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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Phong Nha cave is located in Phong Nha – Ke Bang national Park, 50km from Dong Hoi city. This national park was listed in UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites in 2003 for its geological values. Phong Nha cave can be considered as the most famous cave in this Kingdom of the caves with several world cave records including the largest combined caverns and passageways as well as the longest underground the river. It is really an ideal place for tourists to learn about the rock formations. Taking a boat trip along Son river to discover Phong Nha cave will be a very interesting experience.
Bottled water
English speaking guide
Lunch (Vietnamese style dish)
All Fees and Taxes
Entrance tickets, dragonboat, and golf cart transfer, First aid kit available
Pick up and drop off by van in Dong Hoi city or Phong Nha village
Alcoholic Beverages
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Hotels located in Dong Hoi city radius around 3 km from city
Phong Nha Caves, Vietnam * Detailed time plan:
07:45- 08:00: Our car and tour guide will pick up guests in Dong Hoi and drive you to Paradise cave – the longest dry cave in Asia (located in Phong Nha – Ke bang National Park’s core zone). It is approximately 75 km from Dong Hoi and an 80 minute drive). -OR – 8:45-9:10: Our driver will pick you up at your hotel in Phong Nha village, then transfer you to Paradise Cave – the longest dry cave in Asia (located in Phong Nha – Ke bang National Park’s core zone).
You will then be taken by golf cart (1.6km) from the main gate through the jungle, to where you will then climb to the mouth of the cave; a climb that boasts spectacular views of the mountainous region around the cave.
12:30: Lunch at local restaurant in Phong Nha village. Here you will enjoy a traditional vietnamese dish. Vegetarian option available. Please contact us in advance if you have any dietary restrictions and we will do our best to accommodate you.
13:30: Depart for Phong Nha Cave. You will then take a 25 minute ride to the cave via traditional dragonboat. This cave is called a water cave as it exhibits an underground river. After going into the cave by boat, you will explore 300 meters into the cave on foot. Then, you will be taken back by boat. This cave is famous for its spectacular rock formations. It has been given names such as the “Lion”, the “Fairy Caves”, the “Royal Court”, and the “Buddha”.
17:00: Back to Dong Hoi OR Phong Nha Village. Tour ends when you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Tour inclusion:
Free pick up service from 6:30 am to 7:30 am at the train or bus station; if required
Free luggage storage in our Dong Hoi office –or- take it with you in our van (limited quantity; contact us to reserve)
Pick up and drop off by van in Dong Hoi city or Phong Nha village.
Vietnamese or English speaking guide
Drinking water
Lunch (Vietnamese style dish)
Entrance tickets, dragonboat, and golf cart transfer
First aid kit available
Travel insurance
Paradise Cave, Son Trach, Vietnam With naturally primitive features, Paradise Cave looks like a landscape painting; making it a natural wonder that many have enjoyed since its opening in 2010. According to spelunkers (cave explorers), the deeper one journeys into the cave, the more one feels the wells of heavenly clarity all around. The cave can reach up to 72 m high and up to 150 m wide. There are a series of white crystal stalactites (limestone deposits) resembling natural pillars and many other spectacular formations. Paradise Cave (Hang Thien Duong) was discovered by scientists of the British Caving Research Association in 2005. It has a length of 31.4 km, and is the longest dry cave in Asia. 180 minutes
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Michael_G
27 Mar 2024
Guide was informative and very friendly, great value for money. The caves were so spectacular and lunch quality food .
dandan6958
17 Jun 2023
A well run tour, friendly tour guide and wonderful sites to see. Loved it! Lunch was also terrific. A wonderful Vietnamese experience!
Nadine_B
02 Jun 2023
This “deluxe small group” is 16 people and pretty bare bones when it comes to tours, unfortunately.
The caves are really impressive and our guide was funny, but when we got to Paradise Cave he stayed outside and told us to meet back in 1.5 hours. I was expecting to get insights from him in the cave, not just high level facts while on the bus.
Phong Nha cave is mostly by boat and the prettiest out of the two caves.
Sadly, based on the experience I had, I would have arranged my own transport, done the caves myself and saved on this “deluxe small group tour”.
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