VND 7,900,000

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Hang Pygmy Exploration 2D1N

Delight in an exclusive 2-day, 1-night adventure as you prussik into the expansive cavern of Hang Pygmy, ranked as the world's fourth largest cave. Experience the thrill of exploring this colossal underground marvel.

Duration

2 days 1 night

Participant

Up to 14 pax

Departure Day

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Meeting point

Jungle Boss Office

Overall rating

5/5

(842 reviews)

Difficulty

Tour Details

Itinerary

Day 1: Phong Nha – Road 20 Victory – Hang Over cave – hang Pygmy. Distance: 11km

08:00

Starting picking up in Phong Nha area to transfer to the Jungle Boss headquarters for safety briefing.

09:00

After the briefing, we will make the 45min-1 hour ride in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park to the trailhead.

10:00

Arrive at the start point of the train and we will exit the road and begin the jungle hike. While walking through the jungle on a small trail with challenging terrains, our guide will teach you about some local plant life, maybe feed you some tasty treats the jungle has to offer, and show you some pieces of the minority people’s (the Ruc Ca Roong) culture -the Jungle people who survive off of the jungle resources.

12:00

Reach the top of Wind peak where you can get breezing fresh air. Lunch will be at this peak.

12:30

Keep walking mainly downhill toward Eelfish Slope “Dốc Lươn” which is quite steep and slippery.

14:00

Arrive at Dốc Lươn for a short break before passing this slope to head to hang Over cave.

14:30

Arrive at the entrance of hang Over cave. Gear up to start exploring this 3,2m-long cave. Hang Over begins with a long narrow shaft with various cave formations, growing in size and beauty with each step. Eventually, the team will reach a massive grotto named Massive Attack, filled with amazing stalagmites and stalactites, speleothems (decorations), and beautiful pools. Here in the grotto, the guide will choose an appropriate location for lunch. After eating some cucumber salad and other snacks next to some amazing cave features you will proceed to the exit of Hang Over.

16:00

Exit hang Over cave to reach the doline between hang Over and hang Pygmy. Hang Over and Hang Pygmy was once one large cave that experienced a ceiling collapse, creating 2 caves and a healthy unique jungle inside the cave system! After making the short jungle climb through the doline (the collapse) you will come to the massive chamber of Hang Pygmy. Here our guide and porter team will equip you with appropriate abseiling safety gear, brief you on safety procedures, and rig your harness with a fail-safe system. Taking turns, one by one everyone in the company will descend into the bottom of the cavern, an 80-meter descent, with 10 meters done via abseiling. Once everyone is safely on the floor of the chamber the group will make a short walk, and turn the corner to the MASSIVE cathedral-like entrance of Hang Pygmy.

16:30 - 21:30

Dinner at the campsite, chill, and share the story.

17:00

Arrive at the main entrance of Pygmy cave, the fourth largest cave in the world where you will set up the campsite at the mouth of the cave. While you are exploring this massive cave, our team of porters will prepare a hardy Vietnamese meal with rice, veggies, soup, and meat for dinner.

21:30

Bed time.

Day 2: Hang Pygmy – jungle trekking – Road 20 Victory – Phong Nha. Distance 9km

08:00

Breakfast at hang Pygmy then wrap up!

09:00

Some last photo shoots of hang Pygmy and the team.

09:30

Say goodbye to Pygmy for the jungle trek. Start trekking out of hang Pygmy entrance to reach different valleys and mountains. This will be a long trek out of the jungle with difficult terrain.

10:30

Arrive a “Doc Co” known as grass slope which is a quite slippery and steep hill. This hill will kill a lot of energy. If it rains, you may have a chance to see some waterfalls on the way.

12:00

Some snack lunch will be provided during the trek.

14:00

Arrive at the road to enjoy a cold drink before the van arrives and transfer you back to Jungle Boss headquarters.

15:00

Arrive at Jungle Boss headquarters and clean up. Finish the journey.

What's Included

Included

Guides

English-speaking Vietnamese guides from Phong Nha

Safety Assistants

Local experts, well-trained assistants

Meals

Food and drinks during the tour

Transfers

Transportation in Phong Nha

Equipment

Equipment used during the tour: Helmet, head light, life jacket, gloves...

Travel Insurance

PVI Insurance

Military shoes and towel for borrowing

Use of towels and trekking shoes Euro sizes 37-45 (We suggest bringing your own shoes if these do not suit you. We do not suggest Goretex/waterproof boots as these take a long time to dry).

Porterage

Local porters to carry food, drinks, equipment... Porters can carry an additional of 03kg of your personal belongings if you wish.

Not included

Personal expenses

Tips for your guides & safety assistants, porters

Transfers from outside Phong Nha area

Kitlist

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

Food

Meals on the tour are freshly cooked by Jungle Boss Chef & Porter Team. The food is fresh and healthy.

