WE WENT CAVING IN VIETNAM (not what we expected)

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[@20luzer52]

Absolutely f...g amazing. Vietnam's topography is so diverse. I sort of chuckled at the end of the video when you thanked us, I can't speak for other viewers but it's I who should thank you for doing this and videoing it for us. It's hard enough to traverse the caves and stream but to video it too is difficult so much appreciated.

[@chickenkiddy123]

Being a Vietnamese living in the States I had no idea there's such thrilling, adrenaline pumping adventures exist in Vietnam. Thanks for taking us with you on your adventures.

[@jilldawson89]

That is a very incredible experience. I had been living and working off and on in 17 years and most of those years were in Vietnam, but I did not have a chance to visit that cave yet. Thanks for showing it to us.

[@PaulinAsia_]

My God. That river scared me. One slip and you are gone....I would still do it. What an amazing place. Thank You for your courage.

[@khaitran1906]

Oh, that place is so beautiful and magical.

[@gwenhoang4018]

Fantastic yet seems scary! It’s so important to create memories!!! Thank you for sharing.

[@tantranghoangnguyen5908]

It is amazing experience! It look like you guys are in the Hollywood movies!!!

[@minhtannguyen1905]

Fun fact: those sandals are made and actually used by Vietnamese military. So basically military grade sandals.

[@248paul]

Yes, in the war time. They were best for using in tropical forest.

[@thrillive]

Gosh, this is a thrilling and fascinating trip through the caves! Yes, I guess you guys have learned to face and overcome your fears head on better with this experience. Thank you for your efforts to film under such conditions and share with us, who have yet to experience such adventure rides. Just like Indiana Jones, not knowing what to expect but having loads of fun! Well, keep them coming, ya?!

[@jefforjo]

I binge watched so many of your videos lately and this is already the best ever. The beautiful shots in the cave looks like National Geog professional crew was there. This looks super fun, a perfect mix of totally freaked out but I survived and experienced something ultra unique

[@OnePackWanderers]

That is perhaps the biggest compliment we’ve ever received on one of these videos, so THANK YOU very much 😊

[@sethngo2924]

20-min video is PERFECT ... it feels like you guys are slowing down and enjoying the environment. LOVE IT! KEEP IT UP! THANKS!

[@bennynguyen3510]

🤗💙👍 Good adventure! I would use the water shoes for walking there.

[@cdn20782]

Awesome video but you guys are nuts!

[@WushuTaz]

13:13 Cheveyo, my heart literally skipped a beat with that slip!!! I can't believe they don't clip you into something. In Sandals no less! This is like the ladders of Everest crossing between the glacier cracks.... This reminds me of the movie The Descent. Don't watch it before going to a cave please. That coral has to be several millions of years old from when Vietnam was under water. Insane!

[@OnePackWanderers]

I kept thinking about The Descent when we were there 😂 The guides had a surprising amount of faith that we could handle ourselves across those chasms. Completely unlike any tour any of us have been on. Vietnam is like the Wild West in some ways! 🤣

[@ericl6333]

Awesome content and editing. Enjoyed this tour with you guys immensely!

[@AuntyJack123]

That was awesomeness! I love caves and tunnels but getting a bit old to crawl in the lower passages and scrunch over etc. I really enjoyed the tour via you guys. Thanks very much.

[@americaninthailand8760]

Wow! That was intense! And I got my "Tia for Scale" moment! Epic!

[@hoa-mpls2422]

Awesome video, guys. I always enjoyed your vlogs in Vietnam. Hope to see more.

[@jc_production]

Holy smoke! That was really something, after many days on the road or problem solving. And watching this on my desktop, I already can feel that that cave lunch must be super nice. Not because of what was in it, but because of where you were. Awesome!!!

[@juleskayak]

Awesome trip that !!! The real deal and you managed to make a great video at the same time!

[@stephenworthington-white8294]

What an amazing experience guys!! Great video

[@cybersheep9236]

Amazing experience. Love it! Thanks for sharing.

