Phong Nha

Tours

Departs: 8:00am from Dong Hoi, 9:00am from Phong Nha Depart from Dong Hoi and Phong Nha town on a scenic drive to Paradise Cave. Go on a short buggy ride, then explore the inside of this cave, known for its large stalactites and stalagmites. Eat lunch in a local Vietnamese restaurant, then go on a boat ride. Explore inside Phong Nha Cave, then return to Dong Hoi. Begin with a morning pickup in Dong Hoi or Phong Nha. Next, drive about 43 miles (70 km) to Paradise Cave. Arrive at Paradise Cave, a limestone cavern that was discovered by a local man in 2005. Travel in a buggy and walk for about 570 meters before you enter the cave to explore the interior. Relax at a resting site, then step inside Paradise Cave, also called Thiên Đường Cave. Marvel at the spectacular stalactites dangling down from the roof. Finish your visit to the cave, then travel along the Ho Chi Minh Trail and hear more fascinating facts about Vietnamese history along the way. Eat lunch at midday at a local restaurant and enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine. After eating, head to Phong Nha Cave, famous for its long underwater river. Ride a boat along the Son River, also called the Lipstick River, from the tourism center and enjoy the beautiful scenery on the journey. Spend some time inside the cave and appreciate its geological features. Look at some of the famous rock formations as well. Finally, exit the cave. Travel back to Dong Hoi to conclude your adventure.

Embark on your adventure with a morning pickup, setting off to explore the natural wonders of the area. Your first destination is the botanic garden, where you have the unique opportunity to observe wild animals in their natural habitats and learn about efforts to protect endangered species. The journey continues as you transition to exploring the magnificent massive Cave by walk through jungle on foot. Marvel at the stunning formations of stalagmites and stalactites that take on the shapes of faces and animals. A boat ride brings you back to the starting point, followed by a refreshing lunch at a nearby restaurant. In the afternoon, the adventure ramps up with a series of thrilling activities. Your guide will lead you through the excitement of ziplining over the Chay River, navigating the Dark Cave river walk, and relaxing in a natural mud pool—a highlight of the experience. After rejuvenating in the mud bath, cleanse yourself in the river, then kayak back to the starting point for more activities, such as an additional zipline ride or a leisurely swim, depending on your preference. The day concludes with a return to your accommodation, leaving you with memories of an exhilarating journey through nature.

7:30AM - 8:00AM: You will be picked up at your hotel in Dong Hoi. 8:45AM - 9:00AM: You will be picked up at your hotel in the Phong Nha Village area. Your adventure starts with a jungle buggy ride in Phong Nha National Park. Hike to Paradise Cave's entrance, and gape at towering chambers and glittering stalactites. Explore 1-kilometer-long eco-friendly walkways. Afterward, have lunch at a local restaurant with vegetarian options available. Next, cruise the turquoise Son River by dragon boat. Enter the historic Phong Nha Cave, a Vietnam War relic. Drift 1 kilometer by boat, then explore further on foot. This day trip packs natural wonders and wartime history! Take a couple of hours to see the cave. This cave is called a water cave, and is famous for its rock formation which has been given names such as the "Lion", the "Fairy Caves", the "Royal Court", and the "Buddha". You will be taken back to your hotel. 3:30PM - 4:00PM: Tour ends in Phong Nha 4:45PM – 5:30PM: Tour ends in Dong Hoi

