Hanoi Waterfall Tours: Our Top 8

1.Ban Gioc Waterfall 2 Days 1 Night From Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 575 reviews · from $189Our pick

Spend two days reaching Ban Gioc Waterfall from Hanoi, with stops at Nguom Ngao Cave, Ban Gioc Pagoda, mountain viewpoints, and rural villages. English-speaking guides such as Freddy, Quick, and Tutu lead the route, while local meals and a basic Cao Bang hotel keep the trip simple. Expect spectacular scenery, small-group moments, and many hours on winding roads.

“Amazing! Truly a gorgeous sight! Freddy (Quoc) was such a great guide! I cannot give him enough praise. He never made us feel rushed or hurried. The journey was long but well worth it. Just be aware the accomodations in Cao Bang are very simplistic - it was sufficient for a rest and a shower.”

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2.Adventure Tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall – Ba Be Lake 3 days 2 nights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 169 reviews · from $249

Travel from Hanoi into northern Vietnam by small group minivan, with stops at Lang Son, Dong Khe, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave, and Ba Be Lake. You stay in local homestays, eat included meals, hike in Ba Be National Park, and cross the border region with an English-speaking guide. Expect long drives and a packed schedule.

“The falls are magnificent but it is a long drive. Our guide spoke English well and engaged easily with us and was knowledgable about the area. He went out of his way to accomodate any needs or wants that we had along the way. We are still trying to come to grips with driving practices in Vietnam!”

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3.Ban Gioc Waterfalls – Authentic Experience 2d/2n

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · from $199

Travel from Hanoi to Cao Bang with a local English-speaking guide, motorbike rides, and car transfers. Visit Nguom Ngao Cave, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Truc Lam Zen Monastery, ethnic villages, and cultural sites. The trip includes meals, a Tay homestay, and groups of up to 10 people.

“It was just amazing thanks for the service and kindness during the whole trip. I never forget it :) ..”

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4.Ban Gioc Waterfall & Angel Mountain 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · from $145Best value

Travel from Hanoi to Cao Bang in a small group of up to 10, stopping at Angel Eye Mountain, a paper village, Tiger Cave, Ban Gioc Waterfall, and Truc Lam Pagoda. You will sleep in a local homestay and share Vietnamese meals with an English-speaking guide such as An, Nhat, Thien, Chau, or Anthony.

“The tour was great, Anthony and Tu were superb guides who made every effort to make sure we had the best trip. The angel mountain and falls was amazing, as was the cave. The journey to and from each destination was well thought out to see the best of the northern Vietnam countryside. The information and history they shared was great also. The best bit was that at all of these destinations there was not over tourism - we were mostly the only group or one of two groups. The food was amazing. And the homestay was the best I have stayed in Vietnam. Thank you from New Zealand! One…”

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5.2-Day Ban Gioc Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · from $201

Travel from Hanoi into Cao Bang for Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave, and Mat Than Mountain. You get an English-speaking guide, modern bus or van, hotel pickup, two lunches, dinner, breakfast, and one overnight stay. Guides such as Tommy, Dustin, and David have been praised for helpful service and local insight. Expect long road hours and a basic hotel.

“We enjoyed our time on the trip and can't think of any improvements needed. the Guide Tommy and the driver were great and very helpful.”

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6.2Day Ban Gioc Waterfall Tour from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $269

Spend two long days traveling from Hanoi to Ban Gioc Waterfall, with stops in Cao Bang, Dong Khe, Khuoi Ky Stone House Village, Nguom Ngao Cave, and Ban Gioc Pagoda. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Linh or Freddy, handles the route, meals, tickets, and a sampan ride near the falls. Expect mountain roads, local culture, and a private itinerary.

“I had a great two days trek with Linh my guide who used to proficient in English and very knowledgeable about the history, people, culture in the area. It was much better than I expected. He also added many extra sites like the long stilt house of the Tay, the hike up to the flag pole in KanSon, Don Khe , the site where the first Ho Chi Minh troop’s victory over the French fort taking 300 French soldiers prisoners and the start of the long fight to victory in 1976 and independent communist Vietnam. The sites visited if the cave, temple and the Ban Gioc waterfalls are worthy of…”

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7.3-Day Tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall and Ba Be Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · from $295

Travel from Hanoi into northern Vietnam with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Chi Lang Pass, Dong Khe, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave, and Ba Be Lake. You’ll sleep at Nung and Tay homestays, walk 3 to 10 kilometers, ride a bamboo raft, and kayak among Ba Be’s karsts. Groups are limited to 15.

“We had an awesome time in a small group with our guide Mike. All the activities were very well planned and definitively worth a visit. Also the drive through the region provided spectacular views. Both accomodations at local villages were very authentic but still clean and with some degree of comfort. We really enjoyed travelling a bit off the beaten path including boat rides, trekking and exploring the northeast of Vietnam. We really recommend this tour without reservations.”

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8.2-Night 1-Day Explore Ban Gioc Waterfall – Nguom Ngao Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5 reviews · from $148

You leave Hanoi by minivan and sleeper bus, then spend one full day around Cao Bang with an English-speaking guide, motorbike transport, local meals, and a homestay stop. Expect Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave, Ngoc Con Valley, kayaking or cycling, stone houses, and Truc Lam Pagoda. The schedule is tight but packs in the region’s best-known sights.

“great guide!!!! I really enjoyed the day with my guide on a motorbike and her kindness and patience to take tons of pictures everywhere haha. it was a private tour since we were a group of 2 with our 2 guides. awesome!!!”

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