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Adventure tourism is a popular trend today, especially among young people. It includes adventurous activities, exploring new and unique destinations, and challenging oneself to push one's limits.
Adventure tourism is a popular trend nowadays, especially among young people.
Born and raised in the impoverished coastal village of Trieu Phong (Quang Tri province), Le Luu Dung became involved with a wildlife conservation organization at Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in 2008. There, he discovered his passion for adventure tourism and cave exploration. Quang Binh was his chosen location for developing adventure tourism, as it is considered one of the few national parks in the world possessing a system of hundreds of large and small caves.
“Jungle Boss is not only my brainchild that fulfills my passion for exploration, but it also creates opportunities for adventurous souls and brings people closer to nature. Thanks to Jungle Boss, I can also help create jobs for local people and develop the regional economy,” the founder of Jungle Boss revealed.
An opportunity for adventurous souls and a chance to bring people closer to nature.
Places to "reconnect with nature"
When it comes to cave exploration, Vietnam also has many unique destinations for tourists. Aiming to provide different experiences, each location offers a unique adventure with varying levels of difficulty, from easy to challenging.
Hang Pygmy
Pygmy Cave, also known as En Ruc Ca Roong Cave, was discovered by British Royal Cave experts in 1997. Pygmy Cave is the fourth largest cave in the world, reaching a height and width of up to 100 meters.
Pygmy Cave, also known as En Ruc Ca Roong Cave.
According to cave experts, upon their first visit to Pygmy Cave in 1997, they were overwhelmed by its grandeur. Inside the cave, they found a small stilt house belonging to the Arem ethnic group. Pygmy Cave is also home to millions of swallows, a primary food source for the Arem people in the past. Therefore, the cave is known locally as the Swallow Cave, and because it is inhabited by the Ruc Ca Roong ethnic group, it is also called the Ruc Ca Roong Swallow Cave.
Cave experts felt humanity was too small in the face of majestic nature, so they named the cave Pygmy. Pygmy in Vietnamese means "small." Today, Pygmy Cave has become a very popular destination for adventurous exploration, and the entrance to Pygmy Cave is one of the most beautiful campsites on the planet.
Cave experts felt that humans were too small in the face of majestic nature, so they named the place Pygmy.
Pygmy has become a very popular adventure destination, and the Pygmy Cave entrance is one of the most beautiful campsites on the planet.
Hung Thoong
Hung Thoong is one of the most pristine areas of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. Boasting numerous unique caves deep within the strictly protected zone of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, Hung Thoong offers a unique and impressive journey.
To conquer Hung Thoong, visitors need to navigate constantly changing terrain, from hiking through the forest and climbing rocky mountains to swimming through underground caves, navigating through dry caves, and camping amidst the wilderness to immerse themselves in nature and enjoy the feeling of soaking in cool streams.
Hung Thoong is one of the most pristine areas of Phong Nha - Ke Bang.
Tiger Cave
Tiger Cave was discovered in 1997 during a cave exploration by the British Royal Cave Society. The name Tiger Cave was coined when members of the exploration team discovered tiger footprints inside the cave.
This is one of the large caves located within the magnificent cave system of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. Here, visitors can admire the cave's grandeur with its three main entrances and hundreds of ancient trees surrounding the cave mouths, all creating an incredibly beautiful, pristine natural landscape bestowed by nature. Inside Tiger Cave are large rocks leading to a deep lake within the cave; to reach the back of the cave entrance, visitors must test their endurance by swimming across a long stream.
The cave was named Tiger Cave when members of the cave exploration team discovered tiger footprints inside the cave.
Kong Sinkhole
First discovered in 1997, the Kong Sinkhole is recognized as one of the deepest sinkholes on the planet. Recently, this deadly sinkhole has been surveyed and explored by Jungle Boss explorers, leading to many interesting discoveries.
First discovered in 1997, the Kong sinkhole is recognized as one of the deepest sinkholes on the planet.
Exploring the summit of the Kong Sinkhole is perhaps the most challenging adventure tour in Vietnam today, featuring a 100-meter zipline experience. The challenge requires visitors to hike for hours through narrow trails amidst the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, navigating steep inclines and declines. The journey offers a fantastic combination of experiences such as hiking through the primeval forest, climbing rocks, swimming in dark caves, camping inside caves, and especially, ziplining to explore the caves.
“At Kong Sinkhole, you’ll get to experience rappelling 100 meters down into the sinkhole, having lunch halfway up the cliff—what my colleagues and I, and our regular customers, call the ‘million-dollar lunch view’—and camping and stargazing inside the sinkhole…,” shared Mr. Le Luu Dung.
Exploring the summit of the Kong sinkhole is perhaps the most challenging adventure tour in Vietnam today, featuring a 100-meter zipline experience.
Rhododendron Waterfall
Do Quyen Waterfall is the highest waterfall in Southeast Asia. With a height of nearly 400 meters, Do Quyen is considered a challenge that helps people discover their own limits. Located in Bach Ma National Park, the source of many streams and rivers, the Do Quyen waterfall offers a unique and challenging experience for adventure travelers. Canyoning down the 400-meter waterfall will be a truly different adventure for those passionate about extreme travel.
The journey to conquer Do Quyen Waterfall will take visitors to Bach Ma National Park, explore Ngu Ho Waterfall, trek along crystal-clear streams, camp by the majestic waterfall, and especially experience conquering the highest waterfall in Southeast Asia.
Rhododendron Waterfall is located in Bach Ma National Park, the source of many streams and rivers.
The experience of zip-lining to conquer a 400-meter waterfall will be a challenge and a completely different experience for those passionate about adventure travel.
Essentials for a trip that challenges your limits.
According to Mr. Le Luu Dung, the best time to participate in cave exploration and adventure tourism is from February to August each year. Towards the end of the year, there is often heavy rain and a risk of flooding.
For the best adventure experiences, travelers should dedicate time to exercise before each trip to ensure they are in top physical condition for the entire journey. Besides personal belongings and essentials like sunscreen, insect repellent, and appropriate clothing, participants only need to prepare a positive mindset to fully enjoy the natural scenery. The professional team will prepare all the necessary equipment for an adventure trip.
The best time to participate in cave exploration and adventure tourism is from February to August each year.
"Don't hesitate, pack your bags whenever you have the chance to explore the beauty of Vietnam and the world. Because I'm sure that after each journey, you will not only become a new person with more experiences, but it will also be an opportunity to refresh your mind and body and love life even more," the founder of Jungle Boss shared.
For the best adventure experiences, travelers should spend time exercising before each trip to ensure they are in the best physical condition for the entire journey.