Phong Nha Cave Expedition 4.5 km by kayak is our new Phong Nha cave product. Taking part in this Phong Nha Kayak tour, visitors will become real cave explorers. From July 19th, 2013, after nearly 20 years of darkness, the magnificence of the stalactite system, especially the unique underground river in Vietnam in addition to the well-designed and professional Led light system has impressed even the regular tourists who have come to Phong Nha several times. Kayaking inside the underground river cave of Phong Nha in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park with flashlights and specialized equipment is also an exciting adventure. The tour certainly brings you to the world of mysterious stalactite systems with outstanding global criteria of Phong Nha cave. Instead of visiting the cave with the color lights, in this tour, visitors will become professional adventurers to explore the mysterious underground river and impressive beauty of Phong Nha cave with a kayak, hiking, or piragua, flashlights, and other specialized equipment. A new experience on the longest underground river in the world will provide visitors with an unforgettable experience. Joining this unique tour, visitors first felt and experienced the full 7 outstanding global criteria of Phong Nha cave voted by the British Royal cave association in 1997. Phong Nha is of the most outstanding aesthetic and unique values with 7 outstanding criteria voted by the British Royal cave association in 1997. Phong Nha Cave Kayak Tour- Phong Nha Locals Phong Nha Cave Kayak Tour They can adventure the mysterious underground river and the impressive beauty of Phong Nha cave by kayak, hiking, piragua, flashlights, and other cave-specialized equipment. 09:00 am: Pick you up from your hotels in Phong Nha town 09:30 AM: Our tour guide tells you about the tour program, and prepares cave equipment. 10:30 AM: You will practice and learn how to kayak in front of the Phong Nha Cave entrance. Please show us how professional you are! Start kayaking through the cave in the darkness (the First 3 kilometers). 12:00 AM: OFF kayak, reach the hiking spot (1,5km). 1:00 PM: Reach the secret underground lake, and enjoy swimming in the dark water pool. 1:30 PM: Have a picnic lunch at the lunch spot. 2:00 PM: Hiking and Kayaking back to the Phong Nha Cave mouth. 3:00 PM: Off the kayak, go to other dry chambers, and see the ancient writing of the Cham people, the early human kingdom in Viet Nam who follows Hinduism. 4:00 PM: come back to the hotels, we finish the Phong Nha Cave Kayak Tour.

8:30am – 9:00am : Pick up time. 9:30am: Wildlife Rescue Center Our jouney start to visit the Wildlife Rescuse Center is truly a memorable experience. You will witness the beauty and wilderness of various wildlife species, from small to large, living in a safe and natural environment. It is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and gain a deeper understanding of the lives of wild animals. 10:00am: you will get to the Paradise bus station. From there, you will trek in the jungle for about 40 minutes to get to the mouth of Paradise Cave. After walking up, you may be tired, you can take a short break in the waiting area (cool down) and then enter Paradise Cave. You have around an hour to discover the beauty of the first kilometer of the cave with your tour guide’s fascinating explanations. When you finish exploring the cave, you will take a buggy back to the bus station. Saying goodbye to the “Paradise”, you will come back to your normal life with lunch in a local restaurant. 2:00pm: you will take a boat ride along the Son River for about 30 minutes before getting to the mouth of Phong Nha Cave. This is the time for your sightseeing of the river and mountains, experiencing the local people’s daily life, and relaxing as well. Next, you will continue on boat and on foot to discover the beauty of stalagmites and stalactites with interesting shapes of faces and animals inside Phong Nha Cave. In the late afternoon, you will take a boat ride again to get back to Phong Nha boat station. Then we drive you back to your accommodation in Phong Nha Town. End of trip!

Departs: 8:00am from Dong Hoi, 9:00am from Phong Nha Next to Phong Nha, Dark Cave is the most popular tourism site in the area. It was first discovered in 1990 and opened up not long after that. The Dark Cave is the smaller version of the Son Doong Cave. The reason for the name is that there is no artificial light installed inside the cave and with its total length of 6 kilometers it’s nothing but darkness! Moreover, the rocks inside the cave are dark, some gray some black. With this tour, you will have new experiences: ziplining, rowing the kayak. Moreover, the cave is home to many lakes, with a water temperature of about 18 degrees. Inside the cave there are many unique things to see and experience! There is a natural mud bath at the end of one of the narrow passages and there are many ancient fossils to be found. The fossils are over a million years old! The natural mud bath is very good for the skin, and compared to a mud-bath in a spa this is just a fraction of the price. Paradise cave or (Hang Thien Duong) was found by a local man named “Ho Khanh in 2005”. The cave was researched by British Cave Research Association with total length of 31,4km and was considered as the longest dry cave in Asia. The cave has been formed over 300 million of years based on scientist’s prediction with wonderful formations. It looks like a secret city hidden underground and is attractive to visitors. You can go further 7000 m to enjoy the secrets inside the cave (paradise-cave-7000m-adventure) Tour Itinerary: 07:30 – 08:00 Our car and tour guide will pick up guests in Dong Hoi and transfer 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 a 1h20 minute drive). -OR –08:45 – 9:00 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 (1.6 km) 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. 12:00 Lunch at Dark Cave restaurant. 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. 13:00 Visit Dark Cave (located in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park). Participate in the many adventure activities: mud bath, zip-lining, swimming, kayaking, adventure course, caving etc. 17:00 Depart back to Dong Hoi or Phong Nha village. Tour ends and you will be dropped off at your hotel. * Please be sure to bring: swimwear and towel. Lockers for your belongings will be provided with a 50,000 deposit which will be refunded upon the return of the locker key. * Using the zip-line requires you to be between 40-90 kg. No exceptions.

