THE ULTIMATE VIETNAM ADVENTURE: Hiking the Phong Nha Cave System

4 DAY VIETNAM CAVE TREK: A full length documentary of our experience on a 4 Day Cave Trek. This adventure takes place in Phong Nha Vietnam with Oxalis adventures.
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  • @timandfin
    @timandfin4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! NEXT UP: NORTHERN VIETNAM MOTORBIKE: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nWdt2ax-eNHflcY.html

  • @rvlifeisgood

    @rvlifeisgood

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just to say hi.... we just watched We follow you.... just looking back :)

  • @berthaday3473

    @berthaday3473

    Жыл бұрын

    Y'all skip this. U don't see much of cave. Just a bleach blond woman yakking incessantly.

  • @dyllannguyen8754
    @dyllannguyen87544 жыл бұрын

    I was born and raised in Vietnam. I left when I was 13 and never had a chance to go back for over 30 years now. Didn't get to do any of these, but next time when I'm back I will. Thanks for sharing.

  • @CentralHighland

    @CentralHighland

    3 жыл бұрын

    You should make a plan first, if you want to make a tour in this cave, have to registed for years before you go.

  • @timandfin

    @timandfin

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is so special to hear, thank you for sharing!

  • @taibui7409

    @taibui7409

    3 жыл бұрын

    30 years but never had a chance? Shame on you!

  • @Allen667sjja

    @Allen667sjja

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CentralHighland oh that’s just for soong dong

  • @SuperPalesa
    @SuperPalesa Жыл бұрын

    San Doong was my 50th birthday gift for myself. And I'm so grateful. It was intensely beautiful.

  • @greg6162

    @greg6162

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you get to see the jungle inside the cave? I heard they have their own cave monkeys… from what I’ve seen on KZread it looks like a scene from Avatar

  • @doodahgurlie

    @doodahgurlie

    Жыл бұрын

    @@greg6162 I'm guessing that's the more expensive caving, the one Tim wanted to do. I think it costs about $3,000+ and has a waiting list as only so many people can do it a year.

  • @Sim_Pole
    @Sim_Pole4 жыл бұрын

    This is the best "Phong Nha" pronunciation by a non Vietnamese, hands down

  • @danielquangdao

    @danielquangdao

    4 жыл бұрын

    I agree. It is spot on.

  • @timandfin

    @timandfin

    3 жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite comments ever! Thank you so much! 😊😊 cảm ơn 🙏

  • @41546able
    @41546able2 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed this video as I served in Vietnam in 1966, 1967 and again in 1968 as a Marine Grunt. The heat was unbelievable as you experience. Just try to imagine dealing with that along with the snakes, spiders, centipedes, wild animals, booby traps and someone trying to kill you. But the best beer I ever had was after my first patrol and getting shot at. For some odd reason their was gold beer waiting for us at our base camp. I can still taste how good it was 56 years ago. Thanks you for filming your adventure. Semper Fi

  • @aprfooz

    @aprfooz

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service! I was born in Vietnam and have been in the U.S. since '75. Thank God I have never experienced the jungle like that since I lived in the city. Thank you to Tim & Fin for the exciting video and sharing their adventures

  • @rosieochoa4958
    @rosieochoa49584 жыл бұрын

    How does this not have a million views!?!?!?!?!?!

  • @timandfin

    @timandfin

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rosie! 😊😊😊

  • @BootsandUtes
    @BootsandUtes4 жыл бұрын

    This has got to be one of the coolest adventures ever.

  • @wrencasement609
    @wrencasement609 Жыл бұрын

    I’m in my mid 50’s and contemplating doing the 7 day Son Dong cave tour with my daughter and husband. I was going to really train hard to get my finest up for a year before we would book to go. After watching this, I know that I couldn’t manage these four days, let alone 7 days. Watching your video was kind of the next best thing though. Keep enjoying your travels and sharing with the world. Thank you

  • @merrittfallis6544

    @merrittfallis6544

    7 ай бұрын

    I did it at 61, NO problem at all, with NO training.

  • @lesleyclaster6878
    @lesleyclaster68782 жыл бұрын

    I never stopped smiling! What I loved was that Fin’s responses were so real like I would imagine mine would be. You all went so that I don’t have to-I’m way past the age! Thanks so much for taking me there. Superb!

  • @misob4913
    @misob49134 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Did a 3 day motorcycle trip through N Vietnam in 2016. Took a spill on a rainy road. Cut up my hand. Had to get a tetanus shot, stitches ...didn’t understand a word in some tiny village, but would go back in a second. The difficulty makes the experience worthwhile!