[@doodahgurlie]

That. was. AWESOME!!! I loved it so much. That is my sort of vacation where you do adventurous stuff like that and I love caves! You guys should totally look into doing the 3 day one like Tim and Fin did a few years back (they made an amazing video on it, too), or if you can afford it, do the Son Doong one ($3,000+ and you have to get on a waiting list).

[@tpham4607]

It's excite! Want to explore like you some time. I've been where the Boat stopped. I didn't know that time. It's so cool! Thank you for sharing.

Thanks, that was awesome video

[@grantparke2690]

Thank you so much for these videos, they always leave me grinning with delight and possibilities. You two are amazing and so was this cave.

[@trauden7684]

Next up, Son Dong cave. Largest and longest in the world. I hear it takes 2 weeks to go thru and training alone takes 6 months. Has its own biodiversity, flowing rivers and the largest part can fit a 40 stories building half a mile long.

[@baekimin21]

Coolest video about Phong Nha Ke Bang cave 🤟 And I must say that your dad is pretty cool to join such an adventurous trip with you guys. Hope you guys have many memorable experiences in Vietnam

[@hadynjeffrey8210]

Just watched the video again with a friend it's definitely your best video yet and it's amazing too see how they have improved as you go along. After the travels you can make documentaries. Absolutely stunning

[@OnePackWanderers]

Wow. That is the dream, one day. Thank you very much, you put huge smiles on our faces. All the best! 😊

[@vinhquyen46]

Amazing you guy explored the Phong Nha cave. Beautiful sceneries and thrilling.

[@alexaatwell7949]

It has been such a pleasant surprise to stumble upon your channel and follow along on your adventures. I'm traveling to Vietnam later this year for the first time (I can hardly contain my excitement!), so this is now definitely on my must-do list! :)

[@pohanahawaii]

😌 So glad nothing crawled on you when your were in the sand bath!

[@Walts-Travel]

You guys are living your best life. Amazing!!! Come on now!! 🛶

[@davesivirn2283]

Fantastic adventure!. Vietnam has sooooo much to offer, it really spoils you. Your dad is clearly having the adventure of a lifetime too it seems : ) Great you are taking some time to just chill as well. More coming your way too. Something to consider when you leave Vietnam is Laos. It too has some great stuff to see.

[@OnePackWanderers]

We feel very fortunate to be exploring Vietnam before it gets completely developed by/for tourism. Still feels a bit raw, in a good way. Laos is very intriguing. Are we right in thinking that it’s much less populated than other SEA countries? Looking at the maps, it’s pretty big and only 7m people…

[@davesivirn2283]

@@OnePackWanderers Yes Laos is way less populated, more small villages ect. really only a few population centers. It is fairly large in terms of land mass, I only rode in the north north western part so far. Again great riding but need a bit more substantial bike, like a 250 if you are riding two up. I would say that Laos is more rustic, not dangerous if you pay attention, (they still have land mines) so stay in the approved areas. The people are great and lots of amazing things to see. Just like Vietnam is like Thailand 20 years ago, laos is like Vietnam 10 years ago. You two have really been upping your skills as adventure travelers and I think you would have no issues with Laos. Even if you just sort of high spot it with places like Luang Prabang, (already touristed but cool) Phonsavan (plain of jars, spooky and cool) Vangviang ( former backpack haven now more rave and party) but fun lol.. As is the case most of the country out side these enclaves is beautiful and locals are sweet. over all a bit harder core, not for newbies, but really worth doing in my opinion.

[@OnePackWanderers]

Thank you for the insight, it is truly very appreciated.

[@vippro1982]

@@davesivirn2283 Vietnam has been famous for its beautiful scenery more than a few hundred years ago, but the Vietnamese government does not allow humans to enter to visit, fearing that humans will destroy the nature.

[@hungcuongnguyen293]

Since you are already in Phong Nha -Ke Bang locality , check-out Paradise cave , Tu Lan cave and Swallow cave as well . They are much more stunning than Phong Nha cave

[@dougmaclean9752]

great video - wondering how often those big rocks fall down ? thanks

[@louyht7]

I think yall have to explore Son Dong Cave someday

[@jeanguillemette8750]

I never thought I would see such cave exploration in Vietnam great find good work!!

