Ban Gioc Waterfall

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Visit Ban Gioc Waterfall

In the northeastern corner of Vietnam, 272 km from Hanoi, you’ll find the Ban Gioc Waterfall (Thac Ban Gioc), one of the most beautiful and impressive waterfalls of the country. With 300 meters in width and a 30 meter drop, it is the biggest waterfall of Vietnam. The thundering effect of the water hitting the rocks can be heard from afar. The waterfall is located in Cao Bang Province and decorates plenty of local hotels and restaurants as the region’s unofficial coat of arms.

The Ban Gioc Waterfall crosses the border with China, making it the fourth largest waterfall in the world that spans two countries, right after the Iguazu Falls, Victoria Falls and Niagara Falls. Due to thousands of years of erosion, the Ban Gioc appears to be two separate waterfalls most of the time. After monsoon season (May – September), when the water of the Quay Son river is high, it can form one giant waterfall again.

How to get to Ban Gioc Waterfall

The best way to get to the Ban Gioc Waterfall is from Cao Bang or Ha Giang. Both cities can be easily reached from Hanoi by bus. From there, it’s easy to find tour operators who can take you to the Ban Gioc Waterfall, as it is one of the main attractions in the area. Since Cao Bang Province borders Ha Giang Province and the mountaineous area is simply breathtaking, most people hop on the motorbike with an Easy Rider and combine the Ha Giang Loop with a visit to the Ban Gioc Waterfall!

Cao Bang

Not yet overrun by tourists, Cao Bang offers a more quiet base to explore north(eastern) Vietnam than Ha Giang or Sapa. Apart from the Ban Gioc Waterfall, interesting sights include the Nguom Ngao cave system, Phia Tap Village and Nui Mat Than – also known as Angel Eye Mountain or God’s Eye Mountain because of the 50-meter wide hole in the heart of the mountain. For spectacular winding mountain roads in the area, consider the “14 stories high” Me Pja Pass (Deo Me Pja) and scenic Ma Phuc Pass (Deo Ma Phuc).

If it’s food that takes you to the Cao Bang Province, try local dishes such as banh cuon Cao Bang, light rice flour pancakes filled with pork, green onions and coriander and served with a hearty broth, roasted duck (vit quay) and the regional pho variety pho chua, also called ‘sour noodles’. If you are more of a sweet tooth or looking for a eatable souvenir, go for banh khao: sweet sticky rice flour cakes with fillings of roasted sesame seeds, mung beans or crushed peanuts.

Combine the Ha Giang Loop and Ban Gioc Waterfall on an Easy Rider Tour

Visit the Ban Gioc Waterfall on a guided motorbike tour and ride the Ha Giang Loop on a 5-day tour starting from Ha Giang City, Hanoi or Sapa. Tours from Hanoi and Sapa depart by sleeper bus. You can also go the other way around, starting in Cao Bang and finishing in Ha Giang City. All these tours are private tours (minimum 2 people): no groups and overnight stays in your own (double) room, in good quality locally run accommodations.

The route also includes top sights such as Angel Eye Mountain, the Nguom Ngao cave, Tu San Canyon and mountain passes such as Ma Pi Leng and Me Pja. You’ll learn more about several local communities and their culture and craft, visit their villages and try local dishes.

All our Ban Gioc Waterfall & Ha Giang Loop tours ending in Ha Giang City or Cao Bang include an (optional) sleeper bus ticket to Hanoi on the last day of the tour upon request. After the tour, your Easy Rider can drop you and your luggage off at the bus station.

But hey, don’t take our word for it…

Wonderful 3 day tour of Ha Giang Loop

“Really loved this tour! My guide, Mr. Phuong, did a great job – explained everything well, and provided lots of flexibility throughout the trip. We even went off-road, something group tours didn’t do. My tour was a private 3 day/2 night from Hanoi. The homestays were also comfortable, and I learned a lot about both the region and culture. You’ll be able to stop for coffee and food all the time – plenty of places to take a break in between the rides. Would highly recommend!”

Phong Nha to Hoi An

“My friend and I took a 3-day tour from Phong Nha to Hoi An. The tour was amazing and we were so glad we booked it as we have seen a lot of interesting sites which we would not have visited otherwise. There was also a nice alternation between the enjoying nice views, swimming and sites related to the Vietnam war. We had Cuong and Hiep as our guides. They are really good drivers and we’re always very careful. They made us feel comfortable on the motorbike which ensured that we could enjoy the scenery while driving. Also of the motorbike, they looked after us, making sure our hotel room was good, that we enjoyed the food and they gave a lot of explanation at each stop. The tour was so good I would immediately book it again.”

A perfect motorbike tour

“My boyfriend and me joined the private Ha Giang loop tour for 3 days, and it was an incredible experience from the first moment. Phoung, Dung, Son and Loi warmely welcomed us and helped us preparing for the tour. The ride itself was thrilling, with breathtaking views around every corner and made even more special by the off the beaten paths we followed where we could enjoy the view with no tourists at all (that was really a plus! A big thanks to the team). For anyone eager for a memorable motorbike ride this tour is perfect! Highly recommend!”

7 Cracking Days with Mr Vu

“Mr Vu Rocks! 7 days, HCM to Hoi An via HCM trail. Great route thru Vietnamese backroads with Mr Vu sharing his passion and insights into Vietnamese history, culture, and love for his country was exceptional. You couldn’t ask for a better guide and itinerary. Go Mr Vu!”

Hanoi to Hoi An with Vu

“We had an amazing 11 day tour with Mr Vu from Hanoi to Hoi An. Vu took us off the beaten track and we saw some really unique places, as well as popular destinations. We always felt safe and comfortable, Vu made sure of that. The equipment (riding gear, helmet, microphones) were all in great shape and added to the experience. We can’t recommend Vu and his team enough, and we will be back for future holidays.”

Trip from Mui Ne to Mekong and Ho Chi Minh (5D 4N)

“Me and my friend had an amazing time with Jack and LuKa. They tried their hardest to make it an unforgetable experience. 2 days before our long trip we did a day tour in Da Lat and wanted to finish our 4 week trip with an multiple day tour so we picked this one. We never felt unsafe on the motorbike and they drove very carefully. You’ll get to see a lot of things you wouldnt see if you werent on a motorbike trip with these experienced drivers. We stopped at multiple local restaurants where no other tourists stopped and visited some locals at their home. If we could do it over again we would choose multiple tours. Thanks for the amazing experience guys!!”

Trip from Hue to Hoi An with Viet

“I did this motor trip with my friend. We had very nice guides named Viet and dung. They showed us nice places and stopped at beautiful views for pictures. They drived save and they had protecting clothes for us. We liked it very much!!”

Easyriders with Mr Viet

“We did have a great day with the easyriders today. We travelled from Hue to Elephant spring, had a great lunch ar Langco beach, then travelled to de Hai Van pass, Danang and Marble mountains. We loved the day also my teenagers loved it. We felt very save and secure. We had helmets and vlotjes. I recommend everybody to book with the easyriders. Thank you for one of the greatest day of our life.”

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