Son Doong Cave, a dream destination in Phong Nha Ke Bang

Son Doong Cave is a name that is no longer strange to those who love to travel. And of course, Son Doong Cave is also the pride of every Vietnamese person. Considered the largest cave in the world. Son Doong Cave is the dream of many people who want to experience and conquer.

Where is Son Doong Cave?

Son Doong Cave is located in the core zone of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh Province. Son Di Cave is located deep in the Phong Nha Cave system of the World Natural Heritage – Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park.

Currently in Phong Nha Ke Bang there are hundreds of caves of different sizes. However, Son Doong Cave is ranked number 1 here.

When was Son Doong Cave discovered?

In 1990, during a trip to the forest to find forest products, Ho Khanh, a son of Phong Nha, came close to Son Doong Cave. While looking for a place to avoid the rain, Ho Khanh discovered a strong wind blowing out. However, Ho Khanh did not dare to go deeper inside.

After that trip to the forest, Ho Khanh met cave exploration experts Howard Limbert & Deb Limbert. Ho Khanh recalled the mysterious cave that year. After that, they set out together to find the cave again but could not find it.

After that, the cave experts returned home. Ho Khanh continued to look for Son Doong Cave. And luckily, Ho Khanh found it in 2008. And then Ho Khanh led the cave experts into Son Doong Cave.

Information about Son Doong Cave was announced in 2009. Information about Son Doong Cave quickly spread to the world, with nearly 9km in length and 200m in width measured at some points in the cave – Son Doong Cave was confirmed to be the largest natural cave in the world.

Son Doong Cave Tour.

Currently, only one company, Oxalis, is allowed to exploit Son Doong Cave. If you want to book a tour to Son Doong Cave, you must go through Oxalis. Son Doong Cave Tour is an adventure tour. Therefore, you cannot explore it yourself.

In 2013, after a period of preparation, the Son Doong Cave Tour was licensed by the Quang Binh Provincial People’s Committee to Oxalis Company. The number of people going on the Son Doong Tour is limited. Currently, Oxalis Company welcomes no more than 1,000 people a year. There was a time when tourists who wanted to go on the Son Doong Cave Tour had to book a tour a year in advance.

The price of the Son Doong 4-day 3-night tour is sold by Oxalis company for 3,000 dollars. With the limited number of visitors coming to visit and experience. If you want to conquer Son Doong cave, quickly register to explore Son Doong cave.

Son Doong Cave Image

Son Doong Cave is known to many people around the world. Many major television channels have chosen Son Doong Cave to film and introduce, making Son Doong Cave have a strong influence. US President Brack Obama also mentioned Son Doong Cave and wished to come here to explore.

Many photographers around the world have also come to Son Doong Cave to take beautiful photos inside the cave.

We would like to introduce some pictures of Son Doong Cave.

Son Doong Cave has never been less hot. Currently, by finding the entrance between Son Doong Cave and Thung Cave, diving experts have found a new world below Son Doong Cave.

Hurry up and book yourself a trip to explore Son Doong Cave

Some other Trekking Tours in Phong Nha Ke Bang.

If you are not eligible to join the Son Doong Cave tour, Phong Nha Ke Bang has many other gentler tours that you can refer to for your exploration journey. These adventure tours are at a moderate level.

Experience Paradise cave 7000m

People think that Paradise Cave only has a normal traditional tour. However, few people know that there is a 7000m Paradise Cave Tour. Visitors will experience the first 1 km like normal Paradise tours. Then visitors can continue for another 6km before returning to the original starting point.

Paradise Cave is currently managed by Truong Thinh Group.

Explore En cave

En cave is considered the third largest cave in the world. En cave is also a part of the Son Doong tour program. Currently, En cave is organized by Oxalis tour company.

Explore Ha ma da Tra Ang Cave

Hamada Tra Ang Cave is located near Tra Ang Bridge and near Tam Co Cave. Hamada Tra Ang Tour is operated for 1 day. Trekking tour in the forest and exploring the water cave.

Currently, Tra Ang cave tour is managed and operated by Jungle Boss company.

Across Son Ho 4500m

Like visiting Paradise Cave. Xuyen Son Ho explores Phong Nha Cave 4,500 m. On the tour of acrossing Son Ho, visitors will be able to go on kayaks or dugout canoes.

Currently, the 4500m Son Ho Crossing Tour is managed by Phong Nha Tourism Center.

Explore General cave system

The General Cave system is located next to Phong Nha Ke Bang. It has recently been put into tourism activities. Visitors will trek in the General Cave, where according to local people, General Vo Nguyen Giap once visited during the years of resistance against the US. In addition to exploring the cave, visitors can also visit the historical site of the A72 information station. Learn about the culture of the Van Kieu ethnic group.

Currently, the General Cave System is assigned to Netin Tourism Company for exploitation and management.

With the beautiful cave system in Quang Binh. Besides Son Doong Cave, you definitely want to experience and explore the unique cave system here.

In addition, Quang Binh also has many other attractive tourist destinations. You can refer to the destinations as well as travel to Quang Binh here: https://quangbinhtravel.vn/tat-tan-tat-kinh-nghiem-du-lich-quang-binh-838.html