Cao Bang Loop 2-Day With Local Guide
Overview
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48 hours
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Cao Bang is a tranquil border region where nature and culture blend seamlessly. Explore the stunning Ban Gioc Waterfall and Mat Than Mountain, and experience local traditions by making “giay do,” traditional handmade paper, or spend a day as a blacksmith alongside Nung craftsmen. Cycle through charming villages along the Quay Son River, surrounded by vibrant rice fields and limestone mountains, and visit lively highland markets. You'll be welcomed by friendly locals, creating joyful memories while supporting community livelihoods.
You will be riding a motorbike yourself on this tour. If you need an easy rider or a car for this tour, please book with us in advance (IF YOU WANT TO RIDE A MOTORCYCLE YOURSELF, YOU MUST SHOW YOUR MOTORCYCLE LICENSE AND SIGN A LIABILITY AGREEMENT IN CASE OF ANY ACCIDENTS)
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
DAY 1: CAO BANG - BAN GIOC WATERFALL - CRAFT VILLAGES
Accommodations
Staying at a local homestay by a gentle river, surrounded by rows of green bamboo and peaceful, poetic fields
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Enjoy Specialize food such as Cao Bang Rice Paper, Duck Noodle Soup, Sour Noodle
LUNCH
Lunch
We will have lunch at a local restaurant featuring local specialities
DINNER
Dinner
We will have dinner at the homestay of the local family, enjoying special dishes unique to their culture
Phuc Sen Forging Village
08:00 Meet your local guide and enjoy a traditional breakfast featuring rice rolls, roasted duck noodles, or sour pho, iconic dishes of Cao Bang cuisine 08:30 Travel to Ma Phuc Pass, a stunning mountain pass linked to the legend of the Tay hero Nung Tri Cao from the 11th century. Afterwards, visit Dìa Trên Paper Village, where the Nung An people craft handmade paper, traditionally used for calligraphy and folk art 10:00 Continue to Phuc Sen Blacksmith Village, renowned for its centuries-old forging traditions. Watch artisans as they create tools from recycled steel, and even try your hand at forging with local guidance
Kham pha hang dộng Nguờm Ngao - Thac Bản Giốc
11:30 Relax at Ban Viet Lake, a tranquil man-made lake surrounded by green hills. The glassy waters and serene atmosphere offer a soothing escape into nature 12:30 Savour a local lunch featuring regional delicacies 13:30 Discover Nguom Ngao Cave (Tiger Cave), a 400-million-year-old limestone cavern known for its spectacular stalactites and unique natural formations 15:00 Visit the breathtaking Ban Gioc Waterfall, the world’s fourth-largest cross-border waterfall. Water cascades down from a height of 50 meters across multiple tiers, creating a magical landscape 16:00 Stop at Truc Lam Phat Tich Pagoda, situated above Ban Gioc Waterfall. This peaceful temple offers tranquil views and a sense of spiritual calm 17:00 Check in at a local homestay by the Quay Son River. Unwind with a swim, take a stroll along the riverside, or join the host family in preparing dinner
DAY 2: NGOC CON VALLEY – ANGEL EYE MOUNTAIN – CAO BANG
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Savor breakfast featuring traditional dishes and specialties from the local community
LUNCH
Lunch
Savor lunch featuring traditional dishes and specialties from the local community
7:00 Morning Cycling (Optional) Start your day with a cycling adventure along the winding Quay Son River, surrounded by lush green bamboo that creates a picturesque watercolour-like scene. As you ride, you'll pass through quaint villages nestled behind impressive limestone mountains. During your journey, you'll encounter Co La Waterfall and continue cycling to a vibrant market where locals gather to trade agricultural products and savour traditional dishes unique to the area. This refreshing 12 km ride will energise you for the day ahead
8:00 Enjoy Breakfast with Local Dishes 8:30 Journey to Ngoc Con Valley Follow the border road to Ngoc Con, a tranquil valley that sits at the foot of limestone cliffs. You'll witness rice fields, winding streams, that paint a poetic 10:30 Explore Phong Nam Valley, a hidden gem embraced by karst mountains and lush rice paddies 12:00 Lunch with Local Specialities
Mountain God's Eye
13:00 Discover Angel Eye Mountain, a surreal peak featuring a massive natural hole at its centre that resembles a giant eye gazing at the sky. Nestled in a lush valley dotted with free-roaming horses and buffalo, this area is often compared to a miniature Tibetan grassland 17:00 Head back to Cao Bang City and visit the local market. Throughout your journey, a friendly host will ensure you feel comfortable and free as you create unforgettable memories on this trip.
