Cao Bang Camping Tour 3 Days – Discover Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave & Angel Eye Mountain Adventure

8:00 AM – The Road to the Northeast
After breakfast, begin your journey through the winding mountain roads of Cao Bang. The air becomes cooler, the landscape more dramatic — limestone peaks rise like ancient guardians over lush valleys. Along the way, stop to capture photos of the breathtaking Northeast mountains and forests, where clouds drift lazily above green fields.

8:30 AM – Ma Phuc Pass Viewpoint
Arrive at the legendary Ma Phuc Pass, one of the most beautiful passes in northern Vietnam. The panoramic view from the top reveals a stunning curve of road cutting through layers of limestone mountains — a true postcard moment. Take a deep breath and let the mountain wind fill your lungs.

9:00 AM – Traditional Craft Villages
Continue your cultural discovery at Phia Thap Incense Village, where the sweet scent of handmade incense fills the air, and at Phuc Sen Forging Village, where blacksmiths hammer glowing metal using ancestral techniques.
Visit Dia Tren Paper Village, where artisans craft traditional “do” paper from tree bark — used for calligraphy and ceremonial offerings. Each village reveals a living tradition, a glimpse of highland life that has survived for generations.

11:30 AM – Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda
Arrive at Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda, perched gracefully on a hillside overlooking the valley. From here, you can already glimpse the majestic Ban Gioc Waterfall cascading in the distance. The serenity of the pagoda, surrounded by pine forests and prayer flags, offers a moment of peace before the adventure continues.

12:30 PM – Local Lunch with a View
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a nearby restaurant, featuring specialties like grilled river fish, mountain vegetables, and sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves — all sourced locally.

1:30 PM – Ban Gioc Waterfall Adventure
After lunch, head to the highlight of your trip — the breathtaking Ban Gioc Waterfall, the largest and most magnificent waterfall in Vietnam, marking the border with China.
Take a bamboo boat ride on the Quay Son River to get close to the roaring falls. Feel the mist on your skin, hear the thunderous sound of water, and watch rainbows form above the cascading streams. It’s a sight so grand it leaves every traveler speechless.

Afternoon – Nguom Ngao Cave Exploration
Next, venture underground into Nguom Ngao Cave, a natural masterpiece carved by time. Inside, massive limestone formations gleam under soft lights — the “Four Pillars of Heaven” are especially breathtaking. Each step echoes through the cool air, and every turn unveils a new wonder of nature.

Evening – Camp Under the Stars near Angel Eye Mountain
As the sun sets, arrive at your camping site near Angel Eye Mountain. Your guides will help set up the tents while you relax by the riverside, surrounded by glowing fireflies and gentle mountain winds.
Dinner is a hearty barbecue feast by the fire — grilled meat, local herbs, sticky rice, and warm rice wine. As the night deepens, the stars illuminate the sky. The laughter of your group blends with the sound of flowing water.
Few experiences compare to the peace of sleeping under a thousand stars in Cao Bang.

7:00 AM – Sunrise & Morning Serenity
Wake up early to catch the first light painting the mountains gold. Sip hot coffee while the mist rolls across the valley — it’s a moment you’ll never forget.

7:30 AM – Breakfast & Soft Adventure
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the campsite, then take a short walk to Nam Tra Waterfall, a hidden underground cascade flowing from the cliffs. If the season allows, enjoy optional trekking, kayaking, or biking around the lake (available for rent on-site; not included in the tour price). It’s pure joy for outdoor enthusiasts!

8:00 AM – Thang Hen Lake Check-in
Continue to Thang Hen Lake, a series of jade-colored lakes reflecting the surrounding limestone peaks. You can take a short boat trip or simply sit by the water, feeling the calmness of nature wrap around you.

9:30 AM – Pac Bo Historical Site
Travel to Pac Bo, one of Vietnam’s most sacred revolutionary sites. Walk along the Lenin Stream, visit Coc Bo Cave — where President Ho Chi Minh lived and worked during his early revolutionary years — and see the Karl Marx Mountain standing proudly nearby.
The peaceful scenery here tells a story of resilience, vision, and hope — a perfect way to end your journey.

11:30 AM – Lunch at a Local Restaurant
Enjoy your final lunch in Cao Bang with local delicacies and a view of green hills.

1:00 PM – Visit Ho Chi Minh Museum & Farewell
Before leaving, stop at the Ho Chi Minh Museum to learn about his time in Pac Bo and the early struggles for Vietnam’s independence.
Bid farewell to Cao Bang in the late afternoon as your driver takes you back to the city for your bus connection to Hanoi or Ha Long.

You’ll leave with a full heart — memories of roaring waterfalls, mountain sunsets, laughter by the campfire, and the soulful spirit of the highlands.