Phong Nha Cave, renowned for harboring the longest underground river in Southeast Asia, is always a must-visit destination when traveling to Quang Binh. In addition to the standard 3-hour sightseeing tour, the Phong Nha Cave 4.5km One-Day Discovery Tour offers visitors the chance to explore in depth and marvel at the mystical beauty of this magnificent cavern.
Phong Nha Cave 4.5km One-Day Discovery: An In-Depth Exploration of the Magnificent Cave


























Tour itinerary
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Detailed itinerary
Main activities
Sovaba Travel's vehicle and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel, train station, or Dong Hoi Airport to depart for Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park.
The tour guide will provide detailed information regarding the route, essential protective equipment, and instructions to help you get ready for this thrilling expedition.
Instead of traveling entirely by boat, you will take a vehicle to the cave entrance, where your guide will introduce safety rules and conduct a 10-minute kayaking practice before the official journey begins.
After an hour of paddling through the crystal-clear waters of the Son River, you will reach the walking area and begin exploring the intricate, awe-inspiring details inside Phong Nha Cave.
Here, you will have the chance to experience the unique sensation of floating in the cool, crystal-clear lake right in the heart of the cave—a wonderfully relaxing and novel experience.
You will take a break and savor a freshly prepared rustic lunch right beside the romantic riverbank deep inside the cave.
Following lunch, you will continue kayaking and walking back, admiring the breathtaking splendor of Phong Nha Cave from different perspectives.
You will disembark from your kayaks to explore the famous dry cave chambers:
- Bi Ky Cave: Featuring ancient and enigmatic Champa inscriptions carved into the cave walls.
- Tien Cave: Noted for its magnificent stalactite formations resembling the shimmering golden hair of mythical fairies.
- Cung Dinh Cave: Marvel at exquisitely delicate stalactites that look like painstakingly carved works of art.
After exploring all the magnificent branches of the cave, a boat will take you back to the central boat station.
Bidding farewell to Phong Nha, the vehicle will take you back to Dong Hoi, concluding a day of discovery filled with memorable experiences and lasting impressions.
The Phong Nha Cave 4.5km One-Day Discovery Tour not only treats you to spectacular landscapes but also offers an extraordinary opportunity to conquer and explore every hidden corner of one of the world's most magnificent caves.
Services included
- Modern, air-conditioned tourist vehicle throughout the itinerary.
- Professional Vietnamese or English-speaking tour guide throughout the journey.
- Meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Single-entry admission tickets to attractions in the tour.
- Incense and flowers at spiritual destinations.
- Mineral water: 02 bottles/guest/day.
- Cold towels: 02 towels/guest/day.
- Travel insurance, maximum coverage: 20.000.000 đồng/guest/incident.
- Sovaba Travel tourist hat.
- VAT invoice
Not included
Personal expenses, food and beverage, and sightseeing outside the itinerary.
Surcharge rules
Children under 2 years old: Free of charge for tour services; sharing bed with parents.
Children from 2 to under 5 years old: Free of charge for tour services; sharing bed with parents. Parents are responsible for paying any incidental expenses incurred for the child: meals, lodging, attraction tickets, etc. Two adults may accompany only 01 child. Surcharge for the 2nd child onwards: Ticket price at the time of travel + 50% of the tour price.
Children from 5 to 8 years old: 75% of the tour price. Separate meals, separate bus seat, sharing bed with parents (Two adults may accompany only 01 child; the 2nd child onwards will be charged 100% of the tour price and receive adult services).
Children aged 9 and older: Charged as adults.
Children's age is calculated based on exact date of birth.
More information
I. BOOKING REGULATIONS:
- Please transfer a 50% deposit of the tour price upon booking.
- The remaining balance must be paid 07 days prior to the departure date.
- Please submit the finalized guest list immediately after confirming the group.
II. BANK TRANSFER INFORMATION:
- Account Holder: Sovaba Travel Company Limited
- Account Number: 040101334335
- Bank: Saigon Thuong Tin Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Sacombank)
- Branch: Dong Hoi
III. IMPORTANT NOTES WHEN JOINING THE TOUR:
- Guests joining the tour must bring a valid Citizen Identity Card / original Birth Certificate (for children under 14 years old).
- Note: Children over 14 years old are required to have an ID card/passport for flight check-in or a certified identity verification form according to regulations, valid only within 30 days from the certification date (no alterations or erasures allowed). Children not accompanied by parents must have a letter of commitment (or consent form) from a parent, certified by local authorities, authorizing the accompanying guardian.
- Foreign nationals or overseas Vietnamese: Please bring your original passport with an entry visa or green card with an entry visa (visa affixed to passport, separate visa sheet, or visa exemption booklet; all documents must bear a valid Vietnam immigration stamp according to regulations).
- 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.
- Prior to 7 days before departure: 50% penalty of the total tour cost.
- Prior to 5 days before departure: 75% penalty of the total tour cost.
- Within 5 days before departure: 100% penalty of the total tour cost.
- No refunds, cancellations, or changes apply to group bookings during public holidays and Tet.
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