JUNGLE TREKS IN VIETNAM
Good jungle treks in Vietnam fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of the Elephant Cave and Ma Da Valley jungle trek near Phong Nha, with cave swims, BBQ lunch, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“This is an amazing day and such good fun. It is tough in places, so please don’t underestimate it. You will need a reasonable level of fitness to do the day.”
Review of Phu Quoc’s Tien Son Dinh jungle trek, with steep trails, island views, waterfall swimming, cave options, and Banh Xeo lunch.
“The guide was really good, spoke English pretty well, and led us well. The highlight, besides the summit, was swimming at the waterfall. You've gotta be super careful, 'cause there are thorny bushes and some sections that go down deep. In the rainy season, waterproof shoes/sandals with good tread are a must, as we waded through a river and the ground was slippery. The restaurant at the end was also very nice and the food was simple, but good. A tour that's totally worth checking out 👍”
Trek Cuc Phuong National Park from Ninh Binh, meet rare langurs, explore ancient caves, see old-growth trees, and enjoy a forest lunch.
Review of the 2-day Nui Chua jungle trek near Vinh Hy Bay, with waterfall swims, hammock camping, BBQ dinner, and practical tips.
“We leave from a fishing village for a 2 day walking jungle trip... without wifi or 4G.”
Trek Ba Be National Park from Hanoi with homestays, ethnic villages, caves, waterfalls, lake cruises, and local guides.
“We were extremely fortunate to be guided by Mr. Hung, a Dao village farmer who was charming, well informed and spoke good English. He led us up a steep hike to his remote village where we stayed overnight in his comfortable homestay. His Read more”
Review of the Elephant Cave and Ma Da Valley trek in Phong Nha, with cave swims, jungle hiking, BBQ lunch, price, gear, and practical tips.
“I enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the experience of trekking through the jungle. You’ll get a nice workout, but the guides are great at pacing for the different levels of fitness within the group. They had a great lunch set out for us after Read more”
Review of Phong Nha’s Elephant Cave and Ma Da Valley trek, with jungle hiking, lake swimming, BBQ lunch, cave exploration, price, and practical tips.
“It was simply amazing! The tour was very exciting and challenging. You should be fit for the trip. It was simply incredible to immerse yourself in nature, and all in a small group :) Absolutely perfect. Thanks to Son ❤️, one of the best, if not the best, guide we've ever had. Thank you and never forget... Happy Water takes care of everything 😁❤️”
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