Cao Bang Loop by Easy Rider

Day 1: Hanoi to Cao Bang  
At around 20:00, you will be picked up from your hotel in the Old Quarter of Hanoi to get to the bus meeting point. There, you will board the cabin sleeper bus, heading to Cao Bang City. 

Transportation: Hotel Pickup by Car or Van, Hanoi to Cao Bang by Cabin Sleeper Bus 

Day 2: Cao Bang - Cultural villages - Khuoi Ky Stone (90km) 
You will arrive in Cao Bang City in the early morning and check into our hostel for a few hours of rest and refresh before the adventure begins. Around 8:00AM, wake up and go for breakfast in town - maybe a steaming bowl of banh cuon or the purple/brown sticky rice. 
Our first visit is God’s Eye Mountain, a unique karst peak with a giant “eye” hole through its center.  Continue to the East of Cao Bang, on the way we will visit: Ma Phuc Pass with its dramatic limestone peaks, Phia Thap Village for traditional incense making, Dia Tren Paper Village to see the craft of making dó paper, Phuc Sen Blacksmith Village, where knives are still hand-forged. Here in these villages, you can roll up your sleeves to try making crafts with the Nung An families there. Don’t be surprised if they invite you into their homes, offering tea, or sometimes their proud corn wine. 
At noon, we will stop for lunch at a local restaurant. 
In the afternoon, we will continue our journey. We will stop at Ba Quang Grass Hill (known as Vinh Quy grass hill) - A short hike leads to a scenic viewpoint with panoramic views over the surrounding valleys and mountains. 
In the late afternoon, check-in at a homestay in Khuoi Ky Stone Village, a poetic setting village with centuries-old stone houses and unique rock formations. 
In the evening, you will have dinner at the homestay, then free time to relax under the quiet mountain sky. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 
Transportation: Cao Bang City to Khuoi Ky Stone Village by motorbike 
Accommodation: Mixed Dorm Room in Local Homestay in Khuoi Ky Stone Village 
Miscellaneous: English Speaking Guide, Water, Raincoat, Safety gears 

Day 3: Khuoi Ky village - Nguom Ngao Cave - Homestay (124km) 
After breakfast at the homestay, we will visit Nguom Ngao Cave, one of the most stunning caves in Northern Vietnam. We will spend 30 to 45 minutes exploring its majestic stalactites and underground chambers.  
(For adventure seekers, there’s an extended route at about 1.5 hours that explores deeper sections of the cave. Entrance fee is: 195,000 VND/person, not included in the tour). Then head to the star of the day: Ban Gioc Waterfall, Southeast Asia’s largest, roaring down right on the Vietnam-China border. Continue along the Quay Son River, stopping for views of streams winding across flat valleys, a gentle contrast to the mountain passes. The next stop is Ngoc Son - Phong Nam Valley (optional, subject to favorable weather and suitable conditions for hiking). There, you will be dropped off for a short peaceful walk along a small road through the village, with sweeping views all around. At the end, you’ll reach a beautiful bridge where you can refresh with a swim or leap into the river.  
Check in to homestay and have dinner at the homestay, then free time to relax under the quiet mountain sky.  

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 
Transportation: Khuoi Ky Stone Village to Ha Quang Area by motorbike 
Accommodation: Mixed Dorm Room in Local Homestay in Ha Quang Area 
Miscellaneous: English Speaking Guide, Water, Raincoat, Safety gears   

Day 4: Lenin Stream - Pac Bo Cave - Cao Bang (60km) 
 Have breakfast at the homestay then we’ll visit the local attraction: Lenin stream & Pac Bo cave - a historic site where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked during the early days of Vietnam’s revolutionary movement. It’s a crystal-clear stream flowing through green rice fields and karst peaks, one of Cao Bang’s most peaceful and picturesque spots.Lunch at local restaurant. Swimming on small waterfalls before coming back Cao Bang. At 14:30: Finish the tour at Cao Bang City. Explore around, grab some snacks before boarding onto the bus back to Hanoi. Your journey ends here. Thank you for traveling with us! From Cao Bang, it’s easy to connect onward to Ha Noi, Ha Giang, Ninh Binh, Ha Long, and more - let us know if you need help planning your next adventure.  

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch  
Transportation: Ha Quang Area to Cao Bang City by motorbike, Cao Bang City to Hanoi by Limosine Bus 
Miscellaneous: English Speaking Guide, Water, Raincoat, Safety gears    

Note: The order of activities may be modified or rearranged in response to weather and travel conditions.