Underground Utopia; Hang En Cave
2 Days
Challenging
Multiday Tour - Caving
Đồng Hới
Escape the ordinary with this 48-hour underground odyssey. Trek through lush jungles, camp in a massive cavern, and explore a subterranean wonderland. This Hang En adventure is your chance to disconnect from the digital world and reconnect with nature's epic masterpiece. One night of cave camping, two days of pure exploration – it's the ultimate power-up for your travel stories.
COMPLETE ITINERARY
ITINERARY

Day 1 : Phong Nha - Ban Doong Village - Hang En

On Day 1, our tour bus will pick you up from your hotel in Phong Nha between 08:00 and 08:30, for the drive to the meeting point. Here you will have a tour safety briefing, sign the release form and receive the required equipment for the tour.

The trek starts off with a steep downhill section, leading into the jungle. A short uphill section follows and then the final long and steep descent (rocky at times) to a small stream. Follow the small stream for half an hour with multiple crossings. Arrive at Ban Doong, a small minority village inside the national park. Enjoy a delicious lunch and learn about the village. A further 20 minutes will bring you to the main river and the Hang En river valley. The route to the cave follows the river, so there are constant river crossings and your shoes will get wet! The valley is broad and very beautiful. Arriving at the cave, you will enter the small river entrance and climb over a small rocky hill to camp, located in a huge chamber with a large entrance providing daylight and a stunning view.
Enjoy a swim in your tent-side pool before a full dinner served by the porter team.

Day 2 : Hang En - Phong Nha

The following morning climb the rocky hill behind the camp for photos and then follow the main river passage.
More river crossings, a small sandy hill, and a higher rocky hill will bring you to the incredible exit of Hang En. Make sure you have plenty of battery power for the many photos you will want to take. Return to camp via the river passage and enjoy lunch in the cave. Finally say goodbye to Hang En and head back up the river valley. Take a different route through the forest back to the road, although the hill back up will look familiar – a 450m ascent.

Enjoy a cold drink before heading back to Phong Nha. Transfer to Phong Nha arriving at around 17:00.

Departure note

  • Traveler pickup is offered! We will pick you up from hotel in Phong Nha.

Cancellation due to bad weather

Cancellation due to bad weather: Few times a year we might need to cancel particular a part of your trip on a last minute notification by the local authorities or ours when safety is in order. We always inform our travellers personally & directly in case of cancellation, where it maybe cancel announcement or on last minute notification it might be sometimes hard to reach you directly. Please feel free to contact us directly on our hotline in case we didn't had the change to contact you. Our team is here to assist you further with your amend travel plan, please be patience as we trying to find direct solutions for all our travellers at that moment. Of course those kind of situations we regret, but please remember it's a decision token by the local authorities or ours for safety matters, we would like to thank you for understanding in advance. In any case your trip is particular cancelled, we offer refund in accordance our terms & conditions policy.

Direct transportation or planned transportation might be delayed in this situation, we will do everything where possible to assist you to continue your trip further for the day or days after.

Special Food Request

Please Note: While we take the utmost care in ensuring that your Special Food Request (SFR) is carried out, we cannot guarantee that this will be achieved 100% of the time. Given the challenges that the language barrier presents, as well as the cultural differences misunderstandings can and do happen. Therefore the responsibility of ensuring that a dish is prepared in accordance with your SFR remains your own. Please check and recheck with the guide before each and every dish.

tent
Camping Gear
process
Safety Gear
dinner
Meals
stalactite
Basic Caving Gear
porter
Porter Team
male
Professional Tour Guide and Safety Team.
Multiday Tour - Caving
Đồng Hới
Escape the ordinary with this 48-hour underground odyssey. Trek through lush jungles, camp in a massive cavern, and explore a subterranean wonderland. This Hang En adventure is your chance to disconnect from the digital world and reconnect with nature's epic masterpiece. One night of cave camping, two days of pure exploration – it's the ultimate power-up for your travel stories.
COMPLETE ITINERARY
ITINERARY

Day 1 : Phong Nha - Ban Doong Village - Hang En

On Day 1, our tour bus will pick you up from your hotel in Phong Nha between 08:00 and 08:30, for the drive to the meeting point. Here you will have a tour safety briefing, sign the release form and receive the required equipment for the tour.

