Vietnam · Cave Exploration

8-Hour Phong Nha Cave Tour with Paradise Cave and Son River Cruise

8 Hours Round trip from Phong Nha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Paradise Cave, the longest dry cave in Asia, with spectacular stalactite formations
  • 02 Cruise along the Son River by boat on the way to Phong Nha Cave
  • 03 Discover Phong Nha Cave's underground river, limestone scenery, and unique stalactites
  • 04 Enjoy glimpses of daily village life along the Son River
  • 05 Savor a delicious lunch with local specialties

Explore two of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park's most famous caves on this full-day journey from Dong Hoi or Phong Nha town. Visit Paradise Cave, discovered in 2005 and known as the longest dry cave in Asia, then continue to Phong Nha Cave, regarded by the British Cave Research Association as the top cave in the world for its underground river, vast cave system, fine sand beaches, and spectacular stalagmites and stalactites. Along the way, enjoy a boat ride on the Son River and a local lunch.

Explore two of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park's most famous caves on this full-day journey from Dong Hoi or Phong Nha town.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Dong Hoi, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Paradise Cave and Phong Nha Cave Discovery

  • Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location and depart for Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park around 8 AM.

  • 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.

  • Travel by electric car for 2 km to the foothills of the cave. Then explore about 1 km of the cave along the wooden walkway and admire the many stalactites in different shapes. With its naturally primitive features, Paradise Cave looks like a landscape painting, with a series of white crystal stalactites resembling glass pillars and many other spectacular formations.

  • Enjoy a delicious lunch at a restaurant featuring local specialties around 12 PM.

  • Visit Phong Nha Cave, considered the "First Cave Wonder".

  • Take a boat ride for about 5 km along the Son River to reach Phong Nha Cave, a river cave.

  • Along the way, enjoy an opportunity to experience the daily life of the neighboring villages beside the Son River.

  • Arrive at Phong Nha Cave, the longest wet cave. Enjoy the scenery, spectacular limestone formations, underground river system, and unique stalactites.

  • Return to the boat station.

  • Transfer back to Phong Nha town or Dong Hoi City.

Paradise Cave, Phong Nha Cave, Son River

Where this trip takes you

Paradise Cave, Phong Nha Cave, Son River

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Phong Nha 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All entrance fees and activities

  • Pick-up and drop-off

  • Meal: lunch

  • Private room

  • English-speaking Vietnam tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

  • All entrance fees and activities

  • Beverages

Know before you go

  • Please be ready and wait in your hotel lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time.

  • Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Old Quarter hotels.

  • Pricing is per person but based on two-person occupancy.

  • Substitutions for boats or transportation may need to be made. If so, a comparable or higher-value option will be chosen.

  • Travel on Dec 24th and Dec 31st will incur a higher price.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Phong Nha, Nam Lý, Đồng Hới, Quang Binh Province, Vietnam
Tour start
Phong Nha, Nam Lý, Tp. Đồng Hới, Quảng Bình, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Phong Nha.

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