Cao Bang
4 days 3 nights
Trek, culture explorer
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Tour overview

Cao Bang is a fascinating mountainous region located at the northernmost tip of the country, a place that every Vietnamese person dreams of visiting at least once. This exploratory journey will take you to the pristine villages of Cao Bang that not many people are aware of. Of course, the famous landmarks of Cao Bang, such as Ban Gioc Waterfall and Thung Doan Duong Mountain, will definitely be included in this itinerary, but you will experience them in the unique way of a trekker.

 

Summary
  • Departure from: Ha Noi

  • Min: 6 people

  • Destination: Cao Bang

  • Max: 15 people

  • Duration: 4 days 3 nights

  • Best season: Year-round

  • Activities: Trek, culture explorer

  • Level: 6/10

Itinerary
1st day: Ha Noi - Cao Bang - Than Giap

06:00 - Arriving at the pickup point to board the bus to Cao Bang.

12:00 - Arriving in Cao Bang. Having lunch at a local restaurant.

13:00 - Departing for Ma Phuc Pass to start an exciting trekking journey to Than Giap. This trek route (3-4 hours) will follow along the mountains, passing through the villages of the Tay and Nung ethnic groups to reach Than Giap.

17:30 - Arriving in Than Giap. Tonight we will stay and have dinner at a homestay in a Tay village in Than Giap.  

* Meals included: Lunch, Dinner  

* Accommodation in Than Giap: dormitory room in stilt house as a homestay

 

2nd day: Than Giap - Quay Son

07:00 - Having breakfast at the homestay. After breakfast, we will begin a fascinating 12 km trekking from Than Giap to the Quay Son River. This trekking route mainly consists of trails through the forest and along the mountain slopes that connect the villages of the Nung people.

11:30 - Stopping for a picnic lunch along the way. In the afternoon, we will continue trekking through the forest to reach the Quay Son homestay located right next to the green Quay Son River.

Having dinner and staying overnight at the homestay.  

* Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  

* Accommodation in Quay Son: dormitory room in stilt house as a homestay

 

3rd day: Quay Son – Ban Gioc Waterfall – Khuoi Ki Village

07:00 - Having breakfast at the homestay.

08:00 - Trekking from Quay Son through beautiful mountainous regions to reach the majestic Ban Gioc Waterfall (6 hours).

12:00 - Having a picnic lunch on the way. After visiting Ban Gioc Waterfall, we will take the bus to the ancient stone village of Khuoi Ki. Having dinner and staying overnight in a very special ancient stone house.

* Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  

* Accommodation in Khuoi Ki: dormitory room in stilt house as a homestay

 

4th day: Khuoi Ki - Thung Doai Duong Mountain - Ha Noi

07:00 - Having breakfast at the homestay.

08:30 - Boarding the bus to Thung Doai Duong Mountain, a beautiful natural sightseeing spot near Trung Khanh. Enjoying the scenery and having coffee time here. Coming back to Hanoi.

12:00 - Stopping for lunch at a restaurant along the way.

19:00 - Arriving in Ha Noi. End of the tour.  

* Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

 

Inclusion & Exclusion

Tour fees include:

  • Round-trip bus for whole trip
  • Homestay as the schedule on the itinerary
  • Meals as a program
  • Trekking gear (poles, gloves, …)
  • Tour guides & local guide 
  • Daily drinking water & snack
  • Entrance tickets 
  • Travel insurance 
The tour fee does not include: 
  • Other kinds of beverage unlist in the tour program
  • Personal expenses 
  • Transportation fee before and after the trip

     

Departure schedule
Departure day Finish day   Tour cost
Difficulty of the activity

Difficulty Level (5/10): Most people can participate in the tour, children from 6 years old and above also can join with parents. It will be easier and more comfortable for you to experience outdoor activities if you have good preparation for physical training before the trip. The duration of each trip is 2 days generally. With those trekking tours at this level, it might take 2 – 3 hours/day for doing the trek with the quite easy terrain. At the same level, the kayaking and SUP tours, 2 – 3 hours/ days paddling with the large water surface, and plenty of times to take photos and take rest as well.

  • Experience/skills requirement: Low
  • Physical requirement: Medium
  • Duration: 2 – 3 days
  • Outdoor activity duration: 4 – 6 hours/day
  • Children: From 12 years old can participate.

Suggested physical training: Practice running or kayaking/SUP 1 - 2 weeks in advance. Running twice a week, each session 3 - 5km every night. Or paddling from 2- 3 times, each time is 5 km.

Equipment

Equipment provided by UA:

  • Trekking poles
  • Trekking gloves
  • First aid bag  

Essential stuff you need to bring: 

  • Trekking backpack 10L - 20L
  • Trekking shoes
  • Winter: Windproof and waterproof jacket, sweater or sweatshirt, thermal shirt, khakis or quick-dry pants, thermal pants.
  • Summer: sun protection clothing, t-shirt, shorts. 
  • Spare clothes for 4 days 
  • Flashlight 
  • Personal medicine 
  • Face towel, hand sanitizer, toothpaste, toothbrush, toilet paper
  • ID card or Passport
  • Phone, camera, spare battery, waterproof phone case, etc. 

