Discover Phong Nha and Experience Local Life
Highlights
Discover the magical beauty of Quang Binh with Sovaba Travel in a 1-day tour! Starting the journey, you will visit Phong Nha Cave, famous for its stalactites and mysterious underground river. Next on the journey, get ready to cycle to Tang's Farm, where you can experience exciting rural life through activities like duck herding and buffalo riding. This is a great opportunity to learn about the culture and people of Quang Binh.
Detailed itinerary
The tour guide and vehicle will pick you up at designated meeting points such as the train station, airport, bus station, private home, or hotel. Depart for Phong Nha; along the way, the guide will share interesting facts about Quang Binh.
At the central boat station, you will travel by boat upstream along the Son River to reach the mouth of Phong Nha Cave. This is a wonderful experience where you have the opportunity to admire the stunning natural scenery on both sides of the river.
Inside the cave, you will visit both the dry cave and the wet cave. The wet cave stretches for over 1 km and features the longest underground river in Southeast Asia, offering an exciting feeling as you travel by boat. Throughout the tour, you will marvel at unique stalactites and stalagmites in various fascinating shapes, from flower forms to vibrant figures.
The vehicle will transfer you to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant featuring Phong Nha specialties and relax on site.
After lunch, the group will board the vehicle to transfer to the bicycle collection point. The tour guide will explain how to use the bicycles and safety rules for this activity. Bicycles will be distributed and equipment checked. First-time riders will also receive detailed instructions.
The cycling journey will take visitors along picturesque village roads, lush green fields, and traditional local homes. You can stop to take photos and soak in the fresh rural atmosphere.
At the farm, visitors will participate in various activities such as:
- Duck herding: Learn how to care for and lead ducks to the field.
- Buffalo riding: An exciting experience riding a buffalo in a spacious environment.
- Fishing: Try your hand at fishing at the lake near the farm.
- Farm tour: Explore various crops and learn about local agriculture.
- Light snack: Enjoy a light snack with rustic dishes such as fried spring rolls, bananas, peanuts, watermelon, pineapple, etc.
After finishing the activities, you will cycle back to the gathering point and board the vehicle to return to Phong Nha or Dong Hoi. End of a memorable 1-day Phong Nha exploration journey.
See you again on future journeys!
Included
- Modern air-conditioned tourist vehicle for pick-up and drop-off in Dong Hoi throughout the itinerary.
- Professional English or Vietnamese-speaking tour guide throughout the route.
- Entrance tickets to tourist sites in the tour.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Incense and flowers at spiritual sites.
- Mineral water: 02 bottles/ 1 guest/ 1 day.
- Cold towels: 02 towels/ 1 guest/ 1 day.
- Travel insurance, maximum coverage: 20,000,000 VND/ 1 guest/ 1 case.
- Sovaba Travel tourist hat.
Not included
- VAT invoice
- Personal expenses, food and beverage costs, and sightseeing fees at places outside the itinerary.
- Tips for driver and tour guide:
- In case tourists are satisfied with the service of the driver and guide, they can tip at their discretion. This tip is completely optional but traditionally 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 (before 30 days of departure): 100% of the deposit is forfeited.
- Before 7 days (prior to tour departure): 50% of the total tour cost is charged.
- Before 5 days (prior to tour departure): 75% of the total tour cost is charged.
- Within 5 days (prior to tour departure): 100% of the total tour cost is charged.
- No refunds, cancellations, or changes allowed for group bookings during Holidays and New Year.