Morning: - Start your day with a convenient pick-up from your hotel in Hue city center by our tour guide and bus. Begin your journey towards Chay River and the Dark Cave, with fascinating stops along the way. Visit La Vang Holy Land, renowned for the Basilica of Vietnam Catholic and its miraculous legends since 1798. - Continue to Quang Tri Old Citadel, built in 1824, and learn about its crucial role during the Vietnam War. Discover other historic sites like Hien Luong Bridge, Ben Hai River, and the 17th Parallel. - Arrive at Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon: - Head to Chay River and the Dark Cave for an exhilarating adventure. Start with a thrilling 400m zip-line ride from the wildlife observation tower to the entrance of Dark Cave. Equipped with a headlight and helmet, explore the cave's mysteries. - Enjoy a refreshing swim across the Chay River, followed by a unique mud bath experience. Engage in exciting activities within the cave and then wrap up with a smaller zip-line and a refreshing jump into the water. - After the adventure, board the bus for the return trip to Hue city. Arrive back in Hue and enjoy a drop-off at your hotel.

Agreed Time: Our experienced and friendly driver will pick you up from your hotel in city center to depart for Private Car Transfer Hue to/from Hoi An or Da Nang. Today, you can choose to have direct transfer or choose some options with stops for sightseeing tour on the Best Coastal Scenic Route in Central Vietnam: 1 - My Son Sanctuary: located about 40km from Hoi An Ancient Town and constructed between the 4th and 14th century by Cham people to worship Shiva, Vishnu, Brama and some other Gods and Goddess of Hinduism. 2- Ba Na Hills is a hill station and resort located in the Truong Son Mountains west of the city of Da Nang, in central Vietnam. The station, advertised as "Da Lat of Danang province" by local tourism authorities, was founded in 1919 by French colonists. Linh Ung Pagoda is situated near the station, with a cable car nearby to tourists and from the resort. The Ba Na Cable Car, opened on March 29, 2013, holds the world record for the longest non-stop single track cable car at 5801 meters in length. Its latest tourist attraction is the Golden Hand Bridge Danang. 3 - Marble Mountain: All of the mountains have cave entrances and numerous tunnels, and it is possible to climb to the summit of Thuy Mount (Water Mount). Several Buddhist sanctuaries can also be found within the caves, making this a famous tourist site. This area is also famous for stone sculpture making village and stone-cutting crafts in the foot of the mountain. 4 - Linh Ung Pagoda on Monkey Mountain (Vietnamese: Chùa Linh Ứng Bãi Bụt): also known as Lady Buddha Pagoda in Da Nang is one of the three most famous Linh Ung Pagodas in Da Nang. Not only famous for its sacred spiritual culture, but also known as a famous Tourist Destination of Son Tra Peninsula. Possessing a prime location, unique architecture, plus the beauty of the charming countryside make any visitor super-heartened every time they visit. 5 - Hai Van pass: This is well known as Cloudy Pass, the most scenic hillside roads in Vietnam where you can overlook the mountain, sky, and ocean. This is a pass just north of Danang city with recent historic significance. 6 - Lang Co bay: Lang Co bay is known as Village of the Storks located in central of Vietnam and at the bottom of Hai Van Pass which defines two different climatic zones. This is also recognized as one of the most World beautiful Bays. 7 - Lap An Lagoon: Lap An lagoon is a small attractive lagoon with a turquoise mountain on one side and 10 km of beachfront on the other. If you arrive here on lunch time, try tasty seafood and see the landscape beside the local restaurant and fishing village. 8 - An Bang Cemetery: Tombs City of Ghosts is located in An Bang Village, Phu Vang district of Thua Thien Hue province in Central Vietnam. This cemetery with hundreds of huge, colored tombs/mausoleums of all shapes. An Bang is a tranquil village near Thuan An Beach, about 35 kilometers East of Hue City. Therefore, the local people call it City of Ghosts.

