Vietnam · Cave Exploration

5-Day Hue, Quảng Trị and Phong Nha Heritage and Cave Tour

5 Days Round trip from Hue City Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Hue Imperial City, including the Citadel and Forbidden Purple City
02 Visit the royal tombs of Khải Định and Minh Mạng
03 Discover Quảng Trị's war history at La Vang Holy Land and Hiền Lương Bridge
04 Boat through Phong Nha Cave and its underground river
05 Explore the chambers of Paradise Cave and visit Vũng Chùa - Yến Island

Discover Central Vietnam's heritage on this 5-day journey from Hue. Explore the Hue Imperial City, including the Citadel and Forbidden Purple City, visit the royal tombs of Khải Định and Minh Mạng, and cruise the Perfume River by dragon boat. Continue through Quảng Trị to see La Vang Holy Land and Hiền Lương Bridge, then head into Phong Nha - Kẻ Bàng National Park to boat through Phong Nha Cave's underground river and explore the chambers of Paradise Cave. The journey concludes with a visit to Vũng Chùa - Yến Island, combining imperial history, war landmarks, and UNESCO cave wonders across Central Vietnam.

The journey concludes with a visit to Vũng Chùa - Yến Island, combining imperial history, war landmarks, and UNESCO cave wonders across Central Vietnam.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Hue, Dong Hoi, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Quảng Trị

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Hue and Imperial Heritage

Morning: Arrival at Phu Bai Airport or Hue city center, where you will meet your guide and transfer to the hotel.
11:30 - 12:30: Lunch featuring traditional Hue cuisine.
13:00 - 15:30: Visit the Hue Imperial City, including the Citadel and Forbidden Purple City.
16:00 - 17:00: Visit Thiên Mụ Pagoda along the Perfume River.
18:30 - 19:30: Dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight: Hue.

Day 02

Hue Royal Tombs and Perfume River Cruise

07:30 - 08:30: Breakfast at the hotel.
08:30 - 09:30: Visit Khải Định Royal Tomb.
10:30 - 11:30: Visit Minh Mạng Royal Tomb.
12:00 - 13:00: Lunch at a local restaurant.
14:00 - 15:30: Dragon boat cruise on the Perfume River.
16:00 - 17:00: Visit a handicraft and incense-making village.
19:00 - 20:00: Dinner.

Overnight: Hue.

Day 03

From Hue to Quảng Trị and Phong Nha

07:00 - 08:00: Breakfast and check-out.
08:00 - 10:00: Drive from Hue to Quảng Trị.
10:00 - 11:00: Visit La Vang Holy Land.
11:30 - 12:30: Visit Hiền Lương Bridge and the Bến Hải River.
12:30 - 13:30: Lunch in Quảng Trị.
14:00 - 17:30: Transfer to Phong Nha - Kẻ Bàng National Park.
19:00 - 20:00: Dinner.

Overnight: Phong Nha.

Day 04

Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave Adventure

07:00 - 08:00: Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 - 09:00: Transfer to Phong Nha Cave.
09:00 - 11:30: Enjoy a boat trip exploring Phong Nha Cave and its underground river.
11:30 - 12:30: Lunch.
13:30 - 16:00: Explore Paradise Cave (Thiên Đường Cave).
16:30 - 18:00: Return to the hotel and enjoy free time.

Overnight: Phong Nha.

Day 05