[@celica90gt]

I heard about Phong Nha through Joe Rogan Podcast with Forrest Galante, such an awesome place to travel to

[@OnePackWanderers]

It’s the type of place that’s going to be a hugely popular destination in ten years. On an unrelated note, my first car was a ‘91 Celica GT. Fun little cars!

[@hongocthao360]

Recommend Trang An - Bai Dinh (Ninh Binh). It's magnificent!

[@OnePackWanderers]

This is definitely happening 🙂

[@miennguyen1396]

Amazing thanks for sharing

[@teejayoz1221]

i love how you’ve taken ur dad along in ur adventures that’s really special. I lost my dad years ago so am so happy to seeu make happy memories with ur dad. Excellent vlog, fascinating caves. Thank you ❤️

[@OnePackWanderers]

We all have a limited amount of time in this life, so it has been incredible sharing these experiences with dad. I hope you have good memories with your father ❤️

[@teejayoz1221]

@@OnePackWanderers I do ❤️ you are guys are so blessed thank you for making great vlogs. Stay safe 🙏

[@miked6801]

There are two more caves which are called Dark cave and Thiên Đường (heaven) cave (Dry cave). I have traveled there once and it's absolutely stunning. In Dark Cave, there will be even more activities for you guys to explore. I think both of them are around 30mins drive from Phong Nha cave. Hope you guys come back and explore it one day. There is also Son Dong cave which I haven't been to but have heard a lot about it. Enjoys the trip guys. Amazing video as always

[@kimnguyen8138]

I never know that vietnam is this beautiful!!! Wish I was there experience with u guys. Have fun and enjoy!

[@hangeroo2439]

My dad said it was even more beautiful before the war. Imagine all the bombs that were dropped on beautiful Vietnam (more bombs than in WWII). I'm sad by all the historical stuff lost, like the Cham ruins and all the beautiful architecture.

[@nofood1]

@@hangeroo2439 history erasure is a one of the biggest points war exists...

[@LDboliem82]

Ok! I have to say sorry that I mixed up Phong Nhà Cave to Son Doong was a longest cave in Vietnam and the world! Some Vietnamese viewers here were corrected me about it and I really appreciate that. Peace! 😀

[@OnePackWanderers]

It’s also kind of confusing because they’re still finding new caves in the area. Phong Nha used to be considered the largest cave.

[@LDboliem82]

@@OnePackWanderers Really! Thanks for letting me know. I need to do some more research about it. It's embarrassing that I don't know well about geography of my country! But a lot of new things are going on in Vietnam now, especially for touristy. Honestly, if I come back there, I wil be just like you guys and need to going out to explore a new Vietnam which is different over 22 years ago when I lived there! Enjoy your journey and stay safe. And thank you so much for your feedback.

[@mjhieusuper]

I live in Hochiminh city more than 40 years up to now, never has a chance to go to these amazing places in my own country. Thanks for great videos. Love from Vietnam. 🥰

[@BellaFunDay]

This is the reason why my boyfriend and I never missed you guys videos.

[@bettytran6147]

Wow! What’s an incredible experience! Amazing!

[@chunkystyle3311]

Love your vids, you guys are great tourists if that makes sense lol.

[@jomontanee]

Your thumbnail is EPIC! 🤣

[@mlee1308]

The best. Thanks

[@kelsey809]

Awesome!

[@fhatami5667]

sooo cool，thanks for taking me to the trip and help me know Vietnam better. Think about going there after China lifted the restrictions…

[@bishkahunter7197]

I’m really glad you guys did this so I don’t have too…….so brave guys…not for me that’s for sure 🐨🥂

[@MrGkt2]

This channel is supper underated for sure

[@CheekyKoala]

Stalictites & stalicmites (sp?) I remember being told: tites- hold on tight to the roof of the cave & mites: might reach the roof eventually…

[@hadynjeffrey8210]

If this is the quality of your videos after a couple of days of take a couple more as this was absolutely stunning. Keep them coming

[@lumpialife]

Wow! So cool!!

