In the Vietnamese province Quang Binh A new tour of one of the world's largest pygmy caves has been launched. The tour was created by local tour operator Jungle Boss, according to the country's Ministry of Tourism.
Since the beginning of this year, the authorities in Quang Binh have allowed open Geological exploration work is underway in a cave considered the fourth largest in the world and located in the UNESCO-listed Phong Nha Kaeng National Park.
The tour lasts three days and two nights and costs almost 10 million Vietnamese dong per person. Each tour is limited to a maximum of 14 tourists.
On the first day, visitors head to Jungle Boss headquarters, where they receive instructions and a tour guide. They then embark on a hike that lasts approximately five hours. During the hike, tourists can swim in the cave lakes, have a snack, and relax.
The second day of the trip is entirely dedicated to the main cave, which measures 90 meters wide and 3.2 kilometers long. Tourists spend about an hour walking through the forest near the cave. Then, guests will see an impressive stalactite system, carpets of moss, and jade pools resembling staircases.
The Pygmy Caves were discovered in 1997 by local residents of Quang Binh Province. Experts from the Royal Caving Association of Great Britain conducted further research and released information about these natural features.
On the third day, visitors traverse the forest for five hours to return to Road 20 Quyet Thang and complete the tour.
Source: trn-news.ru