Overview

Discover one of Northern Vietnam’s most spectacular off-the-beaten-path adventures. This 4 Days 4 Nights Cao Bang Loop & Ba Be Lake journey takes you through majestic mountain passes, traditional ethnic villages, UNESCO Global Geopark landscapes, the world-famous Ban Gioc Waterfall, and the tranquil waters of Ba Be Lake. Perfect for travelers seeking authentic culture, breathtaking scenery, and hidden gems beyond the usual tourist routes.

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Cao Bang City => Angel Eye Mountain => Phia Thap Village => Dia Tren Village => Phuc Sen Village  => Nguom Ngao cave => Khuoi Ky stone village.

Night Cabin bus: Hanoi to Cao Bang city

8:00 am: Having breakfast at Cao Bang city.

8:30 am:  Meet your guide and set off to explore the picturesque landscapes and traditional culture of the region.

Moving through Ma Phuc Pass – a magnificent mountain pass wellknow for it’s rich cultural  legacy, gorgeous scenery and peaceful surrounding.

Visit Angel Eye Mountain special with a hole at the centre of mountain which is an outsanding destination of UNESCO Global Geopark Non Nuoc Cao Bang.

Going to visit traditional handmade craft villages such as  Incense Phia Thap village, Dia Tren village ( Paper Factory Village ), Phuc Sen – Pac Rang village ( Forging Village ) of Nung An ethnic where people still preserved traditonal  from generation to generation.

12h00 – 12h30 Pm: Stop for lunch in Quang Uyen town at a famous restaurant.

15:00pm: After lunch going to visit NguomNgao cave which is commonly described as the most beautiful cave in Vietnam.

17: 00 pm: Check in to your homestay in Khuoi Ky Stone Village, a special village in the Ban Gioc waterfall tourism complex known for its stone houses on stilts.

19:30 pm: Enjoy dinner with the family at Homestay.

After dinner the free time to relax and sleep at Homestay.

Day 2: Truc Lam pagoda => Ban Gioc Waterfall => Ngoc Con => Phong Nam Valley => Tra Linh Town => Pac Bo.

8h00 am:  Have breakfast at Homestay.

8h30 am: Start to visit Truc Lam Pagoda where you are not only see the stunning view to valley and Ban Gioc Waterfall but also can find your inner peace.

10:00 am: Visit Ban Gioc Waterfall which is considered as the largest natural waterfall in Southeast Asia, the fourth largest waterfall in the world among waterfall on the border and is the waterfall in the top 10 waterfalls in the world. And the most atractive tourists in Cao Bang and the nature border between Vietnam and China.

12:00pm: Have lunch at a local restaurant.

14:00pm: In the afternoon going to Ngoc Con and  Phong Nam valley in the border with China descibe as a fairy tail of Trung Khanh wonderland.

Moving through Tra Linh town, making some stops on the way.

17:30: Arrive and checking in at  Homestay Pac Bo village ( Tay ethnic )

19:00: Enjoy dinner and free time to relax.

Day 3: Pac Bo  =>  Na Tenh Pass => Khau Coc Cha Pass => Xuan Truong Village ( Tay Ethnic )  or Bao Lac Town.

8h00 am:  Have  breakfast at Homestay.

8h30 am: Start journey going to visit Pac Bo Cave and Lenin spring in  a special national relic site in Pac Bo village which is not only the origin of Vietnam’s revolution but also has a charming beauty that attract many tourists.

Situated along the route from Ha Giang Province to Cao Bang, there is a quietly enchanting Na Tenh Pass, with its 20 curves, often goes unnoticed.

Among the 20 bends of Na Tenh Pass, you’ll encounter terraced fields and cornfields nestled halfway up the mountain. Travelers have the unique opportunity to conquer the pass while immersing themselves in the natural beauty that surrounds Cao Bang from every angle.

Xuan Truong valley – The scenic valley offers natural beauty, with rice paddies and mountains. Noted for its diverse ethnic population and staying here provides a rare glimpse into communities like the Tay, Nung, Dao, and Hmong people. The pace is slow and the atmosphere remains untouched by mass tourism.

12:00pm: Have lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon going to visit 15 turns Khau Coc Cha Pass.

Khau Coc Cha Pass is located in Bao Lac commune, Cao Bang province, Vietnam, close to the border with China.

 If viewed from a distance, Khau Coc Cha Pass. It’s looks like a giant snake winding into a steep 14-storey slope with challenging turns. Therefore, Khau Coc Cha Pass is considered one of the most dangerous passes in Cao Bang. But is also a favorite place for tourists who love adventure and explore nature in vast mountains and forests.

17:00: Arrive and cheking in at Homestay or hotel in Bao Lac town or Xuan Truong valley.

19:00: Enjoy dinner and free time to relax.

Day 4: Bao Lac  => Nguyen Binh =>  Ba Be Lake – Boat trip visit Ba Be Lake – Ba Goa Island – Ao Tien pond – An Ma Temple => Hanoi.

8h00 am morning eat breakfast at Homestay.

8h30 am start the journey to explore the wonderland of this area.

12:00pm: Having lunch at a local restaurant.

14:00pm: Arrive and check in at homestay in Ba Be.

Take the boat trip  to visit Ba Be Lake which is the largest fresh water lake in Vietnam nestled in Ba Be National Park. You are going to see:

Ba Goa Island , Ao Tien Pond and An Ma Temple which are must places to visit on Ba Ba Lake

17h00 pm: Back to homestay, free time to relax. Private car straight to Hanoi