Oxalis Adventure Tours Takes Singles & Couples on Expeditions to Vietnam’s Phong Nha Region

The Short Version: Oxalis Adventure Tours can take your breath away with its excursions to the caves and jungles of Quang Binh Province in Vietnam. These travel experiences highlight the natural beauty of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, which has some of the largest caves in the world. Couples on an Oxalis tour can camp out in massive cave tunnels or swim in underground waterways, and such exhilarating experiences can become treasured memories that bring them closer.

Chau A. Nguyen was born in a rural part of north-central Vietnam called Phong Nha, and he always knew its beauty was something special. The region’s mountains, jungles, and caves offer a secret escape for those daring enough to explore it. Though Chau found success in the big city, he yearned to go back to his home and do something to help the people there.

Oxalis Adventure Tours plans trips where people can camp, kayak, cave dive, and see everything Phong Nha has to offer.

So, in 2011, Chau founded Oxalis Adventure Tours, the first tour company in Phong Nha. He hired three staff members and began planning caving and jungle trekking trips. These unique adventures became tremendously popular and brought tens of thousands of tourists to rural Vietnam. Today, Oxalis Adventure Tours has a staff of over 500 people, many of whom are local to the area.

Oxalis Adventure helped put Phong Nha on the map, and its hospitality sector has grown by leaps and bounds in the last decade. Additionally, the Oxalis Foundation has provided annual scholarships for underprivileged children and built floating houses for locals living in the flood-prone parts of the region. These altruistic efforts reflect the community-driven spirit that founded the tour company in the first place.

“Oxalis Adventure implements sustainable development of tourism by putting these three business strategies as priority: Safety, conservation, and community involvement,” said Ngoc Nguyen, the Marketing Manager at Oxalis Adventure. “The company plays an important part in changing the look of Phong Nha, unlocking its hidden potential for tourists and investors.”

If you’re planning a romantic escape, you can save yourself the trouble of making an itinerary on your own by hiring the Oxalis Adventure team to take care of the details. From start to finish, Oxalis Adventure can deliver experiences you’ll never forget in a breathtaking part of Vietnam.

Oxalis Adventure arranges group tours of 10 to 12 people, and it can also arrange smaller private tours upon request. Many couples enjoy traveling with a group because they can make fast friends through shared experiences. “Even in group tours, couples still enjoy their time since the tour size is small with lots of privacy,” Ngoc said.

You can journey far beyond the usual tourist sights thanks to Oxalis Adventure Tours.

These tours can be physically demanding — you could be paddling a two-person kayak or hiking through rocky terrain — so they tend to attract young and outdoorsy folk. Most tours require participants to be at least 16. There are two exceptions to this rule: the Son Doong Expedition tour is for adults 18 and older, and the National Park one-day tour accepts children as young as 12.

In the last calendar year, Oxalis Adventure had over 13,000 international and domestic tourists join its tours. The majority of its customers were between 18 and 30. Young people have embraced the adventurous spirit of the tours, and they come from all over the world seeking a one-of-a-kind experience in the Vietnam countryside. About 85% of Oxalis Adventure customers are international travelers, and Americans account for 18.5% of all visitors.

The Oxalis team is always looking for ways to spread the word internationally and attract more people to its tours. They’re currently working with a filming production crew to capture the excitement and romance of the tours.

Oxalis Adventure and the British Cave Research Association (BCRA) have also collaborated with the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park to organize a pioneering expedition in the underground river inside Hang Son Doong. British cave diving experts journeyed down to find out if there’s a connection between Son Doong and another large cave in the area. They successfully identified the passage they believe connects to another cave system, but it was too deep for them to confirm.

“We’re trying to go places that no one’s ever been before. We don’t know what’s there,” said Christopher Jewell of the BCRA. “So, it’s a game of just trying and trying.”

Oxalis Adventure offers jungle trekking and caving adventure tours to some of the world’s most magnificent caves, all of which can be found in the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh province. Its tours range from one-day excursions to five-day camping trips, and they’re classified according to six levels of difficulty. Some only involve brisk hikes and swims, while others challenge guests to climb to new heights. But you don’t have to worry because the Oxalis team has your back.

