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Custom Full-Day Tu Lan Cave Expedition

Quang Binh

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$181 $153
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Renowned as a prominent filming location for the blockbuster "Kong: Skull Island," the Tu Lan cave system has become a captivating destination for thrill-seekers looking for a unique adventure in Vietnam. On this private Tu Lan day tour, you'll embark on a 9 km trek through fields and jungle paths, and swim 50 meters through a river cave. This experience is ideal for those who are physically fit or have some outdoor experience. Accompanied by a professional guide and local villagers from the Tan Hoa ethnic group, you'll explore the heart of the cave system, visiting Hung Ton Cave, To Mo Valley, and Hang Chuot. Each cave boasts its own distinct beauty, and you'll be awed by the stunning natural formations of limestone, stalactites, sand, and water. Enjoy a full day of unparalleled adventure in Tu Lan, a truly unique experience in Vietnam.

 

Highlights

  • Experience the wonders of the Tu Lan cave system with a range of exhilarating activities. 
  • Trek up to 9 km through buffalo fields and thick jungle, enjoy thrilling adventures like climbing hills, swimming beneath waterfalls, and having a BBQ lunch in the open air. 
  • Discover the beauty of underground river caves and explore captivating sites such as Hung Ton Cave, To Mo Valley, and Hang Chuot. 
  • Join this engaging journey for a memorable exploration of stunning destinations.
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By Day Transfer Destinations Activities Meals
Day 1 Quang Binh Drive through Da Deo Mountain Pass, Visit Tan Hoa village, Climb over... L
1 Quang Binh
Transfer: Car Walking Tracking
Activities: Drive through Da Deo Mountain Pass, Visit Tan Hoa village, Climb over...

Drive through Da Deo Mountain Pass, Visit Tan Hoa village, Climb over hill to reach Hung Ton cave, Swim through cave to reach To Mo Valley, Visit Rat Cave, Cross Peanut and buffalo fields

  • Begin your day with a pick-up from your Phong Nha accommodation between 7:00 am and 7:30 am (please be punctual).
  • You will then travel 70 km over the Da Deo Mountain Pass to the ethnic minority village of Tan Hoa and the Oxalis Headquarters, where you can store your luggage securely.
  • Following a safety briefing, gear check, and signing of the Release Form, the adventure starts with a 2 km walk through peanut and buffalo fields to the Rao Nan River.
  • After crossing the river, you’ll climb a small hill to Hung Ton Valley (500m) and reach Hung Ton Cave. Explore this wild cave by descending a 15-meter ladder with a safety rope, swim 50 meters through the cave, and follow an underground river to To Mo Valley, where a delicious BBQ lunch will be served.
  • Next, swim through the wet Hung Ton Cave, trek through the valley, and climb the hill to the remarkable Hang Chuot (Rat Cave), exploring its vast formations for 280 meters. Afterward, return to Rao Nan River and cross back over the peanut and buffalo fields (2.5 km) to the Oxalis Headquarters, where a refreshing drink and shower will await you.
  • Depart Tan Hoa at 5:00 pm and arrive back in Phong Nha at 6:30 pm, where you will be dropped off at your accommodation. End of services.
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Inclusions

Meals

1 lunch

Accommodation

Transport

Car, Walking, Trekking

Included services

  • Vietnam visa approval letter (Not applied for nationalities in the special nations list of Vietnam Immigration Department. Check on request for details.)
  • Caving & safety gear: caving helmet, caving headlight, life jacket, gloves
  • Basic canvas trekking boots (only if you do not have your own pair) sizes 36 – 46
  • Meals: picnic lunch (day 1)
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide and guide safety assistant
  • Porter to prepare meals and pump water
  • Shared dry box for phones and small cameras (limited availability for larger cameras)
  • Water filter and purifier (used only by guide and porters)
  • Eco-friendly compost toilet using western toilet seat at lunch site
  • First Aid Kit and Medical Rescue Equipment (application by guides and porters only)
  • Secure Storage Facility at Oxalis Headquarters to store all luggage you will not be taking on the trek

Exclusions

  • International in/out flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Vietnam Visa Stamp fee
  • Early check-in and late check-out surcharges at accommodations
  • Single supplement surcharges
  • Peak season surcharges: From Dec. 20 to Jan. 15
  • Christmas Eve surcharges: Dec. 24
  • New Year Eve surcharges: Dec 31
  • New Year surcharges: Jan 01
  • Lunar New Year surcharges
  • Public Holidays surcharges: Hung Kings Commemoration Day, International Labor Day, National Day, Reunification Day
  • Weekend surcharges: Friday, Saturday (If required)
  • Beverage
  • Personal expenses, tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
  • Other services not mentioned above

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