We went on an EPIC CAVE adventure in VIETNAM! (Wild Tu Lan Cave Explorer Tour)
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Phong Nha is a beautiful area in central Vietnam that is known for its many caves, including the world’s largest natural cave in the world! We went on the 4 day Wild Tu Lan tour with Oxalis Adventure and it was the BEST 4 days filled with stunning caves, amazing campsites, swimming in the dark, squeezing through tight spaces, delicious food, soaking wet clothes, tons of laughter, new friends, and learning about the local culture, before ending at a gorgeous lodge.
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⌚Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:48 The tour begins!
01:32 Hiking to Rat Cave
05:33 Adam got bit by a leech
06:05 Our first campsite
10:00 Tu Lan Cave + Ken Cave
13:40 We swam in a cave!
17:58 How we kept our stuff dry
18:27 Swimming in a pitch black cave
20:11 Our second campsite
21:20 Song Oxalis Cave
25:15 Hung Ton Cave
27:55 Staying at the Tu Lan Lodge
30:00 Dinner at our porter's house
32:26 Our final thoughts on the tour
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Hi y’all! We’re Adam, Kathryn, and Kona, an adventurous married couple (+ pup!) living on the road in our self-converted sprinter van! You can often find us driving all around the US and Canada, scoping out the best coffee shops, eating tacos and ice cream (we're a 5+ taco and 2+ scoop household), and enjoying nature.
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@chaule9755
Жыл бұрын
Có rất nhiều youtuber đến thăm VN nhưng số người đến tham quan Sơn Đoong là cực hiếm.Cám ơn hai bạn nhiều nhé
@poonamdas3965
8 ай бұрын
Beautiful. Can you please share Friends of Xieu Coupon Code?
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience on the Wild Tu Lan tour with us. Your video is truly amazing and is a testament to the beauty of Vietnam's natural wonders and the service provided by Oxalis Adventure. Once again, we would like to thank you for choosing us and we hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We had an amazing time on the tour and everything from the food, adventures, and accommodations were amazing! What made the experience even better were the people. Dat and the rest of the team were so spectacular! We can't wait to come back one day and go on our another tour with Oxalis!
@thuymientran6676
9 ай бұрын
What is the cost of your tour for the 4 day adventure, please?
@yannchambrier
4 ай бұрын
My wife and I completed the Wild Tu Lan Exploration (3D2N) thanks to this video. Here's our newly edited experience: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nnxtsKSEZdazpbw.html
Vietnam is so beautiful.
This, in my opinion, is the best video you all have made yet. Thank you for the inspiration and motivation. Happy Easter and thank you again.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! ❤❤
I thought this whole Vietnam trip has been so fascinating. I'm so glad you both got to experience this Cave trip. It was wonderful!
@doodahgurlie
Жыл бұрын
Wait until they go to Ninh Binh (I assume that's on their list) and do the Ha Giang Loop (that should be on their list as most people say it's the best thing they ever did), and of course Ha Long Bay.
@gianglai5412
Жыл бұрын
@@doodahgurlie YES. ~ Thank you. I.lo ve you. VIET NAM.👍❤💜❤💜💑👪👫👬
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We're so incredibly thankful we got to do this trip! It was fantastic from start to finish! Thank you!
That was quite an amazing experience! Those caves were so beautiful! What wonderful memories you both will have! Thanks for bringing the beauty of this country to all of us 😊❤
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
It was one of our favorite things we did and saw in Vietnam! What a magical place it is! Thank you so much for your comment and thanks for watching!
Just WOW. For you two having never been in Asia before, I love how you are open to everything, the people, the food, the culture and experiences! This caving excursion looked amazing!! Nice job 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We are loving it here and have soaked up as much as we could! Thank you and thanks for watching!
We love your videos so much! They introduce us to so many incredible places we would have never thought to visit! The only problem is, you’re making our travel bucket list grow too quickly 😅can you do a video sometime on how you plan your trips and itineraries and budget for time? I feel like that can be the biggest challenge when traveling, choosing the best things to do under time constraints. Thanks and Happy Easter!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Ya know...as much as we travel we keep adding to our bucket list so it never gets any shorter! 😂 We probably won't make a video on that, but we do have resources like that on our website 😊 adventuresofaplusk.com/how-to-plan-a-trip adventuresofaplusk.com/blog/
Your channel should be called The Amazing Adventures of A&K! You guys take us to so many places thAt we never would expect to see. You are so positive about the places and things you get to do it is so enjoyable to watch. Thank you for taking us along with you. Wow!
@yolo9264
Жыл бұрын
I know it looks amazing. Very entertaining to watch this blog of the cave adventures
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! That comment means a lot to us! We are thankful and lucky we get to do what we do! Thank you and thanks for watching!
