Cao Bang Camping Tours 4 Days – Explore Ban Gioc Waterfall, Ngoc Con Valley & Angel Eye Mountain Adventure

8:30 AM – Scenic Ride to Ma Phuc Pass
The adventure starts with a winding ride through limestone mountains and emerald valleys. Stop at Ma Phuc Pass, one of the most breathtaking mountain passes in northern Vietnam. The panoramic view here captures layers of karst peaks stretching endlessly under blue skies — a perfect photo moment.

9:30 AM – Visit Local Craft Villages
Explore Phuc Sen Forging Village, where blacksmiths shape glowing steel into tools with rhythmic precision, and Phia Thap Incense Village, famous for hand-rolled incense that fills the air with sweet aroma.
Continue to Dia Tren Paper Village, where villagers make “do” paper — a centuries-old tradition used for calligraphy and folk art.
Each stop offers an intimate look into Cao Bang’s cultural heartbeat — quiet, enduring, and deeply human.

11:00 AM – Ba Quang Panorama
Stop at Ba Quang Viewpoint for a sweeping view of the valleys below. The green tapestry of rice fields and mountains creates a moment of silence and awe — one of those places where you just breathe and let nature humble you.

12:00 PM – Lunch at a Local Restaurant
Enjoy traditional northern dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients — grilled pork, bamboo shoots, and sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves.

1:30 PM – Nguom Ngao Cave Exploration
Venture underground to explore Nguom Ngao Cave, one of Vietnam’s most magnificent limestone wonders. The name means “Tiger’s Cave,” and it’s a world of shimmering stalactites, towering stone columns, and ancient silence. Walking through its cool chambers feels like entering a cathedral built by nature itself.

4:30 PM – Arrive at Khuoi Ky Village
Reach Khuoi Ky Stone Village, a 400-year-old Tay ethnic settlement. The entire village — houses, fences, and paths — is built from stone, giving it a fairy-tale charm.
Check into a cozy homestay, meet your hosts, and experience authentic highland hospitality.

7:00 PM – Dinner & Evening at Leisure
Enjoy a warm, home-cooked dinner with your hosts. Share stories, try local rice wine, or simply sit outside and listen to the sound of the waterfall nearby.
The stars here seem brighter, and the night more peaceful than anywhere else.

Overnight: Khuoi Ky Homestay (near Ban Gioc Waterfall)

7:00 AM – Breakfast & Morning Serenity
Wake up to the smell of woodfire and the sound of morning roosters. After breakfast, set out to explore some of the most magnificent natural wonders of Vietnam.

7:30 AM – Phat Tich Truc Lam Pagoda
Climb the steps of Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda, set atop a green hill overlooking the waterfall. From this peaceful sanctuary, enjoy a panoramic view of Ban Gioc Waterfall surrounded by mountains and mist — one of Vietnam’s most photogenic vistas.

10:00 AM – Ban Gioc Waterfall Adventure
Visit Ban Gioc Waterfall, the crown jewel of northern Vietnam. The mighty cascade straddles the border with China, creating a thunderous roar and clouds of mist. Take a bamboo boat ride on the Quay Son River to get close to the waterfall and feel its refreshing spray. It’s one of the most exhilarating moments of your journey.

11:00 AM – Lunch at a Local Restaurant
Enjoy a delicious lunch near Ban Gioc with regional dishes such as grilled fish, wild herbs, and steamed mountain vegetables.

2:00 PM – Phong Nam Valley Trek
After lunch, head to Phong Nam Valley for a short 20-minute trek through rice fields and small Tay villages. The valley is a quiet paradise — a patchwork of golden fields and rustic homes surrounded by limestone cliffs.

4:00 PM – Ride to Chongqing–Tra Linh Mountain Road
Continue along a scenic route that winds through Chongqing–Tra Linh, where green rice terraces stretch endlessly on both sides of the road. The ride is peaceful, with almost no traffic — just mountains, sky, and the gentle rhythm of rural life.

Evening: Set up camp near Angel Eye Mountain (Núi Thủng) — a majestic limestone arch that forms a natural “eye” in the mountain. Enjoy dinner under the stars and a cozy campfire before resting in your tent surrounded by nature’s silence.

Overnight: Camping at Angel Eye Mountain

7:00 AM – Sunrise & Breakfast
Wake up to a golden sunrise over the mountains. Have breakfast, then take a short walk to Nam Tra Waterfall, a stunning underground stream that flows out from the cliffs.

Optional adventure activities available here include SUP rowing, kayaking, biking, or ATV rides (seasonal, not included in tour price).

9:00 AM – Pac Bo Historical Site
Depart for Pac Bo, one of Vietnam’s most sacred revolutionary sites. Visit Lenin Stream, where President Ho Chi Minh once bathed and wrote poetry, and explore Coc Bo Cave, where he lived and worked after returning to Vietnam in 1941. The peaceful landscape hides stories of courage and national pride.

11:30 AM – Lunch at a Local Restaurant
Enjoy a traditional lunch featuring mountain specialties.

1:00 PM – Ho Chi Minh Museum & Final Reflections
Visit the Ho Chi Minh Museum in Cao Bang to learn more about the revolutionary journey that began here.

2:00 PM – Return to Cao Bang City
Transfer back to Cao Bang City, marking the end of your unforgettable journey through mountains, waterfalls, and living history.

As you look back on your trip — the nights under the stars, the laughter by the campfire, the thunder of Ban Gioc, and the serenity of Lenin Stream — you’ll realize that Cao Bang isn’t just a place you visited. It’s a feeling you’ll carry forever.