TU LAN CAVE ENCOUNTER 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT

Tu Lan Cave system is famous as the site filming for the Hollywood megahit movie Kong: Skull Island – the best war movie of the year 2017. Belong to the legendary Phong Nha National Park, Tu Lan along with many untouched caves deserves to be an appealing scenic spot for tourists. Over 2 days and 1 night you will both climb over the karst mountains and swim thorough them in the caves carved out of the limestone by the rivers. This trekking trip is perfect for those who has moderate to strenuous fitness level, familiar to outdoor activities and basic trekking experienced, swimming skill required also.

JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS

12-km jungle and mountain trekking with rocky terrain

Climbing elevation change up to 150m (between valley and top of mountain)

Swimming 1km in caves (from 200m – 500m each cave)

3-km caving

Experience a night in the jungle at Tu Lan campsite located by a beautiful waterfall

Enjoying  a delicious BBQ beside the campfire

TOUR INCLUSION

  • Expert tour guide & local guide assistant.
  • Service fee and government tax.
  • Transportation in Phong Nha.
  • Entrance fee at sightseeing point.
  • Safety equipments.
  • All food, drink and snack during the trekking.
  • Trekking shoes euro sizes 36 – 45.
  • Use of towel.

NOTE FOR TOURISTS

  • Please make sure that your physical health and mental health fit with our schedule.
  • Long trousers & long-sleeved-shirt to avoid poison ivies and mosquitoes.
  • Swim wear.
  • Long socks.
  • Small backpack.
  • Dry bag (optional).
  • Hiking shoes (optional).
  • Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent.

Itinerary

  • Code: VDH100201
  • Duration: 2 Days - 1 Night Tour
  • Type: Classic Highlights
  • Price: From 398$/pax
  • Starting Point: DONG HOI
  • Ending Point: DONG HOI

1st day : PHONG NHA – TAN HOA – TU LAN

From Phong Nha, drive alongside the jungle and the legendary Da Deo pass. You will pass by to visit Tan Hoa village and the ethnic minority here. You can feel the peaceful rural life of the local, children riding buffalo with their innocent smile, farmers working on the rice field, students going to school by bike. There is no hustle and bustle, relax and enjoy yourself with the countryside vibe.

Begin the adventure with a 2-km walking across dense buffalo fields, peanut crops, towering corn stalks then head up Rao Nan River.

Climb 30m up a rocky hill to a small jungle with its 100-meter-evelation down to Hung Ton Valley.

Have lunch in Hung Ton Cave.

Continue your adventure with some serious trekking from Hung Ton Valley and over to Mango Mountain, then back down into Tu Lan Valley.  

Freely swimming in the beautiful waterfall at Tu Lan campsite. Another accompanied activities in the afternoon like discovering and swimming through Ken Cave, nearby the campsite. Back to campsite for a delicious BBQ grill right in the jungle.

Sleep tight and refresh for our exploration tomorrow.

2nd day : TU LAN – TAN HOA – PHONG NHA

Having more caves exploration on the second day. To begin with, swim across the river into the heart of Tu Lan Cave system. Enjoy the blue lagoon entrance before making your way 180m downstream through Tu Lan Cave entrance. Trek 500m through Kim Cave to To Mo Valley. Another swimming through Hung Ton cave.

Lunch will be served next to a stunning waterfall by Hung Ton Cave mouth. After recharging, follow a dry path before swimming out through Hung Ton Cave.

Trek 800m down into Hung Ton Valley. After crossing this valley, it’s time to climb up over a small rocky mountain to get to Rat Cave. Cross the Rao Nan River and 2.5km picturesque fields. Once arriving in Tan Hoa, take in the magnificent scenery and chill down with cool beverages in hand.