5-Day Ha Giang and Cao Bang Loop Tour in Ban Gioc Waterfall

Explore Ha Giang and Cao Bang with expert guides. Discover hidden gems, local customs, and traditions in a small, safe, and cost-effective group tour.

Duration: 5 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Ha Giang - Bac Sum Pass - Khuan Lan waterfall - Soan Tung cave - Nam Dam village - Lung Tam village - Yen Minh town

Dốc bắc sum viewpoint - 7:30 AM Enjoy a delicious breakfast and 8:30 AM start your journey to Bac Sum Pass, the steepest and most challenging slope of Ha Giang. Admire the smooth and elegant curves of the road, like a silk ribbon dancing between four majestic rocky terraces.

Khau Làn waterfall - To reach this waterfall, your driver follows a local route then walk downhill for 20 minutes. You will see typical tropical plants on the walk down to the waterfall. This beautiful waterfall has water source from the mountain in Quyet Tien commune, nestled next to hundreds of large cliffs. meters. You can swim here as well as enjoy the jungle atmosphere in Vietnam, where not many tourists go here.

Quyết Tiến - To visit Soan Tung Cave and Bo Y’s people. You avoid the big road by going through a narrow road through Bo Y’s village. You will be very excited and feel a bit adventurous with this road. You will see the most authentic way of life of the indigenous people here. You will reach this cave after walking up the stream for about 15 minutes. This is a large cave with breathtaking views when you climb up the stalactites inside and you can easily take beautiful photos. The cave come with 10 nature jacuzzies where you can chill out.

Nậm Đăm - The Nam Dam village is a famous tourist and resort destination but still carries within it the traditional features of the Dzao ethnic group, which is known as the best a tribe good at using local herbal medicines in Vietnam.

Lung Tam Linen Cooperative - Nestled under the foot of hills in Quan Ba Lung Tam Village attracts many travelers from near and far owing to its astonishing landscape and serenity and H’Mong ethnic minority women in colorful attire. The hospitality of ethnic minority children and adults warms visitors who traverse hundreds of kilometers of winding roads to the village. You will see how people create costumes, bags, and decorative fabrics from brocade fabric from flax/hemp plants. These products have typical motifs of the Hmong people in the mountains of Ha Giang. You also can join a local game here

Lao Và Chải - Before reaching Yen Minh you will see the view of Lao and Chai valley, this is a valley with beautiful and extremely large rice terraces with local houses on it.

Yen Minh Town – Tham Ma Pass - 9 Turn pass - China border – Northest Most Point – Ma Le village – Dong Van Ancient Town

Viewpoint dốc Thẩm Mã (trên) - Head to Tham Ma Pass, a historic site where horses were once tested for their strength and endurance. This slope is located at the waist of the wind and the view is beautiful in the middle of the canyon. You will see H’mong children here tying tourist’s hair or selling the flowers which they found in their villages.

Chín Khoanh ramp - Passing Pho Cao village, you will reach the 9 turns steep slope. At the top of the slope, you will have a view of Pho Cao village and beautiful mountains and roads like in the movies. This peaceful village of Han and Hmong people, they gathered in this valley long time ago to facilitate trade between Vietnam and China.

Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark - Explore the Dong Van Karst Plateau, UNESCO Global Geopark, landscape of limestone formations, About 80% of the area of the geopark is covered by limestone. There are many huge mountains here, the highest one is Mount Mieu Vac (1971 m), meanwhile, there are also many deep canyons, the deepest one is Tu San (about 800 m).

Dinh Vua Meo - Its the H’mong King’s palace in Dong Van, the residence of Vuong Chinh Duc – a mandarin under Nguyen Dynasty. He spent 9 years and about 150,000 silver coins to build this magnificent house with the help of Chinese workers and Hmong craftsmen. The wooden parts were intricately carved to reflect his wealth and prosperity. You can see the ancient cypresses standing solemnly in front of the main gate, welcoming you to explore this historical and cultural treasure.

