Hang En Cave
Adventure 2 Days

The trek starts off with a steep downhill section, leading into the jungle.

A short uphill section follows and then the final long and steep descent (rocky at times) to a small stream. Follow the small stream for half an hour with multiple crossings. Arrive at Ban Doong a small minority village inside the national park. Enjoy a delicious lunch, and learn about the village. A further 20 minutes will bring you to the main river and the Hang En river valley. The route to the cave follows the river, so there are constant river crossings. The valley is very beautiful. Arriving at the cave, you will enter the small river entrance, and climb over a small rocky hill to camp, located in a huge chamber with a large entrance providing daylight and a stunning view. Enjoy a swim in your tent-side pool before a full dinner served by the porter team.

The following morning climb the rocky hill behind the camp, and follow the dry passage around to the main river passage.

More river crossings, a small sandy hill, and a higher rocky hill will bring you to the incredible exit of Hang En. Make sure you have plenty of battery power for the many photos you will want to take. Return to camp via the river passage, and enjoy lunch in the cave. Finally say good bye to Hang En and head back up the river valley. Take a different route through the forest back to the road, although the hill up will still be the same!! Around 450m of ascent. Enjoy a cold drink before heading back to Phong Nha. Transfer to Phong Nha arriving around 5pm

• 1 - 3 day tour
• Moderate trekking (very rocky terrain for Tien tours)
• 8-22km of trekking including 3-5km of caving
• Total elevation gain: 350-450m
• Swimming in caves (Wild Tu Lan 50-150m)
• River crossings

• What if I am a solo traveler, can I join a group?

  Solo travelers are most welcome and make up a large percentage of most groups.

• Why do I have to sign your Release Form?

  We require customers to sign our Release Form to confirm they accept this is an adventure tour and they have to follow our guide’s instructions and safety rules. Customers also accept they have some responsibilities for their own safety.

• Do I need to know how to swim to join this tour?

  You do not need to know how to swim to join this tour, but you will have river crossings up to your waist so prepared to get your shoes and trousers wet. If you like to swim, you are welcome to splash about in your choice of a large natural pool located next to camp within the cave.