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Ban Gioc Waterfall Tour: 1 Day Trip From Hanoi through Unesco Recognized Cao Bang Global Geopark

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Embark on a thrilling 1-day tour from Hanoi to Ban Gioc Waterfall, a UNESCO-recognized site in Cao Bang Global Geopark. Immerse yourself in stunning mountainous scenery, explore ethnic villages, and indulge in local cuisine.

Duration: 1 day

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Hanoi - Day 1: Ha Noi – Cao Bang City

7:30PM – 8:00PM : Customer book a grab car to go to our meeting point at My Dinh Bus station

9:00pm – 9:30pm: Check in to our VIP sleeper to go to Cao Bang City

Next Morning 5:00am – 5:30am: get warm welcome by our tour guide at the meeting point in Cao Bang City
Next Morning 5:30am – 6:00am: Freshen up your face and store your luggage in our homestay

Cao Bang - Day 2: Experience Global Geopark – Traditional Craft Village – Ngao Cave – Trúc Lâm Pagoda – Bản Giốc Waterfall – Hanoi

FREE MOTORBIKE PROVIDED TO JOIN OUR TOUR ( PRIVATE RIDER/PRIVATE CAR NEED TO BE ORDERED IN ADVANCE )
6:15am – 6:45am: Enjoy Specialize food such as Cao Bang Rice Paper, Duck Noodle Soup, Sour Noodle
6:45am – 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….. 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

Cao Bang Province - 8:30am – 11:30am: Continue on the most unique and beautiful route, where there are few trucks or containers moving around, go through the villages of Tay, Nung, Dao … feel the wonderful scenery that nature has bestowed on this place.

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 …

Ban Gioc Waterfall - Detian Falls - 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

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.

Hanoi - 14: 30pm – 15:00pm: 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 – 5:00 am: VIP Sleeper Bus drop you off at the bus station and you can get back to your hotel by a taxi. Tour End

What's Included

Comprehensive insurance coverage up to 200,000,000 VND per incident
Motorbike rental and fuel included
All meals provided (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Unlimited bottled water
All fees and taxes covered
Experienced local tour guide

What's Not Included

Your Own Drink at the Restaurant
In-vehicle air conditioning
VIP Sleeper Bus From Hanoi to Cao Bang Cost 20US$/1way/person, Private Rider: 10US$/Day/Person

Additional Information

Delve into the picturesque terrain of rolling hills and woven streams, a location distinguished by Unesco as the Cao Bang Global Geopark.
Relish the pristine air, heed the melody of birdsong, traverse the distinct serpentine paths, and unveil new tracks across hamlets inhabited by indigenous groups.
Explore the distinct customs and characteristics of ethnic communities like the Tày, Nùng, Dao, and H’Mong.
Thoroughly Delve into the Regional Culture - Its Inhabitants and Traditional Culinary Delights.
Traverse various notable trails such as the Lam Son Stronghold, the Ngao Grotto, the Ban Gioc Cascade, and the Tay’s Rocky Hamlet.
Local Tour Escort, Informed, Eager, Attentive to particulars.
Employ a Motorbike for the Expedition, Engaging All Your Senses.

Location

Bến Xe Mỹ Đình

Phạm Hùng

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Stacyrp1274ul

Mar 7, 2024

MUST SEE!! - I normally don’t get motion sickness, and I got sick in the middle of the sleeper bus. Even with that, we had the best time!! I went with my fiancé, and we can’t wait to go back! It was our first time on bikes. We were a little bit nervous, but our drivers were so careful that they put us at ease. I was holding onto my driver in the morning and recording with one hand and holding onto my seat with the other by the afternoon! They made sure to let us know that we could ask them to stop anywhere we wanted. BOOK THIS TOUR!! They are locals showing off their backyard! What more can you ask for?! I can’t even speak to the beauty of the scenery. The craft village family were so funny and happy! The waterfall was a dream! The Tiger Cave was just unreal! The food hit the spot every time we ate! They grow a lot of their own food. The weather was cloudy in the morning, but I had to ask for a break when the sun started coming, because I was falling asleep on the bike. I was that relaxed! We even got sugarcane water after the tiger cave and you could see the sugarcanes growing in the back! We’re so thankful to Anthony and Việt for the opportunity to show us such a wonderful time. 😊 Tips: Use the toilet any chance you get for the sleeper bus, bring motion sickness pills, the sleeper bus has multiple stops so stay on the bus till your tour guide tells you, you might loose reception, be prepared for helmet hair, bring a sweater for the cold mornings, do not bring valuables unless your willing to carry them or leave them on the bikes/at the homestay, wear sunscreen, make space for videos/pictures, make sure you have a phone case that you can get a good grip on (if you're brave enough to record), be warned that the videos/pictures will not capture what your eyes are taking in!

