2-Day Ban Gioc Waterfall from Hanoi and return.
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Is 2-Day Ban Gioc Waterfall from Hanoi and return. worth booking?
2-Day Ban Gioc Waterfall from Hanoi and return. is a 48-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $36 per person. It scores 73 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 10 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 73 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (10)
- Duration
- 48 hours
- From
- $36 per person
Cao Bang is an immensely beautiful, sparsely populated frontier region of North Vietnam. This mountainous expanse sits on the northeast border with China and is home to many ethnic minority communities. Although the Ban
What you get
- All meals (1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner)
- All entrance fees
- Overnight in the hotel (double or twin sharing)
- English speaking tour guide
- Bus pick up and drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
About this experience
Cao Bang is an immensely beautiful, sparsely populated frontier region of North Vietnam. This mountainous expanse sits on the northeast border with China and is home to many ethnic minority communities. Although the Ban Gioc waterfalls have become a popular attraction, this region is often overlooked by tourists which has meant its unique beauty and culture has been well preserved. The landscape here is typified by jagged mountains carpeted in thick vegetation, sporadic rice paddies and thin winding roads. Experience the natural beauty of northern Vietnam’s Ban Gioc Waterfall on this multi day guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup in Hanoi, explore Ban Gioc Waterfall and Pagoda, Angle's Eyes Mountain and explore Nguom Ngao Cave with see the colors of its stalactites. Enjoy complimentary meals, accommodations, hikes through beautiful scenery and then take in all the landscape of the countryside around you.
What's included
Included
- All meals (1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner)
- All entrance fees
- Overnight in the hotel (double or twin sharing)
- English speaking tour guide
- Bus pick up and drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
Not included
- Drinks and Personal expenses
What you'll see and do
Ban Gioc Waterfall - Detian Falls
Ban Gioc Waterfall is one of Vietnam’s most impressive natural sights. Located in the northeastern province of Cao Bang, the falls are 30 metres high and 300 metres across, making Ban Gioc the widest (but not the highest) waterfall in the country. The falls occur on the Quay Son River, a beautiful jade-blue body of water flowing from China through a pastoral landscape of rice fields and bamboo groves surrounded by limestone pinnacles. Despite improved road access and public transportation connections, and the popularity of several recent viral drone videos showcasing the majesty of the falls, Ban Gioc is still a relatively off-the-beaten-path sight. Mass tourism has yet to arrive and, outside of weekends and public holidays, there’s rarely more than a trickle of foreign and domestic visitors.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Nguom Ngao Cave
Nguom Ngao Cave is located in a mountain in Gun village of Dam Thuy commune, Trung Khanh district, is a priceless asset that the nature has gifted to the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang. Nearly 5 kilometres away from the renowned Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave was discovered in 1921, opened to tourists in 1996, and recognised as a national-level scenic landscape in 1998. Nguom Ngao means “Tiger Cave” in the Tay ethnic language. It is said that that this site used to be a den of many tigers which were then killed by local residents to guarantee a safe life. Given this, local Tay people named this place “Nguom Ngao”. However, another story said there was an underground stream with piles of pebbles flowing into the Quay Son River and releasing murmur which echoes in the cave and sounds like a tiger’s roar, thus earning this cave the name “Nguom Ngao”.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Mountain God's Eye
“Mountain Angel eye” or “Phja Piot” (in Tay language means a mountain with through-going hole) is in Quoc Toan commune, Trung Khanh district. Mountain Angel eye is in fact a rounded through-going cave c.50m in diameter and c.50m high above the lake. The present day altitude of the cave is due mainly to recent tectonic uplift movements. The cave has developed in a tower karst landscape at the altitude of c.650-700m asl, that consists of karst towers and cones alternating with several tens of lakes in their between, all together constituting the so-called Thang Hen Lake System. A peculiar feature of the Thang Hen Lake System is that the lakes are inter connected and eventually connected with surface and/or underground flows. Hence the water level in the lakes can change seasonally, sometimes very rapidly. So on the pathway toward the “Mountain Angel eye” visitors may be surprised to find a lake, around 15ha in area when full of water and locally known as the Nam Tra lake, during the rain
60 minutes here
Truc Lam Pagoda
Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc pagoda – Cao Bang is famous as a frontier land possessing beautiful and unique natural scenery. In addition to admiring the scenery, you also have the opportunity to explore many impressive works. Among them, Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda is currently one of the famous pagodas with a long history and attractive ancient design. When coming here, visitors will enjoy the peaceful, gentle atmosphere. Especially admire the solemn beauty of the sacred place in the middle of the border land. To gain more experience on this trip in Ban Gioc waterfall, join Origin Vietnam to explore the sacred temple according to the article below.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Hanoi
We pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or our bus office at 156 Tran Quang Khai street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Ends at
We pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or our bus office at 156 Tran Quang Khai street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Options you can book
Full Payment
Pickup included
Deposit 20%
Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Vietnam Loop Tours
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 10 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
10 verified traveler reviews for 2-Day Ban Gioc Waterfall from Hanoi and return.. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great trip with a nice and safe guide!
Really good guide. It was super safe to ride with Chuong and his gang. His English is not great but he’s working on it and it was obvious he did his best in everything we did. Would definitely recommend!
via Tripadvisor
It is worth booking the tour.
Very satisfied with the guide, the food was delicious and the tour was excellent. Very good. Thank you very much.He looked after us very well.
via Tripadvisor
Cao Cang tour
Great availability from Tom, thanks to him I appreciated more the beauties in the surroundings of Cao Cang. All excellent!
via Tripadvisor
Best experience
We had an amazing time at Cao Bang. It was the highlight of our Vietnam tour. The angel eye mountain and the ban gioc waterfall was so beautiful. Our tour guide Dong was the nicest person. Our cao bang tour was perfect thanks to him! Will visit again for sure!
via Tripadvisor
Cao Bang Tour
We had a wonderful experience with Dong and Doi, the route was very scenic and the tour covered very beautiful places, especially the Ban Gioc waterfalls. Overall, will recommend you to book a trip with Cao Bang Tours
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 48 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 10+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $36 to $179
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 73
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
2-Day Ban Gioc Waterfall from Hanoi and return.: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.
How much does 2-Day Ban Gioc Waterfall from Hanoi and return. cost?
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Prices start at $36 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hanoi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 2-Day Ban Gioc Waterfall from Hanoi and return. take?
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Plan for about 48 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Hanoi is not rushed.
Is 2-Day Ban Gioc Waterfall from Hanoi and return. worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 73 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 10 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Hanoi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 2-Day Ban Gioc Waterfall from Hanoi and return.?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 2-Day Ban Gioc Waterfall from Hanoi and return. suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 10. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 48-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book 2-Day Ban Gioc Waterfall from Hanoi and return.?
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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Hanoi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Hanoi and add a light layer if any part of the 48-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 2-Day Ban Gioc Waterfall from Hanoi and return. start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Hanoi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Hanoi?
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On Outty we rank every Hanoi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi with Tam Coc or Trang An & Mua Cave, Ha Giang Loop Tour 4 Days 3 Nights with Ha Giang Vision Tour, Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Hanoi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Hanoi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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