Phong Nha Tour: Paradise Cave, Boat Trip & Botanical Garden Trek

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Dong Hoi, Vietnam

10 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

With a complete 3-in-1 experience in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, seamlessly combining three distinct natural environments into a single journey - trekking through pristine primary rainforest to the majestic Thac Gio (Gio Waterfall), strolling through the massive underground chambers of Paradise Cave, and gliding along a mysterious subterranean river deep into Phong Nha Cave - travelers will fully immerse themselves in the wonder of the underworld, the vitality of the mountains, and the tranquility of the waters, all in a single day.

What's Included

Professional Vietnamese or English-speaking tour guide throughout the tour
Bottled water: 2 bottles per guest per day
Lunch
Sovaba Travel tour hat
Air-conditioned vehicle
Travel insurance with a maximum compensation of 20,000,000 VND per guest per incident
Round-trip dragon boat ticket to Phong Nha Cave
Admission to Phong Nha Cave, Botanic Garden & Paradise Cave
VAT Invoice
Public holiday surcharge (28/04 – 02/05, 02/09 & 31/12 – 02/01): 150,000 VND per person.
Tet holiday fee (04/02/2027 -> 10/02/2027): 250,000 VND per person

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

To make it easier for our guests to identify our team, our guides and drivers will be wearing distinctive black and blue hats and holding a signboard with the guest's name. Guests can enter a pickup location within the general area, and our guides and drivers will pick them up directly from that location. This will help ensure a smooth and recognizable pickup process.

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Meeting point

The office is located at 15A Phan Boi Chau, Dong Hai, Dong Hoi, Quang Binh. It's near the intersection of Huyen Tran Cong Chua and Phan Boi Chau streets, with a visible sign and the clear 15A address.

End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Dong Hoi

    07:00: AM - Departure: We will pick you up at locations such as hotels, train stations, and Dong Hoi airport. For customers arriving early on morning trains and buses, we will pick you up at our office where you can rest and relax before departure.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Phong Nha Botanic Garden

    08:00: AM - Phong Nha Botanic Garden: A Journey into the Wild Nature Nestled inside the UNESCO - listed Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Phong Nha Botanic Garden stands out because it isn't a manicured display, but a pristine, 40-hectare slice of living rainforest where nature takes center stage. Rather than flowerbeds, you explore rugged jungle trails surrounded by ancient hardwoods, wild orchids, and native wildlife, leading directly to the breathtaking Thac Gio (Gio Waterfall) cascading down rocky cliffs into cool, emerald pools. By seamlessly blending raw jungle trekking, a tranquil natural lake, and a wildlife rehabilitation area, it offers an immersive, authentic escape into Central Vietnam's wilderness - making it a perfect, refreshing complement to the region's famous cave expeditions.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Paradise Cave

    09:30: AM - Paradise Cave: Nature’s Subterranean Cathedral Often dubbed the "Underground Palace," Paradise Cave is one of the world's most magnificent dry caves, spanning an incredible total length of 31.4 km inside the UNESCO-listed Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. Visitors can easily explore the first kilometer along a well-lit, elevated wooden boardwalk that weaves between colossal stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years. Surrounded by lush, ancient rainforest, the interior opens into vast, cathedral-like chambers with shimmering limestone formations that truly live up to its heavenly name.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

    11:45: AM - Lunch at a local restaurant After visiting Paradise Cave, you will be invited to a restaurant in the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park area to have lunch with local specialties, in a peaceful and airy space.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Phong Nha Caves

    01:30: PM - Phong Nha Cave: The Majestic Underground River Experience Phong Nha Cave is a spectacular underground river cave system that serves as the centerpiece of the UNESCO-listed Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. The adventure begins with a scenic 30-minute dragon boat ride along the tranquil Son River, passing rural villages and karst limestone hills. Upon entering the cavern's wide mouth, the boat engine shuts off, allowing you to glide silently through nearly 1.2 kilometers of towering subterranean chambers illuminated by soft lights, featuring ancient stalactites and stalagmites shaped over millions of years.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Phong Nha

    04:30 PM - Return Journey: End of the tour, the car and tour guide will drop you off at your hotel within Phong Nha area. We say goodbye and look forward to welcoming you in future travel programs.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour includes rugged terrain and forested areas, which are not wheelchair accessible.
  • Paradise Cave has 500 steps, making wheelchair access impractical.
Supplied by SOVABA TRAVEL

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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