PHONG NHA CAVE- PARADISE CAVE FULL DAY FROM DONG HOI or PHONG NHA
Description
Phong Nha cave and Paradise cave are the two most famous caves in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, which was listed in UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites in 2003 for its geological values. Both of them have created a special attraction for the “Kingdom of the caves”, Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park. Nowadays, there are a lot of tourists not only domestic but also international coming to visit and admire their beauty. If you are a person who likes exploring caves, Phong Nha is really an ideal place for you.
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Itinerary
* Detailed time plan: 07:45- 08:00: Our car and tour guide will pick up guests in Dong Hoi and drive you to Paradise cave – the longest dry cave in Asia (located in Phong Nha – Ke bang National Park’s core zone). It is approximately 75 km from Dong Hoi and an 80 minute drive). -OR – 8:45-9:10: Our driver will pick you up at your hotel in Phong Nha village, then transfer you to Paradise Cave – the longest dry cave in Asia (located in Phong Nha – Ke bang National Park’s core zone). 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. 12:30: Lunch at local restaurant in Phong Nha village. Here you will enjoy a traditional vietnamese dish. Vegetarian option available. Please contact us in advance if you have any dietary restrictions and we will do our best to accommodate you. 13:30: Depart for Phong Nha Cave. You will then take a 25 minute ride to the cave via traditional dragonboat. This cave is called a water cave as it exhibits an underground river. After going into the cave by boat, you will explore 300 meters into the cave on foot. Then, you will be taken back by boat. This cave is famous for its spectacular rock formations. It has been given names such as the “Lion”, the “Fairy Caves”, the “Royal Court”, and the “Buddha”. 17:00: Back to Dong Hoi OR Phong Nha Village. Tour ends when you will be dropped off at your hotel. Tour inclusion: Free pick up service from 6:30 am to 7:30 am at the train or bus station; if required Free luggage storage in our Dong Hoi office –or- take it with you in our van (limited quantity; contact us to reserve) Pick up and drop off by van in Dong Hoi city or Phong Nha village. Vietnamese or English speaking guide Drinking water Lunch (Vietnamese style dish) Entrance tickets, dragonboat, and golf cart transfer First aid kit available Travel insurance
With naturally primitive features, Paradise Cave looks like a landscape painting; making it a natural wonder that many have enjoyed since its opening in 2010. According to spelunkers (cave explorers), the deeper one journeys into the cave, the more one feels the wells of heavenly clarity all around. The cave can reach up to 72 m high and up to 150 m wide. There are a series of white crystal stalactites (limestone deposits) resembling natural pillars and many other spectacular formations. Paradise Cave (Hang Thien Duong) was discovered by scientists of the British Caving Research Association in 2005. It has a length of 31.4 km, and is the longest dry cave in Asia.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(60)
Compact tour to two easily accessible caves. Those who have little time will get their money's worth. Highly recommended.
First of all: the Guide Chocolate was amazing. She tells and knows a lot, this is what im looking for and why i choose this Tour. There weren't so many People like this in other touristic places. I've never seen caves like this before, both were gigantic and majestic. If you want to see two caves in one day, choose this Tour. The lunch was also good and i got my vegan food too.
One of the best excursions we've booked! The Paradise Cave was absolutely stunning. Had a great lunch and then enjoyed the boat ride at Phong Nha cave. Highly recommended experience!
Very beautiful place, traveling on the river is very romantic, going deep inside Phong Nha cave is super beautiful and magical, the water in the cave is cool, the stalactites emit a very beautiful glitter, I really like it, it's very beautiful. Suitable for groups and families who want to explore nature, however inside there are many photographers coaxing customers to take photos even though they know they only do it to make a living, but it is quite unsightly and not beautiful. In the eyes of tourists, I saw a tourist being shouted at for not taking pictures and having to follow her for a very long distance
This was my first time visiting Phong Nha cave with my family. When we got there, we got on a small boat where they toured us inside the cave. Their rules and policies were very strict. They only allowed a limit of ten people on the boat. If your family has more than ten people in a group, then the extra people must share another boat with someone else. The cave was very dark. The cave was very similar to Dong Thien Duong cave. I would prefer Dong Thien Duong's cave because you can walk inside the cave, and it is much cooler than Phong Nha's cave. We did not get on land to take a walk around Phong Nha cave because we had already seen Dong Thien Duong cave before we got here.
5 stars! I had a wonderful experience on this excursion, which included tours of Paradise Cave & Phong Nha Cave, a boat ride, a delicious lunch, and plenty of water to stay hydrated on a hot July day. As promised, the caves and the river are gorgeous. My tour guide Duyen ("Chocolate") was very welcoming, knowledgeable, and accommodating, especially given that I have a neuromuscular condition that affects my mobility and makes me take a little longer to navigate stairs. I appreciate her willingness to answer my curiosity questions and her restaurant recommendation for Dong Hoi. The braised fish and fresh vegetables I ate did not disappoint! I'm not sure I could find a better use of $65 USD. I also truly enjoyed meeting other travelers on this tour.
The caves are beautiful! This tour was well organized and the guides were great! I loved the traditional family style Vietnamese lunch.
Fantastic. We were with PHONGNHA DISCOVERY tours for a full day tour to Paradise Cave & Dark Cave from Dong Hoi. Our guide ((Victree) was great. If you travel to Vietnam, don’t miss this one. It was a once in a lifetime experience. John & Bonnie (Canada)
Impressive tour through really huge caves. Guide "Chocolate" is very informative and answers all questions.
Very good guide that gave us a lot of information. Amazing experience to see the caves and the nice blue water
