I did this same expedition a few months ago. We must have done it a few days apart. We even had to sit on that same beach for hours waiting for the water to go down. This is hands down the most incredible trip anyone can do. It's genuinely life changing. If anyone has the opportunity to do this, do it. It will be tough, but you won't regret a second of it.

@viperonfire2006

6 ай бұрын

How experienced does someone need to be to hike something like this

@tylerlastname3236

6 ай бұрын

@viperonfire2006 I don't think you need to be very experienced. But you do need to be fairly comfortable with things like heights. There are a lot of times where you are walking along sheer ledges you can barely see the bottom of with your headlamp. I'm not in good physical shape, but I didn't have any problem physically completing the trip. The toughest part for me was the mental challenge of having wet feet constantly. If you hike occasionally and have done rock climbing a few times, you should be fine. Oxalis is incredibly helpful if you have any questions. They answer emails quickly and have tons of information about every aspect of the trip on their website.

@timmehtizzle

5 ай бұрын

Is there any vertical climbing that’s challenging? Saw a bit towards the end of the video with 5 hours left

@vikas-qu5vg

5 ай бұрын

How much do you spend on this cave trip?

@tylerlastname3236

5 ай бұрын

@timmehtizzle That part is the Great Wall of Vietnam. There is some near-vertical climbing at the end, but it isn't particularly difficult. I only have some basic/casual rock climbing experience and it was easy. Especially with how much the safety team helps you. It definitely takes a bit of upper body strength, but anyone who is in average physical shape should be able to do it. There is a bit of near-vertical climbing down into the cave as well, but that is even easier.

For the price, I see why they made this expedition a very memorable one. Without those porters, a lot would not get done. Shout out to the porters. And thank you for posting your experience, awesome video.

@graxo3752

4 ай бұрын

Exactly. I'm incredibly impressed at how much they do for the visitors. If you enjoy hiking for a few days, this trip treats you like a king. No freeze dried food, AAA service, and just a good time with the card games and how much everyone looks out for eachother.

@cnachopchopnewsagency

Ай бұрын

I didnt catch it. How much they charge?

@diecrab

Ай бұрын

@@cnachopchopnewsagency The video shows the price of 3k at the end. Money comes and goes, but this experience will last long for sure.

@add19103

Ай бұрын

@@cnachopchopnewsagency5000$ and a long waiting list.

@miyuri3563

Ай бұрын

@@cnachopchopnewsagency 26:00

I absolutely love love Vietnamese people. They are so fun to work with and some of the most sarcastic people to be around. Are very loving and make great friends, and let’s not forget the aunties & uncles who make sure your always fed & are the best kind of judgy. What an unforgettable experience though. An an amazing video to watch!

@DecrepitBiden

4 ай бұрын

But they are such copy cats though. There's a saying among Viets "If 1 viet does it, 100 viet has to do it"

@simplyheen1150

4 ай бұрын

​@@DecrepitBidenUnfortunately the truth, they have quite a case of herd mentality. Speaking as a Vietnamese.

This is the second adventure I booked after watching a counting countries video. I am going March 2025! Can't wait!

@im.hit711

17 күн бұрын

Sound great! Hope you will have an unforgettable experience!

lovely to see that, I'm a Vietnamese and poorly I don't have health condition required to take the trek. Thank you for totally giving the whole amazing trip, I really appreciate it

Hẳn là một chuyến đi tuyệt vời của bạn. Ở Việt Nam chúng tôi còn rất nhiều nơi tuyệt vời để các bạn khám phá, những ngọn núi, bãi biển, hang động… và hơn hết vẫn là những con người thân thiện cùng đồ ăn tuyệt vời. Chào mừng các bạn đến với Việt Nam! Luôn luôn và vậy!

Just got back from the trip in February. Fortunately didn't have the waiting issues you had, and even avoided the mud trek to the Wall because the water level was so high (rafted instead). What an experience. Agree with everything you said: staff was AWESOME, food was great and it was truly a trip of a lifetime. For us mere mortals though, this was a HARD TRIP. Hiking on slippery sharp rocks everyday wears you out. Thanks for you post.

This seems like a wonderfully orchestrated tour. Im extremely impressed by all the amenities. That food is luxury 5 star cuisine!

@TheDarkhorizons80

2 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same. Just the logistics of that, if in a western country, would be unfathomable. That food looked amazing and all fresh.

