Review Author: Yeltsin

Review Date: 31 Mar 2025

Review Body: The Elephant Cave and Ma Da Valley trek was hands down one of the best experiences I had in Vietnam! From start to finish, everything was exceptionally well-organized and exceeded my expectations. Our guide Nhung was knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the caves making the entire journey informative and fun. The trek itself was the perfect balance of adventure and natural beauty. Hiking through the lush jungle, Jumping in crystal-clear water, and exploring the awe-inspiring Elephant Cave made for a truly unforgettable day. The views in Ma Da Valley cave is absolutely breathtaking — it felt like we had stepped into another world. Lunch by the river was delicious and thoughtfully prepared for our vegan preference, and the team made sure everyone felt safe and supported throughout the trek. The operator clearly cares about responsible tourism and preserving the environment, which made the experience even more meaningful. If you’re visiting Phong Nha and looking for a genuine adventure that gets you off the beaten path, this trek is a must.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Vivian

Review Date: 27 May 2026

Review Body: Five stars give this professional team a good review! Here are some of the great advantages of this trip: Logistics and Services: Provide transportation and delivery from Donghai Hotel, with good and comfortable vehicle performance. The staff and assistant are extremely friendly. Equipment quality: Borrowed shoes, backpacks, etc. are very sanitary and clean, and there is also a fragrance of laundry. Safety guidance: There is a professional briefing before the trip to teach you how to identify poisonous plants, which is very important for jungle hiking. Professional team leader: Be very patient with beginners. When road conditions are difficult, they will actively assist and support them, and when swimming slowly, they will also provide thoughtful help. Visual enjoyment: The interior of the elephant cave is majestic, grand in scale, and very exploratory. The glass lake in the Mada Valley is breathtakingly beautiful, where swimming is the ultimate pleasure. This is a trip of security and beauty, professionalism is trustworthy.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Xinthia

Review Date: 31 Mar 2025

Review Body: Yesterday I did the Elephant cave tour with Nhung and it was amazing! Not only does she know a lot about the trip, environment and trekking, she is also very funny and social! She loves to tell stories and is genuinely kind and lovely to have as a tourguide. So were the porters! Very helpful and funny. It was a slippery road thanks to the mud and they saved me a few times from slipping! I am a vegetarian and the food was good too! Not entirely unimportant. Last but not least, the tour itself, very much worth the trouble!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Tom

Review Date: 06 Sep 2026

Review Body: Top journey with several highlights. A 9km walk through the jungle, visit of the enormous pretty Elephant cave, crossing rivers, up and down the hills in the jungle, a very nice and tasteful bbq lunch in the middle of the jungle, visit of a wet cave where we needed to swim inside to see and hear the beauty of the silence. Everything wel organised, great guide (Dani Tran 🩷) and supportive crew who joined us all the way. We also got good explanations from her on what we saw along the way. A really nice expedition

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Kirsty

Review Date: 27 Mar 2026

Review Body: I did the Elephant Cave/Hang Ma 1 day tour and it was incredible. Both elephant cave and the jungle were amazing and it was so much fun scrambling over rocks, crossing rivers, navigating the mud etc. Swimming in the lake and at Tra Ang cave were a lot of fun too. Our guide Hoang was brilliant, he shared lots of interesting information and took really good care of everyone. I'd definitely recommend this tour if you're looking for a bit of adventure. Be prepared to get wet and muddy and you'll love it!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Josko

Review Date: 27 Feb 2026

Review Body: The Elephant cave tour was incredible! The views are amazing and the swim through the cave is truly a special experience. Mia was the best guide, she has a great energy and made the experience even better. There were enough breaks for us to take and it was great that we could rent a shoes as we were walking through mud all day. This tour was so much fun i could do it again next time i'm in Phong Nha. ❤️

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Truong

Review Date: 31 Aug 2024

Review Body: We are a family of 5 with kids between the ages of 11 and 13. We went on the elephant cave full day tour. The trek in the jungle was fantastic. The guides were really professional and helpful. In July, the temperatures were very hot! We were able to do some cliff jumping into deep pools, swimming before lunch was glorious and the ice cold drinks at the end was a nice touch. Highly recommend!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Seb

Review Date: 27 Mar 2026

Review Body: Incredible. Best day trip I've been on in all of SE Asia. Not for the faint hearted - but if you want a proper jungle and caving adventure and to feel like you experienced the REAL Vietnam, not just the tourist sites, this is the trip to take! Highly recommend. Our guide Kin was amazing - an absolute jungle boss! 💪🏻

