Description
2 Days 1 Night Adventure
EMBRACE THE BEAUTY OF NATURE WITH ABANDONED VALLEY & E CAVE
Dubbed the “Jade Heart” of Abandoned Valley due to its unique turquoise water, E Cave is a highly sought-after destination for any caving adventure in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.
This two-day, one-night itinerary allows you to fully immerse yourself in every moment and breath of nature within the pristine tropical forest. Enjoy a wild lunch by the Tre Stream, located behind the entrance of Dark Cave. You’ll be one with the sounds of birds chirping and streams gurgling along the trail back to the E Cave campsite. Enjoy a cozy dinner under a sky full of stars. Feel the grandeur of a 100-million-year-old natural wonder and swim in its refreshing waters. At the end of the journey, a special gift set awaits you, marking your successful conquest of E Cave.
Price 4,000,000 VND (approximately 160 USD)
Basic Information about the Journey
Adventure Level: Challenging
Total Distance: 11km
Hiking/ trekking in the forest: 8km
Stair Climbing: 70m
Karst terrain climbing: 1km
Swimming/SUP in E Cave: 2-3km
Total Travel Time: 8 hours
Elevation Terrain: 324.5m
Activities Included:
- Karst terrain climbing on a moderate slope
- Trekking through a primary forest
- Having lunch in front of Dark Cave Exit
- Trekking upstream along Tre Stream
- Overnight camping at E Cave
- Swimming, SUP boarding, and free diving at the E Cave entrance
- Playing volleyball
- Nature painting activity
- A souvenir gift to mark your conquest
Physical Requirements: This trip requires good stamina and a strong physical foundation. It is suitable for individuals who exercise 3-5 times a week and have prior experience with trekking and mountain climbing on rough terrain.
Age Limit: 12 – 60 years old
DAILY DEPARTURES
Start: 8:00 AM from Phong Nha
End: 4:00 PM the next day
Meals
Day 1
- Snack: Nut mix, yogurt, fruit.
- Picnic Lunch: Banana, baguette with meat, baguette with omelette.
- Dinner: Mushroom hot pot (with tofu skin, enoki mushrooms, king oyster mushrooms, corn, carrots, sweet cabbage) and sour and spicy hot pot (with tomatoes, water spinach, fried fish balls, shrimp, beef), instant noodles, eggs, and fruit for dessert.
Day 2
- Breakfast: Fruit, cereal, eggs, pho/instant noodles.
- Lunch: Grilled chicken, grilled pork, boiled vegetables, soup, steamed rice, and fruit for dessert.
- Drinks are provided throughout the journey.
If you have any specific dietary requirements, vegetarian requests, or allergies, please inform us one day in advance.
ITINERARY DETAILS
Day 1
Starting at Km17, the journey takes you on an adventure through the tropical evergreen forest, climbing gently up the mountain, and gradually entering Abandoned Valley. Along the way, you will encounter many large Dracontomelon Duperreanum trees that are 8-10 people can embrace. The terrain gradually becomes more difficult with sections requiring the use of wooden ladders and 80-degree slopes. On both sides of the path are sharp rocks (limestone). If you’re lucky, you might encounter wild boars and deer in this conservation area.
After two hours of trekking, you’ll reach the rear entrance of Dark Cave. The moss-covered rock field in front of the cave was separated from the cave ceiling by geological activity 400 million years ago, forming the vast, sprawling rock landscape you see today. On both sides of the cave entrance, vascular plants like ferns thrive, forming a lush, year-round system on the stalactites.
Here, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch in front of the rear entrance of Dark Cave, taking in the magnificent natural scenery.
In the afternoon, the journey upstream along Tre Stream leads you to the E Cave campsite, the source of a natural spring. The entrance of E Cave is like a beautiful natural swimming pool where you can enjoy outdoor activities: swimming in the pristine blue water, paddling on a SUP, or just floating to take in the beauty of nature. You can also explore the vibrant underwater world with free diving or snorkeling, swimming with stream fish, climbing perch, and prawns. If you’re lucky, you might even spot a marbled eel, a species protected in Vietnam’s Red Book.
Dinner at the campsite is served hot with a fresh, nutritious hot pot menu. You’ll have a stunning view of E Cave under a starry night sky (in summer), enjoying a cozy evening with friends and resting after a long trek.
Day 2 You will explore deep inside E Cave by SUP for about 1.2-1.5 km, visiting fossil traces of four-rayed coral, stalactites, and flowstones. You’ll experience swimming and listen to echoes from the bottom of the cave. The echoes are strongly reflected in the misty atmosphere caused by the temperature difference between the outside and inside of the cave, creating a strange and mysterious sensation.
Take part in team sports like beach volleyball and create beautiful, personal memories through a nature-inspired art activity. Your painting can be auctioned to raise funds for local disadvantaged children and will be exhibited at the Moc Nam Operation House.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1
- 8:00-8:45 AM: Pick up at your accommodation in Phong Nha.
- 9:00 AM: Welcome to the Operation House. We will provide detailed information about the route, safety rules, a trip summary, and logistics preparation.
- 9:15 AM: Warm-up before starting the journey at Km17. Trek through a dense forest, crossing mountain terrain, flat paths, slopes, and crossing the sharp stone mountain range about 4.5 km. Immerse yourself in the majestic natural scenery and the unique bamboo forest of Tre Valley.
- 11:00 AM: Arrive at the rear entrance of Dark Cave.
- 11:30 AM: Rest and have lunch in front of the rear entrance of Dark Cave.
- 12:30 PM: Follow the stream to the E Cave area with the most beautiful turquoise water in Phong Nha.
- 2:00 PM: Arrive at E Cave and receive your tent.
- 2:30 PM: Free time to swim, and experience the “Fish Massage” at the E Cave entrance.
- 5:00 PM: Enjoy a hot pot party at the campsite.
- 6:30 PM: Observe wildlife.
- 7:00 PM: Stargazing (weather permitting).
- 8:00 PM: Rest to end the first day.
Day 2
- 6:30 AM: Wake up and watch the sunrise, harmonizing with the early morning sounds of the forest.
- 7:10-7:30 AM: Enjoy a breakfast with prepared local dishes.
- 8:00 AM: Explore and paddle 2-3 km on a SUP inside E Cave.
- 9:30 AM: Participate in exciting sports like handball in front of E Cave and beach volleyball.
- Engage in the creative activity of making a nature painting that expresses your personality. The paintings can be auctioned to raise funds for local disadvantaged children and will be exhibited at the Moc Nam Executive House.
- 11:30 AM: Pack up your belongings, and enjoy tea and coffee.
- 12:00 PM: Have lunch.
- 1:15 PM: Begin the 2.5 km journey back to Km19.
- 3:00 PM: Complete the trip.
- 3:30 PM: Enjoy a celebratory drink to mark the end of your journey.
- 4:00 PM: The bus will take the group back to Phong Nha, concluding the tour.
INCLUDING GIFT
The customer can choose one of the two combos:
Combo 1: Stickers & Bandana
Combo 2: Stickers & Enamel Pin
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