From US$ 1,265 US$ 745 pp
Book NowWhat you’ll get
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Duration : 1 day
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Departure : Chay Lap Farmstay
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Suitable : Family, couple
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Type : Land tour
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Product Code : T88OXA04
Overview
This 4-day Tu Lan Cave Expedition takes you into the remote areas of this unique caving region, home to some of Vietnam’s most spectacular jungles and caves! You will also learn basic caving techniques and discover how to set up camps in the jungle. Cave photography is also an option, and your guides will be happy to assist you in capturing high-quality images inside the caves.
Highlights
- The mini-expedition 4-day in the remote cave - Hang Tien Cave
- Adventure and exciting activities : trekking, climbing, swimming, camping
- Sightseeing the amazing beauty of Tu Lan Cave system including Hang Ken, Hang Kim, Hung Ton Wet Cave, La Ken valley...
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- Meals
- 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners
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- Transportation
- A/C transfer
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- Price Includes
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- Light PVC backpack
- Camping gear: hammock/tent, camp light, sleeping bag
- Caving expert from the British Cave Research Association
- Porter team to carry all camping gear and prepare all meals
- Dry bag (for clothing and personal belongings excl. electronics)
- Meals: picnic lunches, breakfast (day 2, 3, 4& departure), dinner (day 1, 2 & 3)
- Professional English-speaking tour guide and guide safety assistant
- 1 night’s accommodation at Chay Lap Farmstay (single or twin-shared)
- Caving & safety gear: caving helmet, caving headlight, life jacket, gloves
- Basic canvas trekking boots (only if you do not have your own pair) sizes 38 – 46
- 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
- Shared dry box for phones and small cameras (limited availability for larger cameras)
- Katadyn (Swiss-made) water purifier (used only by guide and porters) and water bottle
- Secure Storage Facility at Oxalis Headquarters to store all luggage you will not be taking on the trek
- Group transfers from Chay Lap Farmstay to Dong Hoi city center after tour (1 transfer in the morning and 1 transfer in the afternoon)
- Price Excludes
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- 1 medium size towel
- 1 pair of flip flops (sandals) for campsite
- 3-4 pairs of calf length close weave socks (not ankle socks!)
- 2 pair of shorts and t-shirts to wear at campsite and swim suit
- 1 pair of trekking boots/shoes (if you prefer your own comfortable pair)
- Personal items: mosquito repellent, sunglasses, hat, camera, underwear, toiletries
- 2 long (easy to dry) pants and 2 long sleeved shirt to wear during the trek (quick dry)
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- Cancellation by Customer
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For almost of our tours, once tour is confirmed and fully paid but for one reason they cancel the tour, the following charges will apply in the event of cancellation prior to tour commencement:
- More than 30 days before arrival: No charge
- 15-30 days before arrival: 10% of total tour price.
- 7-15 days before arrival: 50% of total tour price.
- 4-7 days before arrival: 75% of total tour price.
- Within 3 days before arrival: 100% tour price.
Notes:
- There will be no refund given for any unused or missed ground arrangements, sightseeing, meals or hotel accommodations.
- For no showcases, there will be no refund.
- All cancellations must be in person or in writing and received by us
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- Cancellation by Weather
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In case of an unexpected situation/ bad weather causes an effect on your trip after commencement, we serve the right to change the itinerary of your booked tour for the safety of all clients in the group. If there are more than one solution, we will ask for your permission and agreement to do the next step. In such kind of cancellation, the refund of any payment on the un-used portion of transportation service, hotel service, car rental or tours will be given.
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- Children Policy
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- Under 4 years: Free of Charge.
- From 4 to 8 years old: 50% of adult’s fare and sharing bed with parents.
- From 9 to 11 years old: 75% of adult’s fare and using existing bed.
- Students with ID student card: 95% of adult’s fare and using existing bed.
- Over 11 years old: 100% of adult’s fare and using existing bed.
Itineraries
- Day 1: Chay Lap Farmstay - Tan Hoa - Secret Cave - Hung Ton Cave - Tu Lan Campsite - Hang Ken Lan Campsite - Hang Ken
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The expedition begins with a pickup from Chay Lap Farmstay at 8:00 am, followed by a transfer to Tan Hoa Village. Before setting off on the trek, you’ll make a final check of your gear and equipment at the Tu Lan office. At 10:00 am, the trek begins with a 2.5 km hike across peanut fields and buffalo pastures to the Rao Nan River.
After crossing the river, the group will explore the expedition’s first cave, Secret Cave, at 11:00 am. The journey through Secret Cave is followed by a trek to the entrance of Hung Ton Cave. Exploring Secret Cave and trekking to Hung Ton Cave will take approximately 11:30 am to 12:00 pm. At the entrance to Hung Ton Cave, you’ll take a break and enjoy lunch until around 1:00 pm.
From Hung Ton Cave, you’ll trek through the jungle to Tu Lan Campsite. Once at camp, you’ll have time to settle in and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee before swimming into Ken Cave to reach the photo viewpoint where a famous photograph of the cave was taken. Afterwards, you can enjoy more swimming at the small waterfall near the campsite while our porter team prepares a delicious dinner.
