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Cao Bang Loop: 2-Day Ban Gioc Waterfall & Local Experiences

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Northern Vietnam, Vietnam
  • 2 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Dinner
    • Friendly and enthusiastic local tour guide
    • Motorbike: Honda Wave Alpha 110cc (Semi-Automatic) and gasoline
    • Accommodation: 1 night at the local homestay beside the river
    • Free dorm bed if arriving on a night bus between 4 am and 8 am at the homestay in Cao Bang City
    • The ticket entrance follows the program
    • Vegan/vegetarian food options available
    • One 1500ml bottle of water per person per day
    • Bungee cords & plastic cover for your bags, basic rain gear
    • Breakfast (2)
      Breakfast
    • Lunch (2)
      Lunch
    • Option 1: Ride with a local motorbike driver extra charge USD 25 per driver per day, payable in cash
      $25.00 per person
    • Option 2: Private car. Extra charge: USD 60 per car per day, payable in cash (maximum 6 passengers)
      $60.00 per booking
    • Optional Bungalow Room Upgrade: Extra Charge USD 25 per room, payable in cash
      $25.00 per booking
    • Optional Bicycle Rental: Extra Charge USD 8 per bike, payable in cash
      $8.00 per person
    • Tip for tour guides and drivers
    • Beverages

    Meeting and Pickup

    You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    At 8:00 AM, your local guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Cao Bang City. The tour starts and ends in Cao Bang City. Before the tour, your guide will contact you with the meeting details.

    or

    Meeting point

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

      Let us know if you need us to arrange transfers from and to Hanoi, Ha Giang, Ninh Binh, or Ha Long. Airport pick-up is available with additional fees.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Start time
    .8:00 am

    Itinerary

    Day 1

    CAO BANG – TRADITIONAL CRAFT VILLAGES – NGOC CON VALLEY

    8 Stops

    1

    Cao Bang

    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Hương Phia Thắp

    40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    3

    Giấy bản Thành Kính - Dia Tren paper factory vilage

    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    4

    Phuc Sen Forging Village

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    5

    Quang Uyen

    40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    6

    Phong Nam

    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    7

    Đồn Biên Phòng Ngọc Côn

    2 hours Admission Ticket Included

    8

    Dam Thuy

    12 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Staying at a local homestay by a gentle river, surrounded by rows of green bamboo and peaceful, poetic fields

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 2

    BAN GIOC WATERFALL – ANGEL EYE MOUNTAIN – CAO BANG

    6 Stops

    1

    Po Tau

    2 hours Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Ban Gioc Waterfall - Detian Falls

    2 hours Admission Ticket Included

    3

    Truc Lam Phat Tich Pagoda

    40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    4

    Kham pha hang dộng Nguờm Ngao - Thac Bản Giốc

    2 hours Admission Ticket Included

    5

    Mountain God's Eye

    2 hours Admission Ticket Included

    6

    Cao Bang

    45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Not included

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 46 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    The trip was amazing. Our...

    Ian_V, May 2026
    The trip was amazing. Our guide was great he showed us lots of stuff we would not have seen biking alone. The food was great.

    The perfect Cao Bang experience

    Charlotte_S, Feb 2026
    Wow! We had an incredible experience with Cao Bang Adventure. Their whole team was incredibly accommodating and our drivers were so kind. Manh and Dat and Nhan were all very safe and experienced drivers, and we were grateful for all of Nhan’s insights along the sites. The region is beautiful beyond words and our accommodations at Nasan Green Farm were outstanding. We were supremely privileged to have so many good meals and see unforgettable vistas. The length of the trip was perfect for us, giving us enough time at each location while managing to see so many sites. Incredibly worth it. They made the adventurous trip stress free and truly amazing.

    Absolutely amazing!

    Laura_N, Dec 2025
    Stunning views, great experience overall. Nhân was happy to answer all my questions about the region and country and made the most of every little moment by showing me the market when we passed it, or taking me on a bikeride around the homestay. Safe driver. Smooth communication with the office as well. Would recommend!

    Amazing tour around Cao Bang

    Thomas_G, Dec 2025
    Great tour seeing all the main sites of Cao Bang. The tour guide was great the whole time and takes you to some amazing spots with the best views. Was well looked after the whole time. I would highly reccomend!
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