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What to Pack for a Trip to Vietnam (in Any Season)
The weather in Vietnam varies by region, and the country spans multiple climates. Some areas are more consistent, while the coast and mountainous regions can see rapid weather changes daily. This guide covers what to pack no matter where you go, with tips on how to handle the cooler months, tropical heat, and rainy season.
Son Doong Cave: A Six Day, Five Night Trip Itinerary
The trek to Son Doong Cave takes place over a six-day trip, including four days of trekking and three nights of sleeping in the cave. Over the four days of trekking, you’ll hike, scramble, and climb 25 km (15.5 miles) through the jungle of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park and the world’s largest cave.
What to Pack for Your Trek Through Son Doong Cave
What you pack for your trek through Son Doong will make a huge difference in your experience. You’ll be crossing rivers, scaling walls, and scrambling through rocks and mud, all with wet shoes and socks. Expect everything to become damp or soaked through by the end of your trip – nothing will dry well in the caves.
How to Trek Through Son Doong Cave in Vietnam
Son Doong Cave is unlike anywhere we’ve ever been – so vast it has its own weather system, with clouds and mist swirling inside the cave like something out of a dream. Formed over millions of years by underground rivers carving through limestone along a fault line, Son Doong was only fully explored in 2009 and is still revealing secrets today.
