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Cycling the Border Belt Cao Bang Tour 4 Days

  • CODE: GDT283
  • Private Tour
  • Duration: 3 - 4 days
  • Price from: Contact
  • Route: Vietnam - Ha Noi - Cao Bang

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Title: Cycling Border Belt Cao Bang Tour: Ban Gioc & Ethnic Culture – 4 Days

Description: Embark on a 4-day private cycling tour through Cao Bang's Border Belt. Ride dirt roads & singletracks through stunning rice paddies, visit Ban Gioc Waterfall, try paper & basket making, and experience authentic homestays in White Nung villages. Discover unique ethnic cultures near the Chinese border.

Keywords: Cao Bang cycling tour, 4-day bike trip Vietnam, Border Belt cycling, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Phia Thap homestay, Lung Niec homestay, Trung Khanh cycling, paper making village, basket weaving challenge, White Nung culture, Quay Son river, rice paddies cycling, ethnic villages Vietnam, Golden Trail Travel, North East Vietnam, challenging bike routes, community development project, Vietnam China border, mountain scenery, authentic local experiences, singletrack biking.


 

Overview: Cycling the Border Belt Cao Bang Tour (4 Days)

 

Embark on an extraordinary and deeply immersive 4-day private cycling tour through the captivating Border Belt of Cao Bang province, a unique region in Vietnam's stunning northeast highlands. Meticulously crafted by Golden Trail Travel, this adventure offers an unparalleled blend of exhilarating cycling, profound cultural immersion, and breathtaking natural beauty. Designed for active travelers eager to explore off-the-beaten-path destinations and connect with authentic hill tribe life, this journey promises unforgettable experiences amidst dramatic mountain scenery and close to the Chinese border.

Your adventure begins on Day 1 with your arrival in the tranquil White Nung village of Phia Thap, known for its traditional craft. In the morning, you'll embark on a rewarding bike ride from your homestay to a specialized paper-making village, where you'll have the unique opportunity to try your hand at traditional paper making, gaining insight into a centuries-old craft. The afternoon allows for a leisurely ride back to the comfortable Phia Thap homestay village, giving you more time to soak in the peaceful surroundings and local atmosphere. Your overnight stay at Phia Thap homestay provides an authentic taste of White Nung hospitality, complete with delicious local food.

Day 2 unveils more of Cao Bang's hidden gems and local traditions. Your day kicks off at 7:00 AM with a ride from Phia Thap homestay to a fascinating Basket Weaving Village. At 8:00 AM, you'll engage in a fun and interactive Basket Weaving Challenge, an excellent way to connect with the local artisans. This day features a dynamic 40km ride across diverse terrain, including dirt and sealed roads with a small section of invigorating singletrack. The route continues along the southern loop to a refreshing natural spring, where you'll enjoy lunch and have the chance for a relaxing swim. Afterwards, you'll head north on a sealed road towards Quang Uyen for a refreshing drink stop, followed by a steep but rewarding climb that leads to the northern half of the loop, winding through scenic countryside before returning to your comfortable Phia Thap homestay for dinner at 7:00 PM. Throughout the day, water and fruit stations are strategically provided to keep you energized.

Day 3 is designed for the most extensive cycling of the tour, taking you deeper into the border region. After breakfast, you'll have a short 40-minute bus transfer from Phia Thap commune to Trung Khanh. By 8:00 AM, you'll be on your bikes, embarking on a long and captivating ride from Trung Khanh to your homestay at Lung Niec. This route takes you north through stunning river scenery, past vast rice paddies, and alongside traditional water wheels, with tantalizing potential views of the Chinese border in the distance. You'll cross the picturesque Quay Son river before turning south-east on a mix of sealed roads and charming village trails, finally heading east to the welcoming Lung Niec homestay, perfectly situated near the magnificent Ban Gioc waterfall. Water and fruit stations are available, along with a well-timed lunch stop to refuel. Dinner at the homestay at 7:00 PM provides a perfect end to a day of incredible exploration.

