Day 1: Cao Bang city - Traditional Craft Village - Ban Gioc Waterfall - Quay Son River Swimming
Morning: Cultural Immersion & Scenic Drives
6:30 AM: Pick-up in Cao Bang City.
6:30 AM – 7:30 AM: Enjoy an authentic Cao Bang breakfast (Banh Cuon, Duck Pho, Sour Pho, or Roasted Pork Pho).
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Scenic drive through picturesque villages, rice paddies, cornfields, and limestone mountains, with views of grazing buffalo, cows, and horses.
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Visit a traditional Nung ethnic handmade paper village in Quang Uyen. Witness the papermaking process and create your own souvenir.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Refreshment break, followed by a scenic drive through mountain passes to Trung Khanh district.
Afternoon: Waterfall Wonders & Cave Exploration
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Experience the majestic Ban Gioc Waterfall. Enjoy a boat ride to the falls and see the Vietnam-China border marker.
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch featuring Cao Bang specialties (Smoked Sausage, Boiled Free-range Chicken, Stir-fried Wild Vegetables, Stewed Black Pig Trotters).
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Explore the pristine beauty of Ngườm Ngao Cave (Tiger Cave), marveling at natural stone columns and diverse stalactite formations.
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Ascend to Truc Lam Cao Bang Zen Monastery for panoramic views of Ban Gioc Waterfall, the Chinese Glass Bridge, and Vietnamese rice fields.
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Stroll along the crystal-clear Quay Son River (flowing from Ban Gioc Waterfall) for photos or a refreshing swim.
Evening: Authentic Homestay & Local Culture
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Arrive at your ethnic stilt house or stone house homestay.
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Dinner at a Ban Gioc restaurant with more Cao Bang dishes (Cao Bang Sausage, Seven-flavored Roasted Duck, Stuffed Forest Bamboo Shoots, Stir-fried Pork with Black Olives, River Fish with Tomato Sauce, Stewed Chestnuts with Pork Hock, fresh Cao Bang Vegetables).
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Optional cultural immersion with Dan Tinh music and Si Luon Cao Bang singing (additional cost).
9:00 PM: Overnight at homestay.
Day 2: Angel Eye Mountain - PacBo Historical Site - Lenin Stream - Cao Bang city
Morning: Natural Wonders & Border Exploration
6:30 AM – 7:30 AM: Breakfast at homestay.
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Scenic drive through rustic villages to Angel Eye Mountain (Nui Thung).
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Discover Angel Eye Mountain, a unique natural formation in a lush green valley, offering fresh air and stunning landscapes.
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Continue along the Vietnam-China border road, navigating dramatic mountain passes and poetic villages towards Ha Quang district.
Afternoon: Historical Significance & Return Journey
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch at a Pac Bo restaurant, featuring Cao Bang's culinary highlights.
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Visit the Pac Bo Historical Site, including the Ho Chi Minh Museum, Pac Bo Cave, Lenin Stream, and Karl Marx Peak. Learn about President Ho Chi Minh's return to Vietnam.
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Scenic drive back to Cao Bang City, passing charming villages, rolling hills, and streams.
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Farewell dinner in Cao Bang City (Banh Ap Chao, Duck Pho, or Roasted Pork Pho).
6:30 PM: Tour concludes with drop-off in Cao Bang City.
Tour Inclusions:
Private Transportation: Private motorbike for the duration of the tour within Cao Bang.
Accommodation: 1 night at a 3-star hotel or traditional homestay (double occupancy).
Meals: 6 meals (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners).
Entrance Fees: All designated attraction entrance fees.
Tour Guide: Professional, experienced, and attentive tour guide.
Refreshments: One 500ml bottle of water per person per day.
Travel Insurance (for Vietnamese Citizens): Maximum compensation of VND 100,000,000 per person per incident.
Exclusions:
VAT Invoice.
International Travel Insurance (for foreign nationals).
Easy-Rider (motorbike taxi) service: US$30 per day for guests without an international driving permit.