Son doong

The renowned U.K.-based travel guide publisher recommends highly an expedition into the world’s largest cave, but warns that the trip has to be booked early due to very limited slots. "The incredible depth of the world’s largest cave lures in travelers who want a true adventure. But the arduous journey into this subterranean site makes booking a trek essential," it notes. Oxalis, now the only company licensed to bring tourists to Son Doong, says on its website that early registration is a must, with only 300 spaces left for 2019 tours. A four-day expedition costs $3,000, and there are bus routes running from Hanoi to Dong Hoi, the capital town of Quang Binh, and then to the national park where the cave is located, Oxalis informs. Besides the amazing cave in Vietnam, the Lonely Planet also recommends a journey to the Inca Trail in Peru, a cultural festival called Burning Man in Nevada and a trip to Under Restaurant in Norway. Son Doong, part of the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National … [Read more...] about Son Doong Cave a must-go destination in 2019

Son Doong cave (Photo:Ryan Deboodt) Quang Binh (VNA) – Son Doong, the world’s largest known cave located in Vietnam’s central province of Quang Binh, has been ranked third among the worldwide bucket-list trips for 2019 by Lonely Planet, a prestigious travel guide magazine. “The incredible depths of the world’s largest cave lures in travellers who want a true adventure. But the arduous journey into this subterranean site makes booking a trek essential,” according to the magazine. “The major tour operator that takes travellers inside, Oxalis Adventure Tours, says on its website that less than 300 spaces remain for 2019 tours. If you want to make it happen book soon – or get on the waiting list for 2020,” it said. Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Tourism Dang Dong Ha said on January 4 that the ranking has significantly contributed to promoting the cave, as well as general tourism in Quang Binh and … [Read more...] about Son Doong cave named on Lonely Planet’s bucket-list trips

Son Doong, the largest cave in the world, is ranked third in the list, after the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru and the cultural, music, art festival ‘Burning Man’ in Nevada. Lonely Planet wrote: “To make sure you don’t miss out on making your travel dreams come true in 2019”. Son Doong Cave (Photo: Ryan Deboodt) The article described that the incredible depths of the world’s largest cave lures in travellers who want a true adventure. But the arduous journey into this subterranean site makes booking a trek essential. The major tour operator that takes travellers inside, Oxalis Adventure Tours, says on its website that less than 300 spaces remain for 2019 tours. In 2019, Quang Binh Provincial Department of Tourism coordinated some units to work with major media companies in the world to implement some reality television programmes in Son Doong Cave and Phong Nha - Ke Bang. … [Read more...] about Son Doong listed among dream destinations in 2019