Cao Bang Map

This 10 hours trekking journey takes you into Cao Bang, weaving together Cao Bang at a calm, well-paced rhythm. Limestone karst country with Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave and quiet ethnic villages.

You travel with an English-speaking guide and comfortable transport, so the timing stays flexible. Pickup, pace and stops are shaped around your group rather than a rigid coach timetable, and the route favours quieter moments over the busiest tourist spots.

Why this route works

Cao Bang is around 280 km northeast of Hanoi, near the Chinese border. In a single day you cover the headline experiences without rushing them — a meaningful slice of the area at a comfortable pace. The result is a route that feels both efficient and genuinely restful.

What you will experience

• Trail context — a guide who reads weather, condition and group fitness so the trek pace stays right.
• Local meals — set-menu lunches built around regional specialities and seasonal produce.

Who is this tour for

Best suited to travellers who want the scenery and culture of Cao Bang without the tourist-trail crowds — couples, small families, photographers and curious independent travellers. Trekking sections require a basic level of fitness and sturdy footwear; the overall pace is unhurried, with light walking and seated transport between stops. If you have one day to spare in the area, this is the route we recommend.

What is included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in the main town/city area
• Comfortable transport with experienced driver
• English-speaking guide for the duration of the tour
• A local set-menu lunch (where applicable per the itinerary)
• Bottled water throughout the journey

Good to know

Cao Bang is best visited September–October when the waterfall is at its fullest; spring brings clearer skies. The climate is subtropical mountain climate, cool October–March, hot July–August. Activities involving boats, climbing or open-road driving are weather dependent and may be modified for safety. From $From USD 55 per person, the experience is reconfirmed by date and group size at booking.