The 5 Best Cao Bang Tours

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $57Our pick

Spend a full day exploring Cao Bang’s Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave, Truc Lam Zen Monastery and Angel Eye Mountain. The tour includes hotel pickup in Cao Bang city, a local lunch, entrance fees and a local guide. Free motorbikes and gasoline are offered, while a driver, car and English-speaking guide cost extra.

“Great day! We travelled with a really nice guide and had a wonderful day. I advise people to try it! They gave us a more insightful perspective on the culture and showed us beautiful places that are very hard to find on yourself. I definitely recommend!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · from $90

Spend about 12 hours travelling by car through Cao Bang Global Geopark to a craft village, Ngao Cave, Trúc Lâm Pagoda and Ban Gioc Waterfall. The group is capped at eight, lunch and entrance fees are included, and the route may be adjusted. One guide named Anthony has been praised for his local knowledge and adventurous viewpoints, though guide assignments can vary.

“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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3.2 Days Camping Tour in Angel Eye Mountain and Ban Gioc Waterfall

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

Spend two days exploring Cao Bang by motorbike, from border-side Ban Gioc Waterfall and Nguom Ngao Cave to a night camping at Angel Eye Mountain. The route also includes Nam Tra Waterfall and Pac Bo’s historical sites, with local meals and a guide. Some past participants name guides Tho and Ly, though your assigned guide may differ.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $76

Spend 10 to 11 hours riding as a passenger with an experienced motorbike driver through Cao Bang’s karst country. The route takes in Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave, Angel Eye Mountain and Truc Lam Buddhist Temple. Lunch, entrance fees and protective gear are included. Drivers such as Quan and Linh have led trips, but your guide may vary.

“The 1 day loop around Cao Bang is eeally nice, we got to see most of the must-see places in the area (waterfalls, cave, angel eye mountain). The drivers were especially nice and skilled. The 1-day drive is quite intense, with a lot of driving, so Read more”

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5.3 days: Ban Gioc waterfall – Ba Be Lake with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $211

Travel from Cao Bang to Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave and Ba Be Lake, with stops at ethnic villages, caves and lakeside sights. Local guides such as Nhung, Trung and Viet have led the trip, sharing local culture and helping with practical arrangements. Meals, a private room and a Ba Be boat trip are included; transport to and from Hanoi costs extra.

“10/10 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 Gios 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.”

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