Duration: 1/2 Day

Price: From US$ 38 – 135/ Pax

Car and guide will pick you up in Dong Hoi and bring to Phong Nha boat station. Drive the boat along the Song Son river to watch the beautiful landscape of riversides before get into the Phong Nha cave where tourists can visit 600m inside. After Phong Nha cave, late afternoon, tourists will enjoy the sunset during the drive back to Phong nha boat station. Van will pick up at the boat station and bring to Dong Hoi.

ITINERARY:

• 11:30 pick up at Dong Hoi and bring to Phong Nha
• 12:30 Arrive at Phong Nha for lunch before visiting the caves
• 13:30 Start the tour with 30 minutes driving on the boat along Song river
• 14:00 – 16:00 Visiting Phong Nha cave
• 16:00 – 16:30 Get back to Phong Nha boat station
• 17:00 Arrive at Phong Nha boat station and van picks up and bring to Dong Hoi
• 18:00 Arrive Dong Hoi. Tour ends

Land price per person (PRIVATE Tour):

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Tour includes:

• Lunch (light lunch)
• Entrance fees
• Tour guide
• Transportation (car & boat)

Excludes:

• Hotel (Before and after the tour)
• Food before and after the tour
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance

Incoming search terms:

• phong nha half day

Duration: 1/2 Day

Price: US$ 40 – 215/ Pax

Car and guide will pick you up in Dong Hoi and bring to Phong Nha for visiting Paradise cave – one of the longest dry cave in Southeast Asia. Van will drive on the Ho Chi Minh trail through the Phong Nha-Ke Bang national park, thus tourists will have chance to see the limestone mountain and river during the drive. After driving with golf car and walking up 524 steps, tourists will meet a huge cave named Paradise and will spend two hours in the cave. After the paradise cave, tourists will continue driving along Ho Chi Minh trail to meet the Road 20 victory to learn about its story. Finish driving on road 20 victory, our van and guide will bring you to Dong Hoi.

ITINERARY:

• 7:00: Car and guide pick up at hotel in Dong Hoi
• 8:30: Start driving the golf car to visit Paradise cave
• 9:00 – 12:00 Visit Paradise cave
• 12:00 Lunch and drive back on the road 20 victory and learn it history during the drive
• 13:30 Arrive Dong Hoi. Tour ends

Land price per person (PRIVATE Tour):

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Tour includes:

• Lunch (light lunch)
• Entrance fees
• Tour guide
• Transportation (car & & golf car)

Excludes:

• Hotel (Before and after the tour)
• Food before and after the tour
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance

Incoming search terms:

• half day phong nha

Duration: 2Days / 1 Night

Price: US$270 per person,departures every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8:00AM from local hotels in Phong Nha (minimum 2 pax)

SMALL GROUPS – WEEKLY DEPARTURES – ONE OF THE MOST CAPTIVATING CAVES IN THE WORLD

Experience one of the biggest WOW factors in Vietnam on this two-day tour to one of the largest caves in the world. You’ll meet a remote minority ethnic group living deep in the jungle, visit the jaw-dropping exit made famous by National Geographic, and spend the night inside a massive chamber with thousands of darting swifts overhead.

On this trip you’ll spend your first day scrambling down a jungle mountain from an elevation of 500m, before passing through a remote mountain tribe of only 42 people in Ban Doong Village. Look out for the crazy owl! After which you will follow a spectacular river valley to reach Hang En Cave, which has been recognized as one of the most captivating caves on earth by National Geographic! Hang En Cave is an incredible feat of nature and you will not see anything like it anywhere else in the world.

With your expert English-speaking guide and porter team, you’ll explore this magnificent cave and see some fascinating fossils, which are over 300 million years old. You will follow the river through the cave before coming across your campsite on a sandy beach, below a collapsed section of the cave, where you can gaze out to the stars in the evening. You’ll enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner with some local rice wine and hear stories from your guide about the local people and their culture. This is designed as an adventure tour and not a walk in the park. Be prepared for a difficult trek up the mountain on the second day!

Safety is absolutely paramount on all trips operated by iGrandtour and you will be provided with helmets, life jackets, headlights and trekking boots (sizes 38 – 46). All camping gear will also be provided and carried by your porter team. However, you will be responsible for carrying your own clothes and camera etc.

Adventure Level: Moderate-to-High (16km). You should have experience trekking before attempting this tour with Us. It is a tough walk out the following day!

Highlights: National Park, Ban Doong Village, Rao Thuong River Valley, Hang En Cave.

Trekking Gear: Helmet, Trekking Boots (limited sizes 38-46), Headlight, Life Jacket, Tent, Sleeping Bag.

