Explore the fascinating secrets of the newly discovered Son Doong Cave on this once-in-lifetime. In a small team of up to eight guests, you’ll trek deep in the remote jungle of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, cross stunning river valleys, meet the friendly Bru VanKieu minority people of Doong Village, and bear witness to incredible cave formations unlike anywhere else in the world.
Activity: Trekking, caving, river crossings, underground camps
Day 1: Arrive in Phong Nha for evening safety briefing and tour preparation, overnight at local Phong Nha Hotel (D).
Day 2: Depart Phong Nha village for the drop-off point located approximately 35km within the Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park. Descend into the river valley passing a minority village and trek 6km to arrive at the camp inside Hang En (B/L/D).
Day 3: In the early morning, travel through this enormous cave to reach its jaw-dropping exit and then follow the river through the jungle to the entrance of Hang Son Doong. Descend an 80m vertical drop to emerge into the first huge passage of Hang Son Doong. Cross the underground river twice and emerge in the gigantic main tunnel. Pass the Hand of Dog to first campsite close to the first underground doline (B/L/D).
Day 4: On this day you will pass incredibly large boulders straddled by 200m cliffs to the first doline and small jungle within the cave. Visit the Garden of Edam and camp at beach camp, one of the best campsites in the world with superb views of the jungle from the camp. Huge 250m high cliffs are visible from the camp. Flying foxes, monkeys and hornbills are often seen in this section of the cave (B/L/D).
Day 5: Leave camp and travel deeper into the cave to reach the Great Wall of Vietnam, and depending upon water levels a boat may be required to complete this final section. Return to camp 1 near the first doline and visit a newly discovered passage with excellent examples of 300,000,000-year-old fossils (B/L/D).
Day 6: Spend one extra night in the jungle on the way back to Phong Nhacamping at the magnificent Hang En. Enjoy an evening celebration with your porter team (B/L/D)
Day 7: Arise early and trek back to Phong Nha. Spend the evening at local Phong Nha Hotel and enjoy a welcome back celebration party (B/L/D).Option to depart in the late evening by bus or train from Dong Hoi. Otherwise, check out the following morning (Day 8) and transfer to Dong Hoi
Tour includes:
Transfers to/from Dong Hoi (Hotel/Airport/Train Station)
Accommodation during Tour (2 nights hotel + 5 nights camping)
All food and drink during the tour (tea/coffee/drinking water/wine).
Expert cave instructors to guide on safety equipment and caving techniques.
English speaking Vietnamese guide to provide local knowledge about area and caves.
Experienced caving porters who will carry all the food, camping and caving equipment, set up camp and prepare meals.
Caving equipment: SRT Ropes, karabiners, safety harnesses, caving helmets and lights, trekking boots, drinking bottle.
First Aid Kit and Rescue equipment
Walkie-talkies and Satellite telephone
Camping equipment: tents, sleeping bags and mattresses.
National Park permit and entry fees
Value Added Tax (VAT)
The following is not included within the tour price:
Personal Expenses
Travel Insurance
Guide/Porter Tip
Generator/Fuel for Charging Cameras etc.
Accommodation before and after the tour dates.
