Discover Ban Gioc Waterfall and Mt Angel Eye in a day. Ride through scenic villages, explore caves, and experience local culture in Cao Bang.
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Ban Gioc Waterfall - Detian Falls - At 7:30am, our tour guide/driver will pick you up from your hotel or homestay. We’ll make a brief 10-minute stop at Green Riders House to finalize motorbike gear (helmet, knee and elbow pads, paperwork, etc.).
8am: The tour begins.
9am: We take a short walk in Phia Thap incense village to observe the daily life of Nung ethnic villagers.
Next, we stop for 10 minutes in Phuc Sen forging village, where the sounds of workers beating and hammering steel fill the air as they forge knives using traditional techniques and recycled materials.
Afterward, we head to Ban Gioc Waterfall, the fourth largest transnational waterfall in the world, shared by Vietnam and China. Upon arrival, we’ll take a raft to fully appreciate the majestic beauty of nature.
Later, we make a quick visit to Truc Lam Buddhist temple to enjoy the stunning view of the valley and the waterfall.
Lunch will be at a nearby restaurant. -
Nguom Ngao Cave - After lunch, we drive to Nguom Ngao Cave, also known as Tiger Cave in the Tay ethnic language.
Inside, you’ll be amazed by the uniquely shaped stalactites. Nguom Ngao features multiple limestone chambers, floors, stairs, and corridors of various sizes, along with stalactites and stalagmites in diverse shapes such as a coral reef, a ship, a waterfall, an overturned lotus flower, and a terraced field. The cave’s magnificent and fantastic beauty is truly captivating. -
Nam Tra Waterfall - Around 2:30pm, we drive to Mount Angel Eye, also known as Núi Thủng, which means a mountain with a through-going hole, 50m in diameter and 50m above the ground.
The mountain is located in the heart of the valley within the Thang Hen Lake complex of the Non Nước Cao Bằng UNESCO Global Geopark, featuring a charming landscape with vast grasslands (in the dry season) and green lakes (in the rainy season).
Then we return to Cao Bang city, drop you off at your hotel, say goodbye, and conclude the tour.
- 3/4 motorcycle helmet with visor, basic rain gear and protective elbow and knee gear
- Free dorm bed if arriving on a night bus, between 4 and 8:am at Green Riders House
- Lunch
- Travel insurance up to VND 30.000.000/case
- Full cover bike damage insurance
- Entry/admission - Mount Angel Eye
- Entry/admission - Truc Lam Buddhist temple
- One 1500ml bottled water/person
- Motorbike with experienced driver (non-English speaking) + petrol
- Free storage of excess luggage
- Bungee cords & plastic cover for your bags
- Entry/admission - Ban Gioc waterfall
- Entry/admission - Nguom Ngao Cave
- Vegan/vegetarian food option for those who need it
- Transport to and from Cao Bang City
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages
- English speaking rider/tour guide +15$/day
- Private car option +45$/day
If you have only one day in Cao Bang, this tour is designed for you. Explore the unique mountain scenery, natural wonders, and authentic cultural hotspots of the Cao Bang on the two-wheels. Offering a full encounter of eastern Cao Bằng, where you’ll cruise along winding roads through local villages, past valleys of rice paddies and limestone karsts. You’ll also enjoy a taste of the local hospitality. By joining in this excursion, you will encounter with almost all of the highlights of Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark: Ban Gioc waterfall - the 4th largest border waterfall in the world, unique mount Angel Eye, Nguom Ngao cave, Truc Lam buddhist temple, the traditional craft villages.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
