From Hue Phong Nha and Paradise Cave Full Day Heritage Tour

Hue, Vietnam
Duration17h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the subterranean wonders of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park on this comprehensive day trip from Hue. Experience the magic of Phong Nha Cave as you cruise along the Son River into its legendary underground chambers. Your journey continues with a trek through lush tropical forests to reach Paradise Cave, the "Underground Palace" renowned for its colossal size and shimmering limestone formations. This expertly curated tour allows you to witness two of the world's most spectacular cave systems in a single day, offering a perfect blend of serene river cruising, light trekking, and breathtaking natural history.

Options

Pick-up and Drop-off in Hue

Group Tour
Phong Nha & Paradise Caves
Bus
Pickup included

Private Tour

Phong Nha & Paradise Caves
Lunch
Bus/Coach/Van
Pickup included

Drop off Dong Hoi/Phong Nha

Drop off Dong Hoi/Phong Nha
Phong Nha & Paradise cave
Group Tour
Lunch
Bus/Van
Pickup included

What's included

  • Modern air-conditioned transportation is available from Dong Hoi City to Phong Nha-Ke Bang
  • Admission to Paradise Cave, Phong Nha Cave
  • Dragon boat tickets on the river
  • Electric cars move at Paradise Cave
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hue city (only option 2)
  • Lunch
  • Lavie bottled water 500ml: 2 bottles per guest per day
  • Travel insurance with a maximum compensation of 20,000,000 VND per guest per incident
  • Cold towels: 2 per guest per day
  • English-speaking guide specializing in tours for the entire route

What to expect

  1. Hue
    4h
    4:10 - 04:30 AM - Pick up

    The bus picks up passengers at the meeting point in Hue city. You will depart for Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. Travel time is about 4 hours, through beautiful routes and majestic natural scenery of the Central region.
  2. 1h
    08:30AM - Arrive at Sovaba Travel Office in Dong Hoi, Quang Binh province. You rest and relax for about 10 minutes, drink water, and prepare for the journey to explore two famous caves.
    The vehicle will take you to Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, with a travel time of approximately one hour. Get ready to explore one of the world’s most renowned natural wonders.
  3. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
    10m
    09:30 AM - The car will take you to the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park area, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its stunning limestone landscapes, caves, and rich biodiversity.
  4. Paradise Cave
    2h 30m · Admission ticket included
    10:00 AM - Paradise Cave Exploration:

    Visitors begin their journey with a 1.6 km tram ride, followed by a short hike to the narrow entrance of Paradise Cave. Once inside, the cave reveals a vast, cool space with ceilings up to 60 meters high and widths of 120 meters. Wooden stairs guide you through this "Underground Royal Palace," showcasing magnificent stalactites and stalagmites illuminated by soft LED lights. The cave's natural wonders, including formations resembling flowers, trees, and waterfalls, leave visitors in awe. After two hours of exploration, the tour concludes with a return to the parking lot, leaving unforgettable memories.
  5. Phong Nha
    1h
    12:30PM - Lunch Break: After visiting Paradise Cave, you will be invited to a restaurant in the National Park area to have lunch with local specialties, in a peaceful and airy space.
  6. Phong Nha Caves
    3h · Admission ticket included
    01:30 PM - Journey to Phong Nha Cave:

    • After enjoying lunch, visitors continue their journey to Phong Nha Cave. Here, visitors board a dragon boat to begin a 30-minute cruise along the green river, surrounded by beautiful natural scenery.
    • Sitting on the boat, visitors will feel the peace of the scenery, watching the riverside villages and majestic limestone mountains in the distance. The river leads to the entrance of Phong Nha Cave, where the magic of nature gradually reveals itself through the majestic and mysterious beauty of rows of stalactites and stalagmites.
    • Stepping inside, visitors will be overwhelmed by the shimmering beauty of the stalactite system illuminated under flashlight. Stone curtains, stalagmites, and stalactites shine like diamonds, creating unique shapes. The deeper you go, the more you will be amazed by the shoals, underground lakes and sparkling rocks, all creating a scene like a fairy tale world.
  7. 1h
    04:00PM - Return to Dong Hoi: Guests board the vehicle to return to Dong Hoi City.
  8. Hue
    4h
    05:00PM - Arrival in Dong Hoi:

    The vehicle will pick you up and continue the journey back to Hue.

    08:00 PM - Arrival in Hue:

    You arrive in Hue, concluding the tour. The driver bids you farewell and looks forward to welcoming you on future journeys.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our guide will be waiting for you at meeting point/ your hotel and wearing T-shirt with our logo. Depending on your location we will give you an exactly time for pickup.
Note: Please provide an accurate phone number for easy communication.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If you're vegetarian or have any special dietary needs, please let the local operator know in advance.

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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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