Below you can find more of what example meals are like:

Breakfast: Noodles, pancakes, fruit
Lunch: Fresh spring rolls made with pork, vegetable, cucumber, and peanut salt mixed, "Muoi cheo". (Vegetarian options: Boiled eggs, Vegetables, Vegetarian fried spring rolls)
Dinner: Steamed rice, Beef soup with "lot" leaf, Stewed tuna with tomato sauce, slow-cooked pork ribs with carrot, fried eggs, chicken, boiled seasonal vegetables.

Campsites

What's in your tent?

You'll be resting in one of our tents (single or double tent). Each tent comes fully equipped with a comfortable thick mattress, a pillow, a fan during hot days, a blanket, and aromatic bags. Jungle Boss Team make sure you'll enjoy a peaceful night's sleep after your adventurous day of trekking and cave exploration.

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Bath on Tour

Our tours offer campsites situated in proximity to beautiful crystal-clear rivers, lakes, giving guests the freedom to enjoy a refreshing swim. The dedicated Jungle Boss team assumes the vital role of lifeguards to guarantee the safety of all customers. As part of our commitment to preserving natural resources, the use of traditional shampoo or conditioner in rivers or pools is strictly prohibited. Instead, we kindly ask our guests to use environmentally-friendly, biological shampoo throughout their journey, which will be provided on tour.

Toilet on Tour

Most of Jungle Boss tour is set in the deep jungle without modern amenities. To protect the environment and maintain cleanliness, we offer Jungle Composting Toilet that are inside a tent and consist of a regular toilet seat on top of a box. Inside the box, there's a waste bucket. Nearby, you'll find provided toilet paper a container of rice husks. After using the toilet, cover your waste with a scoop of rice husks to keep things odor-free and prevent insects. Once the buckets are full, our team will replace them and bury the waste in a designated spot in the jungle. It will naturally break down and become fertilizer.

Please use these toilets for both urination and defecation to maintain cleanliness and preserve the environment. Urinating outside or in the caves is not allowed to avoid odors and harm to the cave ecosystem. We also provide dry hand sanitizer.

Weather Condition

Phong Nha Ke Bang has 4 seasons with Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, it also experiences a monsoon tropical climate, with two distinct seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. The rainy season spans from September to March, while the dry season stretches from April to August. During the rainy season, temperatures can drop as low as 17°C, with January being the coldest month. In contrast, the dry season can bring higher temperatures, with May usually recording the highest temperatures, but most of it is reduced when visitors are in the jungle and the caves exploring, as it might drop to the temperature around 23°C.

When you visit Phong Nha in each season, you'll always witness a unique beauty. If you choose to visit during the rainy season, the waterfalls in the jungle and the calcite lakes inside the caves will be exceptionally beautiful and full, allowing you to capture memorable photos. On the other hand, if you opt for the dry season, your trekking routes in the jungle will be drier and more manageable. Throughout the year, we are at our most beautiful status from April to May when the weather is dry, cool, and the scenery is at its finest.

AREA

The Area

Map Quang Binh

Logistics

Travel Options to Phong Nha

Pick your own travel options to get to Phong Nha Town, where most likely you are going to rent your accommodation. You can either use private cars, sleeping bus, train or flights.

Flights

You are going to land at Dong Hoi Airport which is around 40km South from Phong Nha. From here you can use Jungle Boss private car service, or catch a taxi at the airport.

Train

Arrived at Dong Hoi train station. You can use Jungle Boss private car service, catch a taxi at the airport, or use Dong Hoi - Phong Nha bus (one every 1 hour).

Sleeping buses

There are several sleeping buses from along the country to Phong Nha. Most popular is from Hue, Da Nang or Ninh Binh, Ha Noi.

Transfers

We offer FREE 2-way transportation within Phong Nha area before and after the tour.

Optional Extras

Transfers

We offer private transfers between Dong Hoi City & Phong Nha and private transfers within Vietnam territory. Please contact our representative through the chat button or the hotline below.

Pre/post Trip Accommodation

Pre/Post Trip Accommodation - Double Room: 600,000 VND/pax and 800,000 VND/2 pax.

Pre/Post Trip Accommodation - Family Room: 900,000 VND/2 pax and 1,000,000 VND/3 pax.

Reviews

(842 Reviews)

jordj354

November 24, 2024

We did the Tiger Cave Series full experience and it definitely did not disappoint. After the start, we found out we were the first ones doing the tour after the reopening after the floodings. Furthermore, it appeared we had a private tour! Words cannot properly describe how good our experience was. The jungle trekking part is challenging, but do-able, and was very fun to do. The caves we stayed at were stunning. Our tour guide Messi was very helpful, kind and made awesome photos. The trip is a good combination of adrenaline spiked parts with more easy walks. The food and campsite were unreal good, it did not feel like camping in the middle of nowhere due to the care of the staff. Even though there were some challenges (leeches, heavy rain during the night and slippery slopes), it was a great adventure. Would definitely recommend!