Other items you may consider to bring:

  • Personal medicine
  • Multi-purpose knife  
Essential info

1. Travel insurance

● Umove Adventure uses service from Bảo Việt Insurance with a maximum insurance payout of 100 million VND/person/case.

●  See the Bao Viet policy of insurance Quy tắc bảo hiểm Bảo Việt.        

2. Referring to the postpose policy, and cancel the tour in the requirement and instructions at here. 

3. Reading and signing the exclude all liability before departing:

● The customers who buy adventure tours from Umove Adventure have enough awareness about the level of challenge as well as other physical challenges and other potential dangers during the tour. Hence the customer is asked to read and sign the Exclude all Liability form before departing. Find the form below and read it carefully.

                    Phiếu miễn trừ trách nhiệm.       

4. Trekking Route Notes

● Our trekking route will not be challenging in terms of elevation, although we will need to climb some small slopes. Most of the time, we will be walking on trails connecting one village to another. Some sections will go through the forest, but it won't be too dense. The path is not difficult, but you will need to wear trekking shoes or trail running shoes. Sandals suitable for trekking (like Keen sandals) can also be used.

5. Food & Beverages

● The meals on the tour are quite diverse and feature many "local flavors." If you have dietary restrictions or are vegetarian, please inform UA's operations in advance so they can prepare suitable food for you. In cases where you have special dietary requests that we cannot accommodate (for health, medical, religious reasons, etc.), we recommend that you prepare your own food to bring along.

● Drinking water will be provided adequately for the whole tour and during kayaking. Umove Adventure encourages customers to minimize the use of disposable plastic and nylon products; therefore, we suggest you bring a reusable water bottle to refill from the larger containers we provide.

● Alcoholic beverages are not allowed during the trek. Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks are not included in the meals.

6. Protecting the environment together

● Umove Adventure supports and practices Leave No Trace principles in each program and outdoor activities itself. We also encourage our customers and partners to apply to Leave No Trace principles when traveling in the outdoor environment. See details about the Leave No Trace tại đây

● In order to limit the use of single-use plastic, Umove Adventure encourages each of us to prepare for ourselves a bottle of water with a 1L capacity for daily water refilling.

● On the tour, tourists comply with the instructions and regulations on environmental protection at the destination. 

7. Medical assistance

● If you have cardiovascular disease or bone and joint diseases (knees, ankles, shoulder joints, etc.), you should consult your doctor before deciding to join the trip. 

● The tour guide will carry a basic first aid kit. If you have any medical problems that require medication, you should bring your own medication.

 

Hỏi & đáp về tour
1. What is the best time to go for this program?

Cao Bang is beautiful in every season, but each season has its own unique highlights. If you visit during the Lunar New Year, you will see peach and plum blossoms that are similar with other regions of the East and Northwest. In October, you can admire the terraced fields during the rice harvest. From December to January, it's the season when the maple leaves in Trung Khanh change its color, creating a beautiful landscape reminiscent of Europe. Perhaps the least appealing season is the rainy period around July and August.

 

2. What is the age limit for children to participate in this program?

UA recommends that children aged 13 and older can participate in this program with their parents or adults.

 

3. How much is the deposit required for registration? When will the remaining amount be paid?

When registering for the tour, customers must pay a 50% deposit via bank transfer or credit card through Onepay. The remaining 50% must be paid at least one day before departure, also via bank transfer or credit card through Onepay. 

UA will not confirm the booking until the deposit for the tour has been received.

 

4. If I have no trekking experience, can I still join this program?

This is a moderately difficult outing (6/10), suitable for most people, including those with little trekking experience. The terrain in the forest is not very steep, and the daily trekking distance is about 6 km. However, you should refer to the notes and preparation guidelines for a 6/10 difficulty trip here.

 

5. If I am vegetarian (or have dietary restrictions), will the tour accommodate that?

You will need to inform Umove Adventure about your vegetarian or dietary requirements before booking the tour. We will check if the destination can meet those needs and get back to you. Generally, Umove Adventure will have vegetarian options available depending on the tour location.

6. What camping equipment will Umove Adventure provide on this tour?

Please refer to the Equipment section in the tour details.

 

7. Can I bring my pet (dog/cat) along?

Umove Adventure does not organize tours specifically for customers with pets, so bringing a pet will depend on the agreement of other passengers on the tour. If you want to bring your pet, Umove Adventure will ask the others in the tour for their consent, and you will be fully responsible for ensuring hygiene and the safety of your pet.

 

8. Will I have to pay extra if I want to sleep in a private tent?

Usually, for group tours (if you are traveling alone), Umove Adventure will assign travelers of the same gender to share tents. For a private tent request, depending on the tour departure date and if we have private tents available, Umove Adventure is ready to arrange a private tent for you at no additional cost. However, if we do not have enough tents and need to rent more, there will be an additional fee (which will be communicated to you at the time of booking).

 

9. Can I postpone/cancel the tour before the departure date?

Depending on how far in advance you cancel or postpone, there may be a fee. If you wish to change the departure date or switch to another tour, Umove Adventure will accommodate your request and may charge a fee (or not). Please see our Cancellation Policy for details.

 

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