What‘s Included
Motorbike: Honda Wave Alpha 110cc (Semi-Automatic) and gasoline
The ticket entrance follows the program
Vegan/vegetarian food options available
Free dorm bed if arriving on a night bus between 4 am and 8 am at the homestay in Cao Bang City
Car and driver: Full-Day Tour with Car (Minimum 2 tourists required)
Bungee cords & plastic cover for your bags, basic rain gear
Dinner
One 1500ml bottle of water per person per day
Friendly and enthusiastic local tour guide
Motorbike with easy rider, if you choose option: Cao Bang Loop With Easy Rider
Accommodation: 1 night at the local homestay beside the river
Beverages
Tip for tour guides and drivers
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Cao Bang Loop With Easy Rider
Pickup included
Cao Bang Loop Self-driving
Pickup included
Cao Bang Loop With Car
Pickup included
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Absolutely amazing!
Laura N,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Stunning views, great experience overall. Nhân was happy to answer all my questions about the region and country and made the most of every little moment by showing me the market when we passed it, or taking me on a bikeride around the homestay. Safe driver. Smooth communication with the office as well. Would recommend!
Great Tour with perfect guide and many impressions of the countryside and insights into vietnamese life
F1491XJulrikes,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on our Tour with marvellous food and accomodation. Tien was a perfect guide who provided us with usefull information and was very friendly and helpful
Relax Discover Cao Bang
tunke-l,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a very relaxed, comfortable way to discover Cao Bang. Ten was a very good guide: he drives quietly, answers all your questions about Vietnam and took us to unique breakfast spots.
Amazing tour around Cao Bang
Thomas G,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour seeing all the main sites of Cao Bang. The tour guide was great the whole time and takes you to some amazing spots with the best views. Was well looked after the whole time. I would highly reccomend!
best cao bang & ba giang waterfall experience
loizosa237,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This company went above & beyond during the whole trip. We had an amazing time and the easy riders were proffesional and very friendly. Communication was top and they helped us to organize the trip and to enjoy to the max!!! HIGHLY RECCOMENDED
Great tour!
W2375CW ,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time The tour guide was so nice and took us to all the amazing places around cao bang. We spent almost an entire day exploring and it was amazing Great experience, great guide!
A solo trip to Cao Bang
Explorer60175522524,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I usually avoid guided tours since I am the Vietnamese, but this trip to Cao Bang changed my mind completely. As a solo traveler in Vietnam and quite experience, but my local guide, Tien, exceed my expectation. He made the booking process surprisingly painless and customized the trip as my requests so we weren't just following the typical, crowded route. First off, the scenery is absolutely wild. Ban Gioc Waterfall is the main event—it’s not just pretty, it's enormous, and the sound of the water is almost overwhelming in the best way. Lenin Spring was gorgeous and incredibly peaceful. Tien and I hopped on bikes and followed challenging, unpaved paths deep into the jungle, riding through bamboo forests and tiny villages tucked away in the mountains—places the big tour buses never dare to go. The absolute best part, hands down, was the immersion with the Tay ethnicity. We stayed right in a homestay. This was the real deal: I got to live and share meals with a Tay family in their traditional house. They genuinely made me feel like an honored guest, not a customer. Sharing simple, fresh food, local spirits with the host and just watching their daily life unfold was the most unique and memorable stay in Vietnam. If you are a solo traveler (or anyone) looking to skip the tourist hustle and get under the skin of Northern Vietnam, you have to book this. It felt safe, authentic, and genuinely life-affirming.
Awesome experience around Cao Bang
emiliebI7487ET,,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was awesome! He took us to all the places we wanted to see, east and west of Cao Bang, explaining the history of each site. We really recommend! Thanks again! Emilie and Simon
Cao bang trip
edikgr2019,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tien was excellent gide and we had a great trip, it was interesting and beautiful. He made sure everything is good for us.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing Cao Bang Loop – 3 Days 2 Nights with Mr. Tien
quanhof,,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing Cao Bang Loop – 3 Days 2 Nights with Mr. Tien! I had an unforgettable experience on the Cao Bang Loop tour! The scenery was absolutely breathtaking – from majestic mountains and peaceful villages to the incredible Ban Gioc Waterfall and Ba Be Lake. Every stop was beautiful and full of local charm. Our tour guide, Mr. Tien, was truly exceptional. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and always went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable and happy. His great sense of humor and local stories made the journey even more enjoyable. He took care of every detail and made us feel like traveling with a good friend rather than just a guide. The accommodation and food along the route were much better than expected – cozy homestays, delicious local meals, and warm hospitality everywhere we went. If you are planning to explore northern Vietnam, I highly recommend joining this tour and asking for Mr. Tien. It was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had – full of adventure, culture, and smiles!
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