Northernmost Point of Vietnam - The Valley is extremely beautyful, you can see the border between Vietnam and China from here

Dong Van - Ma Pi Leng Sky Path - Meo Vac - Bao Lac

Chợ Đồng Văn - Enjoy a delicious breakfast and visit Dong Van Ethnic Market (on Sunday Morning) to experience the local culture and cuisine. You will see different ethnic groups from nearby hamlets and villages, dressed in colorful clothing and carrying baskets of various goods, such as vegetables, fruits, chicken, and birds, or driving buffaloes, cows, etc.

Ma Pi Leng Pass - Ma Pi Leng meaning “bridge of a horse’s nose”. The word is from H’mong language. It is approximately 20 kilometers (12 mi) long, on the section of the Highway 4C connecting the towns of Dong Van and Meo Vac. It is at the altitude of 1,500 m (4,921 ft). The road was first built by Yao, H’mong, Tay and Lolo minority people.
This pass is known as the King of Passes in Vietnam and the most spectacular mountain road in all of Vietnam. Stop at the pit stop to admire the scenery and take photos. Climb up to the top of a rocky mountain to see the best views on the path. You will also trek Ma Pi Leng Sky Path for 7km. When you do this trail it will be better view and you will get multiple perspectives on the amazing views (Tu San Canyon view).

Meo Vac - The main terrain of the district is limestone mountains, with the Nho Que River flowing through

Bao Lac – Phong Nam village – Ban Gioc Waterfall

Khuoi Ky Stone Village - That is Khuoi Ky stone village, a traditional village of the Tay people. The village was formed after 1592. When the Mac’s Dynasty built defensive works, stone houses were built as “fortresses”. Not only are fortresses, each house has a unique architectural beauty, a beauty tinged with ancient legends, very unique to the rocky Northeast region. The village has a solid mountain-backed terrain with stone-paved roads and stone fences around each house. Appearing from afar are stilt houses made entirely of stone, which are impressive and stand out among the green of the mountains and forests. In front of the village is Khuoi Ky stream

Ban Gioc waterfall - Phat Tich Truc Lam Temple - Dragon’s Eye Mountain - Cao Bang City

Chùa Phật Tích Trúc Lâm Bản Giốc - Truc Lam Ban Gioc Zen Monastery is not only a pure spiritual destination, it also has a prime location right on Phia Nhi peak. Specially, you can admire Ban Gioc waterfall from a very different perspective from here.

Inaugurated in December 2014, Truc Lam Ban Gioc Zen Monastery from the first days of its inauguration attracted attention because of its prime location, as well as its unique spiritual architecture. This place is one of the highly appreciated destinations in the journey to explore Ban Gioc waterfall.

Ban Gioc Waterfall - Detian Falls - Travel to Ban Gioc Waterfall, the fourth largest cross-border waterfall in the world. The waterfall is surrounded by stunning karst mountains and lush greenery, making it a popular tourist destination in the region.

Nam Tra Waterfall - This mountain is also known by another name “Titan Mountain”, due to the appearance of the mountain, at the top there is a circular cave like the “eye” of the mountain with a diameter of more than 50m. This is a unique mountain in Vietnam.
Mat Than Mountain is located in the heart of the valley between the Hang Then lake and Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark, where there is an extremely charming scene with immense grasslands and vast green lakes sky.

Cao Bang - You will finish the tour in Cao Bang city at 4pm and then from here you can take a bus to go back to Hanoi or Cat Ba, Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay

What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
  • wine and beer
  • Coffee and tea
  • Alcohol beverages
Additional Information

Local experience and Expert Service: Skilled drivers your safety is our prime concern. Our local staff have an in-depth knowledge of the destination, unique local experience, we take you to many unexplored places, including hidden gems, local customs, and traditions. They can offer you insider recommendations & authentic experience to make the most of your trip. Small group tours: No rush to follow everyone, follow your own lace, choose what you like and don’t. Joining a small group of like-minded travellers enables you to safely and comfortably experience all the things. We keep our groups no more than 10 people to enhance closer connections to the places and people you visit. Safety and security: We are proud to have an impeccable safety record, with no tour accidents reported to date. Cost-effective: We can provide you with competitive prices, as we have lower overhead costs and better deals with local suppliers.

  • Alcoholic beverages are offered from 18 years old and above.
Location
LiLa Inn Travel Service
Mai Hắc Đế
We will meet you up at the reception. The guide will be waiting for you with a signboard with the lead travel name.
Cancellation Policy

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

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