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Son Doong Cave · Deep Cave Exploration

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Son Doong Cave · Deep Cave Exploration

World's largest cave passage, featuring an underground jungle. Key experiences include a demanding 5-day expedition with river crossings, climbing the Great Wall of cave formations, and exploring jungle dolines. This cave offers a high difficulty level requiring good fitness. * Best season: February to August * Infrastructure: Minimal, expedition only * Annual permits are strictly limited to 1,000. * Discovered publicly in 2009. Cost: Approximately $3,000 per person.

Destination Overview

World's largest cave passage, featuring an underground jungle. Key experiences include a demanding 5-day expedition with river crossings, climbing the Great Wall of cave formations, and exploring jungle dolines. This cave offers a high difficulty level requiring good fitness. * Best season: February to August * Infrastructure: Minimal, expedition only * Annual permits are strictly limited to 1,000. * Discovered publicly in 2009. Cost: Approximately $3,000 per person.

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Best season
Spring
Difficulty
9
Region
Vietnam, Quang Binh Province

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