Come and explore Hang En Cave, located within the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, and spend the night underground in its massive chamber below thousands of darting swifts. Hang En Cave is the world’s third largest cave and has quickly become one of the must-see natural wonders in Vietnam. Its size will blow you away, and our campsite located within the cave beside a lazy river, will leave you speechless. You will examine fascinating fossils dated over 300 million years old in one part of the cave, and around every corner, be subjugated by the most picturesque views.
A stop in the ethnic minority Ban Doong Village, set amongst the limestone mountains is a highlight for many, not to mention the pristine jungle, many river crossings, and jovial porter team made up of local jungle men!
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
• Camping gear: tent, camp light, sleeping bag, mattresses, pillow
• Caving & safety gear: helmet, headlight, gloves
• Semi dry bag (for clothing and personal belongings excl. electronics)
• Basic canvas trekking boots from sizes 36-46 (only if you do not have your own pair)
• Meals: picnic lunches, dinner (day 1), breakfast (day 2)
• Professional English-speaking tour guide and guide safety assistant
• Porter team to carry all camping gear and prepare all meals
• Shared dry box for phones and small cameras (limited availability for larger cameras)
• Water purifier (used only by guide and porters) and water bottle
• Basic camping facilities with eco-friendly compost toilet using western toilet seat
• 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
TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES:
• Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
• Travel insurance
• International & domestic flights and taxes
• Beverage
• Other personal expenses: drinks, souvenir, etc.
WHAT TO TAKE:
• 1 long (easy to dry) trouser and 1 long-sleeved shirt to wear during the trek (quick dry)
• 1 pair of shorts and t-shirt to wear at campsite (warmer clothes in winter)
• 1 sun hat in summer
• 1 pair of trekking boots/shoes – difficult terrain, good footwear needed. Gore-Tex/waterproof boots are NOT recommended as they do not drain well (if you prefer your own comfortable pair)
• 1 pair of sandals for campsite
• 1 medium-sized towel and swimwear
• 1 or 2 pairs of calf-length densely woven socks (not ankle socks!)
• Medium-sized backpack (25L) for your water bottle, personal belongings and provided caving helmet
• Personal items: mosquito repellent, sunglasses, hat, camera, underwear, toiletries