“Since the nature of our tours is adventure tours, we provide a team of professional tour guides, local safety assistants, porters, cooks in order to secure your safety and ensure your enjoyment throughout the trip,” Ngoc said.

Oxalis Adventure excursions typically sell out within six months of the trip, so book early to secure your spot. Over the years, the team has been honored to welcome noteworthy journalists, directors, models, and other celebrities on its tours. Ted Osius, the American Ambassador to Vietnam, has also gone on a private tour of the caves.

Oxalis employs an adventure consultant team to help travelers plan their ideal vacation in Vietnam.

The four-day Son Doong Cave Expedition is one of the most popular tours available through Oxalis Adventure. It takes explorers to the world’s largest cave, which can fit a Boeing 747 in its largest tunnel. The team has a campsite set up in the cave, and they have climbing equipment to help people navigate the rocky terrain safely. Members of the Son Doong Expedition have plenty of time to take pictures and appreciate this natural wonder.

“This was such an incredible experience,” said Ryan M. in a TripAdvistor review. “Oxalis is such an incredible company in terms of organization, community involvement, and overall quality of the expeditions. Words can’t really capture the immensity of Son Doong.”

The Tu Lan Cave System includes 10 wet and dry caves and has been featured in the film “Kong: Skull Island.” Oxalis Adventure can take you on one- to four-day excursions, a one-day excursion, a two-day and one-night excursion, a three-day and two-night excursion, and a four-day and three-night excursion. It’s hard not to be awed by the splendor of this area.

As filmmaker Jordan Vogt-Roberts said of Tu Lan, “The world will pay attention because they will see how beautiful this place is; they will travel, discover and fall in love with it the way that I did.”

Oxalis Adventure offers a rare treat for intrepid travelers. Whether you’re exploring tropical jungles or swimming in freshwater river caves, you can spend quality time making memories with that special person in your life.

“There will be lots of once-in-a-lifetime experiences,” said Ngoc. “You’re camping in the magnificent caves or at the most tranquil campsites in the middle of jungles. Days are action-packed with exciting activities.”

Oxalis Adventure Tours has seen couples celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoons, and other milestones in life, and some have even gotten down on one knee and proposed in a cave or jungle.

“Some people believe that this is the best place to propose because it’s one of the most beautiful places on Earth,” Ngoc said. “Most of our customers come for the unique experience that they could only find in our journeys.”

Oxalis Adventure often sets up camp in the middle of a cave passageway.

Couples will never forget that time they spent the night in a cave or waded through an underground river. These experiences awaken the senses and bring people out of their comfort zones and into the wilderness. Trained Oxalis guides shepherd participants through these adventures and make sure everyone stays safe and has fun.

“They have very professional team to take care of you and are very organized in their tour,” said Victor Pan in a Facebook review. “The team of guides, safety assistants, chefs, porters, and drivers will always ensure you have a positive experience.”

“Our adventure was one of the best we have ever done,” said Michelle Douglas in a review. “Oxalis was professional from booking until saying a sad farewell. We loved every minute of Son Doong and would book again in a heartbeat. Great company, great safety, great food, and the most amazing scenery and adventure.”

By joining Oxalis Adventure, you’re also supporting goodwill projects in the local community because a portion of the tour company’s revenue is donated to the Oxalis Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families, children, and businesses in the Quang Binh province.

When Chau A. Nguyen launched Oxalis Adventure Tours, he wanted to share the wonders of the Phong Nha’s caves, jungles, and rivers with the world. He saw the potential of the region as a tourist destination, and he invested in its natural beauty.

Now Oxalis Adventure quenches people’s thirst for adventure by arranging dozens of tours throughout the year. Its excursions include team-building tours for companies and romantic private tours for couples. You can leave your everyday cares behind in this wonderful setting.

“Oxalis Adventure Tours began with the hope to attract international and domestic tourists to come to Phong Nha, and it has become a once-in-a-lifetime experience in magnificent cave systems and landscapes,” Ngoc said.