@salubriousflow

2 ай бұрын

Vietnamese food when prepared and cooked authentically by a skilled cook, usually tastes better than most restaurants. I know because my mum has been feeding me great food for decades. My gf used to call me fussy when we dined out, until she met mum and understood what real quality food tastes like. Now she pesters me to take her to the parents' home all the time. I'm screwed!

@CHITTY_VN

Ай бұрын

​@@salubriousflowCome to Vietnam and enjoy delicious cheap dishes, we don't mind welcoming tourists.🎉

😂 23:07 "I'm eating better in the cave than I do back home " FACTS

@salubriousflow

2 ай бұрын

When you go to Vietnam, you usually eat better than you do in most countries, but be wary of Vietnamese coffee served with condensed milk. It tastes so good you're 100% guaranteed to put on 6-7kg after a month lol.

Vietnam has always been my number 1 place ive always wanted to visit and this has really solidified that decision.

3k for that trip, frankly, is a steal. That food alone looked amazing. Those porters are something else.

@ssaaddyy

Ай бұрын

you are not paying only for the expense, You are paying for the locals to sustain the cave, keep it the way it is, paying for other research and study about the ecosystem in the cave (Son Dong is so isolate that it has its own ecosystem unlike anywhere in the world) , paying for all the supporters, volunteers, people who truly love the nature beauty to step up and against those capitalist corporation - whom are still trying to build a cable cap, or put the cave in full open, selling ticket into the cave just to destroy it (it happens just a few years ago). Yes, it's expensive, but to keep it the way it is, it's also a lot of effort that can not be priced.

@TheDarkhorizons80

Ай бұрын

@ssaaddyy I think you need to re read my comment. I did not say at any point it's expensive. The total and utter opposite in fact. Your preaching to the priest so to speak 😂

I did the overnight stay in Hang En a few years ago with Oxalis. It was an experience I will never forget!! The porters and chefs were amazing. I couldn't fault anything! So well organised.

This is my all time number 1 bucketlist activity that I want to do. Thank you for sharing!

@CountingCountries

8 ай бұрын

It’s the best!!

@quin0704

Ай бұрын

❤❤😂❤❤❤❤❤❤

I used to get annoyed that all these people with exponentially more money than I have do these trips and "show off" to the rest of us struggling folk but I don't perceive it that way anymore. The views expressed in this video were genuine and Jordan's smile and mood are infectious. The editing that took place for this video ran through the back of my head as I watched all of it and I must commend you on the wonderful final production. Thank you for going on this trip and thank you for sharing such a sight with the rest of us, something we will likely never see in person. What a priceless experience, thank you!

@tajaunchristopher6590

3 ай бұрын

Bro you can’t be broke & mad 💀 hating on people who use their money they earned is WILD

@syzygy_op6071

3 ай бұрын

@@tajaunchristopher6590 lol when you don’t read the comment correctly

@tajaunchristopher6590

3 ай бұрын

@@syzygy_op6071 nah I read it he changed his perspective and likes it now, and I still stand by my statement 💀

@Arka_Das

3 ай бұрын

​@@tajaunchristopher6590 u must be rich or living in a rich country.

Not only is this a life long memory of an experience, but you also can always look back at this video years from now and re-live it all. What a truly beautiful place!

This caving cuisine is better than what I ate in the US restaurant. Seriously I would just go caving in Vietnam for the foods alone.

Wow. I think you're the first vlogger to film your caving experience in Son Doong. AMAZING all around. This is #1 on my bucket list even though I’m too old and not in shape to do it (loved spelunking when I was younger). I think you need to title the video better for the views as I wasn’t even aware this video existed until today. Maybe put the name words “Phong Nha Vietnam Caving” in your title as well.

Better then your Mount Everest hike ??? Amazing your videos are world class 👍 You deserve millions of views so you can keep sharing your adventures, thank you 😊

@CountingCountries

9 ай бұрын

Yeah even better than Everest. Still love the EBC trek though!

Puts a smile on my face to see everybody getting along

This might be the first Son Dong clip after 4 years! Great journey!

This is unbelievably amazing. I am 46 years old, just heard about this cave TODAY!! I'm glad the algorithm brought your channel to me, your narration of this video is really good, I'll definitely sub and watch your other stuff.

Everytime i see something like this i realize how much ive wasted my life trying to survive in america. Sure we have food and houses but there is no life no adventure just work and bills. Im 42 im close to just giving it all away just to have one good adventure before i die

@heroes8844

2 ай бұрын

i think u are still having it good. May be the trip will make u appreciate more the life u having. Every step is an experiences in itself.

Seriously so inspiring! Out here living my dream ! Thank you for making these videos and showing people the world , how friendly it is . The world can be a bad place but you shine a light to that .

