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Be overwhelmed by the magnificence of nature and be able to see the stars and the Milky Way from the Kong sinkhole

With diverse terrain, Quang Binh offers visitors a dramatic journey of discovery, from Kong's "Death Sinkhole" to the primeval green forest - where nature blends with human courage.

Go beyond your limits

One of the most popular adventure activities in Quang Binh is the journey to explore the Kong sinkhole – a place known as the “sinkhole of death”. This sinkhole is located deep in the Phong Nha – Ke Bang primeval forest, with a depth of up to 450m, and only the bravest people dare to face the challenge of rappelling from the top of the hole to the bottom of the abyss.

In 1997, with the help of local people, a group of members of the British Cave Research Association (BCRA) – explored a cave system with three large caves in succession: Tiger Cave, Over Cave and Pygmy Cave. A large sinkhole appeared in the cave system and is now called the “Kong Sinkholes”.

Kong’s “death sinkhole” has a mysterious and stunning beauty. There are currently two ways to enter the sinkhole that visitors can choose from: Swimming through Dai A cave or swinging down from the mouth of the hole on low cliffs.

With a height of up to 450m from the highest peak to the bottom, Kong has become one of the deepest sinkholes on the planet with a mysterious underground river and primeval forest inside. The reason this sinkhole is named Kong is because the shape seen from above looks very similar to the giant head of the monkey character King Kong in the famous blockbuster movie of the same name.

Experience the 100m zipline and then drop yourself into the sky, surrounded by immense forests, majestic and pristine caves

Cave exploration

With their unique structures, these caves take visitors on exciting journeys of discovery. Climbing over steep cliffs, crossing underground streams, or swimming in the caves are unforgettable experiences.

Leaving the sinkhole, the journey continues to take visitors into the lush Phong Nha primeval forest, known as the “lungs” of Quang Binh. The forest here is a natural treasure with a diverse ecosystem and pristine landscape. With each step through the trails, visitors feel like they are lost in a world fairy tale, where the sound of the stream flows along with the chirping of birds, and the green canopy of the forest covers the entire path.

Especially, when night falls, visitors have the opportunity to camp in the wild, feel the fresh air and listen to the wind rustling through the forest canopy. Camping nights in the deep forest, surrounded by only the flickering fire and the starry sky, are a time for each person to immerse themselves in nature, forgetting all the worries of daily life.

After the journey to conquer the "death sinkhole" Kong, Ms. Pham Thu - a tourist from Ha Long City (Quang Ninh) affirms: “When participating Travel adventurous, need to carefully study the route and contact professional organizing companies or local people to ensure safety. The attraction of this type is exploring primeval forests and majestic caves, immersing yourself in nature."

Safety first

Quang Binh is known as the “Kingdom of Caves”, famous for Son Doong Cave – the largest cave in the world. Adventure tourism is increasingly attracting many tourists, although the cost is often higher than other tours. With the complex terrain of mountains and rivers in Vietnam, organizing adventure tourism requires carefulness to ensure safety and proper investment to attract domestic and international tourists.

The Son Doong Cave exploration tour is the most expensive, at around $3.000 per person, and usually requires booking well in advance. An expert from Oxalis, the only company operating this tour, said: “Safety is always the top priority. The tour guides are all professionally trained and regularly tested.”

Spectacular view inside a cave on adventure tour

Tourist safety is always a top priority when participating in adventure tours in Quang Binh

Oxalis adventure tours only operate during the dry season (mid-November to mid-September) and are temporarily suspended during the rainy season. In case of bad weather, Oxalis also has a backup plan and can flexibly change the itinerary to ensure safety. Tour itineraries are specifically designed to suit the physical condition of the traveler and the weather conditions. Oxalis also ranks tours according to the level of adventure so that visitors can choose the right tour.

Mr. Tran Cuong – Director of Netin Travel Company – the unit that exploits Cha Loi cave, emphasized that before taking tourists on adventure tours, the company must carefully survey the locations, prepare full equipment such as lights, hats, shoes to ensure safety. The team of guides and porters are regularly trained, and tourists need to be thoroughly instructed before joining the tour.

Sharing the same view, Mr. Le Luu Dung, Director of Jungle Boss Tours, said: “To ensure safety in adventure tourism, it is necessary to carefully screen the age and health of tourists, even if they have passed the test. medical initially. The company's medical team will re-check the visitor when he/she arrives at the participating location.”

Adventure tours are often expensive, because even if there is only one person, safety regulations and support must still be strictly followed. Participants often want to push their limits and explore nature, but must pass health checks and attend professional training classes before starting the journey.

Oxalis Adventure, one of the leading adventure tour operators in Quang Binh, said: “We always prioritize the safety of both our guests and our staff. All Oxalis guides undergo extensive training to ensure that our guests have a great adventure experience while remaining completely safe.”

Source: https://www.vietnam.vn/