3 days: Ban Gioc waterfall - Ba Be Lake with Local Guide
Overview
Available languages
72 hours
Mobile ticket
You will visit the most famous places in Cao Bang and Ba Be lake such as: Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave, Truc Lam Pagoda,... Experienced and English-speaking local tour guides help you learn about the culture, cuisine and life of the Nung and Tay ethnic people through local traditional craft villages such as paper village, incense village, knife village,... We have connections with about 40 motels, hotels, and homestays in Cao Bang and Ba Be lake, so it will be easy for us to arrange suitable experience locations for tourists.
- If you want to ride the motorbike, you need International Driver license. Or you can book the driver for you.
- This tour will be organised at least 2 peoples (If you are traveling alone, please contact us directly for support)
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All entrance tickets
Provide free motorbike include gasoline
Private room (2 pax/1 room)
Local guide, friendly and professional
Boat trip in Ba Be Lake
1 bottle of water/day
Private Rider: 20USD/1 person/1 day
- Bus ticket from Ha Noi and back (20$/1 way/1 pax)
- English Speaking guide: 10$/1 customer/1 day
- Private Car: 20 USD/ 1 day/ 1 Pax (Optional)
Tips, personal expense, ect
What To Expect
Cao Bang - Ban Gioc waterfall - Nguom Ngao cave - Angel Eye Mountain
Accommodations
Sleep in Cao Bang city
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Cao Bang
This tour will starts from Cao Bang city at 7:00. We will contact and pick you from your Hotel. If you take the sleeper bus the night before and book with us, you will arrive at 5:00 and have a bed in a dormitory to rest from 5-7am. You will have breakfast with your tourguide - Enjoy Specialize food such as Cao Bang Rice Paper, Duck Noodle Soup, Sour Noodle
This is a long-standing traditional craft village of the Nung An ethnic group. Visitors will learn about the culture, life and traditional paper production of indigenous people
Ban Gioc Waterfall - Detian Falls
This is the 4th largest waterfall in the world located on the border. 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.
Nguom Ngao 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 ...
Mountain God's Eye
Before you back to Cao Bang city, you will visit Mountain Angel Eye by motorbike, a famous place with natural beauty, majestic and poetic. Where visitors can experience walking on green lawns and immerse themselves in nature.
Cao Bang city - Boat trip Ba Be lake
Accommodations
Sleep at Homestay near Ba Be lake
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Ba Be National Park
-After breakfast, you will go to Ba Be Lake, it takes 3 -4 hours. You will have lunch before visit Ba be Lake by Boat trip - After lunch, take the Boat trip in Ba Be lake: Visit Fairy pond, An Ma Temple, Ba Goa island Tien Pond: Nestled within the Ba Bể Lake complex, Ao Tiên shines like a sparkling gem surrounded by lush mountainous forests. An Ma temple: An ancient temple with historical traces from the Mac dynasty, named "Mồ yên mả đẹp" in the Tày language. Dau Dang Water fall: Experience the beauty and power of this enchanting waterfall, a must-visit destination. Ba Goa Island: A charming small island in the lake, creating a picturesque scene with rocks and vibrant greenery.
Hua Ma cave - Ba Be lake - Ha Noi
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Ba Be National Park
Visiting Hua Ma cave in the morning: A large cave with a flowing river passing through, creating a majestic scenery amidst the river, mountains, and the cave. Visiting Tay ethnic village nearby Ba Be lake
Hanoi
Back to Ha Noi by bus after lunch
Options
3 days: Ban Gioc waterfall - Ba Be Lake with Local Guide
Pickup included
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
10/10 Real Vietnam
Croriordan,
May 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.0010/10 for this wonderful trip to see the real Vietnam. 3 days of pure joy spent with Nhung and Trung visiting Cao Bang, Ba Be Lake, Ban Gioc Waterfall and the surrounding countryside. Nothing is too much for this duo. Nhung is delightful in her descriptions of the local history, culture and folklore. Trung is a gentleman and a brilliant driver. Accomodation and thoughtful choice of food locations made this trip even more special. This trip is a must if you want to see the real Vietnam.