One of my favorite adventures you've shared. Well done you two!👍
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤
You can just see the sheer delight on both your faces. Epic caves adventure. Amazing country.😲👍😊🇻🇳
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
This was one of the most fun things we've ever done!
@donstravelsandrants.
Жыл бұрын
Cool.👍😊
Beyond EPIC experience and amazing video!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Susan!
This video is amazing! Not just the crazy cave adventure (which looks completely epic) but the way you guys edited and the music...so, so good!!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, y'all!
My home country. I am glad you guys get to experience Vietnam. I want to go back home one day and explore my motherland.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Vietnam was such a special experience for us!
That gave new meaning to the word epic!
That was the most EPIC adventure I have ever seen! Thank you so much for taking us along. Just AMAZING
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Carolyn! ❤️
What an amazing experience for you! Thanks for bringing us along. Love the tours that include cultural impacts and benefits for locals. Another item for my bucket list.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Yes! Oxalis does so much for the area! We were very happy to do a tour with them! The cave exploring was a big bucket list item!
Thanks for helping me love this beautiful planet more! Rock on!
Epic adventure, thank you A & K for your video
What an absolutely amazing adventure! That hotel was so luxurious! The view was gorgeous! Loved the video.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
The hotel was sooo nice to have at the end of the trip! We're so thankful for this experience! Thanks, Loey!
I’m Vietnamese. I visited Phong Nha in 2002 before these caves were discovered, thanks for the video. It’s really awesome and I’m glad Vietnam can keep these cave in natural state instead of building stuff around it
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
The effort they make to preserve these caves is amazing! It was an awesome experience!
As a Vietnamese, you guys are by far the best on KZread that I can follow to enjoy watching a very special version of Vietnam through the lens of foreigners.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Thanks for watching! ❤️
What a fantastic adventure! Living vicariously through you guys! I am encouraging my 22 year old son to watch your videos because he loves to travel and experience life. This was truly amazing ! Something I would have done in my younger days. Your videos give me so much happiness. Stay well and safe travels.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Oh that's awesome! We hope he checks it out! Your comment was so nice to read and means a lot to us. Thank you and thanks for watching, Joyce!
you thanked everyone, and now I must thank you for this wonderful video. your very hard and time-consuming work in filming and editing , really, really came through...thanks again.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We're thankful and lucky we get to do what we do! Thank you and thanks for watching! You're comment means a lot to us!
Just wow. I’m Vietnamese but have never set foot to these beautiful places. Thanks for the footages. Feel like i’m there with you guys
@NamLe-sl4qy
Жыл бұрын
Me too 😅
Wow! Amazing adventure. The caves with some funny names and the food looks so yummy. Vietnam is beautiful ✌
That was FREAKING EPIC! Thank you both for sharing! Always enjoyed your adventures!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thank you and thanks for watching, Shelly!
Thank you so much for taking us to Vietnam with you! It has been suck a joy to watch. Such a beautiful place. Every episode I watch I want to go more and more! Thanks again 😊
This is a tour of a lifetime ... the bike ride around the village, especially with the cool weather, must have been amazing ... thanks for taking us with you!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
It was fantastic! Thanks, Seth!
Oh snap! When Adam dropped that Summer Eyes beat on us right after saying “This ranks up there with one of the most epic things we’ve ever done!” You know you better buckle up, because we’re about to go for a ride! This was so awesome!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Haha...buckle up baby!!! 😂😂
This was very intense, lol. I am amazed at your ability to actually film the whole thing while you are experiencing it. I would just be focused on staying alive. 😂😂 Thanks for taking us along.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
It was pretty intense at times! Thankfully the GoPros are made for adventures like this so that helps. The guides were super helpful too. Thanks, Ruth!
Best ever video . Hope you will get at least 100K + more subs after this video alone.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
That would be cool! Thanks and thanks for watching! ❤
This was a magnificent adventure. The content, filming and excitement was outstanding. You two are so perfect for each other; you are so brave to conquer all these activities. Can't thank you enough for this beautiful video, what a lovely place Viet Nam is. Look forward to your next episode, stay safe and blessings to you on your travels. 🙏🐕🥰
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
It was such an epic and awesome adventure!
OMG this is like the best cave adventure i've seen, so so cool
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
It was a ton of fun! Thanks for watching!
I love the country side and mountains in Asian countries. There is some magical of their appearance. The culture and their food is so amazing. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. Stay safe stay healthy
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We totally agree!
Absolutely loved this video. The adventure was spectacular. My interest in visiting Vietnam has been awakened.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
It was an epic adventure! The tour was crazy awesome! Vietnam is a must visit!
