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Ban Gioc Waterfall, Cao Bang
★★★★★ 5.0 · 14 reviews

Ha Giang – Cao Bang 5 Days 4 Nights

Ha Giang Loop + Cao Bang Geopark + Ban Gioc Waterfall

5 days · 4 nights
550 km
Ha Giang → Cao Bang
Max 8 per group

Overview

This grand route links the Dong Van Karst Plateau with Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark. After Ma Pi Leng you cross into Cao Bang province for remote passes, Tay stilt-house villages and the famous Ban Gioc Waterfall on the border.

The tour ends in Cao Bang City in time for an evening bus back to Hanoi.

Itinerary

  1. Day 0 · Travel day

    Arrive in Ha Giang

    Bus to Ha Giang the day before. Dorm bed at Loop Trails Hostel included.

  2. Day 1 · Tour starts

    Ha Giang → Quan Ba → Lao Xa

    About 110 km via the Heaven Gate and Tham Ma Pass to a H’Mong silversmith village. Homestay night in Lao Xa.

  3. Day 2

    Lao Xa → Lung Cu → Ma Pi Leng → Meo Vac

    Lung Cu Flag Tower, lunch in Dong Van, the Ma Pi Leng skywalk and a Nho Que River boat trip. Hotel night in Meo Vac.

  4. Day 3

    Meo Vac → Bao Lac → Pac Bo

    About 145 km of passes to Bao Lac, a hike above the Khau Coc Cha switchbacks and the Pac Bo historical site. Tay homestay night.

  5. Day 4

    Tra Linh → Ngoc Con → Ban Gioc

    Ancient fossils, a hike to a viewpoint over Ngoc Con valley and a bamboo-raft ride at Ban Gioc Waterfall. Night in a stone village.

  6. Day 5

    Ban Gioc → Cao Bang City

    Nguom Ngao Cave, paper and incense craft villages and God’s Eye Mountain. Tour ends around 16:00.

Included

  • Professional English-speaking local guide
  • Vehicle and fuel for the whole journey
  • All meals on tour
  • Homestay / hotel nights + dorm bed the night before
  • Entrance tickets and activities in the itinerary
  • Helmet, knee & elbow pads, raincoat
  • 1.5 L drinking water per day
  • 24/7 support
  • Nho Que River & Ban Gioc boat trips

Not included

  • Bus to Ha Giang and from Cao Bang (add-on)
  • Private room upgrade
  • Border area permit (260,000 VND)
  • Personal expenses and drinks
  • Tips for guide and drivers
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