Da Nang/Hoi An: 2-Day Paradise & Phong Nha Caves Adventure

5.0 (6 reviews) Hoi An, Vietnam
Duration2 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesVietnamese, English
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
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Overview

Discover the natural wonders of Central Vietnam on this 2-day adventure from Da Nang or Hoi An. Explore the breathtaking Paradise Cave with its spectacular stalactites and stalagmites, then venture into the impressive Phong Nha Cave, famous for its underground river and magnificent limestone formations. Enjoy scenic landscapes, fascinating cave discoveries, and an unforgettable journey through the natural beauty of Vietnam.

What's included

  • Accommodation for 1 night in Phong Nha or Dong Hoi (hotel or homestay).
  • Lunch
  • A lunch meal.
  • Entrance tickets to Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave.
  • One-way sleeper bus ticket from Hoi An / Da Nang to Dong Hoi / Phong Nha.
  • Bottled water.
  • Travel hat.
  • English-speaking tour guide with expertise in the history and culture of the caves
  • Dinner
  • Additional surcharge for pick-up if staying outside the designated pick-up area
  • Personal Expenses

What to expect

Day 1: Travel from Da Nang/Hoi An to Phong Nha
  1. Da Nang
    1 day
    Travel from Da Nang/Hoi An to Phong Nha

    Guests will travel from Da Nang/Hoi An to Phong Nha by sleeper bus. Please make your own way to the bus office as instructed to begin the journey.
    After completing the check-in procedure, guests board the bus and begin the journey to Phong Nha. The estimated travel time is 7–8 hours.
    We will pick you up at the bus drop-off point and transfer you to the homestay for check-in, rest and preparation for the next day's sightseeing activities.
Day 2: Paradise Cave – Phong Nha Cave Tour
  1. Paradise Cave
    2h 30m · Admission ticket included
    9:00 AM: Paradise Cave Exploration. Guests start the journey with a 1.6 km tram ride, followed by a short walk to the narrow entrance of the cave. Inside, visitors will be amazed by the vast, cool space, with ceilings reaching up to 60 metres high and a width of 120 metres.

    You will conquer 500 limestone steps to reach the main chamber – an underground wonder illuminated by a beautiful system of white LED lights that highlight the magnificent stalactites and stalagmites.

    The guide will share fascinating stories as you explore and take memorable photos. After about 2 hours, the group returns to the parking area to head back to Phong Nha for lunch.
  2. Phong Nha
    2h
    11:30 AM: Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch featuring fresh local ingredients with a diverse menu suitable for all diners, including vegetarians.
  3. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
    3h
    1:30 PM: Continue the journey to Phong Nha Cave. Guests board a dragon boat for a 30-minute ride along the poetic Son River. From the boat, you will enjoy peaceful riverside scenery, local village life and interesting stories shared by the boat operator.

    As the boat enters the cave, nature gradually reveals its beauty through striking stalactite formations. Inside, the shimmering stalactites and stalagmites illuminated by torches create a magical, fairy-tale-like world.
    You will learn about the cave's formation and admire the underground lakes, sandy banks and unique rock structures.

    04:30 – 04:45 PM: End the tour at Phong Nha Cave and return to your hotel in Phong Nha town.
  4. Dong Hoi
    1h
    05:30 – 05:45 PM: Arrive back in Dong Hoi, officially ending the Paradise Cave – Phong Nha Cave Tour.

    Thank you for choosing our services. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future!

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our tour guide will contact you through WhatsApp for pickup details; please kindly check your message.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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