Cao Bang Province, Vietnam
Southeast Asia's largest transnational waterfall sits on the Vietnam-China border. Angel Eye Mountain features a 50-meter hole piercing its karst peak.
5.0 from 106 traveller reviews on Viator
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Compare day trips and multi-day packages from Hanoi or Cao Bang City.
Most bookedExperience the breathtaking panorama of mountains and interlacing water in the area designated as the Cao Bang Global Geopark by UNESCO. Enjoy the fresh air while taking...
Best valueIf you don't have much time and still want to visit the most beautiful and outstanding places in Cao Bang - an area recognized by UNESCO as a global geopark, this is the...
Top ratedExplore Ban Gioc Waterfall in unique way with Local People, Visit Angel Mountain, and go through the hidden village, it indeed make your trip unforgettable and wonderful...
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Discover the main cascades, karst peaks, and nearby caves.
3 spotsBan Gioc AreaThe main river and waterfall cascades on the international border.Explore Photo: tour listing on Viator
3 spotsAngel Eye MountainA karst valley with a mountain pierced by a massive 50-meter hole.Explore Photo: tour listing on Viator
3 spotsGeopark StopsFascinating cultural and geological stops on the Cao Bang route.Explore Photo: tour listing on Viator
The waterfall drops 30 meters over limestone cliffs directly on the international border.
Bring your passport to pass the regional checkpoints.
Plan your visit
You need 2 to 3 days. Travel from Hanoi takes up to 8 hours.
September and October are optimal. You get strong water flow and golden rice terraces.
Take a sleeper bus from Hanoi to Cao Bang City. Local buses run to the falls.
Waterfall entry is 45,000 VND. Bring cash as ATMs are rare outside the city.
Ban Gioc Waterfall and Angel Eye Mountain are the primary sites within the Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark. The waterfall is the fourth largest border cascade in the world. It spans 300 meters across the Quay Son River.
Angel Eye Mountain sits 30 kilometers from Cao Bang City. It features a natural 50-meter circular cave right through the peak. The valley below is a green meadow in the dry season and a temporary lake during the rains.
You must carry your original passport to visit this border region. Swimming at the waterfall is strictly prohibited due to dangerous currents and international boundaries. Check our Entry Fee Costs guide for budget details.
We only list tours that safely navigate the winding mountain passes.
We show baseline prices from major providers so you can compare.
We detail whether transport, entry fees, and meals are covered.
From Viator
106 reviews of the small group car tour on Viator
Excellent service. They easily organized a transfer from Cat Ba to Cao Bang, including a transfer to the hotel. The following day, the one-day tour was perfectly organized and executed. The guide was very friendly and spoke perfect English. The ladies in the office were also very friendly and helpful, with perfect English as well, ensuring a thoroughly enjoyable and unforgettable day.
Everything in one place - that’s exactly what I found here. From dorms to more luxurious rooms, there are plenty of options to choose from. They also offer great food, motorbike rentals, excursions, camping, and even a cozy café to relax in. The free bikes were a wonderful bonus, especially for riding around town at sunset. It was such a relaxing trip that helped me unwind and forget all my worries.
Fabulous tour and great guide, we would definitely book again with them. We saw everything we wanted to see and the driver was great throughout, stopping for photos where needed. Thank you.
It was a very nice day. We saw beautiful landscape. We had a very good guide called Quan. We enjoyed it very much an we ca recommend it.
This trip was amazing our guide An was the best. His English was so good and he was very knowledgeable about everything we asked. He even had made his own songs for the car which made all the journeys very quick. He was great at taking photos and he also played the flute.
It was an amazing trip with An. We recommend this for everybody who does not like queuing. A very good experience. We will return
This was the best thing we've done in Vietnam! The guides are very safe drivers who looked after us every step of the way, but more than that, they were heaps oc fun too. We had plenty of time at each beautiful location to immerse ourselves in the beauty around us. The staff were also very helpful in getting us to our next destination.
I had such an amazing time travelling with Green Riders! From start to finish, everything was super well organised. They sorted out all the transport, accommodation and plans for me which made the whole trip so easy. The drivers were legends!! Safe on the road, really friendly, and always up for a chat. You could tell they genuinely cared about making sure everyone was comfortable and having a good time. 11/10! ❤️
Very kind drivers! Always looking out for your best interest. Shoutout the drivers in our group: Hao, tan, tung, chung, thu!
Travel tips
Entry Fee CostsBreakdown of official entry tickets and optional river raft costs.Read 
Hanoi to Cao BangTravel options from Hanoi to Ban Gioc Waterfall and Cao Bang.Read 
Best timeFind out when to see clear turquoise water and golden rice terraces.Read 
Camping GuideCamp at Angel Eye Mountain safely. Dry season tips and flood warnings.Read 
Border Crossing RulesHow the joint tourism zone works and border rules at Ban Gioc.Read 
Packing GuideEssential gear and documents for visiting Cao Bang in 2026.Read You can take a sleeper bus from Hanoi to Cao Bang City, which takes 6 to 8 hours. From there, take a local mini-bus for another 2 to 2.5 hours. Alternatively, book a private car, multi-day tour, or rent a motorbike to drive via National Highway 3.
The official entrance fee is 45,000 VND (approx. $1.80 USD) for adults. If you want to take a bamboo raft ride near the falls, it costs an additional 50,000 VND.
No. Swimming at Ban Gioc Waterfall is strictly prohibited. This rule is enforced due to dangerous currents and strict international border regulations.
The optimal time to visit is September and October. During these months, the water flow is strong and clear, and the surrounding rice terraces turn golden for the harvest.
Angel Eye Mountain (Nui Mat Than) is a karst peak featuring a natural circular cave measuring roughly 50 meters in diameter. It sits above a valley that floods into a lake during the rainy season.
The waterfall is located about 90 kilometers east of Cao Bang City. The journey takes roughly two hours by car or motorbike.
Book your transport and tours early, especially during the September harvest season.