Our Commitment To Your Safety

Safety is the paramount concern for Jungle Boss Tours, ensuring the well-being of both guests and staff on every journey. We exclusively use Petzl equipment for our adventure tour from helmets, ropes, and rappelling gear such as descender devices, harnesses, carabiners, ascenders… These devices are meticulously chosen, examined, and upheld by cave experts from NSS (National Speleological Society) experts. Our tour guides and safety assistants are rigorously trained and regularly assessed to operate this equipment professionally.

Safety & Rescue Training

Safety Gear & Camping Management

Environment Protection & Survival Rules

Example of Release Form

Tour Booking Process

Hang Pygmy Exploration requires careful preparation. Please read the booking steps below carefully:

1. Review Tour Programs and Assess Your Fitness: Carefully examine tour programs to ensure suitability for your fitness level.

2. Select Your Preferred Tour Date: Choose a date that aligns with your schedule to join the tour.

3. Provide Personal Information: Enter your details accurately on the booking details page.

4. Confirmation and Further Instructions: Jungle Boss will contact you to confirm your tour booking details, support you with payment process and offer additional instructions.

Review Booking and Cancellation Policy: Before finalizing, review our booking and cancellation policy for clarity. In rare instances, if a tour must be canceled due to factors such as extreme weather, insufficient bookings, or unexpected events, Jungle Boss will offer a full refund or rescheduling options. Please note that additional costs incurred are not our responsibility. For detailed information, refer to our Online Booking & Cancellation.

Tour Cancelation Policy

TOURS OF TWO DAYS OR MORE

• 100% Refund: If the customer cancels the service 7 days before the tour departure date.

• 50% Refund: If the customer cancels the service 3 days before the tour departure date.

• No Refund: If the customer cancels the service within 3 days of the tour departure date.

• Customers can change their service selection: If the customer submits a change request 7 days before the tour departure date, subject to the availability of the tour.

POLICIES FOR ALL TOURS

• Booking Confirmation: From the date of receiving the confirmation email, customers are kindly requested to make a deposit or full payment within 03 days to confirm the booking. If payment is not made within the specified time frame, Jungle Boss Tours reserves the right to cancel the booking without prior notice.

• Request Method: Cancellation and service change requests will only be accepted via email or message sent to Jungle Boss Tours' contact address.

• Force Majeure (Customer): In the event that a customer is forced to return during the tour for any reason, Jungle Boss will not provide a refund or any additional compensation. Any travel or other incurred expenses (if any) will be the responsibility of the customer.

• Itinerary Changes: If there is any perceived threat to the safety of the group, our tour guide reserves the right to modify the itinerary accordingly.

• Force Majeure (Jungle Boss Tours): Jungle Boss Tours reserves the right to unilaterally cancel tours due to force majeure events such as weather conditions, epidemics, natural disasters, fire, floods, earthquakes, war, or terrorism. In such cases, Jungle Boss Tours will provide a 100% refund of the tour price paid by the customer and will not be liable for any related expenses such as transportation, accommodation, meals, or other costs incurred by the customer.

• Cancellation Due to Weather: In the specific case of tour cancellation due to weather conditions, Jungle Boss Tours will notify customers as soon as possible and offer the following alternative options:

o Jungle Boss Tours may change the departure date at no additional cost.

o Jungle Boss Tours may offer an alternative tour not affected by the weather conditions. Customers will receive a refund for the price difference if the alternative tour is cheaper, or will be required to pay the price difference if the alternative tour is more expensive than the original booking.

o Jungle Boss Tours will provide a 100% refund of the tour price if the customer does not agree to the above options.

Frequently Asked Question

01

How to avoid thunderstorms & lightning during the tours?

We acknowledge the potential risks associated with thunderstorms and lightning strikes, which can cause severe harm or even fatalities among hikers annually. While direct lightning strikes are rare, the dangers of indirect strikes demand serious attention. Our priority is to educate on how to prevent exposure to lightning and how to respond in case of proximity to it.

Jungle Boss has developed a comprehensive risk management protocol designed by our experts specifically to mitigate the risk of lightning during tours. We urge all participants to thoroughly review and follow the provided instructions for maximum safety here.

02

Is there any toilet during the tours?

Yes. There are composting toilets at all campsites. Please talk to your tour guide for instructions.

03

Am I allowed to join tours if I can not swim?

Yes, you are. You will be equipped with a life jacket. There is also a safety assistant to help you. Rubber boat is available on some overnight tours. Please read Cave Swimming Skills HERE for more information.

04

Am I allowed to use chemical shampoo?

No. all chemical shampoo or shower gels are not allowed in Jungle Boss tours. Please use the organic ones. Jungle Boss do provide organic soap.

INFORMATION ABOUT Hang Pygmy Exploration 2D1N

A trek established by Jungle Boss in early 2018, the Hang Pygmy Exploration has been done by very few people. In fact, less people have been through these 2 caves than have stood on Everest.

Hang Pygmy is considered the fourth largest cave in the world with a tropical jungle inside. The caves are masterpieces of what nature can create, with otherworldly landscapes. Marvel at enormous stalagmites & statuesque stalactites rising from the ground & hanging from the ceiling like an alien species.

Price

VND 7,900,000/pax

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