The final Day 4 brings you to one of Vietnam's most iconic natural wonders. After breakfast, you'll embark on a short, scenic downhill ride from Lung Niec homestay directly to Ban Gioc Waterfall, a truly spectacular natural wonder that straddles the Vietnam-China border. At 8:00 AM, you'll have the opportunity to participate in a meaningful Community Development Project at the waterfall site, contributing to local initiatives. Riders can also enjoy a relaxing coffee at Sai Gon Ban Gioc Resort or browse the local souvenir markets. There will be plenty of time for stunning photo opportunities of the majestic falls. By 10:00 AM, you'll begin your comfortable return journey, taking an express bus from Ban Gioc back to Hanoi, reflecting on the incredible landscapes, cultural insights, and active adventures experienced on your "Cycling the Border Belt Cao Bang Tour."

Trip Map

Highlight

  • Authentic White Nung Homestays: Experience genuine local hospitality with overnight stays at traditional stilt house homestays in Phia Thap (Day 1, 2) and Lung Niec (Day 3), offering deep cultural immersion in White Nung communities.

  • Unique Cultural Craft Workshops: Get hands-on experience by trying traditional paper making in a local village (Day 1) and participating in an interactive Basket Weaving Challenge (Day 2), connecting directly with local artisans.

  • Diverse Cycling Terrains: Enjoy varied and engaging rides on a mix of dirt roads, sealed roads, and singletrack sections, traversing stunning rice paddies, river scenery, and through traditional villages.

  • Breathtaking Ban Gioc Waterfall: Visit the magnificent Ban Gioc Waterfall (Day 4), one of Vietnam's most impressive natural wonders, with ample opportunities for stunning photos.

  • Chinese Border Views: Cycle routes offer tantalizing potential views of the Chinese border (Day 3), adding a unique geographical dimension to your adventure.

  • Community Engagement: Participate in a Community Development Project at Ban Gioc Waterfall (Day 4), contributing positively to local initiatives.

  • Scenic River Crossings & Water Wheels: Ride along the picturesque Quay Son river (Day 3) and witness traditional water wheels in action, highlighting the area's agrarian life.

  • Local Village Exploration: Cycle through and observe the daily life in various White Nung and other ethnic villages (Day 1, 2, 3), experiencing untouched rural Vietnamese culture.

  • Comprehensive Support: Benefit from a comfortable support vehicle accompanying the cycling journey, especially on steep parts (Day 1), along with water and fruit stations provided throughout cycling days.

  • Tailor-Made Private Tour: This is a private tour by Golden Trail Travel, ensuring a personalized experience that can be customized to your preferences and budget.

  • Seamless Transfers: Enjoy efficient transfers, including the final express bus from Ban Gioc back to Hanoi (Day 4), ensuring a comfortable conclusion to your tour.

Service

HOTELS
Economy 2*+ Hotels
Superior 3* Hotels
First Class 4* Hotels
Deluxe 5* Hotels
Luxury 5*++ Hotels

Notes:
*All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request

Important Notes:
HOTELS, PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

GUIDE/LEADER:
English speaking guide. French , Germany , Spanish, Italian, Russian  speaking guide can be arranged with on request.

Things to be prepared:
Hat
Small backpack
Shoes and shorts for cycling
Sunglasses
Gloves
2 pairs of riding shorts
2 riding jerseys (quick-dry)
2 pairs of quick dry socks for cycling
Comfortable shoes for biking and walking
Riding gloves
2-3 t-shirts or casual shirts
Trousers or jeans
1-2 pairs of casual socks for non-cycling activities
3-5 sets of underwear (quick-dry)
Cool-weather jacket or rain jacket
Extra layers and gloves for cooler season or climate (thin, thermal, water-wicking)
Bathing suit
Sandals

Your Perfect Cycling Adventure, Crafted Just for You Across Asia

At Golden Trail Travel, we believe every journey should be as unique as the traveler. As Asia's premier bike tour operator, we specialize in creating bespoke cycling experiences that perfectly match your desires and budget, wherever your wanderlust takes you.

Our dedicated team—comprising experienced biking guides, skilled mechanics, reliable drivers, insightful tour consultants, and passionate bicycle specialists—is committed to ensuring your adventure is seamless, safe, and truly unforgettable.

Whether you're exploring solo, enjoying a family getaway, or embarking on a group expedition, we're here to design a trip that's exclusively yours. The itineraries you see are just a starting point; consider them a canvas upon which we'll paint your ideal Asian biking tour. We invite you to share your ideas, tell us your preferences, and let us know your budget. We'll meticulously customize an existing itinerary or craft a brand-new program from the ground up, adding or excluding elements until it's absolutely perfect for you.

Ready to start planning your dream biking adventure across Asia? Share your requirements with us today, and let's create memories that will last a lifetime.

