“Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park” is home to the world’s largest cave-a place few people have visited,” Jarryd Salem said. |
From the second campsite inside Son Doong Cave visitors can stare out of an erosion hole and catch stars glistening on a clear night. |
A strong crew of 20 porters, three guides, two caving experts, two chefs and two national park rangers assist on every expedition to Son Doong Cave. |
Sections of Son Doong Cave are so steep and perilous that ropes are required to help lower people safely through them. |
The enormous exit of Hang En, the third largest cave in the world, is more than 120-meter high and 140-meter wide. |
The climb down from a section known as the “Garden of Edam” leads to the second campsite in Son Doong Cave. |
Fancy footwear |
End of Son Doong Cave |
Rao Thuong River |
Hang En campsite |
Arm wrestling |
Cave pearls |
Entering the jungle |
Narrow Hang En |
Ban Doong elders |
