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Paradise Cave And Dark Cave Tour 1 Day
4.8(6)Dong Hoi10 hours
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At a glance
Duration
10 hours
Price from
$95 / person
Location
Dong Hoi, Vietnam
Rating
4.8 / 5 · 6 reviews
Languages
EN, EN
Group
Small group, up to 20
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Phong Nha Locals Travel & Transport
Description
Paradise cave is the longest dry cave in Asia (located in Phong Nha – Ke bang National Park’s core zone. 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. There are a series of white crystal stalactites (limestone deposits) resembling natural pillars and many other spectacular formations.
The Dark cave is an adventurous and action-packed experience. Visiting this cave includes harnessed zip lining over a turquoise river, swimming into the mouth of the cave (lifejackets included), walking through the dark with only the head torch on your mining helmet to illuminate the way, having a mud fight in the buoyant mud baths deep in the cave, washing clean with a swim in the lake inside the cave, then kayaking back across the river to test your strength on the hanging obstacle course and open ziplines.
Clothes are required when visiting Dark Cave: swim wear
Male: shorts
Female: bikini
Tour Options
Paradise Cave And Dark Cave Tour 1 Day
Pickup included
Itinerary
Paradise Cave
Admission included120 min
07:30- 08:00 am: Our driver and tour guide will pick you up at your hotels in Dong Hoi city or Phong Nha Town. Then, we will transfer you to visit Paradise cave and Dark cave. After 1 hour of driving, we first visit Paradise cave, an “underground Royal Palace”. It is the king of the Phong Nha cave system and even other caves in entire Vietnam.
Paradise cave’s beauty is gorgeous and magnificent as an imperial palace. Besides, it is extremely prominent with easy approaches, fantastic walkways, and excellent feature lighting. Those things make it extra special and unique with its beautiful multi-colored.
Admire countless stalactites with different shapes: Thach Thien Cung, Thien Ha waterfall, Quan Tien converging, Lien Hoa tower, and so on.
In addition, you will have the chance to admire the image of a typical terraced rice civilization. There are Champa tower, Buddha Guanyin, Phuc Loc Tho, Rong House of Highlands Vietnam, etc.
Hang Tối
Admission included240 min
11:30 am: We will have a lovely lunch at a restaurant with local specialties from the locals.
Continue the Paradise cave and Dark Cave Tour, we will visit the Dark cave and experience exciting activities on the Chay river. This cave is a branch of the Phong Nha cave system in Quang Binh, Vietnam. The Dark cave was surveyed by British Royal explorers in 1990 and 1992. It has a door 20 meters wide and 40 meters high.
The Dark cave is both a water cave and a dry cave with a length of 5,258m, a depth of 20m, and a height of 80m.
Moreover, this place has pristine beauty with thousands of magnificent stalagmites and stalactites. In Dark cave Phong Nha, you can experience many adventurous activities such as mud bathing, skateboarding, swimming, and kayaking.
Around 05:30 pm: We drive you back and drop you off at your hotel. We finish the Paradise cave and Dark cave tour 1 Day.
What's included
Included
Bottled water
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
English speaking tour guide
Swimming, kayaking, mud bathing, caves and zip-lining
Not included
Dinner
If you require an invoice, there will be an additional 10% VAT charge
Pickup Locations & Times
We would like to pick up all travelers centrally located in Dong Hoi City and Phong Nha town.
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Note: You have to wear a bikini (for ladies) and swimsuit (for men) in the Dark (as Dark Cave regulation).
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Paradise Cave And Dark Cave Tour 1 Day take?
Paradise Cave And Dark Cave Tour 1 Day lasts about 10 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Paradise Cave And Dark Cave Tour 1 Day cost?
Prices start at $95 per person for this Dong Hoi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Paradise Cave And Dark Cave Tour 1 Day for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We would like to pick up all travelers centrally located in Dong Hoi City and Phong Nha town. Pickup points include SAM Quảng Binh Hotel, Ngoc Toan Hotel.
What languages is Paradise Cave And Dark Cave Tour 1 Day offered in?
The experience is available in EN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Paradise Cave And Dark Cave Tour 1 Day worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 6 verified reviews; it is run by Phong Nha Locals Travel & Transport.
Reviews(6)
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Safari40391695468
February 1, 2026
Educational and fun filled
My friend and I had an amazing first experience exploring the caves of phong nha, a huge part of it was thanks to our tour guide, ms luna! She was incredibly knowledgeable about the caves, history, and nature — which sparked an interest in us to do more of our own research and explore more caves in the future. Ms luna explained everything clearly with so much passion which made the whole experience very special for my friend and i. Overall, the tour felt very safe, well organized, and fun! I wouldn’t want it any other way. Highly recommend!! Do note to bring a waterproof phone case with a lanyard to be able to take pictures in the dark cave (we missed out on cool and interesting photo opportunities because we forgot to pack ours)!!
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Nomad61744182046
January 22, 2026
Phong Nha Locals Travel & Transport. Exceptional service from start to finish!
We organised two transfers and two excursions through Phong Nha Locals Travel & Transport and could not have been more impressed. From our very first contact, their advice, recommendations and communications were excellent. Email and WhatsApp communication with Ms. Le was direct and seamless; a great way to bypass an international travel agent and deal direct with the local agency!
Every interaction was professional, friendly and informative. The service was second to none and we felt completely looked after from start to finish. Every single pick-up and drop-off for our excursions was punctual and well organised; no delays, no confusion, just smooth, reliable service. Highly recommended for anyone looking for tours or transport in Phong Nha. Definitely book direct with these guys. You get the best price and the best service! These tours also get lots of bonus extras that the more commercial ones don’t get included!
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V2426CUlaurac
November 2, 2025
Out of the ordinary places
The cave is incredible, something never seen and amazing in every way. The Commander cave is interesting for fans of war events, but much less fascinating than the Paradise. The ascent of the waterfall was fun and exciting. Very good and prepared our guide, ms Nguyet, a person who has the desire to explain and make things clear. We were very pleased!
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869fionab
April 15, 2025
Phong Nha and Paradise caves-Phong Nha Locals
Absolutely loved my trip to Phong Nha and Paradise Caves. Was the highlight of my Vietnam trip.
Phong Nha locals travel and transport ran the trip to the caves very professionally from running on time, quick responses, providing comfortable bus with AC and meeting any dietary requirements.
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ludivinec2025
February 9, 2025
Good experience
I enjoyed the tour, it was very interesting and the guide was really available. We were extremely lucky because there were few people in the cave and even during the visit of the church compared to other excursions I had been able to make in Vietnam. So it was more pleasant.
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Steven S
April 28, 2019
Awesome way to see the Phong Nha Caves
Our tour guide was really awesome and gave us a great tour. The zipline was the highlight for me since you get to spend 2ish hours playing around in the water :)
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