Quang Binh Tour 2 Days 1 Night: Phong Nha Cave - Ozo Park/Mooc Spring/ Chay River Dark Cave/Hava Valley - Vung Chua Yen Island - Da Nhay - Quang Phu Sand Dunes

Detailed itinerary

• DAY 1: PHONG NHA CAVE - OZO PARK/MOOC SPRING/CHAY RIVER DARK CAVE/HAVA VALLEY (Lunch):

  Morning: 07:00 - 08:00: Sovaba Travel's car and tour guide will pick you up at the designated meeting point in Dong Hoi City or the Phong Nha area (hotel, train station, airport, bus station).

  08:00: Depart for Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. En route, you will listen to an introduction about the history, culture, and highlights of the area.

  09:00: Arrive at the boat station and begin a boat trip upstream along the Son River. With clear turquoise waters, cool breezes, and romantic natural scenery along both banks, you will feel the peace and incredible beauty of the Quang Binh countryside.

  09:30: The boat takes you to the entrance of Phong Nha Cave. Phong Nha Cave is famous for its magnificent cave system, featuring stalactites and stalagmites of all shapes and sizes. You will visit Fairy Cave and Royal Court Cave, home to shimmering stalactites reminiscent of Cham stupas, a fairy figure, and mystical threads of heavenly silk.

  Lunchtime:

  11:30: Return to the boat station and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. The restaurant serves local specialties of the heritage land of Quang Binh, ensuring food safety and authentic local flavors.

  Afternoon:

  • Option 1: Mooc Spring

  13:00: Visit Mooc Spring, considered a pristine and mystical emerald gem that attracts visitors every summer. Along the streams, you will admire a rich flora and fauna ecosystem. The iconic vibrant Yellow Saraca flowers bloom fragrantly, bringing a pleasant feeling as you stroll across cute wooden bridges. True to its name Mooc Spring, the water source here naturally gushes out from underground vents at the foot of the mountain. Therefore, the water temperature here is always a refreshing 16 - 18°C, perfect for cooling off in the summer.

  14:00: Immersing yourself in the cool turquoise water at Mooc Spring is a wonderful experience in the sultry summer heat. Besides swimming in the stream, you can also join fun recreational activities such as kayaking, suspension bridge jumping, and swimming races.

  • Option 2: Hava Valley.

  13:00: Explore Hava Emerald Valley.

  13:30: Discover Yellow Pebble Bay, a great suggestion for those who love kayaking or SUP along the Chay River. Admire the natural rock formation, a natural masterpiece in the middle of the river that looks like a painting. Water flowing for millions of years has sculpted unique and mesmerizing rock shapes, resembling a miniature version of Ha Long Bay.

  14:00: River bathing: Immerse yourself in the cool, clear water and splash around to feel all life's worries wash away..

  14:30: Ziplining, often called a game of conquering yourself, features three zipline lanes that you and your teammates should not miss. Experience the longest dual-lane speed slide in Quang Binh. Try thrilling bridge jumping with three different speeds. The observation deck is 25m above the water, offering breathtaking views of Hava's scenery!

  15:30: Challenge yourself with a 600m water-landing Zipline (at own expense, surcharge: 100,000 VND/guest)

  • Option 3: Ozo Park.

  13:00: Check-in at Ozo Park, featuring lush primeval forests, a unique destination with the most diverse tree-top and water game complex in Phong Nha - Ke Bang.

  14:00: You can stroll along the 999m winding wooden walkway beneath ancient tree canopies. Additionally, enjoy stream bathing, kayaking, SUP boarding, and relaxing in the fresh natural air.

  15:00: You can check-in at Ozo green grass hill, Love Swing, Infinity Swing, Love Gate, and Bird's Nest to capture memorable moments.

  15:30: Participate in high-wire adventure games such as aerial rope crossing, walking on suspended circles, walking on horizontal wooden beams, and feeling like Spider-Man.

  • Option 4: Chay River - Dark Cave.

  13:00: Continue the journey along the Chay River - Dark Cave route. You will experience kayaking on the Chay River, navigating past magnificent limestone cliffs. The Chay River, with its emerald-green water flanked by towering limestone mountains, creates a majestic and picturesque natural scene. You can enjoy various water sports such as ziplining into the river and water sliding.

  14:00: Take part in the Zipline service from the Chay River wildlife observation post to the entrance of Dark Cave. This is an adventurous and exciting 400m ride across the river. (at own expense, surcharge: 100,000 VND/guest)

  14:30: Explore Dark Cave. This is one of the most pristine and mysterious caves, nearly 6,000m long and 80m high. Equipped with headlamps and specialized gear, you will explore the underground river system and admire unique stalactite columns. Here, you can enjoy a natural mineral mud bath, which helps relax muscles and improve health. (at own expense, surcharge: 300,000 VND/guest)

  Late Afternoon:

  16:30: Say goodbye to Phong Nha - Ke Bang, board the bus back to Dong Hoi.

  17:30: Return to Dong Hoi City and check into your hotel to rest.

  Free time to swim at Nhat Le or Bao Ninh Beach – the most famous beaches in Quang Binh featuring fine white sand, clear blue water, and pristine casuarina trees.

  18:30: Have dinner at your leisure at a coastal seafood restaurant. Afterward, explore peaceful Dong Hoi City by night or relax at your hotel.

• DAY 2: VUNG CHUA – HOANH SON QUAN – DA NHAY BEACH – SAND DUNES (Breakfast, Lunch):

  05:30: The vehicle picks you up at the hotel and departs for Quang Phu Sand Dunes – an ideal location for sandboarding and photography in Quang Binh. The sand dunes are located right next to the blue Nhan Trach coast. From the top of the sand dunes, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the eastern sea and sky, as well as the city to the southwest. Immerse yourself in the vast, smooth white sand dunes.

  07:00: The vehicle takes you back to the hotel to rest.

  08:00: Have breakfast at the hotel, then pack your luggage and check out.

  08:30: Depart to explore the cluster of scenic spots in northern Quang Binh.

  First, visit Vung Chua - Yen Island, located 7km south of Ngang Pass, to offer incense in memory of General Vo Nguyen Giap. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn about Vung Chua - Yen Island and stand atop Tho Son Peak to look out over the vast sea and sky, experiencing a tranquil and open space, and understanding why the General chose this place as his final resting place.

  Continue the journey to Ngang Pass, the natural boundary between Ha Tinh and Quang Binh provinces, famous in the works of many poets.

  Along the 3km winding pass road, the vehicle takes the group to the summit of Ngang Pass. You will visit "Heaven's Gate", the stone-and-brick Hoanh Son Quan gate built in 1833 under King Minh Mang to control pass crossings. From the summit of Ngang Pass, admire the majestic mountain scenery and the vast sea and sky.

  Offer incense for peace at the Lieu Hanh Princess Temple, a structure featuring East Asian architectural design and Vietnamese spiritual culture.

  11:30: Rest and enjoy lunch at Da Nhay Beach restaurant.

  14:00: Enjoy free time swimming and taking photos at Da Nhay Beach, one of the famous scenic spots in Quang Binh. The pristine beach features sea-eroded rock formations of various shapes projecting into the sea.

  15:30: The vehicle and tour guide take you to visit and admire the peaceful scenery of beautiful Dong Hoi City and meaningful historical monuments such as: Quang Binh Gate, Dong Hoi Citadel, Mother Suot Monument, Tam Toa Church Relic, Ho Chi Minh Square, Museum...

  Enjoy free time for shopping and choosing local Quang Binh specialty souvenirs for relatives and friends.

  17:00: When it is time, depart for the meeting point for drop-off in Dong Hoi.