ITINERARY:

Day 1: Phong Nha – K35 – Ban Doong Village – Hang En Cave (L,D)

• 08:00 – Pick up at local Phong Nha Hotel.
• 08:30 – Collect equipment at Oxalis HQ and depart in vehicle for trekking point.
• 09:30 – Arrive at trekking point at K35 on Ho Chi Minh Road and start trekking.
• 11:30 – Arrive at Ban Doong Minority Village with picnic lunch at nearby river location.
• 14:30 – Arrive at Hang En Campsite.
• 15:00 – Explore Hang En and visit Hang En Exit.
• 18:00 – Enjoy BBQ Dinner and watch the thousands of swifts overhead and maybe a flying fox.
• 20:00 – Overnight at Campsite in Hang En’s huge passage.

Day 2: Hang En Campsite Viewpoint – Hang En Fossils – Ban Doong Village – Phong Nha (B,L)

• 07:00 – Breakfast
• 08:00 – Explore dry passage to viewpoint high above campsite. See 300 million year old fossils.
• 10:00 – Trek back through river valley to Ban Doong Village. Explore area around village.
• 12:30 – Picnic lunch by small stream.
• 13:30 – Trek up the big hill to Ho Chi Minh Road (very challenging!)
• 15:30 – Cold drinks at Ho Chi Minh Road and return by vehicle to Phong Nha.
• 17:00 – Arrive at your Phong Nha Hotel.

Tour Includes: Picnic Lunches, Dinner, Breakfast (Day 2), Entrance Fees, Trekking & Camping Gear, Tour Guide, Porters (1 porter per 3 pax), Transport and VAT.

Tour Excludes: Hotel (before/after the tour), Breakfast/Dinner (before/after the tour), Personal Expenses and Travel Insurance.

Price & Reservations: US$275 per person with departures every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8:00AM from local hotels in Phong Nha (minimum 2 pax).

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Duration: 2Days / 1 Night

Price: US$220 per person,departures every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:00AM from local hotels in Phong Nha (minimum 2 pax)

SMALL GROUPS – WEEKLY DEPARTURES – BEST JUNGLE & CAVE ADVENTURE IN VIETNAM

Explore the fascinating jungle and cave area of Tu Lan, a one and a half hours drive from Phong Nha Town. With your expert English-speaking guide and also porter team from nearby Tan Hoa minority village, you’ll spend two-days and one-night deep in the jungle, exploring wild caves with underground rivers, waterfalls, awesome cave formations and rare cave pearls.

Our two-day discovery will include about 12 kilometers of trekking and a few hundred meters of swimming through caves. You will also cross the river a couple of times and enjoy swimming in pristine lagoons. It’s the perfect trip for those short on time but still keen to do a real jungle and cave adventure in Vietnam. Spot flying foxes in the early evening as you enjoy a delicious BBQ meal cooked over the fire by your porter team.

You’ll explore the depths of Hung Ton Cave where you must descend a 15m ladder with our safety rope, before jumping in the river and swimming about 100m. Look out for the bats! You will emerge from the cave in the stunning To Mo Valley, which is somewhat hidden from the world as it is surrounded by towering limestone mountains. Kim Cave, found by one of our guests, and Ken Cave are also on the itinerary, showcasing some amazing cave formations.

Safety is absolutely paramount on all trips operated by iGrandtour and you will be provided with helmets, life jackets, headlights and trekking boots (sizes 38 – 46). All camping gear will also be provided and carried by your porter team. The minimum age for this tour is 16 years with no exceptions. All tours are on a join-in basis (we do not accept private tours) with minimum of 2 people to depart. Our group sizes are usually no more than 8 people.

Adventure Level: Moderate-to-High (12km). You should have a decent level of fitness as this is a real adventure!.

Highlights: Primary Forest; Tu Lan Cave, Hung Ton Cave, To Mo Valley, Hang Kim Cave, Swimming in Caves (weather permitting), Ken Waterfall, Overnight in jungle.

Trekking Gear: Helmet, Trekking Boots (sizes 38-46), Headlight, Life Jacket, Hammock, Sleeping Bag.

