Son Doong Cave Vietnam

Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park is a home to the largest natural cave in the world by volume. It is known as Son Doong Cave Vietnam. It has a subterranean river flowing from it as a largest cross section of any cave in the world.

The cave was discovered by a local man Ho Khanh in 1991 but he forgot the entrance of the cave after returning. He again found it and informed British Cave Research Association, they explored the area and included it in the largest wonders of the world. It is one of a kind majestic cave that holds many world records. A major part of the cave is still unexplored.

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Best Time to Visit the Son Dong Cave

Cave expedition of Son Doong cave is for 3 to 4 days. It includes two extra days for logistics and important activities. Cave is open for tourists from January to August and after that it is closed due to extreme weather and rains.

Adventures of the Son Doong Cave

It is not a very easy to get around trip whereas only physically active people can explore the cave. It is necessary to maintain body weight, practice some trekking and physical activities to maintain a reasonable strength. Exploring Son Doong Cave is a lifetime experience.

Many parts of the cave are not easily accessible. You need some technical caving knowledge and professional guidance to climb and reach some parts of the cave. Companies that offer Son Doong Cave tours, hire caving professionals to guide visitors about everything from equipment to navigation inside the cave.

The cave is connected with Hang En Cave that is the third largest cave in the world. There is no need to swim in Son Doong where as you can take a dip inside Hang En Cave water.

Son Doong has its own eco system but there are no dangerous species in the cave. There are some types of monkeys, insects and different bird species in the cave.

Essentials for the trip

• Food – Food is mostly included in the tour package. Chefs are hired to cook fresh Vietnamese food or BBQ during the trip.
• Camping – Camps are provided to stay inside the cave.
• Composting Toilet – Mostly tour companies arrange composting toilets that convert human waste into compost. Toilets are taken out and cleaned after every trip.
• Valuable items – Do not take big amount of money or valuable items on the cave expedition. Such items can get damaged or lost in the jungle.
• Clothing – Keep non waterproof trekking shoes that dry quickly, full sleeve T-shirts and Long pants. Shorts and other exposing clothes are not recommended to avoid sunburns, thorns, rashes, poison ivy or any kind of bug bite.
• Electricity – There is no electricity in the cave so you cannot charge phone, tablet and other electronic devices. There is a satellite phone to connect in case of emergency.
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Son Doong cave is a natural wonder that is unique, amazing and fantastic. It is a memorable experience to live inside a beautiful blessing of nature with its fantastic flora and fauna.