Overview
TOUR CODE: OCB 03
(Solo Travel Groups from Cao Bang City– available every day)
Itinerary: Hanoi –Cao Bang – Bao Lac- Me Pja Pass- Angel Eye Mountain-Pac Bo- Phong Nam valley - Ban Gioc Waterfalls – Vinh Quy Hills –Cao Bang City – Hanoi
Itinerary
Night 01: Hanoi-Cao Bang (overnight on the sleeper bus)
20:00: Pick-up by minivan from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to the bus station.
20:30-21:00: The sleeper bus departs from the bus station to Cao Bang City.
5:00: Arrive in Cao Bang City, and sleep in our hostel for a few hours before starting the journey.
Day 01: Cao Bang- Nguyen Binh Bamboo Forest- Bao Lac (B, L, D)
07:30: Check out of the hotel, and have breakfast in Cao Bang City.
08:00: Rise and shine! It's time to have the day's most important meal and depart for Bao Lac. The scenic route will take you to:
- Cao Bang Museum (for a cultural and historical visit)
- N-shaped pass- Vu Nong Pass
- Bai Tinh Thong Nong
- Nguyen Binh town (located in the western tourist route "Exploring Phja Oac - Mountains of changes" of the UNESCO Non-Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark)
12:00: Enjoy lunch at the local restaurant at Ban Nga
- Nguyen Binh Bamboo Forest, also known as Ban Phung Bamboo Forest (enjoy the fresh air and explore local culture)
- Nam Ngua Waterfall
17:00: Check in at the homestay in Bao Lac town.
18:00: Enjoy dinner and have time to explore Bao Lac, visit local markets, and interact with the community.
Day 02: Bao Lac- Me Pja Pass- Pac Bo- Angel Eye Mountain- Ban Gioc Waterfall (B, L, D)
7:30-8:00: Have breakfast at the homestay
8:00: Start the journey to visit:
- Me Pja Pass- Khau Coc Cha Pass- 14-storey pass
- Pac Bo village
- Tra Linh border
- Angel Eye Mountain (explore the valley and enjoy the unique mountain with a hole through the center)
12:00: Lunch stop at the local restaurant in Quang Uyen.
- Phong Nam Valley
- Quay Son River (explore the streams and flatlands of the valley).
17:30: Check-in at the homestay near Ban Gioc Waterfall.
19:00: Enjoy dinner and have free time to relax.
Day 03: Ban Gioc Waterfall- Nguom Ngao Cave- Vinh Quy Hills- Cao Bang City- Hanoi (B, L, D)
08:00: Breakfast at the homestay
- Nguom Ngao Cave (trek 30 minutes through the cave)
- Phat Tich Truc Lam Pagoda (explore many impressive works)
- Ban Gioc Waterfall (boat trip up to the foot of the waterfall, photo stop, and explore the area on foot)
12:00: Enjoy lunch at the local restaurant at Vinh Quy.
- Vinh Quy Grass Hills- Ba Quang Grass Hills (explore the area, optional to climb to the flag pole up top)
- Doc Lap Waterfall
15:30: Arrive in Cao Bang. Enjoy Tea Break Time with a welcome drink, and fruit.
16:00: Say goodbye to the journey in Cao Bang City and get ready to go back to Hanoi
23:00: Arrive in Hanoi. The driver will drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
Thank you, and we hope to see you again!
Note:
- Self-drive tour requires a valid motorbike driving license
- Standard motorbikes for both self-drive and easy riders are 110cc. Request for larger motorbikes (150cc), incurs an additional charge of $20 per day
- Jeep Tour requires a minimum of 4 pax
Prices & inclusions
Inclusions:
+ English-speaking tour guide
+ Bus ticket: Ha Noi – Cao Bang and Cao Bang – Ha Noi
+ Using 110cc motorbikes/ car/ jeep for a 3-day journey from Cao Bang City.
+ Meals: 03 breakfasts, 03 lunches, and 02 dinners are included
+ Accommodation: 02 nights in a homestay
+ All entrance fees: Pac Bo, Nguom Ngao, Ban Gioc waterfall
Exclusions:
- Beverages
- 10 % VAT tax
- Tips
- Private room: Additional $10/pax/night