  • @timandfin

    @timandfin

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ouch ouch ouch!!!

  • @rahmahejja6735
    @rahmahejja67353 жыл бұрын

    Guys you are the best on KZread, I love how natural are you, I watched this video with my husband with no moment of feeling board, and we laughed many times and enjoyed all the trek you’ve done, great adventure, be safe and thank you so much for all that joy and fun you brought to us by your trips ❤️🙏

  • @timandfin

    @timandfin

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🥰🥰

  • @ralphkehrer6136
    @ralphkehrer61364 жыл бұрын

    wow, thank you both for letting me revisit Tu Lan caves. I made the 3 days tour in December 2017 during the slightly more muddy season. Didn't have to fight the heat dough 🙏. How did you manage all the shooting for the blog besides following the guide. Fantastic videos. Stuck in the isolation for the pandemic now, I gonna watch all your other vlogs, since you were at some same places I had seen. Thanks again for all the work you did and sharing it.

  • @yaqootlohar5699
    @yaqootlohar56992 жыл бұрын

    This is the longest travel video I can watch on KZread without getting bored 💫

  • @Erin-S
    @Erin-S4 жыл бұрын

    Did I just watch all of these episodes as they came out? Yes, yes I did. Am I watching this again anyway? Yes, yes I am.

  • @timandfin

    @timandfin

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hah thanks Erin - all the love!

  • @Antzzz_Manzzz
    @Antzzz_Manzzz4 жыл бұрын

    Great vlog...Memories when looking back will be highlight of your life. I’ve been all over Vietnam except cave, Sapa, phu quoc. May need take next trip back to Vietnam again.

  • @ThaoTranSEO
    @ThaoTranSEO Жыл бұрын

    Thank you SOOOOO much for making this video!!! Ever since this new ecosystem was discovered, I’ve always wanted to see what the journey looked like and everything that was inside. The price and extreme physical challenge were not things I could endure. I’ve watched a few of your videos so was very happy when I came across this. My family is Vietnamese so thank you for pronouncing “Phong Nha” correctly! Your accent was spot-on, Fin! Btw, which month did you guys go?

  • @blessedlh3860
    @blessedlh38603 жыл бұрын

    That was amazing to watch. You both are so brave and courageous. Thank you for sharing this video with those of us that do not have these types of opportunities to travel.

  • @HaiTran-gm6ou
    @HaiTran-gm6ou4 жыл бұрын

    I love watching your video, I love your sense of happiness and humor, no matter what the obstacles, hardship in front you two keep smiling and enjoy life at the moment. I love Fin’s smile. This is the second video of your that I watched. Love you both ❤️

  • @susandarby17
    @susandarby172 жыл бұрын

    you both are so brave! amazing videos! thank you both for bringing this dangerous adventure to us that are not able to see these beautiful caves and scenery.. thank you Tim and Fin!!

  • @TienThach21
    @TienThach213 жыл бұрын

    This was so much fun to watch! You guys are amazing!

  • @kristinabrookes6777
    @kristinabrookes67773 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing adventure you had, I loved watching this, felt I was there with you. This is one trip you will never forget. It was just stunning, would love to do something like this.

  • @ronaliveshere7422
    @ronaliveshere74224 жыл бұрын

    I loved it! Great having your thoughts while going along.

  • @pattypatterson9751
    @pattypatterson97514 жыл бұрын

    Love this style...thanks for all your brave adventures

  • @ongta1265
    @ongta12654 жыл бұрын

    Guys, that's the best trek ever, I love the videography, the music, the scenery. Wow, I'm glad Fin did it with Tim through the caves with giant spiders and venomous snakes couple feet away. What a lucky and happy couple! 👏 👍 🙌

  • @timandfin

    @timandfin

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fins secret is that she loves caves. Almost as much as she loves spiders.

  • @leonardoluga5434
    @leonardoluga54343 жыл бұрын

    WELCOME TO VIETNAM BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY

  • @thomasnguyen19
    @thomasnguyen194 жыл бұрын

    Wow... I love your adventures in Vietnam

  • @judyquach2872
    @judyquach28724 жыл бұрын

    Tin Fin you both are awesome. I came across your KZread channel by being locked down for COVID 19. I love it. You both are so sweet and beautiful. Not only that braver too. I’m enjoy your video very much. Thank you 🙏 for sharing your journey with us. God bless you both

  • @kaylafournier1045
    @kaylafournier10452 жыл бұрын

    FIN, i dont think you get enough credit for how hard you push yourself out of your comfort zone especially when you're afraid. you'll never know how inspired i am by you

  • @albertogarcia716
    @albertogarcia716 Жыл бұрын

    Tim, Fin, ya'll made watching this so much fun. Ya'll must be such great friends. Thank you.