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Hanoi – Phia Thap (-/L/D)

 

6:00 – Travel from Ha Noi – Phia Thap commune (Bus)

15:00 – Short bike ride around homestay location

19:00 – Dinner at homestay

Route Description:

After arriving at the homestay you’ll have the opportunity to warm up your cycling legs with a ride around the local area. This short “there-and-back” ride takes us along wide dirt roads to a paper-making village, where you’ll be able to have a go at making your own paper using a process that locals have been using for generations. After putting your skills to the test we’ll take a leisurely ride back to Phia Thap homestay village.

Stay at Phia Thap

Day 2: Phia Thap – Basket Weaving Village – Phia Thap (B/L/D)

 

7:00 – Ride from Phia Thap homestay to Basket Weaving Village

8:00 – Participate in Basket Weaving Challenge

12:00 – Lunch at Swimming Spot

19:00 – Dinner at homestay

Route Description:

It’s time to really stretch those legs with the Phia Thap Epic Loop. This 40km ride along dirt and sealed roads (with a small section of singletrack) will take you through a local basket-weaving village where you will not only see baskets being made, but also have a go at making one yourself. We then continue along the southern half of the loop and stop at a fresh spring where you can cool off with a quick swim after lunch.

After everyone has refuelled we’ll head north along a sealed road towards Quang Uyen where you can purchase drinks at any of the local shops. Taking a steep but short climb out of town takes us onto the northern half of the loop, through amazing countryside and back to the homestay for a well-earned rest.

Note: Water and fruit stations will be provided on the trail.

Stay at Phia Thap

Day 3: Phia Thap – Trung Khanh – Lung Niec (B/L/D)

 

7:00 – Travel from Phia Thap commune to Trung Khanh (Bus)

8:00 – Ride bike from Trung Khanh to homestay at Lung Niec

19:00 – Dinner at homestay

Route Description:

It’s the biggest day of the tour distance-wise. We start with a 40-minute bus ride to the town of Trung Khanh, leaving behind most of the busy highway that goes to the Chinese border. After topping up the water bottles we head north, through amazing river scenery and passing rice paddies and water wheels and (on a clear day) spot the Chinese border in the distance.

Crossing the picturesque Quay Son river we then turn south-east along sealed roads and village trails, before turning east and making our way to the Lung Niec homestay that’s located only a stone’s throw from the famous Ban Gioc waterfall.

Note: Water and fruit stations will be provided on the trail. Lunch stop along the way.

Stay at Lung Niec Homestay

Day 4: Lung Niec – Ban Gioc – Hanoi (B/L/-)

 

7:00 – Ride bike from Lung Niec homestay to Ban Gioc Waterfall

8:00 – Community Development Project at Ban Gioc Waterfall

10:00 – Travel from Ban Gioc to Hanoi (Bus)

Route Description:

Make sure your camera battery is fully charged, because Day 4 would possibly be the day you drain it to the last bar with tons of shots of the stunning landscape. Turning right onto the main road it’s a short downhill ride down to the amazing Ban Gioc waterfall, where we will spend a few hours participating in a community development activity that will assist the locals in maintaining the area. Here riders can grab a coffee at the Sai Gon Ban Gioc Resort located right next to the waterfall entrance, or wander through the souvenir markets at the base of the falls. After a group photo (and plenty of your own, no doubt) it’s all aboard the express bus back to Hanoi.

FAQS

1. What types of tours does Golden Trail Travel offer?

Answer: Golden Trail Travel specializes in offering a wide range of travel packages to Vietnam and other Indochina countries such as Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, China, and Malaysia. We offer themed tours including Classic Highlights, Cycling, Trekking, Beach Holidays, Luxury Honeymoon, Short Trips, Family, Off The Beaten Track, Multi-Country, Motorbiking, Veteran, Food, Students, Luxury, Golf, Photography, Cooking Class, Bird Watching, Indochina Cruises, Kayaking, Muslim-friendly tours, Offroad 4x4WD, Indochina MICE Travel, Cave Expedition, and Helicopter tours.

2. How can I book a tour with Golden Trail Travel?

Answer: You can book a tour by contacting us directly via phone, email, or by filling out the contact form on our website. Our team of travel experts will advise and assist you in designing a suitable itinerary.

3. Can tours be customized?

Answer: Absolutely! We understand that every traveler has unique preferences. Golden Trail Travel is happy to customize tour packages to fit your specific needs, interests, and budget.

