Phong Nha Cave & Paradise Cave Tour
Cave Tour / Phong Nha – Ke Bang / River Boat / Stalactites / Natural Heritage
Quang Binh – Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park – Phong Nha Cave – Paradise Cave
Overview
The Phong Nha Cave & Paradise Cave Day Tour is a journey to explore the two most famous caves in the Phong Nha – Ke Bang area, Quang Binh. The tour combines a boat ride on the Son River into Phong Nha Cave and a walk to discover the magnificent stalactite system in Paradise Cave.
Phong Nha Cave & Paradise Cave Day Tour is a journey to explore the two most famous caves in the Phong Nha – Ke Bang area, Quang Binh. The tour combines a boat ride on the Son River into Phong Nha Cave and a walk to discover the magnificent stalactite system in Paradise Cave.
Phong Nha Cave is suitable for guests who want to experience an underground river cave, as they will take a boat from the Son River pier into the cave entrance, then continue moving inside the cave and take a light walk in the permitted area. Meanwhile, Paradise Cave impresses with its vast dry cave space, system of stalactites, stalagmites, wooden stairs, and beautifully arranged lighting.
This tour is very suitable to sell from Phong Nha town or Dong Hoi. From Hue, it is still possible to do a day trip but the itinerary is long, requiring an early departure and guests must accept a lot of driving time. From Da Nang/Hoi An, it is not recommended to sell as a day tour because the distance is too far; instead, advise a 2D1N or 3D2N Quang Binh package.
Highlights
Explore two famous caves: Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave
Boat ride on the Son River into Phong Nha Cave
Admire underground river, stalactites, stalagmites, and limestone cave space
Walk along wooden stairs in Paradise Cave – one of the most beautiful dry caves in the region
Experience the UNESCO landscape of Phong Nha – Ke Bang
Suitable for travelers wanting a nature day tour, not too adventurous
Can depart from Phong Nha, Dong Hoi, or Hue
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Car and guide pick up early at central Hue hotel. Depart for Quang Binh. This is a long itinerary so guests need to have an early breakfast or prepare a breakfast box.
Short rest stop along the way. If guests want to add DMZ points like Hien Luong Bridge, Ben Hai River, or La Vang, please inform in advance as it will extend the itinerary.
Guests visit Paradise Cave first to avoid being late for the afternoon Phong Nha boat.
Enjoy a local set menu lunch.
Board the boat on the Son River, enter Phong Nha Cave, admire the underground river and take a light walk inside the cave.
Depart for Hue.
Drop off at hotel in Hue. Return time may be later if rain, traffic jams, many stops, or late departure.
Included / Not Included
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off according to selected departure point: Phong Nha, Dong Hoi, or Hue
- English or Vietnamese speaking guide as per program
- Phong Nha Cave entrance ticket if selected package includes ticket
- Paradise Cave entrance ticket if selected package includes ticket
- Boat for Phong Nha Cave as per program
- Electric car/golf cart at Paradise Cave if included in package
- Local set menu lunch
- Basic bottled water on car
- Operational support during the tour
Not included
- Entrance tickets if selected package does not include tickets
- Electric car/golf cart at Paradise Cave if not included
- Breakfast, dinner
- Drinks not in program
- Personal expenses, snacks, coffee stops
- Tips for guide, driver, boat crew if guests wish
- Surcharge for pick-up/drop-off outside Phong Nha/Dong Hoi/Hue center
- Surcharge for holidays, Tet, peak season
- Surcharge for Korean/Chinese/Japanese speaking guide if requested
- Personal travel insurance
- Adventure tours such as Paradise Cave 7km, Dark Cave, kayaking if not selected as separate option