  • @camlainguyen3545
    @camlainguyen35454 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing the amazing amazing experience guys!!!

  • @Gismo3333
    @Gismo33334 жыл бұрын

    One of the best videos I have seen. This was assumed.

  • @godman168
    @godman1684 жыл бұрын

    What an awesome adventure!!! Fun to watch. Thanks for sharing.

  • @McGuiresOnTires
    @McGuiresOnTires3 жыл бұрын

    You guys. WOW!! Another amazing video. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures. We LOVE your channel and are so glad we've found you guys!! Some of the places you squeezed through did NOT look easy. AMAZING!

  • @esthervolkening3568
    @esthervolkening3568 Жыл бұрын

    Such an amazing video of a super interesting trip! Thanks for filming and editing all of this

  • @snarzary1338
    @snarzary13384 жыл бұрын

    This is on my list! Now that I've we seen this.. Its gotten me more excited

  • @tommosher5166
    @tommosher5166 Жыл бұрын

    You guys are just brilliantly adorable, relatable, fun, and a joy to view your incredibly adventurous and inspiring lives! Thank you

  • @gerscm01
    @gerscm012 жыл бұрын

    First of all, I love you guys and your videos! Second, both of you are effin CHAMPS for doing this!! As soon as I saw a spider of that magnitude, I would have started questioning my sanity for doing something like this and probably would have turned around lol. Then doing it in that high heat and humidity, no way. You guys rock for completing this adventure. I can't wait to keep watching the rest of your videos. Love from Michigan! =)

  • @timandfin
    @timandfin4 жыл бұрын

    This is a compilation video of all of the Rugged Underground episodes on a 4 day Vietnam Cave Trek. Hope you enjoy!

  • @d.e303-anewlowcosthomebuil7

    @d.e303-anewlowcosthomebuil7

    4 жыл бұрын

    Reminding me to not go to the tropics....

  • @brettweary8491

    @brettweary8491

    4 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely Awesome Thank you

  • @Johnchnguyen

    @Johnchnguyen

    3 жыл бұрын

    What tour was this specifically? On the website there’s 3 options for the 4 day tour, was curious as to which one this way.

  • @timandfin

    @timandfin

    3 жыл бұрын

    John Nguyen this is the Tu Lan 4 Day 💪

  • @Johnchnguyen

    @Johnchnguyen

    3 жыл бұрын

    TIM and FIN yeah I ended up watching the video again and realized you guys answered my question during the video ahah my bad. You guys have definitely inspired me to hopefully one day do a cave trip of my own! I’m canadian born viet, but I love Vietnam. Can’t wait to go back.

  • @elray5898
    @elray5898 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your efforts in filming your memorable adventures - Cheers

  • @quangb8448
    @quangb84484 жыл бұрын

    I guess the question is, will Allison go with you if you do decide to go on a 2 day trek? Allison was a trooper and I think she did great on the 4 day trek.

  • @Imperial_Majesty33
    @Imperial_Majesty33 Жыл бұрын

    Loved this video. Thank you for taking us along with you on the trip❤

  • @ChasingtheSunVlog
    @ChasingtheSunVlog4 жыл бұрын

    I love your dynamic in this video. Lots of fun!

  • @gwstar1987
    @gwstar19874 жыл бұрын

    what a mad thing to do ! Nice vlog, and what a trooper doing this when you are not feeling 100 % 🍻

  • @jenniferwhite746
    @jenniferwhite7464 жыл бұрын

    I watched the vlogs as they first came in. Yes I watched this again. Also will probably watch in again too. 🙃 You two are freaking amazing!! Thank you for sharing. I felt your fear Fin, the bats would have sent my husband screaming out of there never to return!! 🤣🤣 How are you going to be top this one? I can't wait to see.... Much love from the Sunshine Coast of BC Canada ~ Jennifer ❤😘🇨🇦

  • @timandfin

    @timandfin

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jennifer, you’re lucky to live in such a beautiful place!

  • @toffee4ever641
    @toffee4ever641 Жыл бұрын

    very helpful. thanks. your video was helpful to anticipate what I need to bring.

  • @boon4568
    @boon45683 жыл бұрын

    We really enjoyed your vid and your humour! Thank you for your great effort to film your trek! Cheers to your courage too!

