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This flooded segment is the main section of Phong Nha Cave. You explore it entirely by traditional dragon boat.
After a 30-minute motorized cruise on the Son River, your boat reaches the massive cave entrance. The driver cuts the engine and manually paddles the boat inside. You spend the next 40 minutes gliding through the first 1.2 kilometers of the 14-kilometer subterranean river.
Swimming is strictly prohibited here. The boat serves as your viewing platform for the illuminated rock formations before you reach the dry walking section.
5-10 minutesEngine turns off here
The massive opening measures 20 to 25 meters wide and 10 meters high. It features large, drooping stalactites that gave the cave its historical name, "Wind and Teeth." The boat driver turns off the engine here to reduce noise. They manually paddle you into the quiet, echoing cavern.
30-40 minutesRequires high ISO
This segment covers the first 1.2 kilometers of the flooded cave system. Colorful lights illuminate spectacular rock formations along the walls and ceiling. Keep your camera ready, but prepare for low-light conditions. A stable hand or high ISO setting is necessary for clear photos.
