Vietnam · Caving

12-Hour Paradise Cave Tour from Hue with Phong Nha National Park

12 Hours Round trip from Quảng Sơn Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Paradise Cave, the longest dry cave in Asia at 31 km
02 Visit Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park's remarkable cave landscapes
03 See white crystal stalactites and spectacular natural formations inside the cave
04 Stop at La Vang Church and pass by Quang Tri Citadel, known for its 81-day battle
05 Travel back to Hue along the historic Ho Chi Minh Trail

Paradise Cave lies at an elevation of 200 meters above sea level near the western branch of the Ho Chi Minh Highway in Quang Binh Province. Discovered by a local man in 2005, the first 5 km were explored that same year by the British Cave Research Association, while the full 31 km was later explored and publicly announced by British cave explorers. On this 12-hour tour from Hue, visit Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park and admire the cave's naturally primitive beauty, from white crystal stalactites resembling glass pillars to many other spectacular formations.

Inside, you will see a series of white crystal stalactites resembling glass pillars, along with many other spectacular formations.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Paradise Cave and Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park Adventure

06:30 am: Pick up from your hotel and depart for Paradise Cave.
Stop to visit La Vang Church and pass by Quang Tri Citadel, built in 1824. The fierce battle of 81 days and nights made this citadel well known all over the world.
Arrive in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park.
12:00 pm: Savor lunch at a restaurant.
Visit Paradise Cave, discovered by scientists from the British Caving Research Association in 2005. With a length of 31 km, it is the longest dry cave in Asia. Its naturally primitive features make Paradise Cave look like a landscape painting, which makes it especially attractive to visitors. Inside, you will see a series of white crystal stalactites resembling glass pillars, along with many other spectacular formations.
03:30 pm: Return to Hue via the Ho Chi Minh Trail. On the way back, enjoy a snack on the bus.
07:30 pm: Arrive in Hue and drop off at your hotel.