15 Cao Bang Tours: Where to Put Your Money

1.Ban Gioc Waterfall 2 Days 1 Night From Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 575 reviews · from $189Our pick

Travel from Hanoi to northern Vietnam’s Ban Gioc Waterfall on a two-day guided trip with hotel pickup, local meals, a cave, pagoda, mountain viewpoints, and one night in a basic Cao Bang hotel. Guides such as Freddy, Quick, David, and Tutu have led past departures. Expect long, winding road journeys, simple lodging, and spectacular scenery.

“We had the most amazing experience! Our guide was very friendly and all the program and activities where perfectly made. We had the chance to visit wonderful places in the north of the country and experience the truly local culture. The food experience was amazing very local and cozy. Thanks for giving us such a great experience”

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2.Adventure Tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall – Ba Be Lake 3 days 2 nights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 169 reviews · from $249

Travel from Hanoi into northern Vietnam with an English-speaking guide, visiting Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave, Ba Be Lake, Puong Grotto, and An Ma Temple. You will sleep in local homestays, eat included meals, hike in Ba Be National Park, and ride boats and a bamboo raft. Guides named Long and Hugh Uie have led this route.

“We have really enjoyed time spent on this trip. We had many small stops to have a walk across vietnamese country side including authentic villages, rice fields, river side which we fancy a lot. Booking this you need to be aware that you spend Read more”

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3.Ban Gioc Waterfalls – Authentic Experience 2d/2n

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · from $199

Travel from Hanoi to Cao Bang by shared limousine or sleeper bus, then explore by motorbike and car. You’ll visit Nung Chi Cao Temple, Nguom Ngao Cave, Truc Lam Zen Monastery, and Ban Gioc Waterfall, with local meals and a Tay homestay included. Guides such as Viet or Anthony may tailor the route to your interests.

“It was just amazing thanks for the service and kindness during the whole trip. I never forget it :) ..”

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4.Ban Gioc Waterfall & Angel Mountain 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · from $145

Travel from Hanoi to Cao Bang in a small group of up to 10, with guides such as Anthony, An, Thien, or Nhat. See Angel Mountain, Nguom Ngao Cave, Ban Gioc Waterfall, and Truc Lam Pagoda, then sleep in a local homestay. Expect long drives, good food, mountain views, and a quieter side of northern Vietnam.

“This trip takes you to experience a realistic view of North East Vietnamese life. Ban Gioc was on my bucket list but the visits to the Angel Eye Mountain, the paper village and the Tiger Cave really rounded out the experience. The food was excellent at all the stops. Great experiencing another ethnic group in Vietnam. Our guide Nhat was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable of the local culture and sites, with good English and happy to answer any questions.”

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5.Ban Gioc Waterfall – Angel Mountain 2D/1N By Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · from $189

Travel from Hanoi to Ban Gioc Waterfall by limousine van and local car, with guides such as Quan, Viet, or Anthony. You’ll visit Angel Mountain, Ngao Cave, border-country villages, and the Quay Son River, with one night in Ban Gioc Commune.

“Quan was our guide and he was awesome. The whole tour was so well organised and we saw same excellent thingy. I highly recommend this tour and company.”

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6.Full Day Tour In Cao Bang Ban Gioc Waterfall Angel Eye Moutain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $57Best value

Spend 12 to 13 hours exploring Cao Bang’s Ban Gioc Waterfall, Ngom Ngao Cave, Truc Lam Zen Monastery, and Angel Eye Mountain. You get local food, entrance fees, water, a guide, and sunset views. Car transport and English guiding cost extra, so confirm the setup before booking.

“Spent an amazing day with our two drivers, they were really sweet and were good guide during that day trip. Even with cold and rain, they were making sure we were comfortable giving us more clothes. Good food as well, stoped some timeRead more”

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7.Ban Gioc Waterfall – Angel Mountain By Car Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · from $90

Spend about 12 hours exploring Cao Bang Global Geopark by car with an English-speaking guide, visiting Ngao Cave, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Truc Lam Pagoda, craft villages, and Angel Mountain. The small group has up to eight people, lunch and entrance fees are included, and guide Anthony can adjust the day when conditions allow.

“We had a great time with our guides! They were very flexible and accommodating. We were able to change our tour to our liking (we skipped the cave and added swimming + angel mountain).”

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8.Ban Gioc Waterfall 3 Days 2 Nights From Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · from $329

Travel from Hanoi to Cao Bang with an English-speaking guide such as Luan, visit Ban Gioc Waterfall and Nguom Ngao Cave, see the falls from Ban Gioc Pagoda, then camp near Angle’s Eye Mountain. Transport, meals, entrance fees, one hotel night, one tent night, and a few outdoor activities are included.

