Day 2: Tu Lan Cave - Kim Cave - Hung Ton Cave - Hung Dung Campsite
The group is awakened by the sound of the waterfall and the birds singing. There's something special about wanting to get into the jungles and get away from the monotony of city life. Listening to nature's rhythms can be a wonderful way to enjoy our lives.
The early-morning sunlight enters our tents, greeting us to another beautiful day. Getting out of the tent, taking a deep breath in a clean atmosphere, swimming to the waterfall, doing yoga or meditation are also fantastic ways to start a new day in a very remote area like Tu Lan campsite.
We're having breakfast in the jungle by 8 a.m. Then, at 9 a.m., we'll have another safety briefing and practice using the abseil equipment. Today is a challenging day, but it is also a beautiful journey filled with many interesting experiences.
We walk through the valley for about an hour from the Tu Lan campsite to the dry entrance of Tu Lan cave. On the path, we can see two spectacular waterfalls that are thought to originate from a cave nearby. We are constantly reminded to be cautious because parts of the path are slippery or rocky. The priority is safety, please keep it in mind.
The cave is approximately 2.2 kilometres long, including dry and river passages. The river passage is about 150m from the dry entrance. Many cave formations were discovered here, including stalactites and stalagmites, as well as lovely cave pearls.
Most cave formations are formed by drips. Rainwater on the surface passes through the soil on the top of the mountain, becoming acidic. This water then works its way slowly through the limestone to emerge in the roof of the cave passage. It dissolves limestone on its way. As it drips down from the cave roof, it leaves behind a small amount of calcium carbonate which will form all kinds of cave formations.-
We arrive at the end of the dry passage, where the safety team will assist you in putting on the harnesses and thoroughly checking before you climb to the top of the abseil section. We take turns abseiling. While abseiling, one guide and two safety assistants will guide you and keep an eye on you at all times. Please ensure that you always have confidence in the device. The abseiling pose is to lean backwards over the drop, walk slowly down the wall, and hold the rope with one hand above and one hand below the device to control the speed while the belay device causes friction in the rope.
Experience the 15-meter abseil into the lower river passage and land on the raft where you will paddle or swim out of the 200m.
The journey to the Kim cave continues. You will travel 300 meters through the dry passage. The ascent to the cave is difficult due to the highly polished terrain. You can see daylight in the middle of the cave where the rock collapsed thousands of years ago. It also allows the sunbeam to enter the cave.
After that, you'll swim through the cave to To Mo Valley, where you'll see a beautiful waterfall, and have lunch. You will have an hour here for lunch and the opportunity to swim in the beautiful lake if desired. As you walk through the valley, you'll come across Ton Cave, which is next to the waterfall.
The swim into the cave is about 100m long, then after you will see a dry passage and a metal ladder. The lifeline is provided to ensure your safety while climbing. Walking out of the 50m, you will see the Ton cave exit.
The final challenge of the day is to climb about 150 meters up a hill and then descend to the Laken valley. It takes approximately 2 hours. It's difficult but enjoyable. Then you arrive at the camp. Today you have three caves to explore, all of which are river passages, requiring you to swim with your backpack. That is why you should have a floating backpack for this trip.
Another delectable meal awaits you.
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