An ideal journey for all members of the family to explore Tu Lan's wilderness. Many enjoyable mini-games and activities for kids to join in such as trekking, swimming, painting, caving, and overnight camping. This memorable journey will be a wonderful part of children's childhood when emerging in the vast nature.
- Soft trekking experiences, safe for kids
- Marvel at beautiful and unusual cave formations
- Boost children's creativity and confidence via mini-games
- Swimming in the natural stream
- Overnight camping inside the cave
- Tuck into freshly cooked meals during the journey, plus snacks
- Two days exploring, one night camping
- Not available in October due to annual floods. Available throughout the rest of the year
- Tours depart every Friday and Saturday
- Group size: 12 people maximum
- Age: 8 years and above. Children must be accompanied by a parent
- Distance: 8km trekking, 500m caving, 60m elevation gain
- Difficulty: Level 2 • Easy.
- Itinerary (below) is subject to change with the weather. Paths can be slippery and muddy after rain.
Itinerary
Due to the weather conditions the itinerary may need to be changed at short notice. The paths can be muddy and slippery after rain. Lifejackets must be worn when swimming.
Day 1: Phong Nha – Tan Hoa – Little Rat Cave Campsite
07:00 - 07:30 Pick up at your hotel in Phong Nha and take a one-hour drive to the Oxalis Adventure office in Tan Hoa, located 70km from Phong Nha. Here you will have a tour safety briefing, sign the release form and receive the required equipment for the tour.
The trek starts with a 2.5km walk on a flat path past peanut fields with grazing buffalo and cows. A river crossing leads to a 60m climb of Baby Hill, followed by a downhill descent into Laken valley. Cross the valley to explore Little Rat Cave with many challenges await.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the cave and keep moving to Rat Waterfall. Here you will have time to wade, take a plunge into the refreshing stream of Tu Lan and participate in fascinating family games such as tents and hammocks setup.
Finish off the day with a short trek back to the camp inside Little Rat Cave and have a dinner prepared and served by the porter team. After dinner, enjoy the evening games before sleeping in your comfortable tent.
Day 2: Little Rat Cave Camp - Rat Cave - Tan Hoa - Phong Nha
After breakfast, the day follows with packing up and walking out of the camp. More treks along the river lead you to Rat Cave, a small cave but full of extraordinary formations.
Enjoy the beautiful views from the entrances and explore the 300m length of Rat Cave. After the second cave, the return is the same route as the first morning. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Tan Hoa after a welcome shower.
Transfer to Phong Nha arriving at around 14:30 to 15:00.

Tu Lan Family Adventure 2 Days
Adventure Level 2 · Easy
Requires: Basic fitness, some sports activities
Expect: Easy trails, some rocky sections, short ladder climb & optional swim
- 2-day tour
- Easy to moderate trekking
- 8km of trekking including up to 500m of caving
- Swims and river crossings
- Terrain on tour: Soft trekking experience, 6m ladder in cave, safe for children
- Should children take some physical training before joining the tour?
- What happens if my child cannot keep up with the others on tour?
- Does my kid need to know how to swim for your tours?
- How do I get to Phong Nha?
- What is the weather like?
- What benefits will I enjoy if I book multiple tours and services with The Oxalis Group?
- Where would the excess luggage be kept and how much luggage would the porters carry on tour?
- Why do I have to sign your Release Form?
- Can I change clothes after swimming part?
Preparations
Please visit our FAQ general page to read our specific What to Bring list before departing for Vietnam and your cave expedition.
WE WILL PROVIDE
- Meals: picnic lunches (day 1, day 2), breakfast (day 2), dinner (day 1)
- Porter team to carry all camping gear and prepare all meals
- Camping gear: tent, camp light, sleeping bag, mattresses, pillow
- Caving & safety gear: caving helmet, caving headlight, life jacket, gloves
- Light PVC backpack (if you do not want to take your own, as it will get wet)
- Basic canvas trekking boots (only if you do not have your own pair) sizes 36 – 46
- Professional English-speaking tour guide and safety assistants
- Shared dry box for phones and small cameras (limited availability for larger cameras)
- Water filter (used only by guide and porters)
- Basic camping facilities with eco-friendly compost toilet using western toilet seat
- First Aid Kit and Medical Rescue Equipment (application by guides and porters only)
- Net hammock
- Secure Storage Facility at Oxalis Headquarters to store all luggage you will not be taking on the trek.
YOU WILL NEED TO BRING
- 1 long (easy to dry) pants and 1 long sleeved shirt to wear during the trek (quick dry)
- 1 pair of shorts and t-shirt to wear at campsite plus your swim suit.
- 1 pair of trekking boots/shoes – difficult terrain, good footwear necessary. Gore-Tex/waterproof boots are NOT recommended as they do not drain well (if you prefer your own comfortable pair). You need to prepare your baby a pair of shoes with a good grip and quick drainage.
- 1 pair of flip flop (sandals) for campsite
- 1 medium size towel
- 2-3 pairs of calf length densely woven socks (not ankle socks!)
- Personal items: mosquito repellent, sunglasses, hat, camera, underwear, toiletries
Pricing and availability
Please choose your departure date using the calendar below.
- This tour is operated from mid-Nov to mid-Sep (closed from mid-Sep to mid-Nov).
- The days in bold are still available
- This tour price includes: VAT, environmental service fee, entrance fees, travel insurance cost.
- 10% off for Xiều (returned customer).
Whether you prefer long treks, camping in a cave, sleeping under the stars in the jungle, swimming underground in river caves, explore the huge dry caves or just taking an exploratory day trip, Oxalis Adventure Tours can provide the right amount of adventure just for you.