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Aaron

Review Date: 27 Feb 2026

Review Body: Highly recommend the tours here. We had a one day trip to two caves and it was amazing. The jungle, the caves, the food in the jungle.. everything was nice! It feels like an adventure. Swimming through one cave was also stunning. And the guides were pretty cool and chill guys.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Dennis

Review Date: 30 Apr 2025

Review Body: Our guide Tai was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and funny – he really made the day special. Everything was very well organized, and we felt safe and well taken care of at all times. We would definitely do it again. 100% recommended!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Bubby

Review Date: 31 Mar 2025

Review Body: I would definitely recommend this trip, beautiful views, fun activities and an amazing tour guide! Nhung and her team were exceptional, really attentive, informative and good fun! Also the food at the midway point was delicious!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Mica

Review Date: 27 Mar 2026

Review Body: We snuck in a day trip as a part of our cross country tour. The guides and trip were great, and as frequent visitors of Zion for Canyoneering in the USA, we're excited to come back one day for a more extreme multi day tour.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Louis

Review Date: 03 Aug 2026

Review Body: Great adventure! Thank you guys!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Laura

Review Date: 03 Jan 2024

Review Body: We did the Hung Thoong Explorer and let me tell you, it was the absolute highlight of our 3 weeks trip in Vietnam! We booked it well in advance and we organised our trip around this activity. We had to change the dates a couple of weeks before but the team was great and the communication perfect! We did get a bit worried that they might cancel it as there were only our two bookings, when the tour is usually for bigger groups, but they came through and still did it, which was great as we had an unplanned private tour! With all the logistics that it requires, that was quite amazing! This tour IS challenging, so do take this into account. We were also in a heat wave which added to it. Nevertheless, it was 100% worth the effort and the price! You get access to barely touched areas of the jungle, visit caves that are pristine and only recently discovered, with knowledgeable guides and safety officers taking care that you do not get hurt, while still really feeling like an adventurer! The first day consisted in a trek through the jungle across very sharp rocky formations (gloves to protect your hands were included) to a 1st dry cave (as far as caves go). This felt really like caving, discovering this area with nothing but your headlamp is an amazing feeling, and the formations in the cave were amazing! We then headed to base camp, where a small turquoise lake greets you to clean yourself up. Then headed to another cave close by for cave swimming. At base camp, we had - and I am not exaggerating- truly the BEST FOOD we had in Vietnam! In the middle of the jungle! The next day, we went abseiling into a cave, and it was an amazing experience, and all the time we felt very safe. After some more cave exploration and swimming in underground lakes, we came back out to a beautiful river for some relaxation time and swimming. Then back to base camp. The last day was trekking toward the exit of the jungle with a break at the beautiful ma da lake for some jumping in pristine pools. All in all, 110% recommend this tour! Our guides Messi and Trang (tracy) were super fun to be with and showed us some wildlife, explaining to us their culture and ambitions. They also all teamed up to get us great photos, which we will look at for years to come! The two safety officers took great care of us, our 2 porters were friendly and joyful, and our cook a miracle worker! Lots of love to the team, and thank you for everything!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Karl

Review Date: 27 May 2026

Review Body: It was an amazing experience. I needed to unplug from work and city life and wanted to go explore the jungle, and this was the perfect choice. I did the Tiger Cave Series tour and got to see amazing caves, jungle experiences, and animals. Most importantly, I completely disconnected from city life, and connected more with myself during this journey. The tour guide Trung (Messi) was 10/10, he spoke perfect English, was very kind, and genuinely engaging in conversation while also sharing great knowledge of the jungle and cave areas. He also offered to show me around the village town after the jungle experience. The porters did hard work to carry all of our stuff, and the cook made the best Vietnamese food I’ve had since being in Vietnam … better than at any restaurant. I would not have expected that quality food on a camping trip. Also they set up the campsite to make life very easy for us to relax, have good food, and get good sleep. Also, the equipment was all in great condition and felt safe. It was a wild jungle exploration with enough safety with the equipment and knowledge they provided. It was truly a great experience, and exactly what I needed. I plan to do other different tours with them again soon.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Daniel