The trek starts off with a steep downhill section, leading into the jungle. A short uphill section follows and then the final long and steep descent (rocky at times) to a small stream. Follow the small stream for half an hour with multiple crossings. Arrive at Ban Doong, a small minority village inside the national park. Enjoy a delicious lunch and learn about the village. A further 20 minutes will bring you to the main river and the Hang En river valley. The route to the cave follows the river, so there are constant river crossings and your shoes will get wet! The valley is broad and very beautiful. Arriving at the cave, you will enter the small river entrance and climb over a small rocky hill to camp, located in a huge chamber with a large entrance providing daylight and a stunning view.
Enjoy a swim in your tent-side pool before a full dinner served by the porter team.

Day 2 : Hang En - Phong Nha

The following morning climb the rocky hill behind the camp for photos and then follow the main river passage.
More river crossings, a small sandy hill, and a higher rocky hill will bring you to the incredible exit of Hang En. Make sure you have plenty of battery power for the many photos you will want to take. Return to camp via the river passage and enjoy lunch in the cave. Finally say goodbye to Hang En and head back up the river valley. Take a different route through the forest back to the road, although the hill back up will look familiar – a 450m ascent.

Enjoy a cold drink before heading back to Phong Nha. Transfer to Phong Nha arriving at around 17:00.

Departure note

  • Traveler pickup is offered! We will pick you up from hotel in Phong Nha.

Cancellation due to bad weather

Cancellation due to bad weather: Few times a year we might need to cancel particular a part of your trip on a last minute notification by the local authorities or ours when safety is in order. We always inform our travellers personally & directly in case of cancellation, where it maybe cancel announcement or on last minute notification it might be sometimes hard to reach you directly. Please feel free to contact us directly on our hotline in case we didn't had the change to contact you. Our team is here to assist you further with your amend travel plan, please be patience as we trying to find direct solutions for all our travellers at that moment. Of course those kind of situations we regret, but please remember it's a decision token by the local authorities or ours for safety matters, we would like to thank you for understanding in advance. In any case your trip is particular cancelled, we offer refund in accordance our terms & conditions policy.

Direct transportation or planned transportation might be delayed in this situation, we will do everything where possible to assist you to continue your trip further for the day or days after.

Special Food Request

Please Note: While we take the utmost care in ensuring that your Special Food Request (SFR) is carried out, we cannot guarantee that this will be achieved 100% of the time. Given the challenges that the language barrier presents, as well as the cultural differences misunderstandings can and do happen. Therefore the responsibility of ensuring that a dish is prepared in accordance with your SFR remains your own. Please check and recheck with the guide before each and every dish.

tent
Camping Gear
process
Safety Gear
stalactite
Basic Caving Gear
dinner
Meals
male
Professional Tour Guide and Safety Team.
porter
Porter Team

320 €

*Per person

Notice on Seasonal and Group Pricing

Please be advised that our pricing may vary based on the season and the number of participants. We are committed to transparency and fairness in our pricing practices. Below, we outline the key points regarding our pricing policy:

  1. Seasonal Variations: Prices may fluctuate depending on the time of year. Peak seasons may incur higher rates due to increased demand.
  2. Group Size Adjustments: The number of participants can affect the overall price. Larger groups may benefit from discounts, while smaller groups may incur higher per-person costs.

• Camping gear: tent, camp light, sleeping bag, mattresses, pillow
• Caving & safety gear: caving helmet, caving headlight, gloves
• Dry bag (for clothing and personal belongings excl. electronics)
• Meals: picnic lunches, breakfast (day 2), dinner (day 1)
• Basic canvas trekking boots (only if you do not have your own pair) sizes 36 – 46
• Professional English-speaking tour guide and safety assistants
• 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 filter and purifier (used only by guide and porters)
• 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 any luggage you will not be taking on the trek.

• Visa to Vietnam
• Beverages and Tobacco
• Tips and other Personal Expenses
• All other services not clearly mentioned above
• Surcharge for New Year, Christmas, Lunar New Year