ITINERARY:

Day 1: Phong Nha – Tan Hoa – Tu Lan Valley (L,D)

• 08:00 – Pick up from local hotels in Phong Nha and transfer.
• 09:00 – Depart for Tan Hoa Village and drive 70kms through the spectacular Da Deo Mountain Pass.
• 10:30 – Arrive in Tan Hoa Village and trek across peanut and buffalo fields to the Rao Nan River (2.5km)
• 11:00 – Cross-river and climb rocky hill before descending into Hung Ton Valley (1km).
• 11:30 – Arrive at Hung Ton Cave and explore its depths before swimming through the cave to To Mo Valley (200m).
• 12:00 – Lunch in To Mo Valley at the impressive waterfall campsite.
• 13:00 – Swim through Kim Cave to enjoy underground waterfalls and where you can try and spot climbing fish (500m).
• 14:00 – Arrive at Tu Lan Campsite in front of Hang Ken Cave.
• 15:30 – Visit Tu Lan Valley and Tu Lan Wet and Dry Caves (1.5km).
• 17:00 – Arrive back at campsite. Swimming at Hang Ken Waterfall.
• 18:00 – Enjoy a tasty BBQ dinner. Overnight in hammocks.

Day 2: Tu Lan Cave – Hang Ken Cave – Phong Nha (B,L)

• 07:00 – Breakfast
• 08:00 – Explore the impressive Ken Cave and swim in the underground river (200m).
• 09:30 – Trek over the limestone-mountains to Hung Ton Valley, where you will cross the scrub back to the river (4km).
• 12:30 – Cross the Rao Nan River and trek back across the peanut fields to Tan Hoa (2.5km).
• 13:00 – Lunch at local homestay in Tan Hoa Village.
• 14:30 – Pick-up in Tan Hoa and Transfer to Phong Nha.
• 16:00 – Arrive back in Phong Nha and transfer to local hotels.

Tour Includes: Picnic Lunches, BBQ Dinner, Breakfast (Day 2), Entrance & Environment Fees, Trekking & Camping Gear, Tour Guide, Porter, Transport and VAT.

Tour Excludes: Hotel (before/after the tour), Breakfast/Dinner (before/after the tour), Personal Expenses and Insurance.

Price & Reservations: US$225 per person with departures every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:00AM from local hotels in Phong Nha (minimum 2 pax).

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Duration: 3Days / 2 Nights

Price: US$320 per person,departures every Tuesday and Saturday at 8:00AM from local hotels in Phong Nha (minimum 2 pax)

SMALL GROUPS – WEEKLY DEPARTURES – BEST JUNGLE & CAVE ADVENTURE IN VIETNAM

Spend three-days and two-nights deep in the remote jungle and caves of Tu Lan, located on the border of Laos, and just 70km North-West of Phong Nha. With an expert English-speaking guide and jungle porter team from the local minority village experience the very best camping and caving adventure in Vietnam.

Our three-day tour is a more difficult trek (up to 18km) with a number of steep inclines over limestone mountain trails. You will have time to explore almost all of the caves in the area (that we know of) including Tu Lan Cave, Hang Kim and Hang Ken, which was featured as the National Geographic Photograph of the year in 2011. You’ll see many beautiful cave formations, swim through underground rivers and visit spectacular waterfalls inside the caves and surrounding valleys.

With two nights camping in the great outdoors you will have plenty of time to soak in the jungle atmosphere and learn more about the local people of the area. The food is a highlight for many, with an amazing BBQ prepared each evening by our expert jungle men. This is not a walk in the park and is setup as a real jungle adventure. You will swim through caves, traverse wide rivers, and negotiate rocky trails, but it will no doubt be a highlight of your travels in Vietnam.

Safety is absolutely paramount on all trips operated by iGrandtour and you will be provided with helmets, life jackets, headlights and trekking boots (limited sizes 38 – 46). All camping gear will also be provided and carried by your porters. The minimum age we accept is 16 years with no exceptions. All tours are on a join in basis and we do not accept private tours. On this tour you will have more time to explore the caves and go deeper then our 2-day discovery.

Adventure Level: Moderate-to-High (16-18km). Must have decent level of fitness.

Highlights: Primary Forest; Tu Lan Cave, To Mo Valley, Hang Kim Cave, Swimming in Caves (weather permitting), Ken Waterfall, Hang Ken Cave, Hang Chuot, Overnight in jungle.

Trekking Gear: Helmet, Trekking Boots (sizes 38-46), Headlight, Life Jacket, Hammock, Sleeping Bag.

ITINERARY:

Day 1: Phong Nha – Tan Hoa – Tu Lan Valley (L,D)

• 08:00 – Pick up from local hotels in Phong Nha and transfer.
• 08:30 – Transfer to Tan Hoa Village by air-conditioned vehicle.
• 10:00 – Arrive in Tan Hoa and trek 2km across the peanut and buffalo fields to the Rao Nan River.
• 10:30 – Cross the river and climb 200m up a rocky hillside to Hung Ton Valley.
• 10:45 – Trek 1km through thick scrub across Hung Ton Valley and climb moderate Hung Ton Mountain.
• 11:30 – Follow the trail and mountain ridge (3km) and trek up to Mango Mountain.
• 13:00 – Arrive at the top of Mango Mountain and enjoy a picnic lunch.
• 14:00 – Continue trekking down the mountain (2km) to Tu Lan Valley.
• 16:00 – Arrive at Tu Lan Valley campsite and enjoy swimming around the waterfall.
• 18:00 – Enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner with your team. Overnight at Tu Lan Valley Campsite.

