If you are passionate about adventure and yearn to experience the thrill of being a true explorer, the one-day 7km Paradise Cave expedition tour is the perfect choice. Known as the "Palace in the Earth" within Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, Paradise Cave is renowned for its magnificent stalactites and stalagmites, promising you an exhilarating and unforgettable journey.
Explore Paradise Cave 7km: A Thrilling One-Day Adventure











Tour itinerary
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Detailed itinerary
Main activities
The tour vehicle and guide will pick you up at your hotel in the Phong Nha area. The group will then depart for Paradise Cave.
Upon arrival, an electric cart will transport you to the foot of the mountain under the canopy of ancient trees, followed by a walk up over 500 steps to reach the cave entrance. After resting and gearing up with protective equipment, you will be fully prepared to venture inside the cavern.
You will walk along the 1.2km wooden boardwalk, admiring the magnificent beauty of the stalactites and capturing memorable photos. This is the introductory portion of the tour, ideal for those seeking a light, relaxing visit.
After concluding the first section, you will follow our experienced guide deeper into Paradise Cave along a 4,000m path. The first stage reveals an expansive passage soaring up to 80m high and spanning 120m wide. You will marvel at colossal, glittering stalactites and encounter cave fauna such as bats, fish, and crickets thriving in the darkness.
Stream Exploration and Kayaking: Reaching approximately kilometer 4, the guide will assist you in capturing photos at breathtaking vantage points. Next, you will take on the challenge of kayaking across a subterranean stream deep within the cave. Venturing further in, the ceiling descends, requiring agility and dexterity as you duck and navigate through narrow corridors.
The journey continues with one of the most thrilling and anticipated highlights during the exploration of Va Cave.
Traveling by boat, you will cruise over 100m atop an underground stream meandering through the cave interior. At certain points, the cave ceiling dips dramatically, requiring everyone to lie flat against the boat to squeeze through. The experience is truly extraordinary—tense yet exhilarating as you realize you are maneuvering through an entirely different world.
Leaving the boat, the greatest challenge begins: traversing rugged dirt slopes along narrow, single-file pathways that are slippery and demand absolute focus. Deeper inside, the cavern opens up with dense clusters of cylindrical stalagmites, evoking a natural stone labyrinth.
After over an hour of trekking through the cave, you are rewarded with the magnificent Paradise Well. Considered the most breathtaking site in the cave, light, water, and rock harmonize here to create an almost surreal landscape. In the middle of the stream lie rock formations with fantastical shapes mirrored in the crystal-clear water, presenting an unmatched natural spectacle.
You will take a break and enjoy lunch right beside the refreshing underground stream. Here, you can watch schools of fish swim by, immerse yourself in the clear water, or capture beautiful souvenir photos before heading back.
The vehicle transfers you back to your original pickup point, concluding this memorable adventure.
The 7km Paradise Cave exploration tour not only offers exhilarating experiences but also enables you to conquer unique challenges inside one of the world's most magnificent caves. Prepare your spirit and physical stamina to uncover the deepest secrets of Paradise Cave with us!
Services included
- Modern, air-conditioned sightseeing vehicle throughout the itinerary (departing from Phong Nha)
- Professional English- or Vietnamese-speaking tour guide throughout the route.
- Meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Single-entry admission tickets to all attractions in the tour.
- Incense and flowers at spiritual sites.
- Bottled drinking water: 02 bottles/guest/day.
- Cold towels: 02 towels/guest/day.
- Travel insurance with a maximum liability of 20.000.000 dong/guest/incident.
- Sovaba Travel souvenir hat.
- VAT invoice
Not included
Personal expenses, food and beverages, and sightseeing outside the itinerary.
Surcharge rules
Children under 2 years old: Free of charge for tour services, sharing a bed with parents.
Children aged 2 to under 5 years old: Free of charge for tour services, sharing a bed with parents. Parents cover any incurred expenses for the child: meals, lodging, entrance tickets, etc. Two adults may accompany only 01 child. Surcharge from the second child onward: Ticket price at that time + 50% of the tour price.
Children aged 5 to 8 years old: 75% of the tour price. Includes separate meals and seats on the vehicle, sharing a bed with parents (Two adults may accompany only 01 child; the second child onward will be charged 100% of the tour price and receive adult services).
Children aged 8 years and older: Charged as adults.
Children's age is calculated according to date of birth.
More information
I. BOOKING REGULATIONS:
- Please transfer a 50% deposit of the tour price upon booking.
- The remaining balance must be settled 07 days prior to the departure date.
- Please submit the finalized participant list immediately after confirming your group.
II. BANK TRANSFER DETAILS:
- Account Holder: Cong Ty TNHH Du Lich Sovaba
- Account Number: 040101334335
- Bank: Saigon Thuong Tin Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Sacombank)
- Branch: Dong Hoi
III. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR TOUR PARTICIPANTS:
- Participants must bring a valid Citizen Identity Card or original Birth Certificate (for children under 14 years old).
- Note: Children aged 14 and older are required to have an ID card/passport for flight check-in or an Identity Confirmation Certificate according to the official form, valid within 30 days from the certification date (unaltered and free of erasures). Children traveling without parents must have a written letter of authorization from parents certified by local authorities for their designated guardian.
- Foreign nationals or overseas Vietnamese: Please bring your original Passport accompanied by a valid entry Visa or Green Card with entry Visa (visa affixed to passport, loose-leaf visa, or visa exemption certificate; all documents must bear a valid Vietnam entry stamp and remain valid during the tour).
- If you require a VAT invoice, please notify our travel consultant in advance.
Cancellation policy
CANCELLATION POLICY:
- Immediately after booking (more than 30 days prior to departure): 100% deposit penalty.
- 7 days prior to departure: 50% penalty of the total tour cost.
- 5 days prior to departure: 75% penalty of the total tour cost.
- Within 5 days prior to departure: 100% penalty of the total tour cost.
- Cancellations, refunds, or date changes are not applicable during public holidays and Tet festivals.
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