Ban Gioc Waterfall Tour: Experience Vietnam's Largest Waterfall Over 3 Days from Hanoi
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Hoàn Kiếm
Experience Vietnam's largest and most stunning Ban Gioc Waterfall over 3 days from Hanoi. Explore the emerald blue Quay Son River and breathtaking limestone cliffs.
Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 6 days learn more
Highlights

Hanoi

  • Ban Gioc Waterfall - Nguom Ngao Cave (Tiger Cave) (Meal: L, D)

Ban Gioc Waterfall - Detian Falls - 6:00

  • 6:30: Pick up from the hotel in the Ha Noi Old Quarter.
    7:15: Depart to Ban Gioc Waterfall
  • one of the four waterfalls located between 2 countries, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world.
    12:45 -13:00 You will have lunch at a local restaurant.
    After lunch, continue the journey to Ban Gioc Waterfall (one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world). You have time to enjoy the beautiful scenery here. You can try travelling by boat near the waterfall (self-paid).

Nguom Ngao Cave - Nguom Ngao Cave (Sound of Tiger Cave). You will be extremely impressed by the beauty of stalactites. Explore around the cave and take pictures.
And then go to the hotel near Ban Gioc waterfall - Cao Bang province.
16:30: Check-in the hotel and relax.
18:30: Have dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in the hotel.

What's Included
  • All entrance fees included
  • Accommodation: 1 night in a 2-star hotel
  • Daily water provision: 1 bottle per person
  • Meals provided: Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast
  • Transportation by modern van
  • 24/7 hotline support
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Camping experience: 1 night in a tent
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
  • Beverage, Travel insurance
  • Other personal expenses: drinks, souvenir, etc.
Additional Information

Situated in the northeast region of Cao Bang, Vietnam, the Ban Gioc Waterfall is the country’s most vast and magnificent falls. The waterfall, stretching 300 meters wide and standing 30 meters tall, cascades down three levels. The Quay Son River serves as the water source for the falls. This splendid river, boasting an emerald blue color, starts its journey from China, passing through mesmerizing landscapes of limestone cliffs and paddy fields. Despite its social media fame and convenient road access, the Ban Gioc Waterfall remains less frequently visited. It rarely sees a crowd of foreign and local visitors, except on weekends and public holidays.