Day 2: Tu Lan Valley – Tu Lan Cave – To Mo Valley (B,L,D)

• 08:00 – Breakfast
• 09:00 – Swim 200m into Tu Lan Cave and climb through dry passage back to Tu Lan Valley (2km)
• 11:00 – Swim 200m into Ken Cave and explore the cave and its formations before returning to campsite.
• 12:30 – Picnic Lunch at Tu Lan Valley Campsite.
• 13:30 – Trek towards Hang Kim (500m) and explore dry passage of the cave.
• 14:30 – Swim and climb through Hang Kim Cave (1km) and exit at To Mo Valley.
• 15:30 – Swim/trek up river to To Mo Valley Campsite beside the Hung Ton waterfall.
• 16:00 – Arrive at To Mo Valley Campsite and enjoy swimming at the waterfall.
• 18:00 – BBQ Dinner and overnight in To Mo Valley.

Day 3: To Mo Valley – La Ken Valley – Tan Hoa – Phong Nha (B,L)

• 07:00 – Breakfast
• 08:00 – Swim upstream 200m past waterfall and through Hung Ton Cave.
• 08:30 – Explore Hung Ton Cave dry passage
• 09:30 – Climb 15m ladder with safety rope to entrance of Hung Ton Cave.
• 09:45 – Start trekking across Hung Ton Valley and over hill to La Ken Valley (2.5km).
• 11:30 – Arrive La Ken Valley and go 400m through Hang Chuot (Rat Cave).
• 12:30 – Cross Rao Nan River back to peanut and buffalo fields and trek 2km back to Tan Hoa
• 13:45 – Lunch at local restaurant in Tan Hoa Village.
• 14:30 – Depart Tan Hoa Village for Phong Nha.
• 16:00 – Arrive Phong Nha and transfer to local hotel.

Price & Reservations: US$320 per person with departures every Tuesday and Saturday at 8:00AM from local hotels in Phong Nha (minimum 2 pax).

Tour Includes: Picnic Lunches, Dinners, Breakfasts (at the cave), Entrance Fees, Trekking & Camping Gear, Tour Guide, Porters, Transport and VAT.

Tour Excludes: Hotel (before/after tour), Breakfast/Dinner (before/after the tour), Personal Expenses, Travel Insurance.

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Duration: 4Days / 3 Nights

Price: US$420 per person,departures every Wednesday at 8:00AM from local hotels in Phong Nha (minimum 2 pax)

SMALL GROUPS – WEEKLY DEPARTURES – BEST JUNGLE & CAVE ADVENTURE IN VIETNAM

Join us on the ultimate adventure of the Tu Lan Cave System with 4-days trekking, swimming and camping deep in the remote jungle and caves of Central Vietnam. You will be challenged with 27kms of difficult terrain, underground rivers and deep dark caves, home to stunning formations and plenty of creepy crawlies. We will visit hidden valleys and secret caves only accessible on this special 4-day adventure.

Gaze up the stars at your secluded campsites, besides stunning waterfalls and towering limestone mountains. You might even be lucky to spot a flying fox dart across the cliff tops at dusk! Feast on the most delicious Vietnamese BBQ prepared each evening at the campfire and learn more about the local minority people of Tan Hoa, who will escort your group through the jungle and prepare all meals. Your expert-English speaking guide will introduce you to their customs and translate some of their stories. It really is an experience unlike any other in Vietnam!

You will go deeper then any other tour we offer and at some points a raft is required to negotiate the underground rivers, where you will come across the most beautiful formations and underground waterfalls. Kim Cave, found by one of our guests, and Ken Cave are also on the itinerary, showcasing more amazing cave formations. If you can fit, you’ll also squeeze down a small hole to our secret cave, which we only visit on our 4-Day ultimate adventure!

Safety is absolutely paramount on all trips operated by iGrandtour and you will be provided with helmets, life jackets, headlights and trekking boots (sizes 38 – 46). All camping gear will also be provided and carried by your local porters. The minimum age we accept is 16 years. This is designed to be an adventure tour and you must have a decent level of fitness to feel comfortable trekking each day.

Adventure Level: Moderate-to-High (27-30km). This is an adventure tour and designed to be difficult.

