Paradise Cave and Phong Nha Cave Tour in One Day

Paradise Cave and Phong Nha Cave Tour description:

Discover two of the most iconic caves in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park on an unforgettable full-day adventure. This tour combines the breathtaking beauty of Paradise Cave, Asia’s longest dry cave, with the legendary Phong Nha Cave, famous for its underground river and spectacular limestone formations.

Your journey begins at Paradise Cave, often called the “Underground Palace” thanks to its enormous chambers and magnificent stalactites. After a short electric buggy ride and a scenic walk through the forest, you’ll enter a vast cave filled with towering limestone columns, crystal-like formations, and beautifully illuminated passages. Walking along the wooden boardwalk, you’ll experience one of Vietnam’s most impressive natural wonders while learning about its fascinating geological history.

After enjoying a delicious local lunch, continue to Phong Nha Cave, the park’s oldest and most famous water cave. A traditional dragon boat will take you along the peaceful Son River before entering the cave through its dramatic entrance. Inside, you’ll glide past underground rivers, shimmering stalactites, and unique rock formations shaped by millions of years of nature. The boat then stops, allowing you to walk deeper into the cave and admire its remarkable chambers up close.

Itinerary:

08:00 – 08:30 | Hotel Pick-up

Our driver and tour guide will pick you up at 08:00 – 08:30 if you stay in Dong Hoi and 9:00 if you stay in Phong Nha town. This cave is 70km from Dong Hoi and 20km from Phong Nha, that’s why the pick up time differs.

Meet your fellow travelers before departing for Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its spectacular karst landscapes and world-famous caves.

09:30 | Explore Paradise Cave

Arrive at Paradise Cave, often referred to as the “Underground Palace.” Take an electric buggy through the forest, followed by a short uphill walk to the cave entrance.

Step inside and discover one of the longest dry caves in Asia. Walk along the well-maintained wooden boardwalk for approximately 1 km, admiring enormous chambers, magnificent stalactites, stalagmites, and other fascinating limestone formations created over millions of years.

12:00 | Enjoy a Local Lunch

After visiting Paradise Cave, relax at a local restaurant and enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch before continuing the afternoon adventure.

13:30 | Boat Trip to Phong Nha Cave

Travel to the Phong Nha Boat Station and board a traditional dragon boat for a scenic cruise along the peaceful Son River.

The boat will take you directly into Phong Nha Cave, where you’ll marvel at the underground river and impressive rock formations. Continue exploring the cave on foot to admire highlights such as beautiful stalactites, stalagmites, and spacious chambers illuminated by natural and artificial light.

16:00 | Return Journey

Leave Phong Nha Cave and begin the drive back to Phong Nha town.

16:30 – 17:00 | Hotel Drop-off

Arrive back at your hotel, marking the end of a memorable day exploring two of the most famous caves in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park.

Tour Price

Group Tour: 1,250,000 VND/Pax from 2-12 people.

Our service includes:

• Pick-up and return transfers in Dong Hoi City and Phong Nha
• English-speaking guide
• A bottle of water water
• Wet tissue
• One lunch (Vietnamese-style dishes)
• Entrance tickets plus the boat and Electrical car
• Travel Insurance
• Service Charge.

Our service excludes:

• Personal expenses, tips.

Children policies

• Kids below 1,1m are free.
• Kids from 1,1m – 1.2m: pay 50%.
• From 1.3m and up full of charge as adults.

Whether you’re a nature lover, first-time visitor, or adventure seeker, the Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave Tour offers the perfect opportunity to explore two of Vietnam’s most spectacular caves in a single day.