Phong Nha Cave & Paradise Cave Full-Day Exploration from Hue
- 17 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Touch the Earth’s Hidden Wonders – One-Day Tour from Hue to Phong Nha & Paradise Cave Escape the city and journey deep into the heart of Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cruise along the serene Son River, passing through the poetic Tram Me village, and glide straight into the jaw-dropping beauty of Phong Nha Cave – home to the world’s longest underground river and spectacular stalactites. Then, trek 1.6 km through a lush tropical forest and conquer 500 stone steps to reach Paradise Cave, a true natural masterpiece. Nicknamed the "Palace beneath the Earth", its vast chambers and shimmering formations feel like stepping into another world. In just one day, you’ll explore two of Vietnam’s greatest cave wonders, breathe in the purity of untouched nature, and return with memories that last a lifetime.
Inclusions
What's included
- Modern air-conditioned transportation is available from Dong Hoi City to Phong Nha-Ke Bang
- Admission to Paradise Cave
- Dragon boat tickets on the river
- Electric cars move at Paradise Cave
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hue city (only option 2)
- Lunch
- Lavie bottled water 500ml: 2 bottles per guest per day
- Travel insurance with a maximum compensation of 20,000,000 VND per guest per incident
- English-speaking guide specializing in tours for the entire route
- Admission to Phong Nha Cave
What's not
- Far pick up surcharge if you stay out of the pick up area
- Tet holiday fee (04/02/2027 -> 10/02/2027): 250,000 VND per person
- Public holiday surcharge (28/04 – 02/05, 02/09 & 31/12 – 02/01): 150,000 VND per person.
Itinerary
4:10 - 04:30: AM - Pick up The bus picks up passengers at the meeting point in Hue city. You will depart for Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. Travel time is about 4 hours, through beautiful routes and majestic natural scenery of the Central region.
07:30 - 07:45 AM - Arrive at Sovaba Travel Office in Dong Hoi, Quang Binh province. You rest and relax for about 10 minutes, drink water, and prepare for the journey to explore two famous caves. The vehicle will take you to Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, with a travel time of approximately one hour. Get ready to explore one of the world’s most renowned natural wonders.
08:45 - 08:55 AM - The car will take you to the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park area, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its stunning limestone landscapes, caves, and rich biodiversity.
09:35 - 11:55 AM - Paradise Cave Exploration: Visitors begin their journey with a 1.6 km tram ride, followed by a short hike to the narrow entrance of Paradise Cave. Once inside, the cave reveals a vast, cool space with ceilings up to 60 meters high and widths of 120 meters. Wooden stairs guide you through this "Underground Royal Palace," showcasing magnificent stalactites and stalagmites illuminated by soft LED lights. The cave's natural wonders, including formations resembling flowers, trees, and waterfalls, leave visitors in awe. After two hours of exploration, the tour concludes with a return to the parking lot, leaving unforgettable memories.
12:30 PM - Lunch Break: After visiting Paradise Cave, you will be invited to a restaurant in the National Park area to have lunch with local specialties, in a peaceful and airy space.
01:30 PM - Journey to Phong Nha Cave: • After enjoying lunch, visitors continue their journey to Phong Nha Cave. Here, visitors board a dragon boat to begin a 30-minute cruise along the green river, surrounded by beautiful natural scenery. • Sitting on the boat, visitors will feel the peace of the scenery, watching the riverside villages and majestic limestone mountains in the distance. The river leads to the entrance of Phong Nha Cave, where the magic of nature gradually reveals itself through the majestic and mysterious beauty of rows of stalactites and stalagmites. • Stepping inside, visitors will be overwhelmed by the shimmering beauty of the stalactite system illuminated under flashlight. Stone curtains, stalagmites, and stalactites shine like diamonds, creating unique shapes. The deeper you go, the more you will be amazed by the shoals, underground lakes and sparkling rocks, all creating a scene like a fairy tale world.
04:00 PM - Return to Dong Hoi: Guests board the vehicle to return to Dong Hoi City.
05:00 PM - Arrival in Dong Hoi: The vehicle will pick you up and continue the journey back to Hue. 08:00: PM - Arrival in Hue: You arrive in Hue, concluding the tour. The driver bids you farewell and looks forward to welcoming you on future journeys.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Very good!
Visiting Paradise Cave in the morning and Phong Nha Cave in the afternoon made for an incredible day. jessica was very organized, friendly, and attentive. The drive back to Hue went by quickly thanks to the comfortable modern van and a skilled, flexible driver.
5Amazing!
What a memorable day! Phong Nha Cave's underground river is something you have to see in person. Jessica was super organized, knowledgeable, and engaging. The modern van made the transit smoothly, and the flexible driver made logistics so easy.
5Very nice!
Everything was quite smooth on this tour. Pickup was on time, the guide was friendly, and the schedule was easy to follow. Paradise Cave was beautiful and definitely worth seeing. After lunch, we continued to Phong Nha Cave and enjoyed the boat trip. A well organised trip. The guide was very nice and helpful .
5best value for a full day of activities
my guide lily was lovely and very helpful, the day was super fun and honestly i think this is the cheapest option and it gives you a full day of stuff, the mud run and obstacle course is defiently a highlight and addition to the caves
5A Must-Do for Adventure-Seekers!
A must-do for adventure-seekers going to Phong Nha. Our tour guide, Lily, was absolutely hilarious and wonderful throughout the whole tour. The tour bus picked us up from our hotel in Phong Nha and took us to the Paradise Cave to start. There was a short incline hike long a well-paved path to get to the cave, where we got some free time for ourselves (around 1 hour). Next, lunch was provided by the tour company at a restaurant in the park, which included a whole variety of delicious foods (there was something for everyone)!. They were able to accommodate dietary restrictions as well. Afterwards, we were given time to change into swimwear for the Dark Cave. We were provided with hardhats with head lamps, and more jackets. We ziplined all the way to the cave opening, and swam around 20 metres to the cave entrance (it was super easy since everyone had a life jacket on). Lily, our tour guide, was proactive in taking pictures of every group member at various points during the tour as she was mindful that most of us could not take our phone in (unless we had some sort of waterproof pouch). The Dark Cave tour was our favourite part as it felt so adventurous to explore a cave in complete darkness, having to mildly climb and swim at some points in the cave. It was truly so fun and so different from anything else we’ve done in Vietnam. Lastly, there was an optional Duck Stop part of the tour as we headed back as well!
5Phong Nha Cave Tour
Jessica/Tea was an incredible guide that is full of energy and kindness. She is super knowledgeable of the Phong Nha Caves history and presents relatable with great sense of humor. We loved the tour and are very thankful for the support given throughout the experience.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- SOVABA TRAVEL
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please provide the name and address of your hotel in Hue for pick-up arrangements.
- You need to provide the tour leader's phone number and preferred method of contact so the tour operator can reach out to you directly after booking.
- If you're vegetarian or have any special dietary needs, please let the local operator know in advance.
- You can also end your trip in Dong Hoi/Phong Nha or Hue
How it compares in Hue
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 371 day trips we list in Hue.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 21 of 371.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Hue
Hue, the old imperial capital of Vietnam, lines the Perfume River with a walled citadel, royal tombs and pagodas set among gardens and hills.
The Imperial City, inside the vast moated Citadel, was the seat of the Nguyen dynasty, Vietnam's last emperors. Its gates, palaces and temples, including the Noon Gate and the Hall of Supreme Harmony, form part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, partly restored after heavy damage during the war.
Top-ranked sights in Hue: Hue Citadel (Dai Noi), Thien Mu Pagoda, Khai Dinh Tomb.
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