당신의 영상 기록은 굉장합니다. Vietnam is so beautiful.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
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Beautiful! Such a good price for everything you got to do, see, eat, and where to sleep.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Yes it was a fantastic deal! Great value!
Such an amazing tour! You guys are really getting to see so much of Vietnam and getting to show us as well! Thanks for taking us along and I could tell how much you guys were enjoying yourselves! My favorite video in Vietnam so far! Looking forward to the next one.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We got to see SO much! It's been such an incredible trip!
You guys are AWESOME 👌 that was an epic adventure. Thanks for sharing. Wow. How sweet to get to see those caves. Amazing
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
It was an amazing tour and we're so thankful we got to go on it!
Wow that place is unreal!! Don't think I could do all the swimming through the water caves, but those mountains and jungles are amazing! Thanks for bringing us along 🙂
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
The swimming in the caves was quite the experience! The whole tour was so much fun! Thanks for watching, Linda!
Both of your smiles of delight, says it all. So wonderful you brought us along! Thanks!
Love the long form content so much! This place is incredible, even sleeping in a tent felt like it must’ve been great!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
The tents were really nice! It was such a fun tour!
You two sure are brave souls ! I would die of fright in those tight places !
Great video!! Thank you for sharing this with the world. You two always make me smile, laugh, that's a gift. I could have used a bit more dancing though. I love your dances.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thanks and thanks for watching!
I think this was my favorite video you guys have done! That experience looked so cool. Not a bad price for all that either. Not sure I could do the tight spaces though. 😬 Maybe there are other cave tours for people who don’t like tight spaces.
@doodahgurlie
Жыл бұрын
You can do the day tours such as Paradise Cave and Dark Cave (this has ziplining, kayaking, going into the cave in the dark to a mud bath of sorts). I think there's also a small cave called Mermaid Cave nearby a park of sorts. One Pack Wanderers did a day long caving that looked really cool, not sure if they went into small spaces or not, though.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Julia! We had so much fun on this tour! Yes, they do offer other tours that won't require as much crawling through tight spaces
this video is so well done, watching this makes me feel like I was one of your tourmates. Thanks A&K:)
@AdventuresofAplusK
8 ай бұрын
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Tuyệt vời quá ,yêu video của 2 bạn
Wow! Viet Nam was not on my 'top ten travel list', but you make it look and sound so appealing. The Cave Tour was awesome and the lodge at the end looked amazing! But one would have to be in pretty good physical shape to make it through those caves and also be a decent swimmer! Glad you're having an excellent adventure! Your guide did an excellent job and I appreciated the information he provided in your video.
@hangeroo2439
Жыл бұрын
You'd be surprised at the experience level of the people whom go on these. Paddy Doyle did a video last year and he said the experience level varies as his group had Vietnamese office workers whom have never done something like this and you can tell (unlike him and an Italian woman who are more adventurous). But he said it was a great experience.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
It was much more physically challenging than we were expecting! For those who aren’t used to doing lots of hiking it would be tough. Having the group dynamic does help with getting through the tough parts Thank you, Beth!
This was such an AMAZING video of such an AMAZING adventure! The music, the food and everything in between was spectacular! Such an awesome job you two…I am so incredibly proud of your hard work and complete enthusiasm with everything you do! GREAT job❣️😘❤️❤️🥰 Keep traveling safe❣️❣️❣️
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
It was super amazing and so fun! Thank you!
What an experience - so cool to watch you navigate those caves!!!
This channel should be re-named The Incredible Adventures of A+K. That looked so incredibly fun!!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Wahoo! It was a blast!
What an AMAZING adventure that was! I have a love for spelunking/caving and this video was so well done showing all the tight spaces, obstacles/challenges, etc. It made for such an exciting experience getting to traverse various contrasting terrains such as wet or dry, dark or light, etc. How fun!! EPIC indeed!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
It really was epic and so fun!
Oh my gosh! What an adventure! That was perfect for you guys! Everything was amazing - the caves and the food! I loved how they shared their home and food with you that last evening. I would love to do this tour! Thanks for sharing - I felt like I was there with you!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
It was such an incredible experience!
Omg. This looked so awesome. It has been my favorite video of yours to date. There is no way I would go in that hole and do those tight places. Thank you for sharing.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I used to say the same thing about the tight spaces! For some reason I've gotten over those fears thankfully. Maybe it was the group dynamic that helped!
What an adventure!! WOW!! Thank you for taking us along.
So amazing & beautiful 😍 thanks for sharing!!! U are right, the little moments are just as great as the big ones!!!❤️
Wow..that's beautiful view. Thank you for sharing!
All of these videos have made me want to go see Vietnam one day.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
That's exactly what we hoped for when making these videos! We hope you go!