  • The itinerary can be changed due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.
  • Special request (diet or vegetarian, …) should be sent before your departure date.
Location
Hanoi Opera House
Tràng Tiền
Pick up guests from Hotel at Ha Noi Old Quarter or the meeting point at Hanoi Opera House (No 1 Trang Tien Str, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi City).
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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G8503hxmyriams
Mar 25, 2024
Very great experience - The tour was very fun. Amazing guide. The camping was so much fun. And beautiful waterfalls even though it was dry season. Our guide made sure we would go when the water was released.
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Tuanh
Dec 17, 2023
Ban Gioc& camping - Dai& Tung really looked after us. The waterfall was epic& the camping was such a nice surprise. Relaxing, away from tourist crowd.
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O2630bsjohna
Oct 18, 2023
3 day tour of ban gioc - 10/10 would recommend this trip. The unesco sights were stunning and I am glad we decided to go with the three day tour to fully explore each area. Tom and Elvis were great guides, they spoke good English and showed us an extra swimming area during the second afternoon. The accommodations were comfortable and the food was good, although a little repetitive (lots of fried pork, duck, and chicken). I’d recommend this to anyone looking to explore the waterfalls.
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Kelly
May 21, 2023
Amazing Camping experience! - Luan and Sang, (tour guide and driver), what a great team!! Luan spoke great English, he was so helpful and friendly. Just the two of us on this private tour in a modern air conditioned jeep which picked us up from our Hanoi hotel for the drive north. Lots of water provided in the car. The drive is long but is necessary, they offered toilet stops etc often and we also stopped for lunch halfway in a nice restaurant. He told lots of cultural and historical knowledge on the journey which helped pass the time, but left us to snooze when we was tired. Stopped at the Tiger cave which was impressive before arriving at the hotel. Went out to a nice local restaurant for dinner which was near the hotel. Hotel was basic but clean and all you needed for 1 night. Luan showed us a local swimming spot opposite the hotel where locals swim, a beautiful spot for a dip! Day 2 had breakfast with some locals at the side of the road which was a great experience, the ladies were very welcoming. Onto a local Buddhist temple on a hill which has a great view over the Ban Gioc waterfall and onto to China’s borders. Then we visited the waterfall which was stunning, even had a swim at the smaller fall next to it. The large waterfall has a boat for 50,000 dong each which takes you right up to the spray, well worth it! After lunch we stopped at a market for beers and then onto the campsite for the evening, what a stunning entrance this has. Amazingly special place, you felt lucky the locals let you camp there! Watched the sun set in the valley at the foot of the Angel eye mountain. Went for swim in a nearby waterfall and had an amazing BBQ with music on the night with the rest of the guests who arrived (campsite all set up before arrival). The campsite had phone charging battery pack, the car was a short walk away but we just packed overnight clothes into a small backpack we had. Before we set off back to Hanoi we got a shower at a very nice homestay house local to the campsite. The camping was an amazing experience, push yourself out of your comfort zone and you will be rewarded! All meals, water, accommodation, entry fees, BBQ food etc included in the tour. Only spent money on campsite beers in the whole trip (treat Luan and Sang to one). Brilliant experience from start to finish
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526s_ngt
May 19, 2023
Amazing trip for camping! - Great tour ever i did in Cao Bang province, i and my friend choose this tour in first weeken of May 2023, the first night we stay in 2* hotel but it clean and good food at local restaurant, then second night we stay in tent at Eye Angel mountant, the dinner here so nice because we enjoy BBQ with some Vietnamese people and we drink some rive wine and beer with ice. Hightly recommet about this trip!
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Vivianmaria92
Apr 21, 2023
Great Experience - We went on a two nights, three days trip. The journey to get to the waterfalls is quite long, so definitely recommend the 3 day trip. The ride was very comfortable in a Tour bus with a Tour of 5 people plus guide and driver. We visited the tiger cave and the angel eye mountain in day 1. Day 2 we went to see the pagoda and the waterfalls. You can also go in a boat near the waterfalls which is a highlight for us. Another highlight was camping and bbq at cao bang. There is no running water there but you can still have a shower a few minutes from the camp. Our tour guide dave was very knowledgeable and funny. We would definetely recommend this trip.
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Pioneer241930
Apr 21, 2023
Great 3 day trip with much experiences - It was a great trip with many different locations. We recommend booking the 3 tour trip, because the journey from Hanoi takes much time, so you have 1 full day of activities in the second day and the evening/morning on the other two days. The waterfalls have been definitely been a highlight, but also the camping in the valley was very adventurious. But also liked visiting all the other places like the cave, villages and the Pagoda. Our guide Dave was very kind and competent.
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Freen97
Apr 19, 2023
很棒的旅行和有价值的经历 - Ban Gioc 是一个雄伟壮观的瀑布,友好的人民和伟大的向导。 这次旅行带来了美好的经历和有趣的事情. Vietnam travel top company是我来越南旅游体验的首选. Phat Tich Truc Lam Pagoda 也是您应该参观和发现宗教的地方.
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824nicie
Mar 25, 2023
Perfect trip - It was a wonderful Trip with the tourguide Dave. We visited the beautiful tiger-cave (i recommend the extended Tour), the amazing ban gioc waterfall and relaxed at mat than mountain far away from the touristic hotspots Would do this tour again.
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M1chellehaha
Dec 14, 2023
Great sights and guide. Itinerary a little stagnant - Pickup and drop off was smooth, and everything ran on-schedule. Hospitality 5/5 David was our guide and incredibly thoughtful in making sure everyone felt included. He had lots of information to dispel and knew a lot about the history and significance of the different areas we were visiting. He continued to follow up with me to ensure I was feeling well, even after I had left the trip. He was also thoughtful enough to confirm my dad had made it back safely as well. David was friendly and very professional during the entirety of the trip. Sights 5/5 Angel Eye was stunning. A hidden serene meadow underneath towering mountains set amongst the sun and clouds looked like something out of a fairytale. Ban Gioc was not as impressive in person, and the boat ride did not appear worth it for a view not much closer than what can be had walking up to the shoreline. Of all waterfalls I’ve visited, this was not a memorable one despite its fame. The waterfalls off to the side of the river were more beautiful in my eyes. The pagoda we visited was also beautiful and had great intricate details with an excellent view of the valley beneath. It quite an uphill trek, but be sure to bring cash if you’d like a local to bring you to the top via motorbike. They’re very friendly people so we did not mind supporting their efforts. Schedule 3/5 The tour was very long, yet not filled with very much in between. I may be more used to fast-paced tours with more sightseeing throughout the trip, so the slower pace may be enjoyable if that is what you seek. While I am grateful Angels Eye appeared on the itinerary twice (because I in fact had to leave the tour a day early due to medical necessity involving food I had consumed during the tour), for those who fulfill the 3 day camping itinerary, this means you’ll visit Angel Eye twice — I found this odd and redundant, wishing the itinerary could be adjusted so that this wasn’t the case. Food and water 3/5 Food was repetitive as others mentioned. We ate mostly the same thing for lunch each day and one dinner (3 lunches total were had at the same restaurant), and the quality was mediocre at best. I would have preferred if variety was introduced somehow, and felt this was a shortcut and missed opportunity. When meals were had, no efforts were made to explain any regional dishes aside from the river fish. Non-English speaking tourists were therefore left to explore the food without much insight. We were offered sufficient water during the trip, but you’d have to request as needed on most occasions. While I understood drinks were not covered aside from water, we did receive some hot tea during the meals complimentary. It would have been a nice gesture and added value to the tour if either coffee or juice with the meals were included, without having to open one’s own tab for such a minute item. It feels unwelcoming to be told to go to the register to purchase your own drink with your food. As a side note, it seems the tour is not generally well prepared to handle clients with specific food intolerance or requirements. There was no contingent plan in place for vegetarian guests, things were put together last minute, and I felt it unfair for them to have to simply “put up with it” and eat what scant amount they could from the meal everyone else was also sharing. TL;DR THE 2 day tour was sufficient to see all the sights and experience the local food. Camping would have been amazing but if you are looking for peace and quiet, this may not be the camping you are expecting.
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