[@LDboliem82]

You guys are lucky than me, a Vietnamese but never have chance to see this Phong Nha cave before I came here to live from Saigon! It was discovered few years ago and was named a longest cave in the world, if I am not wrong. Enjoy your exploration and stay safe!

[@MrGkt2]

Dài nhất là hang sơn đòong ông ơi

[@hungcuongnguyen293]

Phong Nha cave is not the longest and largest cave in the world . It`s Son Doong cave , also located in Quang Binh province . This Vietnamese province is very famous for its cave network . It`s nicknamed The Cave Kingdom of VN and of the world

[@LDboliem82]

@@MrGkt2 That's why I said if I am not wrong! LoL. Now I know I am really wrong! Thanks for correcting me. 🙂

[@LDboliem82]

@@hungcuongnguyen293 Thanks for your information! I appreciate that! 🙏

[@tankietnguyen1222]

3 bạn thích những hang động nên thử đi hang Sơn Đoòng

[@TânLâm-fl66]

Speechless..... This is what you call adventures. Can't do anything like this in the United State Cages, Everywhere you go is under guidance of securities. Vietnam has sooooo much to offer, I always enjoyed your vlogs in Vietnam. Hope to see more. One Pack Wanderers

[@OnePackWanderers]

Very true, this would never be sold as a tour in the US.

[@booklover555]

In your description box can you give more information (maps, names of places, accommodations, destination names, etc) to assist those interested in planning their own travels to these beautiful destinations you’re bringing to your viewers. Thank you!!

[@tompham637]

Thank you for the sharing this beautiful video. It’s beautiful scenery. Have fun and stay safe !

[@legogummybear5]

I know you won't read this, because of the age of the video, but this is one of the BEST videos you have done!

[@OnePackWanderers]

THANK YOU!!! This video didn't perform well at all, but it is still one of our top 3 favorite ones we ever made.

[@Lavender_Ave]

Why don't they put double robes in case you missed one you could catch another, and why don't they put the handles on sides of the ladder to be secure.

[@doodahgurlie]

Probably makes it more exciting. When there's a chance of death, you get that rush. LOL! But yeah, I can see some idiot not holding tight or taking chances and dying in either circumstance.

[@emmaemma9406]

Isn’t Vietnam just a beautiful country?The food, people, landscape it’s amazing!

[@OnePackWanderers]

Could not agree more. This country is incredible.

[@jennavhuang]

Wowowzers. I’ll definitely need to go back to Vietnam after seeing this vlog. 2 weeks is defo not enough to see what you’ve seen so far 🤩🤩 also wondering if it was mandatory to get health insurance as a foreigner and which you both went with if mandatory. Would love to know, thank you

[@OnePackWanderers]

Yep, health insurance is required. We have Safety Wing and actually did have to use them in Thailand and they paid out without missing a beat.

[@jennavhuang]

@@OnePackWanderers Thank you so much for your response, super helpful!

[@1290anne]

Hey guys! This looks amazing. We are planning on visiting Vietnam next year and this is definitely on the wishlist now. Which tour company did you do this tour with?

[@bennynguyen3510]

They mentioned the company name in the KZbin description❗️

[@OnePackWanderers]

Hey there! I think the name of the company was Phong Nha Kayaking 🙂

[@minhang8429]

just watch the video that makes my heart want to jump out. It's really interesting!

[@craigclements9891]

Your videos are great. Can I ask who you did the tour through? I'm heading there in 3 weeks.

[@OnePackWanderers]

So the owner of our home stay arranged everything. The guides were wearing shirts that said, ‘Phong Nha Kayaking’. Sorry we can’t be more helpful than that. If you stay at Green River Cosy Home Stay, the woman that runs it, Lynn, is absolutely awesome and she’ll help you out with the perfect tour.

