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Phong Nha Trekking Tour & E Cave Adventure
Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Tripadvisor
4.9/5 [from 230+ reviews on Tripadvisor]
Travelers’ Choice 2025 and 2026
From$86per person
Depends on group size and travel dates.
Tour overview
Overview
The Phong Nha E Cave trekking tour is a full-day adventure for travelers who want to explore the wild side of Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park. You’ll trek deep into untouched jungle valleys, cross streams, and explore a series of little-visited caves, including Hang Vang and the stunning E Cave. Along the way, you’ll climb rocky cave entrances, swim in clear natural springs, and enjoy a simple BBQ lunch in the forest — all guided and well-paced for active travelers.
Tour highlights
Highlights
- Trek through the remote Abandoned Valley, surrounded by jungle, rivers, and limestone mountains
- Explore Hang Vang and Golden Cave, known for massive stalactites and rugged cave trails
- Swim and relax in the crystal-clear blue springs inside the pristine E Cave
- Optional swim deeper into E Cave for a true underground river cave experience
- Small-group tour with guide support, safety briefing, and a BBQ lunch in the forest
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Step by step
Itinerary
8:00 AM :
Hotel pickup and transfer
You’re picked up from your hotel in Phong Nha and driven to Moc Nam Base, the starting point for today’s adventure inside Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park.
8:00–8:30 AM :
Safety briefing and warm-up
Meet your guide for a short briefing about the route, safety rules, and regulations inside the national park. A light warm-up helps prepare your body before heading into the jungle.
9:00 AM :
Jungle trekking in Abandoned Valley
Start trekking into the remote Abandoned Valley, hiking around 4 km through dense forest, rocky paths, and stream areas. Along the way, you’ll pass winding rivers and explore parts of the cave system hidden in the jungle, including Thuy Cung Cave and Hang Vang, known for its impressive stalactite formations.
10:00 AM :
Golden Cave exploration
After about an hour of trekking, you reach the Golden Cave area. The entrance sits halfway up the mountain, requiring a short rock climb before heading inside. Explore the cave’s massive stalactites and navigate rugged, uneven cave trails that add to the adventure.
11:30 AM :
E Cave (Aquarium Cave)
Arrive at E Cave, one of the most pristine river caves in the park. Take time to swim in the clear blue natural springs, explore the cave’s colorful stalactites, and enjoy the calm, untouched surroundings. If conditions allow, you can optionally swim deeper into the cave to explore up to 300 meters of its underground river passage.
12:30 PM :
BBQ lunch in the forest
After swimming, enjoy warm tea followed by a local BBQ lunch in the forest. The meal includes grilled pork or chicken, rice or sticky rice, vegetables, fruit, and local dipping salt. Relax and recharge before the return trek.
Lunch
2:00 PM :
Trek back to Ho Chi Minh Road
Begin trekking out of the forest, following jungle trails and rocky terrain back toward the Ho Chi Minh Road.
4:00 PM :
Refreshment stop
Arrive at the road and enjoy a cold drink before heading back to Phong Nha.
4:30 PM :
Return to Phong Nha
Drive back to Phong Nha and drop-off at your hotel, ending your full-day Phong Nha E Cave trekking tour.
Included and not included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Phong Nha
- Transportation to and from Moc Nam Base
- Experienced local trekking guide
- Safety briefing and route guidance inside the national park
- Jungle trekking and cave exploration as per itinerary
- Swimming activities inside E Cave (optional deeper swim)
- BBQ lunch in the forest (grilled pork or chicken, rice/sticky rice, vegetables, fruit, tea)
- Drinking water during the tour
- Basic safety support and assistance throughout the trek
Not included
- Personal trekking gear (shoes, clothing, swimwear)
- Towels and dry clothes after swimming
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and tips
- Any services not clearly mentioned in the itinerary
From$86per person
Depends on group size and travel dates.
Tour information
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Are there any age restrictions for this tour?
The minimum age is 10 years old. This tour is best suited for teens and adults who can handle long walks and physical activity.
Are there any medical conditions I should be concerned about?
If you have conditions such as asthma, epilepsy, heart issues, or joint problems, please inform us in advance. This helps the guide prepare and advise whether the tour is suitable for you.
How many people join each tour?
Group sizes are kept small, usually between 2 and 15 people, to ensure safety, guidance, and a more personal experience in the jungle and caves.
Is the cave exploration safe?
Yes. The route is led by experienced local guides who know the terrain well. A safety briefing is provided, and guides assist during cave sections and swimming areas.
Guest reviews
What travelers say about traveling with us
Short summaries of reviews on Tripadvisor. Reviews in other languages are translated.
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Jacco
Rated 5 out of 5
What security, quality and service!
Phong Nha and Paradise Cave were definitely worth it on our three-and-a-half-week family trip, but I would have chosen Dark Cave, for something more adventurous.
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Two sisters on a four-week trip
Rated 5 out of 5
Book your dream trip in Vietnam with Local Vietnam
Phong Nha was one of the highlights of our four-week trip through Vietnam: the caves, the rubber plantation, which was interesting, and DuckStop, which was hilarious!
F
Felix S
Rated 5 out of 5
Complete tour through Vietnam
We would never have chosen the caves at Phong Nha ourselves, but they were very impressive. They were one of the stops on our two-week trip through Vietnam.
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