Abandoned valley trekking tour full day
Duration
1 Day
Departure time
07:30 – 08:00 AM
Departure
Quang Binh
Tour Type
1 day
Overview
Abandoned valley trekking tour full day is perfect for individuals willing to put in some extra work to get further into the jungle and explore some truly unspoiled tropical rain forests and caves. On this trekking tour, 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, En 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 En cave, we will feed you with a delicious jungle BBQ (vegan options available) before swimming in the amazingly blue waters of the cave. Just this 1-day trekking tour, we want to show you the true power of Vietnam’s natural beauty.
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore the unspoiled caves, the national park tropical forest
- Swim, hike, and trek through the trails
- Lear bout the history of the Vietnam – American war as you trek along the diverse paths
- Immerse yourself in the heart of the national park’s ancient jungle ecosystem
- Enjoy delicious jungle BBQ
Itinerary
07:30 – 08:00 AM
Pick up at the hotel and transfer to our office for Abandoned valley trekking tour full day.
08:30 AM
Safety briefing to plan the trip, clarify rules and regulations in the national park.
08:45 AM
Depart to Abandoned valley by van.
09:15 AM
Arrive at the trek departure point and start trekking through the jungle to the Abandoned valley.
11:00 AM
Available at the Dark cave exit.
11:00 AM – 12:30
Next, explore 800m inside Dark cave.
12:30
Start trekking along the river to En cave.
01:30 PM
At entrance of En cave, have BBQ lunch, swim in the crystal clear spring from En cave, and explore En river cave (300m – optional).
03:30 PM
After that, begin trekking on a different trail in the Abandoned valley to Ho Chi Minh road.
05:30 PM
Back to Ho Chi Minh road, enjoy cold drinks on the road.
05:45 PM
Drive back to Phong Nha.
06:15 PM
Drop off at your hotel in Phong Nha area. Thanks for choosing our the Abandoned valley trekking tour full day and see you in Elephant cave And Ma Da valley jungle trek tour 1 day
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Included/Excluded
- Adventure local tour guide & porter support team
- Pick-up and drop-off at any local hotels in Phong Nha
(Out of Phong Nha, please pre – arrange with our adventure sales team)
- Entrance fees to national park (400,000vnd/person)
- Caving and safety equipment: caving helmet, caving headlight, life jacket, gloves
- Local BBQ lunch
- Use of basic trekking canvas shoes size 36 to 45 (only if you don’t have your own pair)
- Use of medium towel
- Purified water (partially carried by your own and the porter team)
- First aid kit (application by guides and porters only)
- Secure storage at headquarter office for guests’ luggage you do not need for the trek
- All prices include of government value added tax
- Personal fees
- Drinks (beers, soft drinks…)
- Travel insurance
Policy
Children policy
- Under 9 years old: not recommended
- From 9 years old above: 100% adult rate
Cancellation policy
- Cancellation 10 days in advance is subject to 30% of the total cost
- Cancellation 6 – 9 days in advance is subject to 50% of the total cost
- Cancellation 3 – 5 days in advance is subject to 75% of the total cost
- Cancellation 2 days in advance is subject to 100% of the total cost
- Cancellation of the booking must be requested by email or by phone (Zalo/ Whatsapp/ Viber)
- Elephant Travel is not responsible for any unreceived and unconfirmed cancellation requests to you. In this case, a cancellation or cancellation fee will apply
Notes
Elephant Travel holds the right to make alternative changes on the program due to unexpected weather condition.
We also recommend you to prepare
- 1 long easy – to – dry pants and 1 long sleeved shirt to wear during the trek (highly recommend to avoid leeches and poison ivies)
- Swim suites
- 1 pair of trekking boots/shoes (Please prepare to get wet or we provide basic canvas shoes)
- Water proof bag for your phone and camera
- 1 pair of calf – length densely woven socks (not ankle socks)
- Personal items: mosquito repellent, sunglasses, hat, camera
- Travel insurance
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