[@lucaswall2000]

Hi! Been following your Journey for a couple months now and im absolutely loving it! Me and my girfriend are planing a 6 month long trip to southeast asia in october and im wondering what kind of vaccines you took before embarking on your Journey?

[@OnePackWanderers]

Hi Lucas. You guys will have so much fun, totally recommend doing it! We have hepatitis, tetanus, and of course Covid inoculations. We also have travel health insurance which has helped us out once.

[@joedo1240]

Awesome tour! Do you mind sharing which tour is this at Phong Nha?

[@OnePackWanderers]

Our home stay arranged the tour so we’re not too sure on the specifics. But the guides’ shirts said, ‘Phong Nha Kayaking.’ If you happen to stay at Green River Cosy Home Stay the owner, Lynn, is incredibly knowledgeable about the area and all the different treks available. Honestly she was so awesome that we’d recommend stopping by Green River Cosy just to speak with her.

[@joedo1240]

@@OnePackWanderers Thank you so much guys for the information. Guess I need to pay Lynn a visit when I’m there. Anyway, really enjoyed all your adventures and can’t wait to see more.

[@denisemckeague8568]

Can you please send me the name of the tour company you used for the Phong Nha kayaking tour ? I will be there in March 2023 and want to do the exact tour you did. Thxs so much for your information.

[@-UnknownX-]

Wow, that's so amazing guys! Did you see the monsters or another world in the cave, guys? Hahaha...🇻🇳✌🤣

[@OnePackWanderers]

Cheveyo wanted to see monsters, but fortunately we did not 😂

[@expandingtravels6856]

Yeh caves at Phong Nha are awesome/

[@misterscary999]

Great upload & a truly amazing experience. The only thing in my mind when watching it was thinking how dangerous the rickety little bridge and crossing the rushing river holding onto the rope looked. Was it as dangerous in real life as it came across in the video? I guess what I'm saying is that I'm a big chicken and would never have done that... Thank you for sharing your extraordinary experience with us.

[@OnePackWanderers]

It was just as we showed it. No safety railings or anything like that 😅 Lots of huge drops and the river part was not exaggerated at all. Only safety stuff was the occasional rope for climbing and the rusty ladders laid across gaps. When we first got to those parts, we all had to sort of mentally adjust to it. So different from what you’d expect on a tour, but so much fun!

[@misterscary999]

@@OnePackWanderers You can really tell that you guys loved it and had a great time! Great upload - can't wait for your next one.

[@generalgeneral9087]

LOL.."gone forever!!" Be extra careful!! :)

[@leluu3266]

Thiên nhiên là tự nhiên

[@vtim1]

I really wanna go here! Looks like y'all spinning out of control caus your boats are missing fins lol.

[@OnePackWanderers]

Yep no fins at all 😂

[@78bollox]

♥️

[@brokenomad]

amazing

[@meditationthien1662]

❤❤❤

[@watahyahknow]

definetely looks like sumting in would want to visit as for the darkness in the cave , now you know what i was talking about in the comment under the last video where i found myself in a cave with the pocketlight going ouut (add to that the uncertanty of being able to find the / any exit out of the cave) those caves i mentioned where verry different thought they where dry actually kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYWsd6yHo76bd5o , the one i was in was smaller though

[@artofgia]

Nice! What was the name of the tour company?

[@OnePackWanderers]

We setup this tour through a lady named Lynn. She owns Green River Homestay in Phong Nha, and you can reach her through the info you find on Google if you search her homestay.

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Gahhhh, between the bugs and darkness and being that far underground, I don't know that I'd cope so well!! That was amazing! We were concerned for your paddling (Minnesota has a LOT more lakes than AZ 😂) but you did great! Bill says Cheveyo should get those man-boobs looked at. 😂😂😂

[@OnePackWanderers]

😂🤣 Paddling is quite the workout! Our shoulders were a bit sore the next morning 😅 Fun fact: AZ only has two natural lakes, and they're both very small.

[@BuiNgocAnh987]

Thật thú vị

[@daynaupho]

Yêu các bạn!

