
Son Doong Expedition Tour - World's Largest Cave (6 Days 5 Nights)
6 days 5 nights private adventure journey through Dong Hoi - Phong Nha - Ban Doong Village - Hang En Cave - Son Doong Cave - Great Wall of Vietnam - Phong Nha. The route is shaped around clear pacing, trusted local guidance and enough flexibility to adjust hotels, transfers and touring style before quote.
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Son Doong Expedition Tour - World's Largest Cave (6 Days 5 Nights)
6 days 5 nights private adventure journey through Dong Hoi - Phong Nha - Ban Doong Village - Hang En Cave - Son Doong Cave - Great Wall of Vietnam - Phong Nha. The route is shaped around clear pacing, trusted local guidance and enough flexibility to adjust hotels, transfers and touring style before quote.
This 6 days 5 nights adventure into Phong Nha-Ke Bang — a UNESCO World Heritage site in Quang Binh, home to the planet's greatest caves — is operated by Oxalis Adventure, the licensed specialist for the Tu Lan and Son Doong cave systems. The route takes in Son Doong Cave, Hang En Cave, Ban Doong Village, Great Wall of Vietnam and Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.
This is a join-in small-group expedition (join-in, max 10 guests) with professional guides, safety assistants and porters to international safety standards. Adventure level: Hard. Price: 79,500,000 VND (~$3000) per person.
Why this route works
Oxalis Adventure holds the operating licence for these caves and runs every tour with cave experts trained by the British-Vietnam Cave Expedition team. Spread across 6 days 5 nights, the expedition includes wild jungle/cave camping with full logistics — meals, tents and safety gear all provided. Group size is capped for safety and conservation.
What you will experience
- Explore Son Doong — the world's largest natural cave by volume (38.5 million m³)
- Three nights camping deep inside caves, including Hang En and Son Doong dolines
- Trek through an underground jungle with its own weather system and rare species
- Conquer the 90 m 'Great Wall of Vietnam' and meet the Bru-Van Kieu of Ban Doong
- Only 1,000 permits per year — operated solely by Oxalis with a 30-strong support team
Who is this tour for
A demanding expedition for fit, experienced adventurers — trekking experience and a good fitness base are required (able to run 5 km and climb several flights without trouble). All equipment, safety briefing and trained staff are provided.
What is included
- Pickup/drop-off in Dong Hoi
- Cave expert, tour guide, 6 safety assistants, 2 chefs, 18 porters, park ranger
- All meals and drinking water on tour
- Camping equipment and safety gear (helmet, harness, headlight)
- VAT, entrance, environment and national park fees
- Travel insurance per Vietnam Tourism Law
Good to know
Cave tours run seasonally (most operate roughly January–August/September; some longer) and routes are weather dependent — paths can be muddy and slippery in rain and may be modified for safety. Bring trekking shoes, quick-dry clothing and swimwear. Booking is confirmed on full payment; a full refund applies if cancelled 7+ days before departure. From $3000 per person, reconfirmed by date and availability at booking.
What is included in the experience
Tour features
Departure
Upon customer's request
Route
6 stop: Dong Hoi, Phong Nha, Ban Doong Village, Hang En Cave
Category
Adventure
Suitable
Couples, families and private groups
Theme
Adventure
Type
Private tour, Flexible group tour
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6-Day Itinerary
Click any day to see full details. All timings are approximate and can be adjusted before quote.
Operated by Oxalis Adventure — the licensed specialist for Son Doong and the Tu Lan cave system.
Routes are weather dependent and may be modified for safety; bring trekking shoes and swimwear.
Prices are public references from Oxalis Adventure and reconfirmed by date and availability.
Public source link is kept for price and route verification.
Included & Excluded
All meals and drinking water on tour
Airplane, car, cruise or local transport according to the confirmed itinerary
Hotel nights and room category are confirmed during quotation
What's Included
Not Included
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Sarah M.
Australia
Genuinely one of the best travel days of my life
We did the cycling and cooking session as a couple celebrating our anniversary. The guide was warm, the pace was relaxed, and the farmhouse lunch felt completely authentic. Nothing felt staged.
James T.
United Kingdom
The herbal session at the end was unexpected magic
I booked this mostly for the cycling but the herbal wellness close at the end completely surprised me. Sitting outside with the foot soak after the ride, looking out over the garden — it's the kind of moment you don't plan for.
Linh N.
Canada
Private and personal — felt nothing like a group tour
As a Vietnamese-Canadian I was a bit nervous this would feel touristy. It didn't at all. The family we cooked with was genuinely hospitable, the herbs were real, and the guide spoke about the village with obvious pride.
Marco D.
Italy
Seamless logistics, beautiful setting
The van pickup was on time, the bikes were in great condition, and every transition between activities felt smooth. My group of four had very different fitness levels and the guide adjusted the pace.
Emma K.
Germany
Worth every cent — and then some
I compared four different Hanoi day tours before booking this one. The itinerary description was the most honest and specific I found. What was promised is exactly what was delivered.
David C.
USA
Took my parents — best decision of the trip
My parents are in their 60s and I wasn't sure about the cycling. Completely unnecessary worry — the lanes are flat and gentle and the guide made my mom feel completely at ease.
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