@youtubhi

8 ай бұрын

hello❤

@bethanyharrington5630

8 ай бұрын

@@youtubhi hello

Wow dude the optics of the cave are so crazy on camera. My brain is 404'ing @ 13:16 seeing how small those people are across the water from where you are. On camera it looks like you are beside a puddle just a few feet from the entrance then you realize the scale of it all when you see the tiny humans in the distance.

One MAJOR thing wrong with this video. IT WASNT LONG ENOUGH! Great video. I loved the narration of the entire video.

Can't believe how well done the expedition is. Very Impressive

Congratulations on experiencing Son Doong!, this tour is very special!🔥

Wowww! Such an amazing expedition!! Quang Binh is my hometown and I'm so proud of our natural legacies! Just hope that everything will be conserved well enough 🤩🤩

The most realistic video in Son Doong cave that I have seen through your experience. You make me want to pack my bags and go trekking into the woods or mountains.♥

Video thật đẹp,chúc bạn luôn thành công trong cuộc sống, lời chào từ Việt Nam ❤

I absolutely loved this experience, thanks for yet another amazing video. Can you imagine when Lennon is old enough how brilliant if he shared your enthusiasm and energy do these things together.

@CountingCountries

9 ай бұрын

I seriously can’t wait to take him on adventures like this. It’s all I think about when I’m there!!

@tiggiegillespie4356

9 ай бұрын

@@CountingCountries fantastic😃👍🏻, I can feel the anticipation vibes from here 🇬🇧.

I'm Vietnamese. And I proud of my country. Hope all of you guys has great and unforgettable experience in your journey in Viet Nam.

Thank you for going on this adventure with us. Hope to see you back to Phong Nha soon, there is a lot of experience waiting for you here.

Fantastic, Fantastic, Your Work And Travels Are Just Fabulous!! Thank You So Much For Sharing!!! 💞

A big thank and love from Vietnam. Good luck for all of your next journey

Totally Awesome video. Thank you for taking us along with you on this amazing adventure 🤗💖

That looks phenomenal! You have totally inspired me here. How amazing are those chefs & porters?! So kind and happy as well. What a treat! It looks like a 5 star hotel experience inside a cave (minus the comfy bed)! Thank you for sharing this.

@youtubhi

8 ай бұрын

❤

@NamKhanhART

Ай бұрын

Đó ko phải là đầu bếp, người VietNam chúng tôi, khi trưởng thành ai rồi cũng sẽ biết nấu ăn và đa phần nấu rất ngon

@huyminh832

Ай бұрын

They are not actually chelfs, I think as it isn’t really hard to find a real good cook around in VN.

@apt5044

Ай бұрын

@huyminh832 - agree. They did make beautiful food though 😍

thanks for recording and sharing. I really enjoyed watching your journey. Will explore this wonderland next year :D

$3000 is not bad at all for an experience like that

So cool that one of the tour guides is one of the first guys to explore the caves.

Thank you for coming to my hometown Vietnam. And share these amazing images.

Rainy season is dangerous. They usually stop the tours during the monsoon season. The cave can flood in a matter of hours.

Wow! What an incredible experience. Thanks for sharing it with us!

One of the most magical travel vlogs on YT. You were so respectful to the locals and embracing of the culture and people while discovering the majestic views all made possible by the hard working teams. What a honourable vlog and possibly one of my all time travel vlog videos. Happy 2024 everyone!

In my mind right now I’m thinking how in all gods creation are they able to carry full blown kitchens through a cave system bigger then an island town lol …. This is absolutely amazing watching this it makes me want to legit get on a plane and just travel… much love to everyone out there enjoy the beauty of the world for what we live in may be chaos but nature is always great to enjoy when it’s calm and beautiful

This is the best video that I ever watched. Thank you so much bro! Keep it up!!

the tour costs 3K USD.. seems like a crazy good deal if you think about it!!

@trungkn

Ай бұрын

I really want to go, but they are fully booked for 2024. And if I go, I have to wait until 2025. What a place worth experiencing in a lifetime

I love it! Thank you for sharing your adventure to the world.

This is a great video. Definitely inspiring and you should 100% have more views on this.

This is a proper vacation. Locals are mad nice too

Vietnam has many beautiful sceneries. Please come and explore.from Viet Nam

thank you for this wonderful experience you've brought for us. I would like to go for this experience once in a lifetime.

Wow.. the porters and the chefs are the best 👍🏻.. food looked yummy.

