From Hanoi: Ban Gioc Waterfall - Angel Mountain 2nights/1day
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 52 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is From Hanoi: Ban Gioc Waterfall - Angel Mountain 2nights/1day worth booking?
From Hanoi: Ban Gioc Waterfall - Angel Mountain 2nights/1day is a 24-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $150 per person. It scores 73 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 52 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 73 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (52)
- Duration
- 24 hours
- From
- $150 per person
- Immerse yourself in the scenery of moutainous and interleaving water the place which recognized by Unesco as Cao Bang Global Geopark - Enjoying the fresh atmosphere, Listening to the birds singing, off-road on the unique windy pass, discovering the new route go through the ethnic’s people villages - Discover the uniques and features of tribes people such as Tày, Nùng, Dao, H.Mong... - Deeply Exploring The Culture - People and Local Food Cuisine - Visit Many Special Routes such as Lam Son Base, Ngao Cave, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Tay’s Stone Village …… - Local Tour Guide, Knowledgeable, Enthusiastic, Care in details
What you get
About this experience
- Immerse yourself in the scenery of moutainous and interleaving water the place which recognized by Unesco as Cao Bang Global Geopark - Enjoying the fresh atmosphere, Listening to the birds singing, off-road on the unique windy pass, discovering the new route go through the ethnic’s people villages - Discover the uniques and features of tribes people such as Tày, Nùng, Dao, H.Mong... - Deeply Exploring The Culture - People and Local Food Cuisine - Visit Many Special Routes such as Lam Son Base, Ngao Cave, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Tay’s Stone Village …… - Local Tour Guide, Knowledgeable, Enthusiastic, Care in details
What's included
Included
- Round Transfer From Hanoi to Cao Bang City
- Comfortable Car to travel on Scenic Route
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Entrance Fees and Electric City Car at Ban Gioc Waterfall
- Lunch
- Ethnic Local Tour Guide - Speaking English
Not included
- 10 % of Tax collect by Cash ( Mandatory Cost )
- Service Charge + Insurance: 10US$/person ( Mandatory Cost )
- Rafting on the River Ban Gioc Waterfall 50 000VND ( Optional )
What you'll see and do
Hanoi
Night 1: Ha Noi – Cao Bang City 7:30PM – 8:00PM : Customer book a grab car to go to our meeting point at My Dinh Bus station 9:00pm – 9:30pm: Check in to our VIP sleeper to go to Cao Bang City Next Morning 5:00am – 5:30am: check in our homestay, take rest until 7:00am 7:00am: get a warm welcome by our English Speaking tour guide, briefing information for trip in few minutes
Pass by without stopping
Cao Bang
Day 1: Experience Global Geopark – Traditional Craft Village – Ngao Cave – Trúc Lâm Pagoda – Bản Giốc Waterfall – Hanoi Travel with a Car driven by a local tour guide 7:00am – 7:45am: Enjoy Specialize food such as Cao Bang Rice Paper, Duck Noodle Soup, Sour Noodle 6:45am – 8:00: Travel on a picturesque road in Global Geopark, from Cao Bang city to Ma Phuc Pass, then follow the village road of ethnic people, you can see old stilt houses, children's laughter on the way to admire the beautiful scenery like a fairyland, if you feel thirsty or hungry our tour guide will give you water or some cakes such as Peng Va, Banh Den CB, Banh Te..... so you are able to continue your trip strongly and happily 8:00am – 8:30am: Visiting paper craft village or forging village of Cao Bang people, where visitors have the opportunity to visit stilt houses, learn how to make paper/forging and learn more about the lives of local people
180 minutes here
Cao Bang Province
8:30am – 11:30am: Continue on the most unique and beautiful route, where there are few trucks or containers moving around, go through the villages of Tay, Nung, Dao ... feel the wonderful scenery that nature has bestowed on this place. 11:30pm – 12:30pm: Visiting Ngao Cave (Tiger Cave), Ngao Cave can be said to be one of the caves that still retains its pristine beauty, natural stone columns formed over hundreds of millions of years, stalactites showing off created and sculpted by mother nature with thousands of different beautiful shapes such as tiger statue, lotus flower image, boat image, cactus image, jellyfish image, magic stick ...
