13-Hour Phong Nha Cave Tour from Hue with Son River Boat Trip

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit La Vang Holy Land, a significant pilgrimage destination for Catholics in Vietnam
• 02 Enjoy views of the Ben Hai River and Hien Luong Bridge along the route
• 03 Take a boat trip on the Son River to reach Phong Nha Cave
• 04 Discover Phong Nha Cave's named rock formations, including the "Lion" and the "Buddha"
• 05 Travel through Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Embark on a full-day tour from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and explore the stunning Phong Nha Cave, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit La Vang Holy Land, an important pilgrimage destination for Catholics in Vietnam, then continue past the Ben Hai River and Hien Luong Bridge for photo opportunities along the way. Enjoy a boat ride on the Son River before discovering the cave's remarkable rock formations, including the "Lion," the "Fairy Caves," the "Royal Court," and the "Buddha." Please note that this tour operates only on odd-numbered days, except the 31st.

Discover Phong Nha Cave, which contains many fascinating rock formations with beautiful names such as the "Lion," the "Fairy Caves," the "Royal Court," and the "Buddha."

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 13 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Hue, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Hue to Phong Nha Cave via La Vang Holy Land

• At 6:30 a.m., our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hue City. Then, you will depart for Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, classified as a World Heritage Site.
• On the way, you will stop to visit La Vang Holy Land, a national shrine located in Hai Lang District, Quang Tri Province, and an important place of pilgrimage for Catholics in Vietnam.
• Along the route, the bus will pass slowly by the Ben Hai River and Hien Luong Bridge for photo opportunities without stopping.
• At 12:00 p.m., have lunch at a restaurant and take a short rest.
• At 1:00 p.m., enjoy a boat trip on the Son River to visit Phong Nha Cave. After about 25 minutes on the boat, you will arrive at the cave, where you will spend a couple of hours exploring.
• Discover Phong Nha Cave, which contains many fascinating rock formations with beautiful names such as the "Lion," the "Fairy Caves," the "Royal Court," and the "Buddha."
• At 3:30 p.m., return to Hue via the Legendary Road.
• At 7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., arrive in Hue and be dropped off at your hotel in the city center.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation: High-quality tourist car and boat
• Entrance tickets: As per the program
• Meals: 1 lunch
• Others: Mineral water and cold towel
• Tour guide: Enthusiastic guide
• Travel insurance: 20,000,000 VND for each case

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Beverages during meals
• VAT (government value-added tax)

What to bring

• Wear sports shoes or flat sandals with good grip.
• Wear comfortable, easy-to-move-in clothing.

Know before you go

• In objective cases such as terrorism, natural disasters, or other incidents, as well as changes in public transport schedules such as airplanes or trains, the company reserves the right to change the route at any time for the convenience and safety of customers and will not be responsible for compensation for any damages incurred.
• This tour is purely touristic. During the tour, you are not allowed to leave the group arbitrarily.
• The price may change if the cost of petrol, food, sightseeing tickets, or hotels changes, and the company will notify you as soon as possible.
• This tour is not intended for people with a history of heart disease, high blood pressure, or low blood pressure.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hotel in Hue City

Tour start

Phong Nha, Sơn Trạch, Bố Trạch, Quảng Bình, Vietnam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.