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Stacy_r

Mar 5, 2024

Breath Taking!! - I’ve seen pictures and paintings of the Ban Gioc Waterfall since I was a little girl. I’m beyond grateful to Anthony and his team for providing this tour service. Everyone we met were inviting and the sights were a MUST SEE in person! Viet was my motorbike driver and at first I was nervous about riding around. I was recording with one hand and holding on to the back by the end of the day!

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Prashastv2022

Jan 27, 2024

Surreal and 100% recommended!! - We took the Ban Gioc Waterfall tour. Our tour guide was Viet. He was very punctual and very sweet. Great communication and took us to all the spots mentioned in the itinerary. The tour itself is also worth the price. The journey to Cao Bang in the VIP sleeper bus is very comfortable. The activities in Cao Bang is also a lot of fun. Talking to the villagers at the Paper Factory Village was a lot of fun. They all are very sweet and they showed us how they make paper and bind it. The main attraction, Ban Gioc Waterfall was surreal. It’s beautiful and makes everything worth it. One thing I would recommend is to take a car for the tour. They offer tour on bike by default but it was very cold when we visited and so we opted for car and was the best decision. So make sure to check the weather.

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990clementinen

Nov 22, 2023

Highly Recommend :) - Such a fun and unforgettable experience in Vietnam! We were in such incredible hands with Tien, Tuan Anh, and Thong who were our tour guides and motorbike operators. They're incredibly knowledgeable, polite, and respectful about Cao Bang and are true locals of the area. Anthony (the owner) was also so hospitable and kind. We also really appreciated them putting our safety as their top priority! The three of us really felt cared for throughout the experience and wished our trip was longer. They made the experience truly special. Immensely grateful to have met them! We highly recommend this experience -- you'll be surprised and delighted throughout the experience! :) Top tip: - Bring layers! We didn't anticipate Cao Bang being a lot colder than the usual tropical weather in Vietnam in November. A facemask or a scarf can definitely help with the wind and dust as you're riding through the countryside.

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Brandonhr5372bg

Nov 20, 2023

Great trip - Amazing tour highlight of our trip to Vietnam. Stunning views amazingly friendly tour guide. Long day of riding but the best way to see the country and try local foods. Bring sunscreen warm clothes sunglasses gloves.

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Marketa_s

Oct 23, 2023

Best decision to come to this tour - Coming all the way from Hanoi for this tour was the best decision. The tour guides are the sweetest people, they are very fun, kowledgeable and make you feel like at home. Importantly, the tour is much more than the Ban Gioc waterfall (which is beautiful!). It is an authentic day full of great & local food, picteresque bike (or car) rides, great company and nicely chosen stops and activities during the whole day. I would 100% recommend this tour :)

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Angem337

Oct 14, 2023

Must-do adventure in northern Vietnam! - The views throughout the motorbike ride to and from Ban Gioc Waterfall were breathtakingly picturesque with karst mountains, rice fields and corn plantations to see. We drove through different local villages via a unique route that not many tours offer, which gave an insight to the lives of local people who are very friendly. It was great that my motorbike driver Viet was a local to the area and taught me a lot about the culture and Cao Bang in general. I also met Anthony who does a great job at organising the tour from start to finish. They are awesome and fun guys who really look after you!

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190juliaq

Apr 1, 2023

Culture, adventure, and most hospitable tour ever! - This tour was the best, most personalized tour I've ever taken! Anthony is so hospitable and made sure we were comfortable and treated well. He introduced us to places off the beaten path in addition to the destinations on the itinerary. We chose the motorbike option and it was the BEST experience taking in the views and smells of the villages and agriculture. The Tiger Cave was super neat, lots of different stalactites! He took us up close to the falls and showed us nontourist ways, even took us to China, technically. I had never seen water buffalos up close and he made a stop. There were so many nice locals who treated us with kindness and the food was AMAZING. This Cao Bang/Ban Gioc tour was the perfect combo of sightseeing adventure meets real culture. The local food spots are top notch!

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Julia_q

Apr 1, 2023

Best Ban Gioc Falls Views - This tour was the best, most personalized tour I've ever taken! Anthony is so hospitable and made sure we were comfortable and treated well. He introduced us to places off the beaten path in addition to the destinations on the itinerary. He took us up close to the falls and showed us nontourist ways. This Cao Bang/Ban Gioc tour was the perfect combo of sightseeing adventure meets real culture. The local food spots are top notch!

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O1395ojmelaniej

Nov 16, 2023

Best non touristy experience - Absolutely amazing and I only gave it four stars so the company could make a few smalls improvements. But other than the improvements, best cultural experience of Vietnam you could get! If you want an up close and personal experience learning about Vietnam that’s less touristy and just as amazing, do this one. The improvements I suggest: suggesting guests to wear super warm clothes (gloves, thick socks, etc) for the bike ride. And possibly warning people that the ride to Cao Bang is a little rough so you can’t really sleep on the ride there.

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