Discover the very best of Cao Bang with experienced local guides. Visit the spectacular Ban Gioc Waterfall, explore the magnificent Nguom Ngao Cave, admire the unique Angel Eye Mountain, and experience authentic local life in traditional craft villages, all within the UNESCO Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark. Designed for families and friends, this tour combines breathtaking landscapes, rich local culture, delicious regional cuisine, and unforgettable moments beyond the usual tourist trail.
This tour is designed for self-riding by motorbike. To ride legally in Vietnam, guests must hold a valid International Motorbike Driving Permit and sign a liability waiver before departure. If you don't have an international permit or prefer not to ride yourself, you can choose one of our alternative options. Please refer to the “What's Excluded” section for details and select the option that best suits your travel style.
Please contact the tour operator at least 24 hours before departure.
Activity location
Cao Bang
Cao Bang, Vietnam
Meeting/Redemption Point
Hồng Vân Homestay
008 Hồng Việt
21000, Thục Phán, Cao Bằng, Vietnam
Check availability
Cao Bang Family Tour
Activity duration is 2 days2d
2d
English
Pickup included
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$228.14 x 1 AdultNZ$228.14
Paid at activityNZ$156.01
Total
Price is NZ$384.15NZ$384.15
includes taxes & fees
Until Wed, 26 Aug
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What's included, what's not
Inclusions
Free dorm bed if arriving on a night bus between 4 am and 8 am at the homestay
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Motorbike: Honda Wave Alpha (Semi-Automatic) and petrol
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The ticket entrance follows the programme
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Vegan/vegetarian food options available
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One 1500ml bottle of water per person
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Bungee cords & plastic cover for your bags, basic rain gear
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Dinner
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Friendly and enthusiastic local tour guide
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Accommodation: 1 night at the local homestay beside the river
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Insurance: Maximum 20,000,000 VND/Case
Exclusions
Option 1: Ride with a local motorbike driver extra charge USD 25 per driver per day, payable in cash
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Option 2: Private car. Extra charge: USD 60 per car per day, payable in cash (maximum 6 passengers)
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Optional Bungalow Room Upgrade: Extra Charge USD 25 per room, payable in cash
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Optional Bicycle Rental: Extra Charge USD 8 per bike, payable in cash
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Tip for tour guides and drivers
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Drinks
Know before you book
Public transport options are available nearby
Specialised infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Activity itinerary
Day 1: Cao Bang – Craft Villages – Ngoc Con Valley
8 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Staying at a local homestay by a gentle river, surrounded by rows of green bamboo and peaceful, poetic fields
Cao Bang
1h
8:00 Meet your local guide and enjoy a traditional Cao Bang breakfast such as rice rolls, roasted duck noodles or sour pho, iconic dishes of Cao Bang cuisine
Giấy bản Thành Kính - Dia Tren paper factory vilage
1h
Admission ticket included
9:00 Drive through Ma Phuc Pass, a spectacular limestone gateway linked to the legend of Tay hero Nung Tri Cao. Continue to Dia Tren Paper Village, where Nung An families preserve the traditional craft of handmade paper. Learn the process and try making your own paper
Phuc Sen Forging Village
1h
Admission ticket included
10:00 Visit Phuc Sen Blacksmith Village, famous for its centuries-old forging traditions. Watch artisans forge recycled steel into farming tools
Làng ngói âm dương Lũng Rì
1h
Admission ticket included
11:00 Explore Lung Ri Yin-Yang Tile Village, famous for handmade roof tiles used in traditional stilt-house architecture of the Nung An, Tay, and Lo Lo communities..., a living craft heritage of Cao Bang
Quang Uyen
1h
12:30 Enjoy lunch with local dishes
Phong Nam
1h
13:30 Explore the peaceful Phong Nam Valley, surrounded by emerald rice fields, traditional villages, and dramatic limestone mountains
Đồn Biên Phòng Ngọc Côn
2h
Admission ticket included
15:00 Continue along one of Vietnam's most scenic border roads to Ngoc Con Valley, where the crystal-clear Quay Son River winds through breathtaking limestone landscapes and peaceful countryside
Dam Thuy
15h
17:00 Check in to your riverside homestay, relax by the Quay Son River, and enjoy a home-cooked dinner with your local hosts
Day 2: BAN GIOC WATERFALL – ANGEL EYE MOUNTAIN – CAO BANG
6 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Not included
Trường THPT Pò Tấu
1h 30m
Admission ticket included
7:30 (Optional) Start your morning with an optional 12 km cycling adventure along the peaceful Quay Son River. Ride through quiet villages, bamboo-lined paths, and emerald rice fields before stopping at Co La Waterfall and a traditional local market, where everyday life has changed little over the generations
8:30 Enjoy breakfast at a local market before continuing your journey
Ban Gioc Waterfall - Detian Falls
1h
Admission ticket included
9:30 Visit the magnificent Ban Gioc Waterfall, the world's fourth-largest cross-border waterfall and one of Vietnam's most spectacular natural wonders. Admire its cascading waters, emerald rice fields, and dramatic limestone mountains
Truc Lam Phat Tich Pagoda
30m
Admission ticket included
10:30 Continue to Truc Lam Phat Tich Pagoda, peacefully overlooking the waterfall and offering breathtaking panoramic views across the valley
Kham pha hang dộng Nguờm Ngao - Thac Bản Giốc
2h
Admission ticket included
11:30 Explore Nguom Ngao Cave (~40 min), one of northern Vietnam's finest limestone caves, filled with magnificent stalactites and rock formations sculpted over millions of years
12:30 Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
Mắt Thần Nui
2h
Admission ticket included
15:00 Discover the hidden beauty of Angel Eye Mountain, where a giant natural opening gives the mountain its name. Surrounded by peaceful grasslands where horses and buffalo graze freely, this untouched valley is one of Cao Bang's most unique and photogenic landscapes
Cao Bang
40m
17:00 Return to Cao Bang City with unforgettable memories of spectacular scenery, authentic local culture, and the genuine hospitality of the people of Cao Bang
Before booking: Please note that this tour offers three different options. Kindly check the"What's Excluded" section for details to choose the option that best matches your travel preferences.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
Cao Bang
Cao Bang, Vietnam
Meeting/Redemption Point
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Hồng Vân Homestay
008 Hồng Việt
21000, Thục Phán, Cao Bằng, Vietnam
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