Abandoned Valley - Dark Cave exit, E Cave, Golden Cave- 2D1N

Overview

Available languages

Vietnamese

English

48 hours

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Trekking Abandoned Valley - 18km through the jungle and rocky terrain.

* The 1km back door of Dark Cave has a height of 50m, a width of more than 20m with surreal scenery: Moss-covered stalactite system, pearl cave,... only found in a few caves.

* 1 night camping at the campsite in front of cave E with panoramic views.

* Explore by swim inside the 1-1.5km E Cave - the most beautiful Turquoise Water in Quang Binh.

Participate in outdoor sports in E Cave: SUP, snorkeling, water polo, swimming float for sunbathing,…..

* Explore Godlen Cave with a distance of 1km, this is a dry cave with many wonderful things such as a moss-covered stalactite system on the cave entrance, golden stalactites, terraced stalactites.

* 4 meals are nutritious, hot, and provide enough energy to help guests recover their physical strength. (BBQ dinner with grilled pork, grilled beef,...)

* Buffet 2 snacks with seasonal fruits, cookies, Yogurt, tea and coffee after exploring E cave.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Guide and porter support during tour

• Caving and safety gear: caving helmet, caving headlight, gloves, life jacket.

First Aid Kit and Medical Rescue Equipment

Air-conditioned vehicle

Camping gear: tent, camp light, sleeping bag, mattresses, pillow

Dinner

Breakfast

All Fees and Taxes

All necessary forest and tourist permits

Shared dry bag for phones and small cameras in high water level

Basic canvas trekking sandal (only if you do not have your own pair) sizes 36 – 43

Purified water and meals as listed.

Tour Insurance

VAT

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Day 1

Abandoned Valley, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

Accommodations

Camping at the campsite in front of E cave.

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

Picnic lunch, fruits, purified drinking water. Pls note in advance if you have special dietary/ vegetarian requirements.

DINNER

Dinner

BBQ Grilled Pork ribs, Grilled Beef, boiled and grilled vegetables, soup, white rice, fruit for dessert…

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

• 8:00 AM: Pick up guests in Phong Nha • 8:30 - 9:00 AM: Gather at the Operations House. The group will be introduced to the Phong Nha Cave Complex and the 2000ha of Abandoned Valley; introduced to the trekking route, safety rules and itinerary summary, prepared logistics and warm up before starting the trekking. • 9:30 AM: Start trekking to explore the deep forest of Abandoned Valley. Walk through dense forest and mountainous terrain, flat roads, climbing slopes, and crossing the sharp stone mountain range for about 4.5km. Immerse yourself in the natural scenery, mountains, and forests, along with the typical bamboo forest of Thung Tre. • 11:00 AM: Arrive at the Dark Cave Exit Have a light snack, wear exploration equipment, and prepare to explore 1km inside the back door of Dark Cave (Dark Cave Exit) • 11:30 AM: Visit and explore part of the most diverse cave complex in Phong Nha Ke Bang: * A moss-covered stalactite system - extremely special, only a few caves have.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

•1:30 PM: End of sightseeing and have lunch. • 2:30 PM: Start trekking through the forest, the group will arrive, E cave with the most beautiful turquoise water in Phong Nha. • 5:00 PM: Free time to swim, and experience Fish Massage at the entrance of E cave (Depending on the situation of fish in the cave). • 5:30 PM: Have BBQ dinner. • 6:30 PM: Participate in campfire activities, stargazing (weather permitting) • 8:00 PM: The group rests and ends the first day.

8 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 2

Abandoned Valley, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

fruit, cereal, eggs, pho/instant noodles, yogurt...

LUNCH

Lunch

Grilled chicken, Grilled pork, boiled and grilled vegetables, soup, white rice, fruit for dessert...

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

•6:30 AM: Wake up to watch the sunrise, and immerse yourself in the interesting music of the mountains and forests in the early morning. • 7:10 - 7:30 AM: Have breakfast with local dishes that have been prepared. 8:00 - 11:00 AM: Explore E Cave with activities * Paddle SUP 1.2km - 1.5km inside E Cave. * Each guest will be filmed a 10s - 15s clip with a professional GoPro at the entrance of E Cave. * Participate in water sports activities such as snorkeling, beach volleyball, lazy floats reading books, yellow/black ducks checking in,.... • 11:30 AM: Change clothes and have light tea and coffee. • 12:00 PM: Have lunch.

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

• 1:00 PM: Depart for Golden Cave * Explore 1km of the 24k stalactite system and special stalactites. 3:00 PM: End of visiting Golden Cave, the group will walk through dense forest and mountainous terrain, steep rocks for about 2.5km. 5:00 PM: The group arrives back at the pick-up point at km 9 (Ho Chi Minh Trail). *Congratulations on completing the journey. 5:30 PM: The car takes the group back to Phong Nha. End of tour.

5 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Camping tour

Trekking, Caving, Camping
BBQ: Breakfasts (day 2), Picnic lunch (day 1), BBQ dinner (day 1), fruit snack, purified drinking water
Trekking 15km, explore 3 caves
Pickup included

Reviews

4.86

29 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Cave's Galore
Becca B,
Apr 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The experience was awesome. My daughter and I loved all 3 caves, but especially Cave E. Our guide, Vins, was super personable and lovely. I highly recommend the workout you will get.