Highlights: Primary Forest; Tu Lan Cave, To Mo Valley, Hang Kim Cave, Swimming in Caves (weather permitting), Ken Waterfall, Hang Ken Cave, Hang Chuot, Secret Cave, Overnight in jungle.

Trekking Gear: Helmet, Trekking Boots (sizes 38-46), Headlight, Life Jacket, Hammock, Sleeping Bag.

ITINERARY:

Day 1: Phong Nha – Tan Hoa – Tu Lan Valley (L,D)

• 08:00 – Pick up from local Phong Nha hotel and transfer and equipment check.
• 09:00 – Depart for Tan Hoa Village and drive 70kms through the spectacular Da Deo Mountain Pass.
• 10:30 – Arrive in Tan Hoa and start walking through the village and fields to the old cow trail (2km).
• 11:00 – Arrive at the old cow trail and start trekking across a rocky path (2km) towards the Tan Hoa dam.
• 12:30 – Enjoy a picnic lunch with your team.
• 13:30 – Start climbing Soil Mountain (1km) on the jungle trail beneath a canopy of beautiful trees.
• 15:00 – Arrive on the top of the mountain and rest before continuing on for 5km across a few more hills and small river.
• 17:30 – Arrive at the Laken Valley Campsite where you can relax and swim in the river after a long days trekking.
• 18:00 – Enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner with your team and overnight at Laken Valley Campsite.

Day 2: Laken Valley – To Mo Valley (B,L,D)

• 08:00 – Breakfast
• 09:00 – Trek 1.5km with about 200m of a steep uphill climb to explore Gibbon Cave.
• 11:00 – Trek to Hang Chuot (Rat Cave) and explore along the old illegal timber-logging trail inside the cave.
• 12:00 – Enjoy a picnic lunch in Laken Valley.
• 13:00 – Start trekking uphill from Laken to Hung Ton Valley (3km)
• 15:00 – Arrive at Hung Ton Valley and explore Hung Ton Dry Cave with 15m vertical ladder using safety ropes.
• 16:00 – Swim 100m through Hung Ton Wet Cave.
• 16:30 – Arrive at To Mo Valley and enjoy swimming in the lagoon and waterfall.
• 18:00 – Enjoy BBQ dinner.

Day 3: To Mo Valley – Kim Cave – Tu Lan Cave – Tu Lan Valley (B, L, D)

• 08:00 – Breakfast
• 09:00 – Swim 1km through Hang Kim and try and spot climbing fish.
• 10:00 – Explore the dry passage of Hang Kim and walk to the exit of Kim Cave.
• 10:30 – Trek to the Tu Lan Valley campsite and rest whilst lunch is being prepared.
• 11:30 – Lunch in Tu Lan Valley.
• 12:00 – Trek to Tu Lan Dry cave (2km) to explore the dry passage
• 13:00 – Take a raft and head deep into the cave to explore the main waterfalls (1km).
• 15:00 – Swim 100m upstream to the other entrance of Tu Lan Cave.
• 16:00 – Trek and swim back to the campsite (1km) to enjoy the hot tea and coffee before dinner.
• 18:00 – Enjoy delicious BBQ dinner. Over night at Tu Lan valley in front of Ken cave.

Day 4: Tu Lan Valley – Hang Ken – Secret Cave – Tan Hoa village – Phong Nha (B,L)

• 07:00 – Breakfast
• 07:30 – Swim into Hang Ken (100m) to reach the dry passage of the cave.
• 08:15 – Explore dry passage of Ken Cave.
• 09:00 – Swim back to the campsite.
• 09:45 – Trek over Mango Mountain (3km).
• 11:00 – Arrive at the top of the Mango Mountain and rest.
• 11:15 – Trek down Mango Mountain and continue trekking over two more hills (5km).
• 13:00 – Arrive at Secret Cave. Squeeze in the exit to explore cave and see the its amazing formations.
• 13:30 – Trek downhill to Rao Nan River. Cross-river and walk through the fields towards Tan Hoa village.
• 14:30 – Lunch in local restaurant in Tan Hoa Village.
• 15:30 – Depart Tan Hoa for Phong Nha.
• 17:00 – Arrive Phong Nh and transfer to local hotel

Tour Includes: Picnic Lunches, BBQ Dinners, Breakfasts, Entrance & Environment Fees, Trekking & Camping Gear, Tour Guide, Porter, Transport and VAT.

Tour Excludes: Hotel (before/after the tour), Breakfast/Dinner (before/after the tour), Personal Expenses and Insurance.

Price & Reservations: US$425 per person with departures every Wednesday at 8:00AM from local hotels in Phong Nha (minimum 2 pax).

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