Duration: 1 Day

Adventure Level: Easy (9 km) for physically active guests (swimming is necessary)

Availability: Daily (excl. Sundays)

From 01/01/2017: Daily excl.

Sundays and Fridays

Group size: Average 2 pax – 8 pax

(minimum requirement of 2 persons to operate)

Minimum Age: 16 years old

Tour Starts: 7:00 am – 7:30 am from any local hotel in Phong Nha

Tour Ends: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at any local hotel in Phong Nha

Highlight

Explore the untamed jungle and limestone mountain region of Tu Lan Cave System on our one-day Tu Lan Jungle & Cave Experience.

With your English-speaking guide and local jungle men from the nearby ethnic village of Tan Hoa, you will trek up to 9 km through buffalo fields, dense jungle and have an opportunity to swim through an unbelievable river cave.

See the immense formations of Hang Chuot (Rat Cave) before trekking to impressive Hung Ton Cave and To Mo Valley.

You’ll get wet, you’ll get dirty and you’ll enjoy an awesome BBQ beside a stunning waterfall. This is a full day of adventure so be prepared!

This tour is to give you a taste of Tu Lan, but if you really want the ultimate adventure we encourage you to spend the night in the jungle on our Tu Lan Cave Encounter (2 days) or add another night camping in a cave on our Wild Tu Lan Cave Explorer (3 days)!

Detailed Itinerary

Phong Nha – Tan Hoa – To Mo – Tan Hoa – Phong Nha

Start your day with pick-up from your guesthouse in Phong Nha between 7:00 am and 7:30 am (please be ready on time).

You’ll then drive 70 km over the Da Deo Mountain Pass to reach the ethnic minority village of Tan Hoa and the. You can leave your entire luggage at our office in the storage room.

After a safety briefing, checking gear and signing our Release Form, the day adventure begins with a 2 km walk across peanut and buffalo fields to reach the Rao Nan River.

After crossing the river you’ll reach the impressive Hang Chuot (Rat Cave) to explore its massive formations for 280m. Then climb over the mountain and trek through Hung Ton Valley to reach Hung Ton Cave. Explore this wild cave by descending a 15 m ladder with a safety rope before swimming 50 m through the cave and following an underground river to reach To Mo Valley, where a delicious BBQ lunch will be awaiting you.

After swimming at the waterfall, trek over Hung Ton Mountain (1 km), across Hung Ton Valley (500 m), and another small hill down to Rao Nan River (500 m). You’ll finish the day crossing back over peanut and buffalo fields (2.5 km) , where a cold drink and shower will be awaiting your return.

Depart Tan Hoa at 5:00 pm and return to Phong Nha at 6:30 pm and you will be dropped at your guesthouse.

Adventure Level

Tu Lan Jungle & Cave Experience is considered easy for anyone who is physically fit and participates in regular outdoor activities, and moderate for anyone with limited outdoor experience. You will trek approximately 9 km via overgrown jungle paths and swim 50 m through a river cave (weather permitting).

9 km jungle and mountain trekking, rocky terrain

• Elevation change up to 150 m (between valley and top of mountain)

• 50 m swimming in caves

• 1 km caving

Any member of the Oxalis guide team reserves the right to turn around any person at any time without compensation or refund as deemed necessary for safety or conservation reasons.