Unforgettable experience from start to finish; amazing guides went above and beyond!
kehaulanim2021,
Nov 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our trip to Cao Bang was beyond exceptional, and it's all thanks to our wonderful guides, Lục Việt and Minh Tuấn. From the moment we arrived, they took care of every detail, making our journey to Ban Gioc Waterfalls and beyond both seamless and memorable. After a long 6-hour drive from Hanoi and a scenic 4-hour motorbike ride from Cao Bang, we reached the stunning Ban Gioc Waterfalls, located right on the Vietnam-China border. The views were absolutely breathtaking, and what made the experience even more special was the peaceful solitude—almost no other tourists around, allowing us to fully enjoy the natural beauty in a tranquil, untouched setting. Lục Việt and Minh Tuấn were fantastic. They not only ensured our safety on the motorbike rides but also managed every aspect of the trip. From organizing transportation from Hanoi to securing a cozy homestay, they handled it all. They went above and beyond, sharing hidden spots in Cao Bang that only locals know about and introducing us to delicious local dishes that we wouldn’t have discovered otherwise. Although we only spent 2 days and 1 night in Cao Bang, we left with a treasure trove of unforgettable memories. The beauty of this place is unparalleled, and we’re already looking forward to returning. If you're considering a trip to Cao Bang, do yourself a favor and book with Lục Việt and Minh Tuấn—they’ll make sure your experience is safe, smooth, and filled with the magic of northern Vietnam. Can't wait to come back and explore more with them!
Ban Gioc and Cao Bang visit
M1972LCdavidc,
Oct 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip was absolutely amazing. I had seen pictures of Ban Gioc and Ba Be Lake and they don’t do the real things justice! The views were breathtaking and being around that much green space is so relaxing. I’d highly recommend these sites. My tour guide Viet was truly a joy to travel with! He’s extremely knowledgeable about the area and sites and was very flexible and amenable to small changes to help to make the visits as comfortable as possible.
100% Amazing and Authentic experience in Cao Bang !
mariebC4198CR,
Oct 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience in Cao Bang ! First, we were supposed to do Ha Giang Loop but the recent events made us change our plan to Cao Bang, and it was definitely the best thing that happens to us ! Cao Bang is still a very preserved area, where you will experience a 100% authentic experience in northern Vietnam. Viet and Thang was amazing guide and drivers, who did everything possible to adapt the trip according to our desires and to help us discover the region's specialties. If you are looking for a 100% authentic and amazing experience, just go to Cao Bang, you won’t regret it !
Tour Vietnam del Nord
Chiara2626,
Aug 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Two fantastic days in northern Vietnam. The scooter trip allowed us to visit magnificent places and rural villages hidden and not yet contaminated by tourism. The guides were always very helpful and kind, especially Tuan was formidable. Highly recommended tour!
Amazing tour in the north
Climber65725240011,
Jun 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Viet is an amazing guide, he will bring you to the best place in the north. He will make you discover Vietnamese culture, food and authentic accommodations into ethnics people. Great tour really I recommend 1000%
Cao Bang is magic!
Carolina C,
Jun 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Viet was amazing! Cao Bang is an amazing place, barely no tourists. Nature is untouched. Food is my favorite from Vietnam. Viet will take you to amazing places, eat extraordinary food, best adventures and flexible to your needs and desires.
Ban Gioc Waterfall in my Heart
Battgeelovely,
May 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderfull with Ban Gioc waterfall, and with tour guid so cute Mr. Viet. He is Cao Bang people, He know everything about Cao Bang, so He can take you to anywhere and tell you many thing interesting about Cao Bang. If you are hungry about knowlege. Good choice with him.
Exciting Ba Be Lake & Ban Gioc Waterfall tour
ngocdangt,
Mar 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super exciting with Tour. I have experiened two places Ba Be Lake so giant and beautiful and Ban Gioc Waterfall with water falls so strong from peak make giant landscape. I will suggest to my friends.
Related Experiences
Operated by LV Travel