08:00: The vehicle and tour guide pick up the group at the meeting point, departing for Paradise Cave. With a total length of 31.4 km, Paradise Cave is renowned as the longest dry cave in Asia today. You will admire the pristine, majestic beauty of unique limestone outcrops and vivid stalactites and stalagmites, all forming a rare natural wonder.
12:00: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant featuring local specialties such as three-color sticky rice, rice balls with salted toasted sesame, fried fish, giant freshwater prawns…
13:30: Guests choose 1 of 2 destinations: Phong Nha Cave or Chay River – Dark Cave.
13:30: Guests choose 1 of the destinations to visit and enjoy activities.
Arriving at the boat pier, embark on a scenic boat ride upstream along the Son River. With clear turquoise waters, refreshing breezes, and poetic countryside scenery lining both banks, you will experience the tranquility and captivating charm of rural Quang Binh.
The boat carries you to the entrance of Phong Nha Cave. Phong Nha Cave is celebrated for its magnificent cavern system, filled with stalactites and stalagmites of myriad shapes. You will explore Co Tien (Fairy) Cave and Cung Dinh (Royal Palace) Cave, featuring glittering, mystical speleothems reminiscent of Cham stupas, celestial fairies, and illusory heavenly silk threads.
Throughout the visit, the guide will share insights into the geological value, history, and unique formation process of Phong Nha – Ke Bang, allowing visitors to not only marvel at its beauty but also gain a deeper appreciation for this extraordinary natural heritage.
- Option 2: Chay River – Dark Cave
Chay River – Dark Cave is an adventure designed for those looking to experience the wildest and most energetic beauty of Phong Nha – Ke Bang.
13:30: From the starting station, zipline across the jade-green Chay River, soaring through expansive forest and mountain scenery—a moment filled with excitement and liberation. The crystal-clear river winds between towering limestone cliffs, its watercolor shifting under the sunlight into an unmistakable signature landscape.
14:00: Stepping into Dark Cave, daylight completely disappears, yielding to nature's primeval darkness. Equipped with headlamps, guests make their way along the cavern trail to experience the cool, humid, and rugged subterranean environment. The prime highlight is taking a natural mineral mud bath inside the cave—a smooth, buoyant, warm mud layer enveloping your body, offering a deeply therapeutic sensation found in few other places.
15:00: After exiting the cave, the journey continues with outdoor activities such as kayaking along the Chay River, swimming in the emerald waters, or simply floating peacefully amidst pristine nature.
13:00: Visit Mooc Spring, regarded as an emerald gem—pristine and mystical—drawing visitors every summer. Strolling along the crystal streams, you can admire diverse flora and fauna. Vibrant Saraca dives blossoms emit delicate fragrance, creating a relaxing ambiance as you wander across charming wooden bridges. True to its name "Mooc" (meaning "springing up"), the water here naturally emerges from subterranean karst fissures at the base of the mountains. Consequently, the water stays at a crisp 16–18°C year-round, ideal for summer cooling.
14:00: Plunging into the cool, azure waters of Mooc Spring is a wonderful experience beneath the summer heat. In addition to refreshing dips, you can participate in exciting recreational activities such as kayaking, suspension bridge jumping, and swimming races.
13:00: Discover Hava Jade Valley.
Explore Golden Pebble Bay, a fantastic choice for those who love kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) along the Chay River. Admire the natural rock gardens—a masterpiece nestled in the riverbed resembling a landscape painting. Millions of years of running water have sculpted enchanting, bizarre stone formations reminiscent of a miniature Ha Long Bay.
14:00: River bathing: Immerse yourself in the clear, refreshing water, splash freely, and feel all everyday worries wash away. 14:30: Zipline ride, an exhilarating challenge featuring three zipline lines not to be missed with your companions. Experience Quang Binh's longest dual-lane speed slide. Try thrilling platform jumps at three different speeds. Observation deck 25m above the water: From this vantage point, capture stunning panoramic moments of the Hava scenery!
15:30: Challenge yourself with the 600m water-landing zipline.
❖ Option 5: Ozo Park.
13:00: Check in at Ozo Park, set in a lush primary forest, offering the most extensive tree-top and water adventure complex in Phong Nha – Ke Bang.
14:00: Stroll along the winding 999m wooden boardwalk beneath ancient tree canopies. You can also enjoy stream bathing, kayaking, SUP paddleboarding, and unwinding in the fresh mountain air.
15:00: Take photos at Ozo's green grassy hill, Love Swing, Infinity Swing, Love Gate, and Bird's Nest to capture memorable moments.
15:30: Join adventurous treetop obstacle games, such as aerial rope crossing, circle walking, walking on suspension wooden logs, and channeling your inner Spider-Man.
16:30: The vehicle and guide drive you back to Dong Hoi to check in and relax.
Overnight in Dong Hoi.
