Botanic Garden – Paradise Cave – Chay River & Dark Cave 1-Day Tour
Highlights
A Journey to Explore the Stunning Nature of Phong Nha – Ke Bang. This one-day tour is designed to bring you memorable experiences of the majestic and diverse natural beauty in the Phong Nha – Ke Bang area. Featuring outstanding destinations such as Paradise Cave, the Botanic Garden, and Chay River – Dark Cave, you will have the opportunity to enjoy exciting and impressive moments.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Paradise Cave: Renowned as the "underground royal palace," Paradise Cave boasts a breathtaking and magical system of stalactites and stalagmites, standing as one of the longest dry caves in Asia.
Botanic Garden: Gio Waterfall – Botanic Garden ecotourism site is an ideal spot to explore rich biodiversity with numerous species of trees, flowers, and wildlife, offering a cool, green, and tranquil ambiance.
Chay River – Dark Cave: Highlighting adventurous activities such as ziplining, natural mud bathing, and deep cave exploration, Chay River – Dark Cave delivers an exciting and challenging experience.
Detailed itinerary
08:00: The vehicle and tour guide from Sovaba Travel will pick you up at scheduled meeting points in Dong Hoi, the Phong Nha area, the railway station, airport, and bus stations. We will depart with excitement, heading toward the wondrous destinations of the Phong Nha – Ke Bang region.
09:00: After approximately 1 hour of travel, you will arrive at Paradise Cave, renowned as the "underground royal palace" with its unique, breathtaking stalactite and stalagmite formations. You will have time to tour and admire the cave's magnificent beauty, strolling along the longest wooden pathway inside a cave in Vietnam and discovering areas featuring splendid natural landscapes.
12:00: Following the Paradise Cave visit, you will return to Phong Nha center for lunch at a local restaurant. This provides an opportunity to savor a variety of delicious regional specialty dishes while relaxing to regain energy for an exciting afternoon.
13:00: The tour guide will take you to Gio Waterfall – Botanic Garden ecotourism site. Here, you will have the chance to explore the rich botanical garden featuring diverse trees, flowers, and wildlife. The fresh air and scenic natural landscape will offer you a relaxing and delightful experience.
14:00: Explore Chay River – Dark Cave:
At Chay River – Dark Cave, you can take part in thrilling adventure activities such as exploring the deep subterranean cave, experiencing natural mud baths, or challenging yourself with a 400m zipline across the turquoise Chay River. In addition, you can enjoy swimming and immersing yourself in the crystal-clear waters of the Chay River.
17:00: After a fulfilling day of exploration, the vehicle and tour guide from Sovaba Travel will take you back to Dong Hoi. In the evening, you are free to explore the city at your leisure, savor fresh seafood and other culinary specialties, or take a stroll around the city to soak in the vibrant nocturnal atmosphere. This is also an ideal time to shop for unique souvenirs and experience the local culture.
Included
Modern air-conditioned tourist vehicle throughout the program.
Professional English- or Vietnamese-speaking tour guide throughout the route.
Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
Single-entry admission tickets to sightseeing spots in the tour.
Paradise Cave entrance ticket.
Paradise Cave electric cart ticket.
Chay River – Dark Cave ticket.
Incense and flowers at spiritual sites.
Bottled mineral water: 02 bottles/person/day.
Cold towels: 02 pieces/person/day.
Travel insurance, maximum coverage: 20,000,000 VND/guest/case.
Sovaba Travel tourist hat.
VAT invoice.
Not included
Personal expenses, food and drink expenses, and visits to destinations outside the itinerary.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
- Immediately after booking (more than 30 days prior to departure): 100% deposit penalty.
- 7 days prior to departure: 50% penalty of total tour cost.
- 5 days prior to departure: 75% penalty of total tour cost.
- Within 5 days prior to departure: 100% penalty of total tour cost.
- No refunds, cancellations, or changes apply to group tours during public holidays and Tet.