Reports

Phong Nha Introduction
A comprehensive Phong Nha introduction covering the village's history, early stages of cave exploration, and the rise of world-class cave tourism in Vietnam.

2021-2025: More than 15km of new passages and latest discoveries in Quang Binh
After some years gap due to the pandemic, the British caving team returned in 2023 & 2024 to continue the exploration in Quang Binh. In these years, the team surveyed more than 15km of new passages.

2016-2020: Deep-water dives in Son Doong and 10km of new passages surveyed
The period between 2016 and 2020 marks 30 years of British caving expeditions to Vietnam, moving beyond the established master systems into the rugged, less-accessible karst of Quang Ninh and Minh Hoa Districts.

1996-2000: The Expansion into the Remote Area of Phong Nha
Following the resounding success of the initial stage (1990-1995), the British Cavers returned to Quang Binh in 1997 and 1999.

2006-2010: A Golden Era of Cave Exploration with the Discovery of Son Doong Cave
From 2006 to 2010, a series of expeditions transformed the Ke Bang Massif into a global caving landmark.

1990-1995: Unlocking the gates to Southeast Asia’s oldest karst
The Phong Nha-Ke Bang Massif, located in Quang Binh Province, Central Vietnam, is one of the largest limestone massifs in the world and the oldest in Southeast Asia, with rocks dating back 450 million years.

2001-2005: Deep-jungle cave exploration and basecamps in Hang En cave
The period between 2001 and 2005 represents a special chapter in the journey of British cavers in Vietnam.

2011-2015: Mapping remote sectors and nearly 40km of new passages
The period between 2011 and 2015 represents a phase of intensive exploration for the British Cavers in Quang Binh.