The Dark cave is an adventurous and action- packed experience. Visiting this cave includes harnessed zip lining over a turquoise river, swimming into the mouth of the cave (lifejackets included), walking through the dark with only the head torch on your mining helmet to illuminate the way, floating about in the buoyant mud baths deep in the cave, washing clean with a swim in the lake inside the cave, then kayaking back across the river to test your strength on the hanging obstacle course and open ziplines. The Dark cave is named as such because it is one of the few caves that has had no artificial lighting installed. The cave is comprised of mostly basalt, in addition to limestone. Basalt is a black, hard rock; also contributing to the cave’s name. Phong Nha cave or the “river cave” is situated along the historic Ho Chi Minh trail and stands as a relic system of the American/Vietnam war. This cave was actively used to aid the route supporting the battleground of South Vietnam. Safe from the routine bombings, it was used as a place to hide secret floating bridges that would be brought out at night and placed over the river to help trucks get supplies to the south. It once served as a hospital, with weapons installed at the entrance. Today, this area has become the first section of the ever popular Ho Chi Minh Road, as it showcases as lush, mountainous landscape. Visiting this cave includes a 6km dragon boat ride up the turquoise Son river and into the cave where you can marvel at the cave’s magnificient structure. Drift 1km into the cave before exploring 300m on foot. Tour Itinerary 07:45 - 08:00 You will be picked up at hotel in Dong Hoi or in Phong Nha from 08:45 -09:00 and drive you to the Dark cave. Participate in the many adventure activities: longzipline, swimming, kayaking, adventure course, water zipline,… The venture into the cave in the dark for cave exploring and mud bathing. 12:45 Lunch at local restaurant. Vegetarian option available. 13:30 Take a 30 minute ride up the river to Phong Nha cave via traditional dragon boat. Inside the cave, the driver will turn off the motor to admire the cave’s splendour. You will then explore 300m further into the cave on foot. 16:00 – 17:30 Tour ends and gets visitors back to hotel.

Day 1: Paradise cave – Dark cave (_, L, D) 8h.00: We start going to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park – World Natural Heritage. Tourists will have a chance to see the hightlight destinations such as Dong Tien slope, Tra Ang cross road, pay a visit to the vast primary forest. Besides, Tourists will understand more about historical value from the famous sites like Eight-lady cave, 20 Road – Victory. 10h00: Visiting Paradise cave – The longest dried cave in South East Asia with the length researched 31,4km. Being with the system of splendid stalactites and stalagmites, Tourists will admire the wonderland. It takes you about one hour to explore inside the cave. 12h.30: Having lunch at restaurant. 13h.30: After having lunch at Dark cave restaurant, tourist will move to the attractive destination with a lot of activities. Tourists enjoy Zip lining to go to Dark cave directly . The Dark cave has been exploited with equipments: head-lights, helmets, swimwears. Tourists will have experiences in both of walking and swimming on the Thuy Tien cool lake. Especially, Taking a mud bath inside the cave is the unforgettable tim for all in this tour. 16h 45: Coming back the hotel at Phong Nha town/Dong Hoi city, having dinner at Phong Nha town. Day 2: Phong Nha Cave – Phong Nha Botanic Garden – Dong Hoi (B, L, _) 8h.00: You will be transferred to Phong Nha cave, and enjoy its beauty by boat. You explore 1,2 km of the cave on the wooden stair (Hang tien cave, Cung Dinh cave, Bi ky cave). 10h00: Having lunch at restaurant. After taking for rest and having lunch, visitors explore the Phong Nha Botanical Garden, a part of the UNESCO-recognized Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh. The garden is home to Gio (Wind) Waterfall, Vang Anh Lake, a prototype exhibition house, a propagation section, and pristine forest patches. Its diverse flora provides a rich habitat for various species of birds and mammals. 17h00: Turn back to Dong Hoi. End the trip Phong Nha Ke Bang 2 day 1 night