Is Son Doong fully explored?
These systems have some of the best caves in the world including Son Doong Cave the worlds largest cave, Hang Khe Ry the world’s longest river cave and the longest cave in Vietnam and Hang En the third largest cave in the world. The area is not fully explored and many more caves will be discovered in future years.
How much does it cost to go to Son Doong?
USD 3000
Exploring the Son Doong Cave is a once in a lifetime experience and Oxalis Adventure sets the price of this glorious journey at USD 3000. The price includes accommodations before and after the trek, National Park fees; technical advisor, guide, safety assistant team; all meals, safety and camping equipment.
How old do scientists think Son Doong is?
Its name, Hang Sơn Đoòng, is variously translated from Vietnamese as ‘cave of the mountain river’ or ‘cave of mountains behind Đoòng [village]’. As a solutional cave, it was formed in soluble limestone and is believed to be between 2 and 5 million years old.
Can you visit Son Doong cave?
Son Doong Cave is currently the world’s largest cave and it is environmental sensitive therefore the Government of Quang Binh province issued a regulation that allows only 1000 tourists can visit the cave each year, each tour normally 10 tourists.
What animals live in the Son Doong cave?
Creatures Discovered in Son Doong Birds, flying foxes, rats, snakes, squirrels, and monkeys, have been discovered underground; and seven new species of eyeless, white creatures (think scorpion, spiders, shrimp, and fish) have been found there. You can weave your way through the world’s largest cave system for $3,000.
Is Hang Son Doong open to the public?
The biggest cave on the planet when measured by cross-section. Discovered and explored for the first time in 2009. Only open to the public since 2013. Unique for the two enormous dolines (cave roof collapses) and underground rainforests.
Is water in caves drinkable?
Don’t drink cave water. Bring enough water that it will last beyond the estimated length of your expedition. Pack high-energy foods that can survive the tight confines of a cave.
Do animals live in Hang Son Doong?
Birds, flying foxes, rats, snakes, squirrels, and monkeys, have been discovered underground; and seven new species of eyeless, white creatures (think scorpion, spiders, shrimp, and fish) have been found there.
Who discovered Son Doong?
Hồ Khanh
The entrance to Son Doong, meaning “cave of the mountain river,” was first discovered in 1991 by Hồ Khanh, a local logger. In 2009, a team of scientists and explorers, having heard tale of Hồ Khanh’s fabled discovery, contacted him and requested his help to find the cave.
What animals live in the Son Doong caves?
Can it rain inside a cave?
When the cloud hits the roof of the cave, which is often higher than 300-500 feet, droplets of water fall everywhere simulating rain, a very rare occurrence within caves, Limbert said.