Explore Mount Angel Eye’s natural wonders and local craft villages by motorbike. Hike, meet artisans, and immerse in Vietnam’s rich culture.
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Phuc Sen Forging Village - The driver will pick you up at your hotel or homestay in town, then stop by the Cao Bang Green Riders Adventures office to finalize the motorbike gear (protective knee and elbow pads, helmets, etc.). After that, we depart for Phuc Sen forging village.
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Quang Uyen - We continue to Dia Tren paper village, where 65 households practice the traditional craft of papermaking, a skill preserved for many generations within the Nung An ethnic group. If we’re fortunate, we might witness the Nung An people producing paper from the bark of May Sla (local language) through numerous steps and hear the story behind it. There will be an opportunity to buy souvenirs like fans, notebooks, or sheets of paper used for drawing or calligraphy.
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Quang Uyen - Next, we proceed to Phia Thap, where the Nung An people make incense sticks from natural materials. Incense plays an important role in Vietnamese daily life. On sunny days, you can see incense drying along the village roads.
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Nam Tra Waterfall - We drive to Mount Angel Eye valley. Depending on the season, we can either drive or walk down the valley, then find a way to hike up to the “eye” or take a raft/SUP to the starting point of the hike during the rainy season. Covering around 15 hectares when full of water, the area is known locally as Nam Tra lake during the rainy season (June - August). In the dry season (from September onward), local farmers graze cattle in the valley, creating a picturesque landscape that looks like a postcard.
Afterward, we drive back to the city, and the tour concludes.
- Bottled water
- Free storage of excess luggage
- Free dorm bed if arriving on a night bus, between 4 and 8:am at Green Riders House
- Travel insurance up to VND 30.000.000/case
- Full cover bike damage insurance
- 3/4 motorcycle helmet with visor, basic rain gear and protective elbows and knees
- Motorbike with experienced driver (non-english speaking) + petrol
- Transport to and from Cao Bang City
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages
- English speaking rider/tour guide +15$
- Boat ride in the lake to the hike’s starting point during rainy season
Nui Thung, also known as Mount Angel Eye, is a natural wonder formed during geological tectonic processes that occurred tens of millions of years ago. It stands out as a rare and unique feature within Vietnam’s limestone mountain system.
This tour offers a short hike to the “eye” of the mountain, where you can take in the expansive valley below, adorned with lush green grass. The serene and tranquil landscape is dotted with horses and water buffaloes grazing at their leisure.
Additionally, the tour provides an opportunity to experience local life by visiting craft villages such as Phia Thap incense village, Dia Tren paper village, and Phuc Sen blacksmith village. This journey immerses you in the local culture, allowing you to meet villagers, observe their craft-making processes, and understand how these traditional crafts supplement their farming income and preserve ancestral heritage.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