Review Date: 27 Apr 2026

Review Body: The tiger cave tour with Jungle Boss was the highlight of my trip in Vietnam and the team did a great work sharing with us this amazing place. Every section of the trip is very unique and different, dense jungle, huge cave entrances, areas with bats, swallows and monkeys, the incredible Kong Collapse camp site, abseiling with ropes, climbing through to rocks, swimming in the dark tunnels, etc. Our guide Binh was very friendly and shared with us lots of interesting info about the place, the life of the locals and his own experiences in great English. The rest of the team was great too, the porters carried an impressive amount of cargo and the chef cooked a lot of tasty local food. The campsites to spend the nights were very well prepared and equipped. Management was also very helpful, arranging my arrival in very early hours and letting me sleep in their dorms for free for a couple hours before the tour. All in all, a must-do activity in Phong Nha

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Jord

Review Date: 31 Oct 2024

Review Body: We did the Tiger Cave Series full experience and it definitely did not disappoint. After the start, we found out we were the first ones doing the tour after the reopening after the floodings. Furthermore, it appeared we had a private tour! Words cannot properly describe how good our experience was. The jungle trekking part is challenging, but do-able, and was very fun to do. The caves we stayed at were stunning. Our tour guide Messi was very helpful, kind and made awesome photos. The trip is a good combination of adrenaline spiked parts with more easy walks. The food and campsite were unreal good, it did not feel like camping in the middle of nowhere due to the care of the staff. Even though there were some challenges (leeches, heavy rain during the night and slippery slopes), it was a great adventure. Would definitely recommend!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Marissa

Review Date: 31 Mar 2024

Review Body: We did the Tiger Cave tour with Messi (MVP!) as our guide. The caves were absolutely incredible, and trekking through the jungle was beautiful. Messi took lots of incredible photos and videos of us and sent later via Whatsapp, which we really appreciated as we were too in the moment to take many photos ourselves. He also taught us card games in the evenings :) Our safety assistant, chef, and porters were the BEST! We were very appreciative of them as they carried all of the camping gear, our clothes, and all of the food while keeping us safe and very, very well fed. The food was incredible, and every single staff member was warm and welcoming. Showering in the cave pools was a cool experience, and the toilets were very clean and comfortable (considering you're in the middle of the jungle!). Lots of fun and highly recommend!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Roman

Review Date: 26 Mar 2026

Review Body: I did the 3 day 3 night tour Phong Nha Cave Adventure including the zipline over the 'nightmare sinkhole' and all I can say is the whole trip certainly delivered on its promise! Admittedly the jungle trek was more challenging than anticipated, but certainly worth it. The main challenge personally was the rocky terrain, and avoiding leeches, but as with all challenges, you're rewarded with stunning views, awesome swims through caves, and some of my favourite meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner that were cooked up by the cook on site. Honestly, it was some of the best food I've had in Vietnam, and there was always extra to go round. Special thanks to our guide Trung, who was phenomenal in guiding us through the jungle, caves, and keeping us entertained during the evenings/dinner!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Sara Polfliet

Review Date: 18 Aug 2026

Review Body: I joined the Hung Thoong three day trek. Everything was organised so well (the backpacks, water bottles, towels,…). The campsite was also well equiped and we enjoyed delicious local food! Tour guide Messi made everyone feel welcome and cared for and that was probably the best part about the whole tour. The staff were also very knowledgeable and all the abseiling/ziplining was supersafe by all the safety guardrails. Overall amazing experience where you have the chance to explore amazing places, nature, thrill, friendship and the positive spirit of Vietnamese people. Thanks to Trung & the entire team (safety team, porters, chefs). If you consider joining as a tourist, please also help the jungle to remain pure and do not litter🌴💚😊

Review rating: 5

Itinerary Day 1

Itinerary Summary: Explore Elephant & Tra Ang caves, trek jungle, swim Ma Da lake, enjoy BBQ lunch.

Itinerary Description: 07:30: Pick up and transfer to our office. 08:30: Team meeting to plan the trip, clarify rules and regulations in the National Park. 08:45: Depart for Elephant cave by van. 10:00: Arrive at the starting point and start trekking through the jungle to Elephant cave. 10:00-11:00: Explore the Elephant cave. 12:00: Reach to Ma Da lake. Swim into Ma Da crystal lake. 12:45: Enjoy BBQ lunch. 14:00: Start trekking to Tra Ang cave. 15:00: Arrive at Tra Ang cave. 15:45: Swim and explore 600m of Tra Ang cave. 16:30: Start trekking back to Highway 20 road. 17:00: Arrive at Highway 20 road. 17:30: Drive back to our office and your hotels in Phong Nha. Tour ends.