4. Does Golden Trail Travel provide visa support services?

Answer: Depending on your nationality and the destination, we may provide guidance or assistance with the necessary visa procedures. Please contact us for more detailed information.

5. What makes Golden Trail Travel different from other travel agencies?

Answer: We are committed to delivering authentic and unique travel experiences in Vietnam and Indochina. With a team of knowledgeable local experts, meticulously designed tour packages, and dedicated customer care, we ensure every trip is a memorable journey.

6. What should I prepare before the trip?

Answer: We will provide you with a detailed checklist of what to prepare, including information on luggage, appropriate clothing for the weather and local culture, essential personal items, and health advice.

7. What is Golden Trail Travel's cancellation policy?

Answer: Our cancellation policy will be clearly stated in the terms and conditions when you book a tour. Please refer to this information or contact us for specific details.

8. Where can I find information about travel safety and health?

Answer: We prioritize the safety and health of our travelers. Before your trip, we will provide information and advice regarding health, travel insurance, and safety measures at the destination.

9. Can I request a tour guide who speaks Vietnamese or a specific language?

Answer: Yes, we can arrange tour guides who speak Vietnamese or other common languages (such as English, French, German, Spanish, etc.) upon your request and subject to availability. Please inform us of your language preference when booking your tour.

10. Does Golden Trail Travel offer travel insurance?

Answer: We highly recommend all travelers purchase comprehensive travel insurance before departure. While we do not directly provide insurance, we can advise on suitable insurance types and the importance of having coverage during your trip

11. How can I pay for my tour?

Answer: We accept various payment methods, including bank transfers, credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express), and some online payment options. Detailed information on payment options and payment schedules will be provided upon confirmation of your tour booking.

12. Does Golden Trail Travel offer tours for solo travelers?

Answer: Yes, we have tour options suitable for solo travelers, including group joining tours or specially designed private tours. Please contact us so we can advise on the best package for you.

13. Are the tours child-friendly or suitable for seniors?

Answer: We offer many family-friendly tour packages and can adjust itineraries to suit travelers of all ages, including children and seniors. We will advise on the difficulty level, travel time, and activities appropriate for each member of your family.

14. Where can I read reviews from previous customers?

Answer: You can find customer reviews and testimonials on our website (if a review section is available), social media pages, or reputable travel platforms like TripAdvisor.

15. What are Golden Trail Travel's sustainability or responsible tourism policies?

Answer: We are committed to practicing responsible and sustainable tourism. We constantly strive to minimize our environmental impact, respect local cultures, and contribute positively to the communities where we operate.

16. What happens if there's an emergency during the trip?

Answer: Your safety is our top priority. Golden Trail Travel has a 24/7 emergency support team. We will provide emergency contact numbers and detailed instructions before your trip. Our guides and local partners are trained to handle emergency situations professionally.

17. Are my payment methods secure?

Answer: Absolutely secure. We use highly encrypted online payment gateways and comply with international standards for data security. Your personal and financial information will be strictly protected.

18. What support will I receive during the trip?

Answer: Yes. Throughout your trip, you will always have the support of your local guide, driver, and Golden Trail Travel's operation team. We will provide a 24/7 support hotline so you can contact us anytime if you have any issues or need assistance.

19. What is included and not included in the tour price?

Answer: Each tour package has clear details on included services (e.g., accommodation, transportation, meals as per itinerary, entrance fees to attractions, tour guide) and exclusions (e.g., international flights, visas, travel insurance, drinks, tips, personal expenses). You will receive a detailed itinerary and an inclusion/exclusion list before confirming your tour booking.

20. What is the typical group size for Golden Trail Travel tours?

Answer: Our tour group sizes can vary depending on the type of tour. For join-in tours, we try to keep the numbers small to ensure a personalized and comfortable experience. We also offer private tours for families or groups of friends upon request.

21. Whom can I contact if I have questions or need assistance before departure?

Answer: Before departure, you can contact our team of consultants via phone, email, or online chat. We are always ready to answer any questions and help you prepare best for your trip.

22. How is Golden Trail Travel committed to sustainable and responsible tourism?

Answer: We are strongly committed to sustainable tourism. This is reflected in our collaboration with responsible local partners, supporting local communities, encouraging travelers to respect culture and environment, and minimizing negative impacts on destinations. Our goal is to benefit both travelers and local people.

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