  • Swimming requirements and lengths depend on which tour you join. All customers are required to wear a life-jacket while on tour, regardless of swimming abilities.
  • Summers here are hot… very hot. Plan to drink lots of water before, during, and after your tour. Don’t forget to pack a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and also long sleeves can be helpful to protect your skin from the sun. We recommend wearing long sleeves and require long pants even in the summer. While it may seem counter intuitive, it can actually help to keep you cooler and pants especially are a necessity to protect against elements like sharp rocks, prickly plants, insects, etc.
  • 1 long (easy to dry) pants and 1 long-sleeved shirt to wear during the trek (quick-dry)
  • 1 pair of shorts and a t-shirt to wear at the campsite plus your swimsuit.
  • 1 pair of trekking boots/shoes – difficult terrain, good footwear necessary
  • 1 pair of flip flop (sandals) for a campsite
  • 1 sun hat in summer
  • 1 medium-size towel
  • 1 change of clothes for after the tour
  • 1 pair of calf-length densely woven socks (not ankle socks!)
  • Medium size backpack (25 L) for your water bottle, personal belongings and provided caving helmet
  • Personal items: mosquito repellent, sunglasses, hat, camera

Trekking Experience Prerequisites: To participate in the Hang En Adventure Tour, you must have recent trekking experience within the last 12 months. This should include at least one overnight camping trek or 2-3 day-treks featuring the following elements: navigating forested, mountainous, rocky, or steep terrains, covering a minimum of 8 km (5 miles) per day, with an elevation gain of at least 300 meters.

Fitness Preparation: To ensure you meet the physical demands of the tour, engage in rigorous sports such as football or skiing, or maintain a routine of outdoor activities like walking or running (3-4 times per week, covering 4-5 km each session). This preparation ensures you can:

  • Run continuously for 5 kilometers within 50 minutes.
  • Climb 5 floors without experiencing breathlessness or dizziness.

Age and Health Requirements: Participants aged 16 to 70 are eligible for the Hang En Adventure Tour. Good physical fitness and prior trekking experience are essential. Individuals with mountain trekking experience and those who regularly engage in sports training will find this tour more manageable.

Tour Challenges and Assistance: While some participants may find the Hang En Adventure Tour relatively easy, others might encounter significant challenges and require assistance from safety experts. Tour regulations permit safety personnel and guides to temporarily suspend the journey and escort participants out of the forest if they face severe difficulties. Note that refunds or rescheduling are not available in such cases.

  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 75% if booking is cancelled 2 days or less before the event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 3 days or less before the event
Cut off: 1 Week

Hang En Cave Adventure has just one night camping in the cave, so the items you need to prepare are quite simple. However, with the 2-day 1-night camping and trekking tour visiting the cave and deep jungle, visitors will be required to prepare appropriate clothing and equipment to ensure safety and comfort.

You need to prepare

Essential clothing

  • Trekking clothes:
    – 1-2 quick-dry, bright, long-sleeved shirts
    – 1-2 pairs of quick-dry, long trekking pants
    – 1 waterproof jacket (winter months December to March)
  • Campsite clothing sets:
    – Warm clothes for winter from December to March
    – Shorts and T-shirts for summer from April to September
  • 1 pair of good gripping trekking shoes (drainable); *Waterproof/Gore Tex shoes are not recommended.
  • 1 medium size backpack (20L-25L) to carry stuff that you need while trekking
  • 2 pairs of calf-length, thick socks
  • 1 pair of sandals/slides using at the campsite
  • Personal dry bag/box for electronic devices
  • Swimwear using at the campsite

Personal items

  • Mosquito repellent
  • Sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen
  • Hand fan for summer (April to August)
  • 1 medium towel
  • Underwear
  • Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, nature-friendly shampoo & soap, …)
  • Power banks
  • Personal medication
  • Antifungal foot powder
  • Passport

English- Vietnamese

320 €

*Per person

Notice on Seasonal and Group Pricing

Please be advised that our pricing may vary based on the season and the number of participants. We are committed to transparency and fairness in our pricing practices. Below, we outline the key points regarding our pricing policy:

  1. Seasonal Variations: Prices may fluctuate depending on the time of year. Peak seasons may incur higher rates due to increased demand.
  2. Group Size Adjustments: The number of participants can affect the overall price. Larger groups may benefit from discounts, while smaller groups may incur higher per-person costs.

• Camping gear: tent, camp light, sleeping bag, mattresses, pillow
• Caving & safety gear: caving helmet, caving headlight, gloves
• Dry bag (for clothing and personal belongings excl. electronics)
• Meals: picnic lunches, breakfast (day 2), dinner (day 1)
• Basic canvas trekking boots (only if you do not have your own pair) sizes 36 – 46
• Professional English-speaking tour guide and safety assistants
• 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 filter and purifier (used only by guide and porters)
• 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 any luggage you will not be taking on the trek.

