Elephant Cave & Ma Da Valley Jungle Trek 1D
Enjoy a day of exploring majestic caves at Elephant cave, then go through Ma Da valley, swimming in the clear blue water of Ma Da lake. The tour ends with a 600m swim to explore Tra Ang cave.
Tour Details
Around 8:00 AM, your guide will depart to pick you up from your accommodation and bring you to the Jungle Boss office. Here, you will receive necessary items such as water, towels, etc., listen to information about the tour itinerary, safety precautions, and sign the Release form. Afterward, the car will transport you deep into the core zone of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park to the starting point.
Here, the group will follow the trail leading to the entrance of Elephant Cave. Hidden behind the lush foliage of the Ke Bang forest, a massive cave entrance gradually reveals itself before your eyes, accompanied by a refreshing cool breeze. You will take a short break to recharge with snacks and pastries. Then, Jungle Boss's safety assistants will help you equip helmets with headlamps and gloves to begin exploring this cave.
You will navigate terrain covered in green moss, weave through sparkling stalactites and stalagmites in the darkness, and listen to the history of the cave's formation and historical stories about a glorious wartime period, when Elephant Cave served as a stronghold for Vietnamese soldiers during the resistance war. This fascinating journey is sure to take you from one impressive surprise to another.
After exploring Elephant Cave and taking photos at the back entrance, you will return and continue to the campsite in Ma Da Valley. When you are feeling tired, you will be instantly "refreshed" by swimming in the crystal-clear, cool Ma Da Lake.
Lunch will be prepared by the lakeside, featuring delicious grilled dishes prepared by Jungle Boss's chefs. Accompanied by the specialty "Moi Cheo" (a special salt mixture) of the Phong Nha region, the meal will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on you.
After lunch, you will continue trekking through the jungle to Tra Ang Valley - home to the Tra Ang water cave, which is over 600 meters long. After arriving at the campsite, safety assistants will help you wear life jackets and headlamps to explore this unique water cave.
Upon completion, you will return to the campsite to enjoy hot tea or coffee and continue trekking for approximately 15 minutes back to Road 20 Quyet Thang. Here, the car will be waiting to transport you back to the Jungle Boss office, concluding the journey.
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:
- Snack
- Lunch: Fresh spring rolls made with pork, vegetable, cucumber, and peanut salt mixed, "Muoi cheo". (Vegetarian options: Boiled eggs, Vegetables, Vegetarian fried spring rolls).
Bathing
The campsite on Jungle Boss tours is set up near water sources such as lakes, rivers, and streams. The water in these areas is mostly clean and clear year-round. You are free to swim and bathe comfortably in these areas. Our safety assistants will always be on hand to assist and support you in any situation.
To protect the natural environment, the use of chemical shampoos or shower gels is not permitted on Jungle Boss adventure tours. We provide biodegradable and environmentally friendly shampoo throughout the tour.
Toilet
Jungle Boss uses composting toilets for all adventure tours. The toilet is set up in a toilet tent, inside there will be a toilet with a standard seat and a bucket for waste. After using the toilet, please use the provided rice husk to cover the waste in the bucket to prevent bacteria and odor. Toilet paper and hand sanitizer are placed right next to it. Each Jungle Boss toilet tent has an air freshener to eliminate odors and create a pleasant scent.
Please always use this toilet and do not defecate in nature to avoid affecting the ecosystem.
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.
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 isaround 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, or catch a taxi at the airport, or using Dong Hoi - Phong Nha bus (one in 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.
We offer private transfers between Dong Hoi City & Phong Nha and private transfers within Vietnam territory. Please contact our representative through chat button.
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
Double Room: 600,000 VND/pax and 800,000 VND/2 pax.
Family Room: 900,000 VND/2 pax and 1,000,000 VND/3 pax.
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 Gear & Camping Management
Elephant Cave & Mada Valley Jungle Trek 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.
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ONE-DAY TOURS
• 100% Refund: If the customer cancels the service 3 days before the tour departure date.
• 50% Refund: If the customer cancels the service 24 hours before the tour departure date.
• No Refund: If the customer cancels the service within 24 hours of the tour departure date.
• Customers can change their service selection: If the customer submits a change request 3 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.
You have to be responsible for the environment. All illegal activities are forbidden. Do not separate from the group, do not jump on rocks or rotten trees, watch your steps, respect the local customs. Please read the environmental protection rules and survival rules here.
Jungle Boss uses composting toilets for all adventure tours. The toilet is set up in a toilet tent, inside there will be a toilet with a standard seat and a bucket for waste. After using the toilet, please use the provided rice husk to cover the waste in the bucket to prevent bacteria and odor. Toilet paper and hand sanitizer are placed right next to it. Each Jungle Boss toilet tent has an air freshener to eliminate odors and create a pleasant scent.
Please always use this toilet and do not defecate in nature to avoid affecting the ecosystem.
Yes, you are. You will be equipped with a life jacket. There is also a safety assistant to help you. Please read Cave Swimming Skills HERE for more information.
To protect the natural environment, the use of chemical shampoos or shower gels is not permitted on Jungle Boss adventure tours. We provide biodegradable and environmentally friendly shampoo throughout the tour.
To avoid lightning strikes during Jungle Boss's adventure tours, you should prepare carefully before your trip and keep the following tips in mind if you have entered a thunderstorm area.
INFORMATION ABOUT Elephant Cave & Ma Da Valley Jungle Trek 1D
After exploring Elephant Cave, the team will hike the jungle trail, cross rivers, and balance across fallen trees. Deep into Ma Da Valley you and the team will go until you reach the heavenly blue waters of Ma Da Crystal Lake.
Here you and the team will have the opportunity to take a swim, do some cliff jumping, and enjoy a delicious Jungle BBQ prepared by your porter (vegan options also available). With full bellies and feeling refreshed you and the team will gear up and continue on the jungle hike.
A few kilometers down the trail and a couple of river crossings later the team will come upon a large bend in the river and a staging area for the swim into Tra Ang Cave. After a short scramble up some limestone rocks, you will reach the cool waters of Tra Ang Cave and begin the 600m swim into the furthest depths of the cave.
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