8:30 AM: Meet your friendly driver/tour guide and hop on the army jeep, get ready for an epic Cao Bang Loop adventure! The road leads you to Ma Phuc Pass. Along the way, you will see the beautiful rural villages, limestone mountain range. We visit some local villages like Phia Thap Incense Village, Dia Tren Paper Factory Village – to see the daily life of the Nung An ethnic group, practicing the traditional craft.

Hold onto your breath – we’re off to Ban Gioc Waterfall! Time for a mini-workout – 300 steps up to the pagoda, the panoramic views are worth every step, prepare to be wowed as the falls come into view Phat Tich Truc Lam Pagoda, we can see the view with beautiful and spectacular of the landscape, in the pagoda you will learn the history about the area. Head down to Ban Gioc Waterfall – they’re even more impressive up close. Hop on a sampan boat for a front-row seat to nature’s show.

Nguom Ngao Cave Exploration, we will explore this underground wonderland spread over 3 mountains, keep an eye out for stalactites and stalagmites that look like animals. Disclaimer: Your jaw may drop at the cave’s beauty!

5:30 PM: We will be back to our homestay, have free time to walk around the village relaxing and have dinner and happy water.

Transport: Army Jeep – 80 km

Meals: B, L, D

Accommodation: Homestay in Ban Gioc

7:30 AM: Rise and Shine! Start your day with breakfast at the homestay, pack up and check out of your room.

8:30 AM: Hiking to Ngoc Con viewpoint. Ngoc Con is the headwater of the Quay Son River. Hike to the mountain top for a breathtaking panoramic view of the valley. With a moderate elevation, the trail is suitable for those who enjoy light and relaxing hikes.

12:00 PM: Lunch Break with a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, try some authentic Cao Bang dishes

2:00 PM – Angel Eye Mountain Easy Hike: Drive to the base of Angel Eye Mountain and join an

easy hike or kayak or sampan boat (seasonal) to enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside

5:30 PM: Arrive at your cozy homestay in Pac Bo, homestay check-in and relaxation, take a stroll around the village to stretch your legs

7:00 PM: Dinner and Cultural Exchange, gather for a mouth-watering home-cooked meal, share stories with your hosts and learn about local life, enjoy some “happy water” (rice wine)

Transport: Army Jeep – 140 km

Meals: B, L, D

Accommodation: Homestay in Pac Bo

Start your day with breakfast at the homestay

8:30 AM: Explore the historically significant Pac Bo. Arrive at the picturesque Lenin Stream, learn why it’s named after the famous Russian revolutionary, take in the serene beauty of the clear, babbling brook. Explore Coc Bo cave where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked, See the simple living conditions that shaped his revolutionary ideas, hear fascinating stories about this pivotal period in Vietnamese history

11:30AM: Enjoy a final taste of local Cao Bang cuisine

1:00 PM: On the way return to Cao Bang City, wave goodbye to the stunning landscapes of Cao Bang.

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: Arrive back in Cao Bang City. Free and easy before the bus back to Hanoi.

4:00 PM: Hop on the Limousine Bus back to Hanoi.

10:30 PM: Arrive back in Hanoi Opera House in the evening, filled with unforgettable experiences.

Transport: Army Jeep – 55 km. Limousine back to Hanoi

Meals: B, L

Accommodation: No