Videos like this make you shine above everybody else more videos like this

@CountingCountries

9 ай бұрын

That means a lot thank you! 🙌🏽

Your videos and enthusiasm are inspiring!

That was amazing! Thank you for taking us with you!

@youtubhi

8 ай бұрын

hello

Wow love the trip. Brilliant!!! Lucky guys 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

The best # 1 video of Việt Nam Son Doong, period. Thank you!

What a crazy but cool adventure! Thanks for sharing! :)

New subscriber, this video is amazing. Thank you for making the trek so we can all enjoy the beautiful adventure 😁

Instantly subscribed, say someone on YT shorts mentioning this cave. Thanks for a peak of this expedition!

I would love to take the tour and enjoy all the great cooking mmmm😊I love camping and eating outdoors

I went caving in upstate New York as a kid. It was an awesome experience but I couldn’t imagine spending multiple days in one. Amazing.

It’s the best video ever. Thank you ❤

Wow. Those porters are EVERYTHING‼️

This was beautiful to watch. Awesome vlog.

@CountingCountries

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Please tell us you tipped the porters well. It reminds me of the porters of Nepal. Amazing content. Thank you for showing us your amazing journey

That was amazing. Bucket list!!!!!

So amazing yet again! ❤

Absolutely incredible must have been so amazing loving the videos

@CountingCountries

9 ай бұрын

Thank you I appreciate this!

Great video man. Thanks for sharing

That beach and water is probably covered in bat poop like the roof of that porta potty was.

Thank you so bro for recording your amazing experience 😊. My name is Daniel I'm from California were there is much fun and adventurous trips and hikes of all kinds.Nothing like this.😮truly amazing

OMG that's amazing to watch. Thank you for this wonderful vlog . It's so inspirational , you keep opening our eyes to new things 🎉

@CountingCountries

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

1❤ Great video. Love and appreciate it. God bless

JEEEEZ these Tour guides/Porters are somthing else! ...... Badass cave! guess im saving up for vacation to Vietnam :P

real-life delicious in dungeon experience :)))) my mouth just watering at all the dishes

Hang Sơn Đoòng của Việt Nam đứng là cực phẩm.. Thiên nhiên đã ban tặng cho đất nước chúng tôi một kỳ quan quá tuyệt vời.

That was an absolutely incredible experience!

Welcome to my country! Your video is so amazing❤

Great video brotha keep them coming 🙌

Very nice cave❤It's like a dream....Such a nice place...I'm glad to watch This video ❤this video made my day❤❤

What an amazing cave! I love Vietnam ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Amazing it’s like watching the movie Avatar and feeling if this would ever exist on earth and this by far easily takes the crown jewel for any adventurers. Thank you for sharing! On my top 3 bucket list. 😊

Fantastic, Fantastic, Your Work And Travels Are Just Fabulous!! Thank You So Much For Sharing!!!

This video reminded me of One piece / skypiea arc when Fully is walking for days insides the snake cave 🤣♥️👍🏻

@Zayn.hamdan

8 ай бұрын

Fully ? 😮😮😮

Hi Jordan. This is by far one of my favorite videos. It was interesting as I was thinking about the Vietnam War and to have someone solidify that there was a bomb right where you were brought some sort of chaos to it. I love bats 🦇 and it would have been amazing to see them. I can do without the leaches though. I was impressed by all the food. I like jackfruit but it didn't look like kind you get in the Philippines. The smell is so off-putting. Thank you Jordan for sharing

@youtubhi

8 ай бұрын

hello

Gorgeous!!!

Chúc bạn có chuyến đi đến Việt Nam vui vẻ

Although I live in Vietnam, I have never had an experience like this before. Looking at the scenery, I felt like I was watching a foreign scene. Wishing you good health on your upcoming journey to explore Vietnam 🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳

Incredible video!

Vos vidéos sont au top

What a great experience it appears. Your guides seem wondeful

Sleeping must be incredible! I know random but just the sounds and quiet but be so amazing....

cám ơn bạn đã ghé đến với đất nước chúng tôi. nếu có gì không hài lòng mong được lượng thứ. chào mừng bạn quay trở lại trong tương lai.

Vietnam is so beautiful and majestic

Awesome vlog😊 love your videos❤❤

@CountingCountries

9 ай бұрын

🙏🏽🙏🏽 thank you!

What an experience! Heaven on earth!

What an amazing cave, thank you for showing the natural wonder of the cave.

Absolutely loved the experience, was in Vietnam about 2 mounts ago and loved it. So much things to do. Please, please as I mentioned before, do Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea.