Ban Gioc Waterfall Tour: Explore UNESCO-recognized Cao Bang Global Geopark in 2 Days/1 Night

Embark on a thrilling adventure to Ban Gioc Waterfall, part of the UNESCO-recognized Cao Bang Global Geopark. Immerse yourself in the stunning scenery, explore ethnic villages, and indulge in local cuisine.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Ha Noi – Cao Bang City – Nùng Chí Cao Temple - Global Geo-Park - Cao Bang City – Culture Local Food Cuisine

Hanoi - 5:50am – 6:00am : Pick up customers by Limousine or Sharing Car at your hotel in Old Quarter of Hanoi ( 7:30am – 8:00am: If pick up by sharing car )

13:00pm – 14:00pm: Arriving Cao Bang City, welcome by Vietnam Northern Travel Team, Check in Hotel/Homestay, then Having lunch in Hotel/Homestay, after lunch taking rest for a while

Cao Bang - FREE MOTORBIKE PROVIDED TO JOIN OUR TOUR ( PRIVATE RIDER/PRIVATE CAR NEED TO BE ORDERED IN ADVANCE )
14:15pm - 15:00pm: Start to explore Cao Bang Geo-park and visit the culture and historical site, our tour guide take you go to visit Nung Chi Cao Temple, He was a King and Hero of Tay – Nung Tribes in Cao Bang Area in the 11th Century
15:00pm – 17:30pm: Visit the Global Geo Park and Tay Nung Village in the mountains of the Lam Son base, sightseeing the countryside of Cao Bang, visit the walking street along Bang river to see how beautiful of our city
19:00pm – 20:00pm: Enjoy the most unique delicacies of Cao Bang such as Cao Bang Sausage, 7 Flavors Roast Duck, Stuffed Bamboo with meat, Sauteed Pork with Black Canary, Cao Bang Fresh Vegetables, River Fish Fried ( Seasoning Food )…
20:00pm – 20:30pm: Learn about local people and culture, Dan Tinh art and Cao Bang “Si Luon “ singing, IF YOU REQUIRE IN ADVANCE WITH FEE

Experience Global Geopark – Traditional Craft Village – Ngao Cave – Trúc Lâm Pagoda – Bản Giốc Waterfall – Hanoi

Quang Uyen - FREE MOTORBIKE PROVIDED TO JOIN OUR TOUR ( PRIVATE RIDER/PRIVATE CAR NEED TO BE ORDERED IN ADVANCE )
6:00am – 6:30am: Enjoy Specialize food such as Cao Bang Rice Paper, Duck Noodle Soup, Sour Noodle

6:30am – 8:00: Travel on a picturesque road in Global Geopark, from Cao Bang city to Ma Phuc Pass, then follow the village road of ethnic people, you can see old stilt houses, children’s laughter on the way to admire the beautiful scenery like a fairyland, if you feel thirsty or hungry our tour guide will give you water or some cakes such as Peng Va, Banh Den CB, Banh Te, Banh Ngo, Banh Bo …. so you are able to continue your trip strongly and happily

8:00am – 8:30am: Visiting paper craft village or forging village of Cao Bang people, where visitors have the opportunity to visit stilt houses, learn how to make paper/forging and learn more about the lives of local people

Nguom Ngao Cave - 11:30pm – 12:30pm: Visiting Ngao Cave (Tiger Cave), Ngao Cave can be said to be one of the caves that still retains its pristine beauty, natural stone columns formed over hundreds of millions of years, stalactites showing off created and sculpted by mother nature with thousands of different beautiful shapes such as tiger statue, lotus flower image, boat image, cactus image, jellyfish image, magic stick …

12:30am – 13:00pm: Having lunch at Thac Ban Gioc Restaurant where we can relax and enjoy the specialize food cuisine of Cao Bang in general and Ban Gioc in particular

Ban Gioc Waterfall - Detian Falls - 13:00pm – 13:30: Visit Truc Lam Zen Monastery in Cao Bang, climb up to the pagoda and have a panoramic view of Ban Gioc Waterfall with the scenery of mountainous and interleaving water , On the other side is the Chinese Glass Bridge, on this side is the peaceful and poetic Vietnamese rice fields.

13:30pm – 14:30pm: Visit Ban Gioc Waterfall with water flowing down from above to whitewash a river, next to a fragrant rice field with a cool breeze, Take a boat closer to the waterfall, getting the drops of water splashing on people it make you goosebumps little bit. In the middle of the river is the border of Vietnam - China, a feeling can’t be more happier when you have traveled nearly 100Km to this place.

Cao Bang - 14:30pm – 15:00: Return to Cao Bang with another route so that you do not feel the overlap in the tour schedule, the route with mountains and hills looming in the distance, below is the green field that the farmer has diligently take care of fertilizer

18:00pm – 19:00pm: Get back Cao Bang city and having dinner at a famous local food store to try specialties of duck noodle soup or sour noodle of Cao Bang

20:00pm – 20:30pm: Back to the hotel to get luggage while waiting for the pick up by a VIP Sleeper Bus/ Sharing Car

21:00pm – 6:00am: a VIP Sleeper Bus/ Sharing Car will pick you up and drop you off at the bus station and get back to your hotel by a taxi arranged by Vietnam Northern Travel Team

What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Farmstay or 3-star hotel accommodation in Cao Bang city
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Insurance with 100 million VND coverage
  • Bottled water provided
What's Not Included
  • Drink you buy during tour
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Transfer by Limousine/VIP Sleeper Bus cost 25USD person/1way, Rider: 10USD/Day
Additional Information
  • Experience the captivating natural beauty of the mountainous landscape and intertwined waterways of the Unesco-certified Cao Bang Global Geopark
    • Revel in the freshness of the air, the sound of birdsong, traverse the unique windy trails, and explore new paths through the villages of local ethnic groups
    • Get acquainted with the distinct attributes and features of tribal communities such as the Tày, Nùng, Dao, and H.Mong among others
    • Delve deep into the local culture, people, and culinary delights
    • Take on special routes including the Lam Son Base, Ngao Cave, Ban Gioc Waterfall, and the Tay’s Stone Village
    • Be guided locally by knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guides who are attentive to the little details
    • Activate all your senses as you navigate the tour on a motorbike
  • Valid motorbike license is required if you want to ride the motorbike by yourself
Location
Hanoi Opera House
Tràng Tiền
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Carlos_m
Jul 19, 2024
No words for describing the experience - It was just amazing thanks for the service and kindness during the whole trip. I never forget it :) ..
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Traveller_jw123
Jul 15, 2024
Ban Gioc waterfall and local culture discovery - The day programme was well organised with 4 activities. The focus was on discovering the local culture and visiting the waterfalls and exploring caves. The waterfalls are amazing. A little boat took us next to the waterfalls. Visiting local villages was great. Our guide told a lot about the culture of the people we visited We had traditional breakfast in the house of locals. All included food was great. The tour guide was friendly and fluent in English.
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15myrthem
Jul 9, 2024
Very nice day! - Yesterday the two of us did a tour to the Ban Gioc Waterfall, Pagoda and the Tiger Cave on the motorcycle from Cao Bang. Had a very successful day and super happy with our English speaking guides Tien and Nhan. Definitely recommended if you stay a day or several days in the north.
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P5627yrjoshuag
Jun 29, 2024
Tour of Cao Bằng - This tour was a continuous experience of pleasurable vistas, friendly people, and an intimate and culturally authentic experience of Vietnam. Whilst the natural beauty of Calbang would be enough for anybody to enjoy their time here, our experience was made significantly memorable by the friendliness, knowledge, and approachability of our tour guides Sen and Dong. It didn’t feel like we were paying for a touristic experience, but an adventure shared with friends who made every step of our tour truly unforgettable.
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Trek16861923328
Jun 24, 2024
A Week in Vietnam: A Memorable Journey with Exceptional Guides - I’ve visited over 30 countries, and this trip has been one of the best. I traveled to Vietnam with my best friend for a week. From the moment we got off the bus in Cao Bang, our tour guides, Tien and Dong, were exceptional. They welcomed us like old friends and ensured we were comfortable throughout the journey. We rode about 90 kilometers from Cao Bang to Ban Gioc Waterfall and visited Tiger Cave. They guided us through the northern Vietnamese countryside and introduced us to local cuisine. Their friendliness and consideration made the entire 10-hour journey truly memorable.
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Traveldiaries1989
Jun 24, 2024
Amazing road trip in Cao Bang - Our journey started in Hanoi where the tour operator guided us to the bus. We were promptly picked up at Cao Bang. Took two bikes all the way up to the waterfalls. One of the best road trips in my life. Special thanks to Mr. Tien and Mr. Dong for guiding us all throughout our journey.
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Anntintly
Jun 13, 2024
Straight out of a postcard - Sending a big thank you to Anthony for taking us on a 2-day adventure to Cao Bang! We had such a great time looking at the endless scenery, eating good food (trust me I'm Vietnamese-American and I've never tried some of these), meeting kind locals, among other experiences. Would highly recommend this tour!
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A3011aebeatricec
Jun 26, 2024
Very bad - First day was a hug disappointment for me. We and the other participants all voiced frustration among our selves throughout the trip. The accommodation was very bad.
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Uleo437
Jun 20, 2024
Need improvement - Tour guide was great but the bus arrangements was bad. The big downside of the trip was the hotel. Communication in the hotel was difficult. I think Ban Gioc Waterfall was wildly beautiful. The hike was amazing and the tour guide was fantastic, very genuine and knowledgeable.
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Joyceli8462te
Jun 24, 2024
This trip was disorganized. - Unfortunately, this trip was disorganized and there was very little communication from the organizers. Agencies only provide times when you ask them about the pick up or drop off time. for such a long trip, it would be interesting to make longer stops at interesting points.
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