Phong Nha Cave - Paradise Cave 1-Day Tour

Detailed itinerary

• 07:00 Pick-up in Dong Hoi

  Sovaba Travel will pick you up from designated locations such as hotels, the railway station, and Dong Hoi Airport. For guests arriving early on morning trains or sleeper buses, we will transfer you to the Sovaba Travel office to rest and relax before departure.

• 08:00 Depart for Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park

  Depart from Dong Hoi for Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. The first leg of the journey takes you to Paradise Cave, one of the largest dry caves in Asia, renowned as the "Underground Palace".

• 09:00 - Visit Paradise Cave

   

  • Visitors travel 1.6 km by electric cart, then continue walking up the mountain slope to reach the entrance of Paradise Cave. Although the entrance is narrow, the interior opens into an immense chamber with ceilings reaching 40–60 m in height and its widest section measuring up to 120 m. The cool interior atmosphere feels like a completely different world compared to the summer heat of Quang Binh.
  • A wooden walkway system leads visitors into a marvelous world of diverse stalactite shapes and colors. Subtle LED lighting accentuates the scenery without compromising its natural beauty. True to its moniker "Underground Palace," the cave amazes visitors with massive stalactites, stalagmites, and unique rock formations.
  • Inside, you will witness natural masterpieces ranging from stalagmites resembling flowers and budding shoots to cascading stalactite waterfalls descending from the ceiling. Magnificent rock formations such as the Central Highlands Communal House, Cham Pa Tower, and Bodhisattva Guan Yin each possess distinct features. In 2019, Paradise Cave was recognized as "The cave with the most unique and magnificent stalactite and stalagmite system in Asia." After two hours of exploration, visitors follow the walkway back to the parking area, concluding the tour with unforgettable memories.

• 11:30 Lunch at a Restaurant in the National Park

  After visiting Paradise Cave, guests will proceed to a restaurant within the National Park to enjoy lunch featuring local specialties in a peaceful, airy setting.

• 13:30 Explore Phong Nha Cave

  • After savoring lunch with local specialties at the restaurant, visitors continue their journey to Phong Nha Cave. From the restaurant, the group travels to the dragon boat pier on the Son River. Here, guests board a dragon boat for a 30-minute cruise along the emerald river, surrounded by magnificent natural scenery.
  • Aboard the boat, visitors take in the tranquil ambiance, admiring riverside villages and majestic limestone karst ridges in the distance. The river leads directly into the entrance of Phong Nha Cave, where the magic of nature gradually unfolds through the majestic, mystical beauty of stalactites and stalagmites.
  • Stepping inside, visitors will be awestruck by the shimmering, enchanting beauty of stalactite systems illuminated by flashlights. Rock curtains, stalagmites, and stalactites sparkle like diamonds, forming extraordinary shapes. The deeper you venture, the more astonished you will be by subterranean sandbanks, underground lakes, and sparkling rock beaches, all creating a fairytale-like setting.
  • While exploring renowned sub-caves such as Bi Ky, Co Tien, and Cung Dinh, you will have the chance to capture memorable photographs amidst the magnificent stalactites showcasing unique geomorphological values. Be sure to look for ancient Cham inscriptions and listen to legends of King Ham Nghi's hidden treasure.
  • This journey takes you through stalactite-draped corridors in the cool, crisp air of the subterranean realm. Savor this extraordinary natural beauty, where every step inspires awe and reverence for this wonder. This promises to be an unforgettable experience, leaving lasting memories of sun-drenched and breezy Quang Binh.

• 16:30 Conclude the Sightseeing Tour

  Upon concluding the tour, guests board the vehicle to return to the initial meeting point, while the guide engages with guests to share experiences and impressions from the journey.

• 17:30 Return Guests to Original Pick-up Points

  The vehicle and tour guide will return guests to their hotels, railway station, bus station, or Dong Hoi Airport. At the end of the trip, Sovaba Travel bids you farewell and looks forward to welcoming you on future journeys of discovery.