Elephant Cave and Ma Da Valley Jungle 1 Day Trek

5.0 (4 reviews) Central Vietnam, Vietnam
Duration9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesNorwegian, German, Swedish, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Danish, Dutch
Group sizeUp to 14 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This trek is suitable for those who have no more experience hiking but looking for a real jungle and cavern experience.

It begins deep in the jungle of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, Vietnam. Once the team reaches the trail-head you will plunge into the jungle and begin the uphill climb into Elephant Cave.

Upon completing the most difficult 20 minutes of the trek you will be rewarded with the magnificent sight of 60 meters high, 300 meters long Elephant cave. Continue hiking through the jungle trail, and river crossings, we are in the depths of Ma Da valley.

It is time for swimming in the crystal lake and doing some cliff jumping while enjoying a BBQ lunch prepared by our porter team. Swimming to complete Tra Ang cave in the afternoon before we head to the main road where our driver is waiting for you with
cold beers.

What's included

  • Travel insurance
  • Pick-up and drop-off at any local hotels in Phong Nha
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entrance Fees (400,000vnd/person to national park)
  • Cave exploring and safety equipment
  • Adventure local tour guide & porter support team
  • Personal expenses.

What to expect

  1. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
    9h
    At 8:00 am. We will pick you up at the hotel and transfer to our base (Jungle Boss Homestay).

    At 8:30 am, the Team meeting to plan the trip, and clarify rules and regulations in the National Park.

    At 8:45 am, we depart for Elephant Cave by van

    Around 10:00 am, we arrive at the trek departure point and start trekking through the jungle to the Elephant cave.

    From around 10:00 to 11:00 am, we explore the Elephant cave.

    At 12:00, we reach Ma Da Lake and swim into Ma Da crystal lake.

    At 12:45, we will enjoy BBQ lunch

    Around 14:00, we start trekking to Tra Ang Cave.

    At 15:00, we arrive at Tra Ang Cave.

    Around 15:45, we swim into Tra Ang Cave to explore 600m Tra Ang Cave

    Around 16:30, we start trekking to be back Ho Chi Minh road.

    At 17:00, We arrive at Ho Chi Minh road, enjoy a cold drink on the road.

    At 17:30, we drive back to Phong Nha and your hotels in Phong Nha. Tour end.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Only pick up at hotels in Phong Nha town. For other hotels in Dong Hoi or out of Phong Nha surcharge will be applied. From 20usd to 40usd should pay our driver if your hotel is not in the center of Phong Nha.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 1 long easy-to-dry pants and 1 long sleeved shirt to wear during the trek (highly recommend to avoid leeches and poison ivie)
  • 1 pair of trekking boots/shoes (Please prepare to get wet or we provide basic canvas shoes)
  • Personal items: mosquito repellent, sunglasses, hat, camer.
  • Swim suites
  • A travel towel or Sarong
  • Passport details
  • Water proof bag for your phone and camera.
  • 1 pair of calf-length densely woven socks (not ankle socks).

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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