Newly-discovered cave to be opened to tourists

July 06, 2016 | 09:18

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The government of Quang Binh Province has permitted travel firm Oxalis Adventure Tours to bring tourists to Tien 2 Cave, one of 57 caves which were discovered late last month in the central province. Tien 2 is included in the tour program for Tien 1 Cave, to which the company has been allowed to arrange tours since August last year.

A view of Tien Cave

Oxalis told customers on its website at oxalis.com.vn that the tour is expected to be opened this month and those interested can contact Oxalis by email or phone to get information about it.

A two-day tour that takes in Tien 1 and 2 caves will cost VND6.5 million (US$292) per person. The price covers bus transport, food, tent, tour guide, porter and items necessary for the tour. Only groups of two to eight people can buy this tour.

The 57 new caves were found in 14 areas in Bo Trach and Minh Hoa districts owing to a joint effort of the British Cave Research Association (BCRA), rangers of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, experts from Vietnam National University in Hanoi and local people.

Oxalis Adventure Tours is headquartered in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh.

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