Hang & Trail

Onafhankelijke review · Opgericht 2014

Jungle Boss Tours

Our top pick for most travelers. Excellent safety, properly licensed, local team, and the best value for money in Phong Nha. They run the caves Oxalis doesn't have the licence for, which turns out to be most of the great caves.

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In het kort

Gevestigd in
Son Trach (Phong Nha town), Quang Binh, Vietnam.
Team
Around 80 staff, all locally hired guides, porters and chefs from the Phong Nha and Son Trach villages.
Specialiteit
Big-cave adventures at honest prices: Hang Pygmy (world's 4th largest), Kong Collapse, Hung Thoong, Tiger Cave, Tra Ang, Elephant Cave.
Prijsklasse
From $70 (Tra Ang day) to $895 (Kong Collapse 5-day).
Boek vooruit
1 to 3 months ahead in peak season (January to April), a few weeks otherwise.

Waarom we ze aanraden

If you want a giant cave overnight you can book this season at a sane price, this is who runs it. Hang Pygmy at $349 versus Son Doong at $3,000 is the comparison most people make, and Pygmy is genuinely brilliant.

Bezoek Jungle Boss Tours

Sterke punten

  • World's 4th largest cave (Hang Pygmy) for ~$349.
  • Kong Collapse is the best 5-day expedition in the park.
  • Most flexible range of trip lengths (1, 2, 3, 5 days).
  • Strong safety record, local-led teams.
  • Bookable this season for almost every tour.
  • Owner Le Luu Dung is a local who started as a guide.

Goed om te weten

  • Doesn't have the Son Doong, Hang En, Tu Lan or Hang Va licences (those are Oxalis).
  • Smaller marketing budget than Oxalis means less polished website.
  • Some tours fill up in peak season; book a few months ahead.

Veelgestelde vragen

Is Jungle Boss safe?

Yes. Licensed, insured, with a strong safety record. Their team includes safety specialists trained in cave rescue. The expedition caves use fixed ropes, helmets and proper gear.

How does Jungle Boss compare to Oxalis?

Different caves. Oxalis holds the Son Doong, Hang En, Tu Lan and Hang Va licences. Jungle Boss runs everything else: Hang Pygmy (world's 4th largest), Kong Collapse, Hung Thoong, Tiger Cave and the day trips. Both are excellent.

Can I book Jungle Boss tours from abroad?

Yes, through their website. They take international cards and respond to email in English within a day.