Highlights
3 days / 2 nights private tour
Visit Tam Thanh Grotto, one of the most stunning grottoes in the Northeast. Go camping at Mat Than (God's Eye) Mountain. Explore Ban Gioc Waterfall (the wildest waterfall in Vietnam) and Nguom Ngao Cave. Stay in homestay in Khuoi Ki village, an old village built by thousands of stones to really get to know how the locals live.
Description
Lang Son and Cao Bang are known as two of the oldest landscapes in Vietnam. These areas are filled with karst mountains, magnificent rivers, scenic landscapes, and numerous historical and cultural attractions.
Who This Experience Is Good For
Anyone who loves exploring nature
Difficulty Level
Easy to Medium depending on fitness level.
Meet Our Local Host
Groovy Travel is an experienced tourism company famous for their tailored itineraries. They specialize in hiking excursions and exploring significant attractions in Vietnam's northern highlands. Groovy will undoubtedly provide you with the most worthwhile trips, as it strives to provide the most exciting and authentic experiences to consumers.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Lang Son – Cao Bang (L/D)
7:00 am: Pickup from accommodation. Transfer to Lang Son
In Lang Son, we visit Tam Thanh Grotto and Tam Thanh Pagoda. Tam Thanh Grotto is quite large, with many corners and stalactites in many different shapes. And here is also famous by a statue of a woman, with a legend of a woman standing to wait for her husband.
Have lunch in Lang Son.
Continue transferring to Cao Bang.
Accommodation in Cao Bang.
Day 2: Mat Than mountain camping - Ban Gioc waterfall - Nguom Ngao Cave
6:00am: Breakfast in Cao Bang.
Start visiting Mat Than Mountain. Located beside Nam Cha Lake in Trung Khanh district, Cao Bang Province, "Mat Than" (God’s Eye) Mountain is a stunning and mysterious natural wonder of Vietnam that captivates many visitors with its pristine and majestic beauty.
The most striking feature of the mountain is the enormous hole in its slope. This hole, about 50 m in diameter and 30 m high, gives the impression of a giant eye watching over the surrounding landscape.
12:00pm: We spend time here for camping and chill.
2:00pm: Check in homestay in Khuoi Ki village. This is an old village built by thousands of stones. Have lunch in the homestay.
3:00pm: In the afternoon, we transfer to Ban Gioc waterfall, one of Vietnam’s most impressive natural sights. The falls are 30 meters high and 300 meters across, making Ban Gioc the widest (but not the highest) waterfall in the country.
We can take the bamboo boat to reach waterfall.
Then we continue going to Ngươm Ngao cave, was discovered in 1921, and recognised as a national-level scenic landscape in 1998. This cave is a limestone one containing many coral and crinoid fossils. It used to be part of an ancient sea that existed about 400 million years ago.
7:00pm: Dinner at homestay with local dishes.
Day 3: Cao Bang - Hanoi (B/L)
Breakfast in homestay.
Explore the stone village by yourself. 6 - 7:00pm: Arrival to Hanoi
What's Included
Private transportation;
Meals as mentioned in program;
Accommodations homestay in Ban Gioc, hotel 3 stars in Cao Bang.
English speaking guide
.
Entrance fees.
What's Not Included
VAT
Meals not mentioned and drinks
Personal expenses.
Know Before You Go
Bring shoes with a good grip. There are high mountains, ravines, and terraced fields all around Cao Bang. Some parts of the road will be a narrow path up and downhill around the mountain, it's unavoidable, but not too dangerous.
The tour is private, but you will meet other travelers at the homestay. There are hot showers, western standard toilets, beds, and tasty traditional food. You don't need to bring bed sheets, towels, or sleeping bags. The homestays are clean and safe.
Weather: Can be unpredictable depending on the season. Make sure to check weather forecasts and updates from your CM. In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather, the CM will notify you of alternative options.
Please be prepared to bring a smaller backpack with a change of clothes and personal things needed for the trek.
Water: You can buy water along the way, but bring some with you. A small bottle of water will be provided at the beginning of your trek.
Mosquito repellent.
Extra toilet paper for unplanned emergencies.
Snacks for the road.
Warmer clothes that keep you dry (dress in layers)
Flashlight, and sunscreen.
Minimum To Operate
4 people
Maximum Capacity
8 people
Deadline To Book
10 days before the event
