HANOI – CAO BANG - BAN GIOC WATERFALL - NGUOM NGAO CAVE (L/D)

Old Quarter - 6:00-6:30 AM: Guests are picked up from their hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter Area.
7:00 AM: Departure from the Old Quarter to Ban Gioc Waterfall in Cao Bang province – one of the four waterfalls located between two countries, renowned as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Asia and among the top three in the world.

Ban Gioc Waterfall - Detian Falls - The distance from Hanoi to Ban Gioc is 320 km, approximately a 6-hour drive.

Situated in the captivating province of Cao Bang, Ban Gioc Waterfalls is a true natural marvel of Vietnam. This enchanting waterfall presents a breathtaking view as its pristine waters cascade from tier to tier, blending harmoniously with the lush surroundings. Its magnificence is a testament to the captivating beauty that Cao Bang generously offers its visitors.

12:45 - 1:00 PM: Lunch is served at a local restaurant. After lunch, the journey continues to Ban Gioc Waterfall (one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world). There is time to enjoy the stunning scenery here. Guests can opt for a boat ride near the waterfall (optional, self-paid). 4:30 PM: Check-in at the hotel and relax near Bản Gioc. 6:30 PM: Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Đàm Thủy, Trùng Khánh, Cao Bằng Province.

Nguom Ngao Cave - Guests will explore Nguom Ngao Cave (Sound of Tiger Cave) to admire the beauty of stalactites and capture nature’s masterpiece in Cao Bang province.

Nguom Ngao Cave is located in a mountain in Gun village of Dam Thuy commune, Trung Khanh district, and is a priceless asset that nature has gifted to the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang. Nearly 5 kilometers from the renowned Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave was discovered in 1921, opened to tourists in 1996, and recognized as a national-level scenic landscape in 1998. Nguom Ngao means “Tiger Cave” in the Tay ethnic language. It is said that this site used to be a den of many tigers, which were then eliminated by local residents to ensure a safe life. Hence, local Tay people named this place “Nguom Ngao.”

BAN GIOC PAGODA – ANGLE’S EYE MOUNTAIN – HA NOI (B, L)

Chùa Phật Tích Trúc Lâm Bản Giốc - Phat Tich Truc Lam Temple in Ban Gioc waterfall is located in Dam Thuy Commune, Trung Khanh District, Cao Bang Province. Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda is not only the first pagoda ever built in the northern province of Vietnam but also one of the most attractive places in Ban Gioc Waterfall. The pagoda was designed in traditional Vietnamese architectural style, made with ironwood, traditional terracotta tiles, and old-fashioned gables or Vietnamese character parallel sentences.

7:00 AM: Breakfast and check-out.
8:00 AM: The driver and guide pick up guests from the hotel to visit Ban Gioc Pagoda (Chùa Phật tích Trúc Lâm). From here, guests can enjoy a magnificent view of Ban Gioc Waterfall and the China border.

Mắt Thần Nui - Return to the car to visit Angle’s Eye Mountain, which features a through hole (Thung Mountain, located in Quang Uyen District). Nui Thung mountain, also known as Angel Eye mountain, is still a relatively unknown place, just 30 km from Cao Bang City and 70 km from Ban Gioc waterfall. It is not only the mountain that is worth a day trip, but the entire area, with Thang Hen Lake, villages, mountains, and rice fields, all located in a hidden valley called Tuyet Tinh Coc.

When it comes to sightseeing in Cao Bằng Province, everyone thinks of the majestic beauty of Bản Giốc waterfall but often overlooks this unique mountain in the middle of a beautiful valley, Mắt Thần (Angel Eye) Mountain.

Quảng Uyên - 12:00 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant in Quang Uyen District, Cao Bang. After lunch, guests will board the bus to return to Hanoi. 6:30 PM: Arrival in Hanoi Old Quarter. End of tour.

• A bottle of water per person per day
• 1 night in the hotel in Cao Bang Province
• Meals with Vietnamese traditional dishes
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• English speaking tour guide
• Bus/van transfer with pick up only in Old Quarter Area
• All entrance fees for sightseeing as program

• Beverages, Personal expenses & Tips

Cao Bang is an immensely beautiful, sparsely populated frontier region of North Vietnam. This mountainous expanse sits on the northeast border with China and is home to many ethnic minority communities. Although the Ban Gioc waterfalls have become a popular attraction, this region is often overlooked by tourists which has meant its unique beauty and culture has been well preserved. The landscape here is typified by jagged mountains carpeted in thick vegetation, sporadic rice paddies and thin winding roads. Experience the natural beauty of northern Vietnam’s Ban Gioc Waterfall on this multi day guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup in Hanoi, explore Ban Gioc Waterfall and Pagoda, Angle’s Eyes Mountain and explore Nguom Ngao Cave with see the colors of its stalactites. Enjoy complimentary meals, accommodations, hikes through beautiful scenery and then take in all the landscape of the countryside around you.

• We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.