Description

The discovery of a life time!

3-day trip departured from Dong Hoi Town

Son Dong, a cave belongs to the Phong Nha-Ke Bang grotto system in central Quang Binh Province, has been discovered to be the biggest in the world.

Son Doong cave, discovered by a local 18 years ago, is more than 200 meters wide, 150 meters high, and at least 6.5 kilometers long, though the explorers said they were unable to explore it fully. British explorers have recently discovered that So Dong is much larger than the world's biggest known cave. The biggest section of Son Dong is five kilometers in length, 200 meters high and 150 meters wide, said Howard Limbirt of the British Cave Research Association team searching the area April 10-14, 2009. Son Dong is much larger than Deer Cave in Malaysia, currently considered the world's largest, an explorer said (Deer is 90 meters wide, 100 meters high and 2 kilometers long). The Son Doong cave has replaced to take pole position as the world's largest cave.

Day 1: Dong Hoi - Phong Nha Ke Bang
08:00 Our tour guide will meet you at your hotel in Dong Hoi and brief the tour plan before we leave for Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Parks core zone to discover Son Doong Cave.
11:30 We reach Doong Village, a secluded village in jungle. We will have picnic lunch in the village. After lunch we begin a trek through jungle toward En Cave (Swallow Cave).
14:00 We reach En Cave, a beautiful cave with over 2km in length and 49m in height. We will explore the cave, taking photo then set our camp near a stream. Our support team will catch fish in the stream to cook our dinner.
18:00 Have dinner and sleep in tent.

Summary
Transfer: Private transfer 3hrs
Activity: Trekking, camping, En Cave discovery
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Local guide: Yes
Support team: Yes
Accommodation: Camping

Day 2: Son Doong Cave Discovery
07:30 Breakfast at the campsite before we begin our 2hr-trek through jungle to Son Doong Cave. Discover a part of the worlds biggest cave.
12:00 Have picnic lunch in the cave
15:00 Leave Son Doong Cave after 5-6hr discovering inside the cave. We return to En Cave and take a swim in the stream before dinner.
Overnight at the campsite.

Summary
Activity: Trekking, Son Doong Cave Discovery
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Local guide: Yes
Support team: Yes
Accommodation: Camping

Day 3: Son Doong Dong Hoi
08:30 Breakfast at the campsite before we trek toward Doong Village where we have lunch break before driving back to Dong Hoi Town. Trip ends.

Summary
Transfer: Private transfer 3hrs
Activity: Trekking
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Local guide: Yes

Highlights

* Son Doong Cave
* En Cave
* Jungle trek

Travel Types

• Caving/Spelunking
• Trekking

Cost in US$:

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Application Process Involves

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Essay
• In-Person Interview Required
• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Phone/Video Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

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ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA (ATA) offers a wide selection of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar adventure tours, including hiking and trekking, biking, motorcycling, overland touring and family travel packages. Our packages and custom itineraries will take you through exotic destinations to really experience the culture, history and nature of Asia. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy an unforgettable active vacation. We run the most adventure tours available in the area. Our active trips are designed for all levels of outdoor enthusiasts, real people seeking real fun and adventure.

Year Founded

2002