Abandoned Valley Expedition Tour 1 Day
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Tour Details
GROUP TOURS OPERATED BY OUR PARTNER – VIETNAM’S LEADING AND CERTIFIED ADVENTURE TOURISM COMPANY
Trek: 12km
Swim: 300m (optional)
Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous
This trek is perfect for individuals willing to put in some extra work to get further into the jungle and explore some truly unspoiled tropical rainforest and caves. On this trek, you will hike through the original Ho Chi Minh trail to the secluded Abandoned Valley in the heart of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park. In the abandoned valley, we will guide you to two very special caves, E cave, and Dark Cave. At this private side of Dark Cave, you will have the opportunity to explore 800m into the darkness with your guide. Then, once at E cave, we will feed you with a delicious jungle BBQ (vegan options available) before swimming in the amazingly blue waters of the cave. Read further for a more detailed description.
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Tour departs daily at 7:30 am and returns around 5:30 pm.
Duration: 1 Full Day
Adventure Level: Strenuous
Minimum age: 8 years old
Departure: Daily join-in group (Private tour on request)
Group size: 2 to 14 persons
Tour start: 07:30 AM from any local hotel in Phong Nha
Tour end: 17:50 PM at any local hotel in Phong Nha
Price: USD 72/ pax
What to Expect
Experience pristine jungle and explore 2 un-spoilt caves while being provided with information about the wildlife & the surrounding area along the trek. You’ll trek along narrow pathways, climb over giant boulders and navigate through rivers. Explore the jungle exit of Dark cave, clambering over sharp rocks and experiencing complete darkness in the depths of the cave. Carry on the trek to explore the breath-taking Hang E cave, where you will swim in one of the most beautiful river caves in Phong Nha. Enjoy a mouth-watering BBQ lunch with our team all prepared by our porters. The trek has some sections of uphill and downhill, stream crossing, trekking and a bit of rock climbing in the dark cave with a head torch, as well as swimming in the E cave.
Photo provided by Operator
Photo provided by Operator
Itinerary
7:30-8:30: pick up from your accommodation
9:00 leave the Headquarters and drive into Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park
9:30: dive into the Jungle
11:00 arrive at Dark Cave
11:00-11:15 small break and eat some snacks
11:15-12:15 explore 800m inside Dark Cave
12:15-12:30 Take a short break after caving
12:30-13:15 trek to E Cave
13:15-14:00 Enjoy a delicious BBQ and spring roll lunch
14:15-15:00 Swim into E Cave
15:00-15:15 Take a coffee break
15:15-17:00 trek to get back to the road
17:00-17:15 A congratulatory cheers with a cold beverage
17:15-17:45 head back to HQ and debrief
Price Inclusions
o Adventure local tour guide & Porter support team
o Pick-up and drop-off at any local hotels in Phong Nha
(Out of Phong Nha, please pre-arrange with our adventure Sales team)
o Entrance Fees to National Park (400,000vnd/person)
o Caving and safety equipment: caving helmet, caving headlight, life jacket,
gloves
o Local BBQ lunch
o Use of basic trekking canvas shoes size 36 to 45 (only if you don’t have your
own pair)
o Use of medium towel
o Purified water (partially carried by your own and the porter team)
o First Aid kit (application by guides and porters only)
o Secure storage at Headquarter office for guests’ luggage you do not need for
the trek
o All prices include government value-added tax
What to bring
o 1 long easy-to-dry pants and 1 long sleeved shirt to wear during the trek (highly-recommend to avoid leeches and poison-ivies)
o Swim suites
o 1 pair of trekking boots/shoes (Please prepare to get wet or we provide basic
canvas shoes)
o Waterproof bag for your phone and camera
o 1 pair of calf-length densely woven socks (not ankle socks)
o Personal items: mosquito repellent, sunglasses, hat, camera
o Travel insurance
Note: The Operator holds the right to make alternative changes on the program due to unexpected weather condition.