  • @kristimcelroy1813
    @kristimcelroy18134 жыл бұрын

    This was awesome! I love this format 😊

  • @Ducla09
    @Ducla094 жыл бұрын

    Wow it was beautiful cave and great adventure to explore excellent experience.

  • @BATLUAHOTQUETZIPPOREDEPDOCLA
    @BATLUAHOTQUETZIPPOREDEPDOCLA4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Big fan from Việt Nam

  • @elsienorback7689
    @elsienorback76892 жыл бұрын

    I liked how you guys Narrated what was going on in segments like you did. I haven’t seen one like it and found it uniquely done.

  • @rodearltampa
    @rodearltampa4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your experience and fun. I like both your sense of humor. Fun to watch. Be well. Safe travels.

  • @janfenton7478
    @janfenton74784 жыл бұрын

    I just discovered you guys...wow. Killer video. I love your adventures and your vibe.

  • @vantinhnguyen9297
    @vantinhnguyen92973 жыл бұрын

    Amazing trip in the central Vietnam. Thank you!

  • @dougbrokeit7406
    @dougbrokeit74064 жыл бұрын

    loved it im going

  • @kingofnothinghere4210
    @kingofnothinghere42104 жыл бұрын

    so much work went into editing this thx 4 that

  • @timandfin

    @timandfin

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching! ☺️

  • @gremsta
    @gremsta4 жыл бұрын

    Wow, what an experience... truly, so lucky!

  • @ragdollshell4764
    @ragdollshell47645 ай бұрын

    I loved every second.. Had the biggest smile every second.. Well done looked so beautiful.

  • @david17500
    @david175003 жыл бұрын

    Wow, I've never left the states & not too many things I feel strongly about doing out of them but this is an adventure of a lifetime! Awesome video

  • @charleycox3944

    @charleycox3944

    Жыл бұрын

    NEVER left your home country? Damn bro broaden those horizons! It's a small world these days 🌏

  • @mechelefelts9559
    @mechelefelts95592 жыл бұрын

    This was so beautiful and real. Thank you.

  • @lindaragsdale6958
    @lindaragsdale69583 жыл бұрын

    It was pretty intense and crazy, I actually felt your anxiety and I don't think I need to go on a cave trip now, but definitely an above ground adventure, some moments lagged a little but overall I enjoyed it.

  • @MaiNguyen-fy4sv
    @MaiNguyen-fy4sv4 жыл бұрын

    You guy are really a cutest couple. I enjoyed watching your awesome journey and your mixed fun expressions. Thanks for sharing adventurous details. Love you both 💗💝

  • @lindahearth6976
    @lindahearth69762 жыл бұрын

    Loved this format where you watch along and we get background. Just found your videos and am really enjoying watching them.

  • @milesfullofsmiles3373
    @milesfullofsmiles33734 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful video. Thank you for sharing 💚

  • @edwardpierce9185
    @edwardpierce91854 жыл бұрын

    Great Video loved it. I had to watch the whole thing. It was very interesting.

  • @grimmreaper3533
    @grimmreaper35334 жыл бұрын

    I prep for the day in the mornings, and then work afternoons, into the evenings. This vid killed my morning productivity. I couldn't stop watching the cave adventures. I like both your short form and long form formats. Honestly, you are both so adorable, I enjoy pretty much any living of life camera interactions that you do. Have you thought of focusing more on food next? I think getting a feel for the local dishes could be a very interesting video. Lastly, with regards to sleeping on a trek like that, a 20$ pop up mosquito tent would probably save you a lot of pain if you do anything like that again. Thanks for the vid. Your far away friend, The Lord of Death. Love and bubbles.

  • @doodahgurlie

    @doodahgurlie

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you're interested in food vids, Max McFarlin has a great channel on it. He's vlogging in the Saigon area now and has that southern twang going since he's from Arkansas. Check him out.

  • @HungHoang-xx6lh
    @HungHoang-xx6lh2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your adventure.

  • @shirleysanchez4360
    @shirleysanchez43604 жыл бұрын

    This is absolutely amazing! I would love to experience something like this but I’m with Fin (arachnophobia) makes it a hard no lol! Thank you for sharing this crazy adventure!

  • @luizadavid7859
    @luizadavid78594 жыл бұрын

    SO EXCITING ...... THANKS FOR SUCH AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE ....

  • @jesseespinoza4664
    @jesseespinoza4664 Жыл бұрын

    Great video watch from beginning to end

  • @arronsong3913
    @arronsong39134 жыл бұрын

    Real Jurasic Park, what an adventure!