Meals: L, D
Accommodation: Camping
- Day 2: Tu Lan - Hang Kim - To Mo - Hung Ton - La Ken - Hung Dung Campsite
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Breakfast begins at around 8:00 am, setting you up for another adventurous day. The expedition group will then visit the cave that gives the tour its name: Tu Lan Cave. You’ll explore Tu Lan Dry Cave before abseiling 10 meters down into the river passage of Tu Lan Wet Cave with the support of our guide team. Depending on the season and weather conditions, you’ll either swim or travel by boat to exit the cave.
Next, you’ll explore Hang Kim, entering through its dry entrance and following the dry passage to the underground river. From there, you’ll swim through the cave and emerge into the picturesque To Mo Valley. Lunch will be served here from around 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Afterwards, you’ll swim into Ton Cave, explore its dry passage, and climb a ladder to exit the cave.
The trek continues for another 2.5 hours to La Ken Valley, followed by a journey to Hung Dung Campsite, where you’ll arrive at around 5:30 pm. Here, everyone can enjoy a refreshing swim in the natural pools. In cooler weather, you can instead spend this time photographing the waterfall and enjoying more cups of coffee or tea. A satisfying dinner will be served at around 6:00 pm.
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Camping
- Day 3: Hang Doi - Hung Nhai - Tien Valley - Tien Campsite
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At 8:00 am, breakfast will be ready to enjoy as you start your day. Around 9:00 am, you’ll trek over the hill and through Hang Doi, also known as Short Cave or Bat Cave. The passage includes a very short swim. Upon exiting the cave, you’ll discover a beautiful waterfall and have time to stop and take photos.
At 11:00 am, you’ll cross Hung Nhai Valley and continue to the foot of the hill. Lunch will be served near the river from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. The next few hours will be spent trekking up and over the hill into Tien Valley. After crossing the hill, you’ll trek for another 30 minutes to reach the campsite at around 5:30 pm.
Enjoy a refreshing swim in the gorgeous natural lagoon while taking in the surrounding beauty. Capture some memorable photos before settling down for a delicious dinner under the stars.
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Camping
- Day 4: Hang Tien 1 - Hang Tien 2 - Tan Hoa - Chay Lap Farmstay
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Enjoy a hearty breakfast to fuel up for the final day of this trekking adventure. Today, you’ll hike to the largest cave in the Tu Lan Cave System, Hang Tien. Also known as Fairy Cave, Hang Tien has two sections, both of which you’ll explore from around 9:30 am to 1:00 pm.
Hang Tien 1 lies beyond a field of boulders, and its entrance is truly magnificent. Inside, towering rimstone pools add to the cave’s magical atmosphere. You’ll journey through Hang Tien 1 to its exit, continue through Hang Tien 2, and then make your way back.
Lunch will be served on the return journey through Hang Tien, at the exit of Hang Tien 1. The group will then retrace its route through Hang Tien 1 before trekking over the hill to the road, where your transfer will be waiting to take you back to the office at around 4:00–4:30 pm.
At the Tan Hoa office, you’ll finally have time to enjoy a proper shower after several days of trekking, have a cold drink, collect your luggage, and transfer to Chay Lap Farmstay. Check in at the hotel at around 6:30 pm, then celebrate the end of your expedition with a gala dinner alongside your team at around 7:30 pm. You’ll spend the night at Chay Lap Farmstay.
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Chay Lap Farmstay
- Departure Day: Transfer to Dong Hoi
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Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, take a refreshing swim in the pool at Chay Lap, or try the activities at Chay Lap Water Sports Center before departure. Off-site excursions are also available and can be booked directly through Chay Lap Farmstay.
Meals: B
Accommodation:
Important Notes
- Minimum 2 pax
- Available every Thursday & Sunday for group tour, any date for private tour
- Operating: from Feb to Aug (closed from Sep to Jan)
- Transfer Dong Hoi - Phong Nha +$35/way
Questions & Answers
Customer Reviews
9.4
Based on 11 reviewsReview summary
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Service9.7
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Organization9.5
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Value for money9.1
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Safety9.3
Yoon Lee
03 Apr 2019
Back to Korea, I wrote this to express my feeling about this trip. This is one of the unforgetable trip of me ever, I took all my courage to book this tour because I knew that it was not a normal relaxing trip, this was the journey of discovery and courage, and I would face to many unexpected situation. But thanks god, I did a good job, the trip was amazing. Everyone was so nice and help each other.
Oralia L
21 Mar 2019
Beautiful and challenging tour! We had the camping and trekking days in the wild forests. The camps were quite comfortable with compost toilets. We lived near a beautiful river, so we could have pleasant swims in the mornings and evenings.
Sherrie G
06 Mar 2019
Our team have 11 people and we have gone from hiking to the cave, swimming in river, exploring dry and wet caves, sleep on the forest, walk through jungles, climbing rocks and mountains. It was a trip to remember. The landscape and sightseeing was wonderful.
Jesus J
04 Mar 2019
I thoroughly enjoyed this 4 day tour. I found a little hard at the dawn of the tour but it had become greater and greater. The caves were spectacular and it was so fun swimming through the underground river. Our guide was knowledgeable and humorous. You should prepare the physical health if wanting to join the tour.
Moo T
24 Feb 2019
We had a great time with this tour. This was much more comfortable than we had expected. Helmets, head-lamps, gloves, life jackets and water proofed bags were provided. It was a great experience to swim through the caves. Our guide was very helpful, his English was excellent.
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