Short on Time? Discover the Best of Cao Bang in One Day
Discover Cao Bang in one unforgettable day: Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave, Angel Eye Mountain and a traditional blacksmith village in the Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark

7:30 Meet Your Guide & Local Breakfast
Meet your local guide and start your day with a delicious local breakfast featuring Cao Bang specialities such as Cao Bang rice rolls, roasted duck noodle soup or traditional sour pho

8:00 Scenic Drive & Ma Phuc Pass
Travel through the UNESCO Global Geopark amid dramatic limestone peaks and rural scenery. Stop at Ma Phuc Pass, one of Cao Bang’s iconic passes, to admire its winding road and striking karst landscape

9:00 Discover Angel Eye Mountain, named for the enormous natural hole through its limestone centre. Surrounded by open grasslands, towering cliffs and a peaceful valley where horses and buffalo may graze, this unusual landscape is one of Cao Bang’s most photogenic natural wonders. Breathe in the fresh mountain air and take photos

10:30 Quay Son River & Phong Nam Valley
Follow the emerald-green Quay Son River through Phong Nam Valley, where rice fields, traditional villages and limestone mountains create a postcard-worthy rural scene. Enjoy peaceful views of local life

11:00 Truc Lam Ban Gioc Zen Monastery
Visit this tranquil Buddhist monastery and climb to its panoramic viewpoint for sweeping views of the mountains, green fields and Ban Gioc Waterfall

11:30 Visit the Magnificent Ban Gioc Waterfall
Marvel at Ban Gioc Waterfall, one of Vietnam’s most spectacular natural wonders and the largest natural waterfall in Southeast Asia. Admire the cascading waters flowing over multiple limestone tiers, surrounded by lush greenery and dramatic mountains near the Vietnam–China border
Explore the viewing areas and capture unforgettable photos. For an even closer experience, you can also choose an optional bamboo-raft ride to approach the waterfall and feel the refreshing mist

12:30 Enjoy a freshly prepared Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant

13:30 Explore Nguom Ngao (Tiger) Cave
Step into this remarkable underground world, shaped over millions of years. Follow illuminated pathways past impressive stalactites, stalagmites and intricate limestone formations, sculpted by nature into fascinating shapes. Allow around 40 minutes to explore the cave

15:30 Phuc Sen Blacksmith Village
Discover the blacksmithing heritage of the Nung An people in Phuc Sen. Watch skilled artisans forge knives and farming tools using techniques passed down through generations. Learn how this traditional craft supports local livelihoods and keeps the community’s cultural heritage alive

16:30 Return to Cao Bang City
Relax on the drive back after a memorable day of natural wonders, mountain scenery and authentic local encounters

BEFORE BOOKING: This tour offers three booking options. Please read the IMPORTANT INFORMATION section and choose the option that best matches your travel preferences.