Why to visit Son Doong Cave
Portions of this fantastic underground chamber formed 2 to 5 million years ago now contain its natural habitat alongside a hidden underground watercourse and staggeringly beautiful roof and floor rock formations. Nature enthusiasts, together with adventure seekers, find this distinct landmark irresistible.
What’s Special About Son Doong Cave
- World's Largest Cave: The enormous volume of Son Doong Cave is big enough to accommodate a skyscraper making it the world's largest cave structure.
- Ecosystem: Scientists found that an independent ecosystem that includes jungle vegetation exists inside the cave. This specific biosphere supports the survival of rare plant and animal species, which creates a unique habitat.
- Spectacular Geological Features: Geologists love Son Doong Cave because of its massive stalagmites exceeding 70 meters in height and colossal cave pearls, which have formed over thousands of years.
- Epic Adventure: Visiting Son Doong demands journeys through jungles followed by river crossings and actual cave camping. It's the ultimate bucket-list adventure.
Things to Do at Son Doong Cave
- Explore the Cave: Visitors can explore the massive cave chambers before discovering underground rivers and standing beneath open sky windows.
- Camp Inside the Cave: The space features natural domes with skylight illumination while providing surreal sights around you.
- Photography: Get breathtaking shots inside the subterranean wilderness while documenting otherworldly geological shapes.
Unknown Facts About Son Doong Cave
- You can find the most significant chamber that extends more than 9 kilometres long while reaching 200 meters high and spanning 150 meters wide.
- The cave features publicly-unknown small baseball-sized limestone formations known as cave pearls.
Entry Fee
Travellers can start their expedition adventure with packages available at about $3000 per person including guide services and safety gear along with permits.
Timings
Visitors can find tours between January and August.
Average Duration to Explore
4 to 5 days: Through the expedition, participants need to trek through jungle terrain before spending several days exploring the cave's features.
Distance from Key Locations
- From Dong Hoi: 70 km (approximately 1.5 hours by car).
- From Phong Nha Village: 50 km (approximately 1 hour by car).
- From Hanoi: 500 km (approximately 1 hour by flight to Dong Hoi, then by car).
Nearby Tourist Spots
- Phong Nha Cave (50 km)
- Paradise Cave (60 km)
- Dark Cave (55 km)
- Botanic Garden (40 km)