This was very fascinating! I loved everything about it! Have a good week both of you, & Happy Easter!
This trip has been so cool to watch! This is definitely added to my travel list. I hope as you guys grow you don’t ever change, your so appreciative of your experiences ❤
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! We’re very lucky and grateful for all the things we get to do and see! Thank you for watching! ❤️
Wow, the cave trip in Vietnam was so facinating! Loved every bit of the beauty of nature and your expereinces :) Thank you so much for sharing it with us!!!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Grace!
Happy Easter! Another fun filled video!
What a cool and unique tour!
wow those caves were so exciting , each one was unique , like your dance moves in the cave katherine and adams at that really nice hotel room at the end what a million dollar view!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We loved the variety the caves provided! This was an epic adventure! And the lodge room at the end of the trip was the cherry on top!
so glad you guys filmed this
What an epic adventure! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us. Can’t wait to see what’s next for you guys. Safe travels…..
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Hey, hey, hey A+K! What a great adventure! Thanks for taking us on it 😊
Thank you both so much for all the work you did to share this amazing adventure with us.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
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Wow! Everything looked amazing, that lodge was incredible. I don't think I could have talked myself into going through some of those narrow passageways, but the caves, campsites, and views you were rewarded with were awesome!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
The lodge was such a treat! I think the group dynamic helped us brave the tight spots!
This looked amazing. Bucket list updated. Thanks for sharing!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
If you make it to Vietnam you definitely need at least a day trip in the caves!
That seems like a lot of fun. We might have to add that to our list of future vacation destinations!
Happy Easter! I hope you both have a wonderful week. I really enjoy seeing all the things you both see & the places you both go. So fascinating!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We are having a great time! Thanks for watching!
Amazing!!! Love seeing this vicariously through you two. Oh to be young again.
I'm so happy you are able to make these wonderful lifetime memories. I'm appreciative you are taking us along with you so we can experience these amazing adventures around the world. Your channel is my favorite.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We’re very thankful and lucky we get to go on these adventures and will always have these videos to look back on. Thank you! That means a lot to us! ❤️
@20:37 It's unforgetable moment! Thanks for share
Incredible video! You guys are truly living the dream that those of us who are older only wish we had done. Love it. Thanks for sharing!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We're very thankful and lucky we get to do what we do! Thanks and thanks for watching!
Amazing adventure. Thanks for your work on making this video for us.
It seems like you two just loving being in the water ... the initial plunge in the cave must have felt so COOL and REFRESHING!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
The water aspect to the tour was definitely a ton of fun! It was very refreshing!
That was your radest video to date!!!! Good job rocking those caves 🤘
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
That's was so fun and adventures. Thanks for the video. Love it
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thank you and thanks for watching!
What an incredible experience, wow!
thanks A+K
Magnificent Vietnam! Thanks much and so proud of my country’s must visit sightseeing. 👍👏👍
You take us on some fantastic adventures!! You are definitely my favorite hikers by far!! The photography is excellent and I am so grateful to you both!!! ❤
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Awesome vid..! Wow those caves....as always safe travels:)
Great video! Cant wait to do this tour one day!!
Awesome adventures! Heart beats just watching video ... like the Shaka sign!
This most epic adventure AK love it
Awesome, adventurous adventure.....WOW !!
One of your best. THE FOOD. THE TENTS. Did they disqualify people who would be too large to fit through the tight spots. Most Americans could not fit in that tight canyon. This is up there with Alaska. Thanks.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We had to give lots of details about our size and hiking experience. It was a ton of fun!
So exciting to watching your adventure channel in Vietnam with amazing views also. Both of you are so matching couple also.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
thank you and thanks for watching!
Great video! Happy Easter!
Amazing!! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. Love your channel and the adventures. I’m glad you took us along on the trip, as I don’t think I could do the tight sections 😮
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
It was a ton of fun and we're glad we could share with others! Thanks and thanks for watching!
Amazing footage ! Thank you
Wow!!! What an epic adventure. Incredible !!!!!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
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First video I've seen of you guys, this is absolutely being added to my bucket list! Now gonna go check out more of your videos!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
This trip has to be on your list! It was so much fun! Thanks and thanks for watching!
Great and fun video. kept our attention for the whole video. you guys are quickly catching up to kara and nates videos. your streams just keep getting better. I hope your goal is to not have a bucket list. this video made me add this cave adventure to my bucket list. happy trails
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We have so much we want to see and do it is hard to choose where to go next. We are very thankful, grateful, and lucky we get to do what we do! Your comment means a lot to us. Thank you and thanks for watching!
WOW! What an adventure.
Adventure and interesting Trip 👍