Full Experience: Paradise Cave - Command Cave - Tang's Farm

Detailed itinerary

• 07:30 – Pick up guests in Dong Hoi

  Sovaba Travel's vehicle and tour guide will pick you up in central Dong Hoi City. Heading westward, you will learn about the legendary Truong Son Trail and the strategic historical significance of "Road 20 – Quyet Thang" during the war against the US.

• 09:00 – Pick up guests in Phong Nha and head to Paradise Cave

  Sovaba Travel's vehicle and guide will welcome you at your hotel in central Phong Nha. Along the way, the guide will share engaging stories about Quang Binh—celebrated as the "Kingdom of Caves" and a cradle of outstanding natural, historical, and cultural values.

• 09:30 – Visit Paradise Cave – The Underground Palace

  Upon arriving at Paradise Cave, you will take an electric buggy and begin conquering the 525 stairs leading to the cave entrance. Paradise Cave is hailed as the "Underground Palace," showcasing breathtaking stalactite and stalagmite formations illuminated under shimmering warm lights. 

  You will marvel at:

  • Lotus Tower stalactites, glistening silver rock waterfalls, and immense limestone columns resembling a petrified forest.
  • A pleasant, year-round cave temperature of around 20°C, providing exceptional refreshment.
  • Fascinating geological stories behind the creation of this wonder over millions of years.

• 11:30 – Lunch at a local restaurant

  Savor a hearty lunch featuring signature culinary specialties of Phong Nha, including:

  Braised mountain fish with turmeric, stir-fried wild forest vegetables with garlic, grilled goat meat, taro stalk soup, brown rice, and more. Rest and unwind amidst the lush, verdant scenery of the Truong Son mountains.

• 13:00 – Visit Command Cave – Legendary Footprints of Truong Son

  The vehicle will transfer you to Command Cave—a secret operational base nestled deep within the jungle, which once served as a pivotal coordination center for logistics, provisions, and strategic operations along the entire Truong Son route.

• 13:30 – Explore Route K & Command Cave

  • Trek along shaded trails under the primary canopy toward Route K—a clandestine military transport path where every tree and boulder once shielded soldiers from heavy bombardment.
  • Tour transit stations, historical weapon displays, road-clearing equipment, and lifelike wartime living quarters.
  • Step inside Command Cave, exploring the underground network of command bunkers, medical stations, and supply depots used for years by Truong Son soldiers.
  • Experience VR360 virtual reality on a military ZIL truck, recreating the intense sensation of traversing historical fire zones like wartime soldiers.

• 15:30 – Check-in & farm experiences at The Duck Tang Farm

  Departing the Truong Son forest, the group arrives at The Duck Tang Farm—a renowned eco-farm in Phong Nha where you can embrace slow-paced living in a charming countryside environment.

  Exciting activities include:

  • Riding water buffaloes, herding ducks, mud bathing, and catching fish—delightful, traditional outdoor pastimes.
  • Feeding ducks, planting vegetables, picking fruit, and experiencing local rural rhythms alongside friendly farmers.
  • Enjoying countryside coffee or purchasing farm specialties: wild forest honey, Phong Nha coffee, lemongrass essential oil, and more.

  The Duck Tang Farm is the perfect haven to recharge, connect, and rediscover the simple pleasures of life.

• 16:30 – Tour conclusion and return to departure point

  The vehicle transfers you back to Phong Nha or Dong Hoi. Your journey concludes with unforgettable memories: from deep national pride when walking through historical grounds to cheerful laughter after a fulfilling afternoon exploring nature.