Hanoi to Hue Phong Nha Caving Adventure
There are many attractions in Vietnam, ranging from stunning natural landscapes, beaches, sand dunes, untouched islets and quaint villages to war museums, colonial structures, and ancient citadels and towns. However, if what you're looking for is to fully satisfy your love of jungle treks, cave exploration, and homestays...that's Phong Nha. This trip takes you on a short trek to Elephant Cave, exploring the unique cave formations before heading to Ma Da Lake for a refreshing swim in crystal clear waters. Camp along the beautiful sandy shores of Ma Da Lake and, In the morning, hike and swim to Tra Ang River Cave before ending your adventure with a trek along picturesque Tra Ang River.
Details
| Unique Experiences: | Trek in the primitive jungle and camp in a national park. Explore some of the largest caves in the world. Follow the path of your expert caving guide. |
| Trip Length: | 5 Days |
| Participants: | Up to 16 travelers may book this trip. This trip departs with a minimum of 1 traveler. One or more components of this trip are a shared experience. |
| Physical Difficulty: | 4 out of 5 |
| Inclusions: | Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner Accommodation: 2 nights at Jungle Boss Homestay in a Standard or Family Room, 1 night in a camping tent Transportation: Hanoi to Dong Hoi by Train in A/C Soft-Sleeper, Dong Hoi to Jungle Boss Homestay by Van, Jungle Boss Homestay to Dong Hoi by Van, Dong Hoi to Hue by Train in A/C Soft-Seater Miscellaneous: English-speaking Station Guide, Porters, Safety Equipment for Cave Expedition |
| Exclusions: | Travel Insurance (Compulsory) Tips & Gratuities Compulsory & Peak Season Surcharges |
| Age Policy: |
Adults: 12 to 99 years of age Children: 3 to 11 years of age Infants: 0 to 2 years of age |
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Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi to Dong Hoi
Be ready at Hanoi Train Station 30 minutes before your train's scheduled departure time. Enjoy the overnight ride in your A/C cabin and dream of the adventure to come!
Transportation: Hanoi to Dong Hoi by Train in A/C Soft-Sleeper
Day 2: Dong Hoi to Phong Nha
You will be picked up from Dong Hoi train station and brought by car or van to Jungle Boss Homestay in Phong Nha where you will be spending the night. Check-in time is at 14:00, after which you'll have the rest of the day to enjoy the relaxing environment that is surrounded by breath-taking mountains.
Accommodation: Jungle Boss Homestay in a Standard or Family Room
Transportation: Dong Hoi Train Station to Jungle Boss Homestay by Car or Van
Day 3: Ma Da Valley
At 8:30, you'll meet the local team to plan your trip and review the rules and regulations of the National Park. After the briefing, you'll depart by car or van to the starting point of your exciting journey. By 10:30, you will arrive at the departure point and start your trek through the jungle to Elephant Cave. You will have time to enjoy exploring the Elephant Cave until noon, then you'll continue your trek through the tropical forest until reaching Ma Da Lake.
In the afternoon, your BBQ lunch is prepared for you to enjoy right in the middle to the jungle. Once lunch is finished, it’s time to freshen up and jump into Ma Da Lake! Have fun swimming in the crystal clear waters and enjoy the wildlife in the jungle. In the afternoon, start setting up your camp for the night and enjoy your dinner of traditional Vietnamese food.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping Tent in a National Park
Day 4: Tra Ang Cave
After you finish your breakfast, you will start to trek trek through the jungle towards Tra Ang Cave. It’s time to explore the untouched cave of Tra Ang and you will have about an hour to swim through the amazing 600m cave. At noon, fill your stomach with lunch before continue the journey through the tropical jungle and back to the road. Enjoy a cold drink when you arrive at Ho Chi Minh Road. In the afternoon, you'll be driven back and dropped off at Jungle Boss Homestay.
The evening is free at leisure so enjoy the relaxing environment of the homestay that is surrounded by the breathtaking mountains.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Jungle Boss Homestay in a Standard or Family Room
Day 5: Dong Hoi to Hue
You will be picked up by car or van at 6:30 from Jungle Boss Homestay and brought to Dong Hoi Train Station. From there, you will take the day train from Dong Hoi to Hue. We hope you've enjoyed your caving adventure!
Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Jungle Boss Homestay to Dong Hoi Train Station by Car or Van, Dong Hoi Train Station to Hue by Train in A/C Soft Seater
Be ready at Hanoi Train Station 30 minutes before your train's scheduled departure time. Enjoy the overnight ride in your A/C cabin and dream of the adventure to come!
Transportation: Hanoi to Dong Hoi by Train in A/C Soft-Sleeper
Day 2: Dong Hoi to Phong Nha
You will be picked up from Dong Hoi train station and brought by car or van to Jungle Boss Homestay in Phong Nha where you will be spending the night. Check-in time is at 14:00, after which you'll have the rest of the day to enjoy the relaxing environment that is surrounded by breath-taking mountains.
Accommodation: Jungle Boss Homestay in a Standard or Family Room
Transportation: Dong Hoi Train Station to Jungle Boss Homestay by Car or Van
Day 3: Ma Da Valley
At 8:30, you'll meet the local team to plan your trip and review the rules and regulations of the National Park. After the briefing, you'll depart by car or van to the starting point of your exciting journey. By 10:30, you will arrive at the departure point and start your trek through the jungle to Elephant Cave. You will have time to enjoy exploring the Elephant Cave until noon, then you'll continue your trek through the tropical forest until reaching Ma Da Lake.
In the afternoon, your BBQ lunch is prepared for you to enjoy right in the middle to the jungle. Once lunch is finished, it’s time to freshen up and jump into Ma Da Lake! Have fun swimming in the crystal clear waters and enjoy the wildlife in the jungle. In the afternoon, start setting up your camp for the night and enjoy your dinner of traditional Vietnamese food.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping Tent in a National Park
Day 4: Tra Ang Cave
After you finish your breakfast, you will start to trek trek through the jungle towards Tra Ang Cave. It’s time to explore the untouched cave of Tra Ang and you will have about an hour to swim through the amazing 600m cave. At noon, fill your stomach with lunch before continue the journey through the tropical jungle and back to the road. Enjoy a cold drink when you arrive at Ho Chi Minh Road. In the afternoon, you'll be driven back and dropped off at Jungle Boss Homestay.
The evening is free at leisure so enjoy the relaxing environment of the homestay that is surrounded by the breathtaking mountains.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Jungle Boss Homestay in a Standard or Family Room
Day 5: Dong Hoi to Hue
You will be picked up by car or van at 6:30 from Jungle Boss Homestay and brought to Dong Hoi Train Station. From there, you will take the day train from Dong Hoi to Hue. We hope you've enjoyed your caving adventure!
Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Jungle Boss Homestay to Dong Hoi Train Station by Car or Van, Dong Hoi Train Station to Hue by Train in A/C Soft Seater
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