180 minutes here
Ban Gioc Waterfall - Detian Falls
12:30am – 13:00pm: Having lunch at Thac Ban Gioc Restaurant where we can relax and enjoy the specialize food cuisine of Cao Bang in general and Ban Gioc in particular 13:00pm – 13:30: Visit Truc Lam Zen Monastery in Cao Bang, climb up to the pagoda and have a panoramic view of Ban Gioc Waterfall with the scenery of mountainous and interleaving water , On the other side is the Chinese Glass Bridge, on this side is the peaceful and poetic Vietnamese rice fields. 13:30pm – 14:30pm: Visit Ban Gioc Waterfall with water flowing down from above to whitewash a river, next to a fragrant rice field with a cool breeze, Take a boat closer to the waterfall, getting the drops of water splashing on people it make you goosebumps little bit. In the middle of the river is the border of Vietnam - China, a feeling can't be more happier when you have traveled nearly 100Km to this place.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Mountain God's Eye
16:30pm - 17:30pm: Surrounded by lush green mountains and calm emerald waters, Angel Mountain offers a peaceful atmosphere, far from crowded tourist routes. From the viewing platform, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the lake, dramatic karst formations, and traditional rural life along the water’s edge. The reflection of the mountain on the lake makes it a perfect spot for photography, relaxation, and nature lovers.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Hanoi
14: 30pm – 15:00pm: Return to Cao Bang with another route so that you do not feel the overlap in the tour schedule, the route with mountains and hills looming in the distance, below is the green field that the farmer has diligently take care of fertilizer 18:00pm – 19:00pm: Get back Cao Bang city and having dinner at our homestay 20:00pm – 20:30pm: Back to the hotel to get luggage while waiting for the pick up by a VIP Sleeper Bus 21:00pm – 5:00 am: VIP Sleeper Bus drop you off at the bus station and you can get back to your hotel by a taxi. Tour End
180 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Hanoi
Dropping off at our homestay, take rest for a while until 7:00am
Meeting point
Hanoi
Notice: - Please go to our meeting point at My Dinh Bus Station at 8:30 PM - The Round Transfer VIP Sleeper bus from Hanoi to Cao Bang is included in the tour price
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Dropping off at our homestay, take rest for a while until 7:00am
Ends at
Notice: - Please go to our meeting point at My Dinh Bus Station at 8:30 PM - The Round Transfer VIP Sleeper bus from Hanoi to Cao Bang is included in the tour price
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 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Vietnam Northern Travel
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 52 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
4 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
52 verified traveler reviews for From Hanoi: Ban Gioc Waterfall - Angel Mountain 2nights/1day. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Very good experience and accommodating of vegans
Great experience! Guide was awesome, good value for money and they even accommodated us being vegan! Really went out of our way to make sure that we would eat well
via Tripadvisor
Unforgettable Journey With an Exceptional Guide and Hospitatility.
Trung is a wonderful tour guide! He was enthusiastic and knowledgeable from the start to the end! The itinerary was seamless - always on time and ahead of other tour groups and we never felt rushed once. Our guide had many local insights. I am truly grateful for this experience I got to share with my mom and Trung! - Hili Trung, thank you for making our Cao Bang trip very enjoyable. You are a wonderful tour guide. Thank you for driving safely while showing us beautiful places of Northern Vietnam. - Girlie Quan was extremely hospitable and helpful from the 4:30am pick up to the 9:00pm drop off. We are vegetarian and he made sure to have the in-house chef prepare a hot vegetarian meal ready for us when we got back from the all day trip. It was delicious! Thank you so much for making this trip memorable. - Hili Quan, thank you for on time pick up /drop off, nice and comfortable home stay, and one of the best vegetarian meals we have ever had. I appreciate the hospitality. Thank you! - Girlie
via Viator
Experience beyond expectations!
