7 Jungle Treks in Vietnam Worth the Boots

1.Elephant cave and Mada valley Jungle trek – 1Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $65Our pick

Set out from Dong Hoi or Phong Nha for a guided 9km trek in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. You’ll explore Elephant Cave, swim at Crystal Ma Da Lake, eat a BBQ lunch, and optionally swim 600m into Tra Ang Cave. Moderate fitness is required.

“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.”

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2.Phu Quoc: Tien Son Dinh 6-Hour Jungle Trekking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · from $65

Climb Tien Son Dinh with guides such as Si or Hac on a demanding 6-kilometer rainforest trail. Learn about local plants, reach 280-meter views, then choose a waterfall swim or dry-season cave visit before Banh Xeo lunch in Ham Ninh.

“Really enjoyed the day with Si the guide. The climb to the top was quite challenging but also fun. Si knows a lot about the plants and animals on the route so that was interesting too. Having a swim in the waterfall after the hot climb was lovely!”

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3.Ninh Binh: Cuc Phuong Jungle Trek, Wildlife & Ancient Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · 9 hours · from $24Best value

Spend nine hours from Ninh Binh exploring Cuc Phuong National Park with an English-speaking guide. Visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Center, trek to a 7,500-year-old cave and thousand-year-old Cho Tree, then eat lunch in the forest. Expect a full outdoor day and possible group sizes of up to 15.

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4.Trek Nui Chua Experience 2D1N, Night in the Jungle – Vinh Hy Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $102

Join Timo and his local team for a private 2-day trek through Nui Chua National Park near Vinh Hy Bay. Walk through three forest types, swim at a waterfall, relax beside a natural pool, enjoy a jungle BBQ, and sleep in a hammock without Wi-Fi or 4G.

“An unforgettable adventure in the jungle with Timo and his team! This place exceeded anything I could have imagined. The waterfall was absolutely magical. Hiking for four hours, taking a refreshing swim along the way, and then continuing tRead more”

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5.4-Day Jungle Trekking in Ba Be National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $679

Leave Hanoi at 8 a.m. for a private four-day Ba Be trek with local English-speaking guides such as Giang and Hung. Hike about 25 kilometers, sleep in Tay, Dzao, and Hmong communities, cruise Ba Be Lake, visit two caves, and return to Hanoi with meals and transfers included.

“We wanted something authentic, and something in the nature during our 2 weeks vietnamese trip. We booked than a 4 day-3 night trip with Mr. Linh. I picked them because the Ba Be national park website directed me to their site. Kevin was Read more”

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6.Elephant Cave and Ma Da Valley Jungle 1 Day Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $110

Spend nine hours in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park trekking to Elephant Cave, swimming in Ma Da Lake, and exploring 600 meters of Tra Ang Cave by water. Your small group, capped at 14, gets a local guide, porter support, safety gear, barbecue lunch, and hotel transfers.

“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”

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7.Phong Nha: ELEPHANT CAVE & MA DA VALLEY JUNGLE TREK 1D

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $109

Join an English-speaking guide such as Son for a demanding day in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. Trek to Elephant Cave, swim in Ma Da Lake, eat a jungle BBQ, and swim 600 meters into Tra Ang Cave. Pickup, equipment, porters, insurance, and food are included.

“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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