  • @noobse7en1997
    @noobse7en19974 жыл бұрын

    From Vietnam with love❤❤❤❤

  • @cyprescrow
    @cyprescrow2 жыл бұрын

    That's one h...uva hike. An unforgettable experience. The jungle and cave are so beautiful. Pretty full on days though. Awesome video.

  • @BudgetMaldives
    @BudgetMaldives4 жыл бұрын

    Great Video. Thanks for sharing

  • @oceanwaves3139
    @oceanwaves31393 жыл бұрын

    thanks for making the video; i enjoyed watching it; i am a bit old for this kind of adventure; thus watching this video is the only way i can see the cave so thanks for uploading; also, it is very well put together. keep on exploring guys....we only live once.

  • @lindadavis4129
    @lindadavis4129 Жыл бұрын

    Was so cool.

  • @cparker7431
    @cparker74312 жыл бұрын

    This cave expedition is insane 😳!!! I'm claustrophobic...wouldn't have made it , but incredible footage!!! 💗the retrospective commentary with the video!!

  • @JoeKyser
    @JoeKyser2 жыл бұрын

    The best trips I ever had were discounted with a scruff group lol.

  • @quantumleap7441
    @quantumleap74412 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed it, both formats.

  • @stevemoor3461
    @stevemoor34612 жыл бұрын

    love this style of video, keep it up!

  • @anthonytan4335
    @anthonytan43353 жыл бұрын

    What a great experience for you guys Thanks for your video

  • @jazpurgarcia831
    @jazpurgarcia8313 жыл бұрын

    You guy's are so much fun! Thought I was gonna see a trip to that Son Doung(?) Mammoth cave but I stayed w you to the end! Awesome cinematography!"You compliment one another perfectly!😘

  • @VuonSungMy
    @VuonSungMy4 жыл бұрын

    welcome to viet nam, and thanks u all! really love your share!

  • @motoaki4243
    @motoaki42433 жыл бұрын

    Beyond imagination. I just finished watching an action movie. You are so great !

  • @toanly1337
    @toanly13374 жыл бұрын

    wow what an adventure

  • @drgutube
    @drgutube2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing,. what an adventure! wow

  • @antoinettejohnson2970
    @antoinettejohnson29702 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed this journey with you.🤗

  • @teamunimogdubai.nomadsover1678
    @teamunimogdubai.nomadsover1678 Жыл бұрын

    Great great good info

  • @norarichard9205
    @norarichard92052 жыл бұрын

    awesome video

  • @jerrybryant4611
    @jerrybryant46113 жыл бұрын

    Great video full of laughs and suspense, would not do it myself, but sure enjoyed you guys doing it and I laughed a lot and got tight with you.

  • @NomadShifu
    @NomadShifu4 жыл бұрын

    It's fun to see the world's largest cave system. It is very informative.

  • @ThomasFamilyLife
    @ThomasFamilyLife4 жыл бұрын

    SWEEEEETTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been in some cave traveling fulltime in our RV, but your cave look way cooler!!! When we went to Carlsbad, I learned about this cave.....SUPPPEEEERRRR COOOOLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @timandfin

    @timandfin

    4 жыл бұрын

    Carlsbad is pretty epic too!

  • @NamNguyen-oj7vn
    @NamNguyen-oj7vn4 жыл бұрын

    like a movie. thank you so much😍

  • @phan1182
    @phan11824 жыл бұрын

    I'd like to see you guys do Son Doong next time you're in VN. Expensive, but well worth it. No bugs or creepy crawlies in the cave so Fin would like it.

  • @stefu1921
    @stefu19212 жыл бұрын

    You guys are awesome. Very nice video 👏🏼👍🏻

  • @IanSmart_SEL
    @IanSmart_SEL3 жыл бұрын

    this is a great video about cave hiking. i really admire how you guys travel the world as a living. I am from tRinidad and Tobago. there is a cave in Trinidad that has the second largest colony of bats in the world. and every day around six oclock in the evening there starts a torrent of bats flying out of the cave for hours.

  • @trevorcross3344
    @trevorcross33444 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for doing this because I would not. Loved seeing it all.

  • @dontran5332
    @dontran53323 жыл бұрын

    You guys are amazing.

  • @elsienorback7689
    @elsienorback76892 жыл бұрын

    You guys are awesome!

  • @karyn6143
    @karyn6143 Жыл бұрын

    I've got 1 word AMAZING

  • @Dulichbui2022
    @Dulichbui20224 жыл бұрын

    I Hope I can go there some day, it’s the most beautiful cave over the world