This trip was truly amazing from start to finish. The journey from Hanoi was long but comfortable, with beautiful scenery along the way. Visiting the local villages gave me a real glimpse into the peaceful countryside life — everyone was so kind and welcoming. The highlight, of course, was Ban Gioc Waterfall — breathtakingly beautiful! Standing there and watching the water flow between Vietnam and China felt surreal. Our guide Mr.Tu was knowledgeable, patient, and caring throughout the trip. When we returned the home stay Anthony entertained us with a flute. The local dishes were delicious. Highly recommended. Thanks.
via Viator
Amazing trip to Cao Bang
We had an amazing experience in Cao Bang. Anthony and Quin were great guides, and we were given plenty of time to take in the breathtaking views around Angel Eye Mountain and Ban Gioc Waterfall. The homestay is also very clean and comfortable, and the food provided was delicious. We would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a less touristy way to experience northern Vietnam
via Tripadvisor
Best day trip to Ban Gioc ❤️
We had an absolutely wonderful day filled with unique local experiences — from traditional paper making to watching the fascinating process of glass noodle preparation. The true highlights were the breathtaking Ban Gioc Waterfall and the mesmerizing Ngườm Ngao Cave, both leaving us in awe of nature’s beauty. 🌿✨ Our guide, Sen, was warm, friendly, and deeply knowledgeable — it truly felt like exploring with a local friend. A heartfelt 10/10 to Anthony and Sen for curating such a memorable and meaningful journey for us. ❤️
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 18
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Vietnam Northern Travel, who run 4 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 72.3.
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From Hanoi: Ban Gioc Waterfall - Angel Mountain 2nights/1day: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.
How much does From Hanoi: Ban Gioc Waterfall - Angel Mountain 2nights/1day cost?
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Prices start at $150 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 From Hanoi: Ban Gioc Waterfall - Angel Mountain 2nights/1day take?
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Plan for about 24 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 From Hanoi: Ban Gioc Waterfall - Angel Mountain 2nights/1day 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 (4.9/5 across 52 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 From Hanoi: Ban Gioc Waterfall - Angel Mountain 2nights/1day?
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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 From Hanoi: Ban Gioc Waterfall - Angel Mountain 2nights/1day suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 24-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book From Hanoi: Ban Gioc Waterfall - Angel Mountain 2nights/1day?
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Around 18 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 24-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does From Hanoi: Ban Gioc Waterfall - Angel Mountain 2nights/1day 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 Ha Giang Loop 3-Day Small Group - from Hanoi, (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR, Incense Village Quang Phu Cau, Hat Village and Hanoi City Tour. 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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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in From Hanoi: Ban Gioc Waterfall - Angel Mountain 2nights/1day?
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Included: Round Transfer From Hanoi to Cao Bang City; Comfortable Car to travel on Scenic Route; Breakfast; Dinner; and Entrance Fees and Electric City Car at Ban Gioc Waterfall. Not included: 10 % of Tax collect by Cash ( Mandatory Cost ); Service Charge + Insurance: 10US$/person ( Mandatory Cost ); and Rafting on the River Ban Gioc Waterfall 50 000VND ( Optional ). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for From Hanoi: Ban Gioc Waterfall - Angel Mountain 2nights/1day?
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Dropping off at our homestay, take rest for a while until 7:00am Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is From Hanoi: Ban Gioc Waterfall - Angel Mountain 2nights/1day offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for From Hanoi: Ban Gioc Waterfall - Angel Mountain 2nights/1day?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to From Hanoi: Ban Gioc Waterfall - Angel Mountain 2nights/1day if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about From Hanoi: Ban Gioc Waterfall - Angel Mountain 2nights/1day?
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Across 52 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, food and drink, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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