“Hands down, the worst trip of my life. I would only recommend this trip to Joe or Vlad, everyone else should stay away. Too many painful parts to fully describe.”

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9.Ban Gioc Waterfall – Local Villages 2nights/1day

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 96 reviews · 1 day · from $147

Travel overnight from Hanoi to Cao Bang, then spend a full day visiting a paper-making village, Ngao Cave, Trúc Lâm Pagoda, and Ban Gioc Waterfall. Guides such as Quan, Chau, Tu, and Nhat add local context, while breakfast, lunch, dinner, transport, and entry fees are included. Expect a long day and two overnight bus rides.

“We really enjoyed this experience! Trip was very well organized, we saw all the important attractions without hurry. We were also able to customize our trip as per our needs, which we really appreciated. Our guide Quan have a lot of knowlage about the local traditions and people as well as shared some more general information about Vietnam with us. He was also very nice and helpful- I have left my toiletry bag in sleeper bus and he helped me get it back, so we felt taken care of :) And the food during the whole trip was amazing. We really recommend this trip!”

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10.Ban Gioc Waterfall | 2 or 3 days | Nature lovers | New & Updated

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $179

Travel from Hanoi to northern Vietnam’s Ban Gioc Waterfall on a small-group, 3-day trip with meals, entrance fees, private-room lodging, and an air-conditioned vehicle included. You’ll visit Lang Son, Dong Khe, a paper-making village, Ban Gioc, and Ba Be Lake. Guides have included Thiep, Tony, Adam Huong, and Son.

“This was a fun weekend and enjoying getting to see Northern Vietnam! It was a lot of driving across the 3 days but required to get that far north. Beautiful scenery!”

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11.2 Days Camping Tour in Angel Eye Mountain and Ban Gioc Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $133

Spend two days touring Cao Bang by motorbike or car, with stops at Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave, Pac Bo Cave, Nam Tra Waterfall, and Three Fairies Waterfall. Sleep one night in a tent beneath Angel Eye Mountain, eat local meals, and travel with a local guide such as Tho. English guiding is not included.

“It was such a nice way to enjoy beauty of cao bang. We had a loop tour with only us which made it so personal and so so nice. Tho was really good guide. He answered all our questions. Our sleeping night in tent was amazing. We will come back.”

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12.Ban Gioc Waterfall & Mt Angel Eye Full Day Trip with Easy Rider

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $76

Spend 10 to 11 hours riding with an experienced driver through Cao Bang’s villages, rice fields, and limestone peaks. You’ll visit Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave, Truc Lam Temple, and Angel Eye Mountain. Quan, Linh, Tu, and Mike are among the guides named in guest feedback. A private car is available for an extra fee.

“The nature of this part of Vietnam is amazing and so authentic. Linh and mike were the best tourguide and driver. They are kind and made us feel very at home. We could ask any question and they gave us a reel inside of the Vietnamese culRead more”

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13.Ban Gioc Waterfall – Angel Mountain 2nights/1day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $150

Travel from Hanoi to Cao Bang by VIP sleeper bus, then spend a full day with a local English-speaking guide visiting craft villages, Ngao Cave, Truc Lam Pagoda, Ban Gioc Waterfall, and Angel Mountain. The small-group tour carries up to 10 people and includes meals, transfers, entrance fees, and the electric car at the falls.

“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 Read more”

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14.2 Days 1 Night Ban Gioc Waterfall Tour from Hanoi By Limousine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · from $220

Travel from Hanoi to Cao Bang in a small group of up to eight, stopping at sugarcane villages, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave, and Ban Gioc Pagoda. You get an English-speaking guide, meals, entrance fees, hotel pickup, and a night in a traditional house or bungalow. Guide Pho has received special praise for his care and flexibility.

“We were the only people on the tour so it ended up being a private tour! It's a long drive, but what a beautiful area! The waterfalls were amazing as were the views from the pagoda and the cave tour. Our guide was fantastic!”

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15.2-Day Ban Gioc Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · from $201

Travel from Hanoi into Cao Bang with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Dong Khe, Nguom Ngao Cave, Ban Gioc Waterfall, and Mat Than Mountain. Guides have included Tommy, Dustin, and David. Expect long road hours, local meals, and a basic countryside hotel with a notably firm bed.

“Just come back from an amazing tour to see the waterfalls! Couldn’t fault it! Dustin our tour guide was amazing and really knowledgeable, he took us to places away from tourist hotspots to see how local people live which was fabulous to see! He even spent the evening with us teaching us all how to drink local Vietnamese wine! Only thing to bare in mind if you are looking to book is that the overnight hotel is really basic (I mean your out in the countryside you can’t expect much!) but the bed is incredibly hard, almost like a bench and it is a long drive so be prepared for…”

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