Botanical Garden – Paradise Cave – Phong Nha Cave
Quang Binh
1 day
Highlights
If you are looking for a day trip with the perfect combination of exploring pristine nature and admiring majestic caves, the Botanical Garden – Paradise Cave – Phong Nha Cave tour is the ideal choice. This journey will take you to one of the most famous tourist destinations in Quang Binh, dubbed the “underground palace” and listed among the top 7 cave wonders of Vietnam.
Detailed itinerary
Sovaba Travel's vehicle and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Dong Hoi City, Phong Nha, the train station, airport, or Dong Hoi bus station, getting ready for an exciting day of discovery.
You will depart for Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park to explore the Botanical Garden – a stunning nature reserve covering over 40 hectares, home to many rich and rare species of flora and fauna. This is an ideal stop to immerse yourself in lush greenery and discover Quang Binh's diverse ecosystem.
Continuing the journey, you will travel to Paradise Cave, known as the “Underground Palace.” After a short rest, an electric buggy will take you to the foot of the mountain, from where you will walk through the primeval forest for about 40 minutes to reach the cave entrance. Although the path is somewhat winding, as soon as you step up to the entrance, you will immediately feel the cool breeze blowing from inside the cave, dispelling all fatigue. Inside the cave, visitors will admire giant, magnificent stalactites and stalagmites that look like an enchanting natural work of art.
After exploring Paradise Cave, you will return to the rest area to enjoy lunch and recharge your energy for the next leg of the journey.
The group departs for Phong Nha Cave, the heart of Phong Nha – Ke Bang. After completing entry procedures, you will board a boat and begin exploring this magnificent cave. The boat will gently glide along the longest underground river in Vietnam, revealing towering cave vaults and stunning stalactites. The journey concludes with a visit and photo opportunities at the dry cave, where you can enjoy a peaceful and enchanting atmosphere.
The vehicle will take you back to your hotel to rest. In the evening, you are free to enjoy fresh seafood and explore the local cuisine of Quang Binh, or simply take a relaxing stroll around the city.
The Botanical Garden – Paradise Cave – Phong Nha Cave Tour not only offers memorable moments of discovery but also provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in stunning nature and experience unique highlights found in few other places.
Included
- Modern air-conditioned tourist vehicle throughout the itinerary.
- Professional Vietnamese or English-speaking tour guide throughout the journey.
- Meals as per the program.
- One-time entrance tickets to the attractions in the tour.
- Incense and flowers at spiritual sites.
- Mineral water: 2 bottles/1 guest/1 day.
- Cold towels: 2 towels/1 guest/1 day.
- Travel insurance, maximum coverage: 20,000,000 VND/guest/case.
- Sovaba Travel tourist hat.
Not included
- VAT invoice
- Personal expenses, food and beverage costs, and sightseeing outside the program.
- Tips for the driver and tour guide:
- In case tourists are satisfied with the service of the driver and tour guide, they may tip at their own discretion. This tipping is entirely optional but customarily starts from a minimum of 50,000 VND/guest/day.
- Compulsory tip for foreign tourists: 3 USD/guest/day.
TOUR CANCELLATION CONDITIONS:
- Immediately after registration (30 days before departure): forfeit 100% of the deposit.
- Before 7 days (prior to tour departure): 50% penalty of the total tour cost.
- Before 5 days (prior to tour departure): 75% penalty of the total tour cost.
- Within 5 days (prior to tour departure): 100% penalty of the total tour cost.
- No refunds, cancellations, or changes allowed for groups during Holidays and Tet.