator at least 24 hours before departure
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
