Dark Cave and Paradise Cave 1 Day
Tour Overview
Paradise Cave Scenery & Dark Cave Adventure
Combine the visitor route at Paradise Cave with the water-based activities of Dark Cave in one day. Begin with hotel pickup in Dong Hoi or Phong Nha, travel through the national park and take the electric cart toward Paradise Cave’s entrance before walking uphill into the cave. After lunch at the Dark Cave restaurant, continue to the afternoon adventure program.
Tour Highlights
• Discover limestone formations at Paradise Cave. • Travel by electric cart along the approach before the entrance walk. • Enjoy lunch at the Dark Cave restaurant. • Explore Dark Cave and its mud-bath area. • Experience river activities such as kayaking, swimming and ziplining, subject to operating rules.
Paradise Cave Visitor Route
The Paradise Cave visit focuses on accessible chambers and their stalactites and stalagmites. Reaching the entrance involves a walk uphill after the electric-cart ride. This day tour follows the regular sightseeing program; the separate 7 km expedition into the unlit cave is a different experience.
Pickup, Return & Activity Requirements
Dong Hoi pickup is scheduled for 7:45–8:00 AM or around 8:45 AM in Phong Nha. Lunch is planned at noon, followed by Dark Cave around 1:00 PM. The listed return schedule is late afternoon, with Dong Hoi hotel arrival around 5:00–5:30 PM. Confirm the timing for your final drop-off.
Bring swimwear and a towel. Ask the booking team to confirm current age, weight, swimming and fitness requirements for water activities and the zipline. The day involves cave walking and wet surfaces; follow the guide’s instructions and activity restrictions.
Highlights
- Free pick up service before tour start at train, bus station
- Transfer and back up by van, golf car in Paradise Cave
- English speaking guide
- Drinking water
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Detailed Daily Itinerary
In the morning
At 7:45 – 08:00 a.m: Our car and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Dong Hoi. If your hotel is in Phong Nha, the time to be pick up will be at about 8:45 a.m
Transfer to Paradise cave. This cave is located in Phong Nha – Ke bang National Park’s core zone, 25km about Phong Nha cave, 75 km about Dong Hoi and 1h20 minutes driving. It is considered as the longest dry cave in Asia. Discovering the cave, you will understand why it has that beautiful name.
You will then be taken by golf cart (1.6km) from the main gate through the jungle, to where you will then climb to the mouth of the cave; a climb that boasts spectacular views of the mountainous region around the cave.
In the afternoon
At 12:00 p.m: Have lunch at Dark cave restaurant
At 13:00 p.m: Continue to visit Dark Cave, which is located in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, 20km about Phong Nha cave, 65 km about Dong Hoi and an hour and 10 minutes driving).
The Dark cave is really amazing where you can experience many adventure activities such as mud-bathing, kayaking,..
At 16:45 – 17:00 : Take you back to Dong Hoi or Phong nha
At 17:00 – 17:30 p.m: Arrive in Dong Hoi city. Drop you off at your hotel in Dong Hoi
Tour ends
Activities in Dark Cave: Muddy bath, zip lining, swimming, kayaking, soft caving, and jungle walking.
Please bring: swimwear and towel
Services Inclusion & Exclusion
Inclusions
- Free pick up service before tour start at train, bus station
- Transfer and back up by van, golf car in Paradise Cave
- English speaking guide
- Drinking water
- Lunch (Vietnamese style dishes)
- All of the Entrance tickets
- Insurance
Exclusions
- Beverage in Meal
Pricing
Published price: $60 / person
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