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Hang En Cave, Phong Nha

Vietnam adventure tour

Hang En Cave, Phong Nha
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Tour highlights

Take in the stunning Tonkinese Alps with light treks around the mountain town of Sapa.
Stay overnight in the world's third-largest known cave, Hang En in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.
Drive through Mu Cang Chai, one of the most beautiful road journeys in Asia.
Observe red-shanked douc langurs in their natural habitat.
Spend time in the UNESCO-protected towns of Hue and Hoi An.
Price:
17 days from CAD8,140pp

The specialist who creates your trip

Shannon in Italy
"Plan your trip with an expert who’ll get to know you, listen to you, and guide your plans around exactly what trip you want to take."
Shannon, Country Specialist
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Price:
17 days from CAD8,140pp

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By booking one of our bespoke tours, you can rest assured that our experts will consider every aspect of your trip. We make sure that everything runs smoothly so you spend less time planning and more time living!
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Activities and excursions as detailed
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“We know that the small details make all the difference. It’s why we won’t stop finessing your trip until you say it’s just right. From the outset, we’ll focus on bringing the experience you want to life, down to the finest detail."

Itinerary idea in detail

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  • On arrival in Hanoi, you will be met and transferred to your city hotel.

  • This morning you will have the opportunity to explore the hidden side of Hanoi where local people go about their day-to-day business living and working alongside the railway. Later you will discover the culinary delights of Hanoi on an evening food tour.

  • Today you will take the long but scenic drive to Sapa in the Tonkinese Alps and spend two days exploring the area's mountain walks and villages.

  • Today you embark on a trek through the minority villages within the area. En route, you are treated to some stunning scenery.

  • Today you depart Sapa and drive south along one of the most scenic stretches of road in Asia to Mu Cang Chai.

  • This morning you depart Mu Cang Chai and journey back to Hanoi for a final night in the capital.

  • Take the morning flight south to Dong Hoi. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and your accommodation.

  • Today, you start the six-hour trek to Hang En, also known as Swallow Cave. The journey takes you through rural villages, rivers, and jungle to the endpoint and Hang En, the world's third-largest known cave. Spend the afternoon exploring the cave network, and you will stay overnight in a tent.

  • This morning you will visit the Exit Cave before breakfast, and then continue to explore the caves. You depart camp in the morning on the trek back to the main road. This afternoon you return to the coast for your accommodation where you can freshen up.

  • Leaving Dong Hoi you continue south with your driver to the old capital of Hue. In the afternoon, join your guide for a tour around some of Hue's important historical sights including the Citadel.

  • Start the day by boarding a Dragon boat for a tranquil journey along the Perfume River. You will then continue your exploration of Hue on two wheels, cycling between charming artisan villages located on the banks of the river.

  • Today you travel to Hoi An, stopping en route at Son Tra Nature Reserve which is home to critically endangered species including the red-shanked douc langur.

  • Full day at leisure.

  • Experience the enchanting allure of Hoi An’s countryside from the back of a Vespa. Navigate through meandering village trails, enjoy delicious local cuisine, and take in the stunning scenery of central Vietnam.

  • Today you will fly from Danang to Ho Chi Minh City for your final two nights in Vietnam.

  • Travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels by speedboat to learn about the Vietnam War and the guerrilla tactics of the Viet Cong. It's possible to enter a few of the tunnels if you are comfortable with narrow spaces, as well as see exhibitions and videos of the tunnels when they were in use.

  • Today your time in Vietnam ends as you transfer back to the airport.

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodations, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

Audley Travel specialist Natasha
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The specialist who designs your trip to Vietnam will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip.

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When to go

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Hanoi
 
Sapa & the Tonkinese Alps
 
Mu Cang Chai
 
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
 
Hue
 
Hoi An
 
Ho Chi Minh City
 

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