[@xdgs567z]

I have claustrophobia so no way I’m going into those caves without a panic attack 😬

[@OnePackWanderers]

It’s good you know your limits! One girl on the tour with us really struggled with some of it.

[@lunajohnson4842]

is there a lot of spiders?:O

[@CambodiaNomadTips]

What a buzz! Maybe a bit scary for me🥺🥺🥺

[@OnePackWanderers]

It was a bit scary at times, definitely

[@acobbler449]

What was the name of this cave tour , and were there any really tight spots you had to crawl through ?

[@OnePackWanderers]

Not sure of the name of the tour. Lynn, the owner of our homestay, arranged it all. The homestay is called 'Green River Cozy' and I'd highly recommend at least stopping by to talk to Lynn. She's passionate about caving, and she's brilliant. There's a huge range of tours in Phong Nha, and having someone to help navigate them was invaluable.

[@acobbler449]

@@OnePackWanderers Great thank you.... I am doing the same route as you , Jan 9 to March 2 .... What all did you have to show at the Lao Bao crossing ( will be my visa run crossing as well ) 2 passport photos of what size ? , 50 USD cash , how many covid vaccines ,and did they ask? etc etc

[@OnePackWanderers]

Getting into Laos, we only needed passports and $40 USD per person. On paper, full vaccination (2+ doses) is also required but nobody asked. Getting back into Vietnam, you need a valid e-visa and of course your passport again. No Covid requirements.

[@acobbler449]

@@OnePackWanderers AWESOME THANK YOUL....I have 2 doses, really don't want to get a third,would you get the booster if you were me ?

[@nqtrung4456]

Việt Nam 🇻🇳

[@mthsu]

17:35 There is hot spring sand bath in Kyushu, Japan. At the very south of Kyushu, in the coast town Ibusuki. "Ibusuki Sand steamed hot spring 指宿 砂むし温泉" ♨♨

[@Potomacstud]

Are you going do the sandbag ? hey that is a totally legit question , it cannot get any better than being covered with sand in a pitched black darkness cave 😂😂😂

[@OnePackWanderers]

It felt really strange, but also nice!

[@Potomacstud]

@@OnePackWanderers i feel so blessed seeing both of you , both of you blessed me , stay safe and keep on smiling , i loved it totally

[@sonnyday6830]

I have a question.....what happens if someone needs to go to the toilet while in the cave?

[@OnePackWanderers]

The river was flowing pretty fast 😅

[@sonnyday6830]

@@OnePackWanderers 😂

[@tankietnguyen1222]

Đôi dép huyền thoại của người Việt Nam

[@banhcuondj9690]

Dép huyền thoại là dép tổ ong , còn đôi dép đó là dép của bộ đội.

[@tankietnguyen1222]

Huyền thoại là dép hành quân từ Bắc vào Nam

[@nopka2293]

น่าถืงมหัสจรรย์มาก

[@phongdinh3489]

👍👌🤣

[@VietNguyenDuc2710]

Did you guys get to experience the celebrating atmosphere on the street as Vietnam soccer team won the gold medal at SEA Games 31 a couple of days ago?

[@huyquoctran2088]

They busy driving on the road and nobody else besides people in vietnam care about it. Its not like vietnam can win the world cup 😂. They never ever will in their life time

[@VietNguyenDuc2710]

@@huyquoctran2088 Funny how just a question to check on them can trigger a mean Vietnamese who has nothing to do with that question. LOL.

[@doodahgurlie]

@@VietNguyenDuc2710 Exactly. The fact that the people crowded the streets in celebration without shooting, fighting, rioting, looting, is a testament to the rest of the world how Viets are. It was amazing to watch all the people celebrating and the electric atmosphere it created.

[@therabbitnews9362]

Do you know what Cham people are? They are Moslim people.

[@hangeroo2439]

Not the ones in Vietnam. They practice Hinduism whereas the Cham people in Cambodia practice mostly Islam.

[@therabbitnews9362]

If I'm not mistaken, Cham in Cambodia came from Vietnam when the Vietnamese took their land.