• Visa to Vietnam
• Beverages and Tobacco
• Tips and other Personal Expenses
• All other services not clearly mentioned above
• Surcharge for New Year, Christmas, Lunar New Year

  • Swimming requirements and lengths depend on which tour you join. All customers are required to wear a life-jacket while on tour, regardless of swimming abilities.
  • Summers here are hot… very hot. Plan to drink lots of water before, during, and after your tour. Don’t forget to pack a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and also long sleeves can be helpful to protect your skin from the sun. We recommend wearing long sleeves and require long pants even in the summer. While it may seem counter intuitive, it can actually help to keep you cooler and pants especially are a necessity to protect against elements like sharp rocks, prickly plants, insects, etc.
  • 1 long (easy to dry) pants and 1 long-sleeved shirt to wear during the trek (quick-dry)
  • 1 pair of shorts and a t-shirt to wear at the campsite plus your swimsuit.
  • 1 pair of trekking boots/shoes – difficult terrain, good footwear necessary
  • 1 pair of flip flop (sandals) for a campsite
  • 1 sun hat in summer
  • 1 medium-size towel
  • 1 change of clothes for after the tour
  • 1 pair of calf-length densely woven socks (not ankle socks!)
  • Medium size backpack (25 L) for your water bottle, personal belongings and provided caving helmet
  • Personal items: mosquito repellent, sunglasses, hat, camera

Trekking Experience Prerequisites: To participate in the Hang En Adventure Tour, you must have recent trekking experience within the last 12 months. This should include at least one overnight camping trek or 2-3 day-treks featuring the following elements: navigating forested, mountainous, rocky, or steep terrains, covering a minimum of 8 km (5 miles) per day, with an elevation gain of at least 300 meters.

Fitness Preparation: To ensure you meet the physical demands of the tour, engage in rigorous sports such as football or skiing, or maintain a routine of outdoor activities like walking or running (3-4 times per week, covering 4-5 km each session). This preparation ensures you can:

  • Run continuously for 5 kilometers within 50 minutes.
  • Climb 5 floors without experiencing breathlessness or dizziness.

Age and Health Requirements: Participants aged 16 to 70 are eligible for the Hang En Adventure Tour. Good physical fitness and prior trekking experience are essential. Individuals with mountain trekking experience and those who regularly engage in sports training will find this tour more manageable.

Tour Challenges and Assistance: While some participants may find the Hang En Adventure Tour relatively easy, others might encounter significant challenges and require assistance from safety experts. Tour regulations permit safety personnel and guides to temporarily suspend the journey and escort participants out of the forest if they face severe difficulties. Note that refunds or rescheduling are not available in such cases.

Cut off: 1 Week

Hang En Cave Adventure has just one night camping in the cave, so the items you need to prepare are quite simple. However, with the 2-day 1-night camping and trekking tour visiting the cave and deep jungle, visitors will be required to prepare appropriate clothing and equipment to ensure safety and comfort.

You need to prepare

Essential clothing

  • Trekking clothes:
    – 1-2 quick-dry, bright, long-sleeved shirts
    – 1-2 pairs of quick-dry, long trekking pants
    – 1 waterproof jacket (winter months December to March)
  • Campsite clothing sets:
    – Warm clothes for winter from December to March
    – Shorts and T-shirts for summer from April to September
  • 1 pair of good gripping trekking shoes (drainable); *Waterproof/Gore Tex shoes are not recommended.
  • 1 medium size backpack (20L-25L) to carry stuff that you need while trekking
  • 2 pairs of calf-length, thick socks
  • 1 pair of sandals/slides using at the campsite
  • Personal dry bag/box for electronic devices
  • Swimwear using at the campsite

Personal items

  • Mosquito repellent
  • Sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen
  • Hand fan for summer (April to August)
  • 1 medium towel
  • Underwear
  • Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, nature-friendly shampoo & soap, …)
  • Power banks
  • Personal medication
  • Antifungal foot powder
  • Passport

English- Vietnamese

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Attributes
Adventure, Caving, Couples, Eco friendly, Group friendly, Outdoor, Youth
Cities
Đồng Hới
Country
Vietnam
Live Tour Guide
English, Vietnamese
Categories
Adventure, Couples, Cultural and theme tours, Eco Friendly, Family Friendly, Group Friendly, Kayaking, Nature, Outdoor
Supported Accessibility
No
Experience Type
Caving, Multiday Tour
Duration
2 Days
Difficulty
Challenging
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