Phong Nha Cave - Paradise Cave 1-Day Tour Departing from Hue
Highlights
The Phong Nha Cave – Paradise Cave tour departing from Hue is an ideal choice for visitors looking to explore the natural wonders of Quang Binh in just one single day. The journey takes you to Paradise Cave – the “underground palace” featuring a shimmering, magnificent stalactite and stalagmite system, and the renowned “First Cave” Phong Nha Cave, accessed via a scenic 40-minute boat ride along the poetic Son River. This is one of the most popular 1-day Quang Binh tours, offering a perfect blend of majestic nature and the peaceful, relaxing ambiance of Central Vietnam.
Detailed itinerary
The vehicle and tour guide will pick you up in central Hue City and depart for Quang Binh along National Highway 1A. En route, the tour guide will introduce prominent landmarks across the North Central Coast region.
Take a 10-minute break at the Sovaba Travel office, then continue traveling toward Son Trach Commune, home to Paradise Cave.
Conquer more than 500 wooden steps to enter Paradise Cave – the longest dry cave in Asia. Inside, admire the fantastical stalactite formations resembling grand palaces, lotus towers, Buddha statues, and stone terraced rice fields. Thoughtfully arranged lighting enhances the cave's breathtaking grandeur, making you feel as though you have stepped into a celestial realm.
The vehicle will transfer you to a local restaurant to enjoy lunch featuring rustic, flavorful dishes typical of Central Vietnam.
From the boat pier, board a dragon boat and cruise upstream along the Son River for about 40 minutes. The crystal-clear emerald water, flanked by peaceful rural villages and majestic limestone peaks, creates an enchanting landscape painting.
The boat cruises deep into the cave, revealing a mysterious and awe-inspiring scenery: diverse stalactites and stalagmites in Bi Ky Grotto, Royal Court Grotto, and Fairy Grotto. Relax on the boat while feeling the cool breeze emerging from the subterranean river, immersing yourself in an unforgettable magical atmosphere.
Depart from the cave and board the vehicle to return to Dong Hoi City.
The vehicle brings you on the return journey back to Hue.
Arrive in central Hue City. The tour guide bids you farewell and looks forward to welcoming you on future journeys.
Included
- Modern, air-conditioned tourist vehicle for pick-up, drop-off, and sightseeing along the Hue - Dong Hoi route throughout the itinerary
- Professional Vietnamese- or English-speaking tour guide throughout the journey
- 01 lunch at a local restaurant: 150,000 VND/ guest/ meal
- Entrance ticket to Phong Nha Cave
- Boat ticket for Phong Nha Cave
- Entrance ticket to Paradise Cave
- 02 bottles of mineral water/ guest/ day
- Travel insurance, maximum coverage: 20,000,000 VND/ guest/ case
- VAT invoice
Not included
Personal expenses, dining, and sightseeing activities outside the scheduled program.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
- Immediately after registration (more than 30 days prior to departure): 100% deposit penalty.
- 7 days prior to departure: 50% of total tour cost penalty.
- 5 days prior to departure: 75% of total tour cost penalty.
- Within 5 days prior to departure: 100% of total tour cost penalty.
- No refunds, cancellations, or date changes are applicable for group bookings during public holidays or Tet.