Elephant Cave & Ma Da Valley Jungle Trek 1 Day private tour is the perfect choice for travelers with little walking experience but still passionate about conquering nature and caves.
- Hiking through the forest: 9km
- Swimming in the cave: 600m (optional)
- Adventure Level: Medium
- Eligible age to participate: 9 years old and up
- Departure day: Daily
The tour starts at 8:00 am and ends at 5:30 pm. Therefore, you should book the tour by 9:00 pm the day before.
Firstly, you will explore the Phong Nha – Ke Bang primeval forest. After that, you will take a short walk to explore the impressive Elephant Cave. Next, you walk through Ma Da Valley to reach Ma Da Lake with beautiful blue water, known as “Tuyet Tinh Coc” of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park.
You will be delighted to bathe in the clear blue lake or jump from the cliff into the deep Ma Da lake. After that, you will enjoy lunch right by Ma Da Lake. After finishing the swimming and lunch, you will continue with a hike through the forest for about 1 hour to explore Tra Ang Valley and Tra Ang cave.
If you are interested in taking on higher challenges at a more adventurous level. Plus, adding unique experiences with an overnight camping itinerary, you can experience our Hang Pygmy Exploration 2 Days 1 Night tour.
Besides, if you want to explore Phong Nha Cave, Paradise Cave, or other Phong Nha caves, you can consult our Phong Nha Caves Tours, such as:
- Paradise Cave And Dark Cave Tour – 60 USD/pax
- Phong Nha Cave And Paradise Cave Tour – 52 USD/pax
- Tra Ang Cave And Paradise Cave Tour – 62 USD/pax
After a wonderful stay and enjoying all the natural wonders, you may need our Phong Nha private car transfers such as
- Phong Nha To Da Nang Private Car– from 149 USD/sedan
- Private Car Phong Nha To Hue– from 99 USD/sedan
- Phong Nha To Hoi An By Car– from 151 USD/sedan
- Phong Nha To Ninh Binh By Private Car – from 221 USD/sedan
ELEPHANT CAVE & MA DA VALLEY JUNGLE TREK 1 DAY TOUR
After arriving at the administration headquarters by private car of Culture Pham Travel, you will be greeted by your guide and safety assistants. Then they will introduce information about the delegation, route schedule, and safety and environmental protection recommendations for you.
Then the car will take you along the road 20 Quyet Thang and the legendary Ho Chi Minh road through Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park to reach the point of trekking through the forest to explore Elephant Cave. The cave is located in the middle of the mountain. After 20 minutes of walking, you will reach the cave entrance.
The large Elephant cave entrance is 60 m in height and 300 m in length, with green vegetation inside the cave. Our guide will safely explore the cave with you as well as provide information on cave formations and historical stories about Elephant Cave.
After exploring Elephant Cave, the journey will continue to take you through the forest, cross streams for about 1 hour to explore Ma Da Valley, and stop for lunch by Ma Da Lake. You will be spoiled for immersion and enjoy the cool feeling of the underground stream erupting from the ground under Ma Da Lake.
After lunch and rest, swimming at Ma Da Lake, the itinerary will continue with a trekking experience from Ma Da Lake to Tra Ang Valley. You will experience swimming in a dark cave with headlights and safety equipment. Once you swim to the end of the cave, everyone will turn off their flashlights to enjoy the silence of the dark in the vast water cave.
Detailed Itinerary
- 8:00 am: Our guide and private car driver will pick you up and drop you off at the headquarters.
- 8:30 am: We disseminate the schedule, rules, and recommendations for safety and environmental protection.
- 9:30 am: We will depart to start the journey to discover Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, Vietnam.
- 10.00 am: Arrive at the starting point of walking to explore Elephant Cave.
- 10:00 – 11:00 am: Explore Elephant Cave and trek through the forest to explore Ma Da Valley.
- 12:00 pm: Arrive at Ma Da Lake, rest, and swim in Ma Da Lake.
- 12:45 pm: Enjoy BBQ lunch at the bank of Ma Da Lake.
- 2:00 pm: Continue walking uphill through Tra Ang Valley.
- 3:00 pm: Arrive at Tra Ang cave, and prepare equipment to explore Tra Ang cave.
- 3:45 pm: Swim 600m to explore Tra Ang cave.
- 4:30 pm: Finish exploring Tra Ang cave and walk to 20 Quyet Thang Street.
- 5:00 pm: Arrive at 20th Street, and enjoy a cold drink.
- 5:30 pm: After all, our private car driver and tour guide will drive you back to Phong Nha. End of Elephant Cave and Ma Da Valley Jungle Trek tour.
What Should You Bring On This Tour?
- Long clothing to protect against poison ivy and insects
- Swimwear
- Long socks
- Small backpack
- Waterproof bag (optional)
- Shoes (optional)
- Hats, sunglasses, insect repellent, and sunscreen.
