Not only visiting famous caves but also getting an action-packed experience. You will have chance to do harnessed zip-lining over a turquoise river, swim into the mouth of the cave (life jackets included), walk through the dark with only the head torch on your mining helmet to illuminate the way, have mud fight in the buoyant mud baths deep in the cave and join in outdoor activities. You also have chance to reach to the longest dry cave in Asia - Paradise Cave. With naturally primitive features, Paradise Cave looks like a landscape painting; making it a natural wonder many have enjoyed since its opening in 2010.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Combine two of central Vietnam’s top natural attractions on a tour of Paradise Cave and Dark Cave in Phong Nha. Designed with thrill seekers in mind, this high-octane experience includes a zipline ride, kayaking, and caving, as well as a boat ride through Paradise Cave, part of the UNESCO-listed Phong Nha Caves. Pick up time will be around 7:30 - 8:00AM from Dong Hoi area and 8:45 - 9:00AM from Phong Nha area then move to Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park
9:30 - 11:30AM: Visit 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 (1.6 km) 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. Going around 1 km on the wooden bridge inside the cave, you'll have chance to enjoy the mystery and beauty of stalactites and stalagmites system.
12:00: Lunch at Dark Cave restaurant. 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. 13:00 - 15:30: Visit Dark Cave (located in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park). Participate in the many adventure activities: mud bath, zip-lining, swimming, kayaking, adventure course, caving etc.
16:00 - 17:00: Depart back to Phong Nha village or Dong Hoi city. Tour ends and you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Our tour guide will call customers via Vietnamese phone/or WhatsApp before picking time. The customers are picked up at the hotel in Dong Hoi area around 07:35 - 08:00AM and around 8:35 - 9:00AM in Phong Nha town. If the customers request to picked up at the place in Dong Hoi city or Phong Nha town, they are also collected as the request.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Paradise Cave & Dark Cave 1 Day - Deluxe Small Group lasts about 9 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $83 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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Our tour guide will call customers via Vietnamese phone/or WhatsApp before picking time. The customers are picked up at the hotel in Dong Hoi area around 07:35 - 08:00AM and around 8:35 - 9:00AM in Phong Nha town. If the customers request to picked up at the place in Dong Hoi city or Phong Nha town, they are also collected as the request. Pickup points include Khach Sạn 68 Dồng Hải, Nava Hotel & Resort.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Specialized infant seats are available HEIGHT RESTRICTION:Children are not advised to enter the mud bath portion of the Dark cave as it is deep and difficult to maneuver. Minimum required height of 1m to enter the mudbath; although we do not recommend children under 1.3m to enter.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 93 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Phongnha Discovery Tours.
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I really enjoyed this tour, we can see the better cave and too many activities! A guide to Chocolate and Ana driver noodle. Their guide and support is perfect! I recommend this tour! And thanks Chocolate, noodle and Ana!
Dear Valued customer, Thank you for sharing such a great review! We’re so glad you had a blast with the activities and cave exploration. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon. Warm regards, Phongnha Discovery Tours
It has been an amazing experience with the best tour guide Anna, super funny and nice. We started the day raining and almost flooded, and they adapted very quickly to the situation. The pick up was on time. And the caves have been fun to visit, completely different between them.
Dear Valued customer, Thank you so much for choosing us! Anna and the entire team are delighted to hear you had such an amazing cave tour experience! We hope to welcome you back to Phong Nha for another adventure soon! Warm regards, Phongnha Discovery Tours
Anna and Chocolate are helpful a lot. We love the Dark Cave Adventure
Dear Valued customer, Hearing that you had a great time with us truly made our day. We hope to welcome you back for another exciting adventure soon! Warmest regards, Phongnha Discovery Tours
Amazing experience at the dry cave, dark cave, and waterpark. Our tour guide, Hoang was very knowledgeable and helped us every step of the way. 10/10 I would highly recommend anyone visiting Phong Nha.
Dear valued customers, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that you had an amazing adventure exploring Paradise Cave, Dark Cave, and enjoying the water activities. It's especially great to know that Hoang made your experience even more enjoyable with his knowledge, enthusiasm, and support throughout the day. Your recommendation means a lot to our team. We truly appreciate you choosing Phongnha Discovery Tours, and we hope to welcome you back to Phong Nha for another unforgettable adventure in the future! Warm regards, Phongnha Discovery Team
The tour was excellent. Anna was an excellent guide and was great with our two children. She was very attentive and did a great job with answering questions and giving us some history. The caves were spectacular and the family loved the trek through Dark Cave. Buffalo was a great driver as well. We highly recommend booking with Phong Nha discovery tours!
Dear DanVet, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you and your family had such an excellent experience with us. We're so glad you loved the spectacular caves and the adventure through Dark Cave. It was our pleasure to be part of your family's visit to Phong Nha. Thank you again for choosing Phong Nha Discovery Tours and for your high recommendation. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future! Warm regards, Phongnha Discovery Team
Amazing experience with THE KING! Must to try it! Everything was perfect the food, views etc DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!! The staff was so kind and nice too
Dear valued guests, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your experience exceeded your expectations and that you had such an amazing time with King. It's great to know you enjoyed the food, the breathtaking views, and our friendly staff. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Phong Nha for another unforgettable adventure! Warm regards, Phongnha Discovery Team
Dreamy tour - Paradise Cave is incredibly vast and appealing. Dark Cave, on the other hand, is dark and surprising. Both are uniquely exciting. In between, there is great food at the water park - with seafood and excellent meat. Impressive is our tour guide "The King": Informative, funny, and thoroughly caring. I have had many tours in many countries - but never such excellent all-around support. The day was absolutely incredible - caves, water park, landscape. And finally, swimming in the cool river - in crystal clear, blue water! An absolute recommendation!
Dear Jens J, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed Paradise Cave, Dark Cave, the delicious lunch, and the beautiful scenery. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to "The King" – he’ll be thrilled to hear them. We hope to welcome you back to Phong Nha for another amazing adventure! 😊 Warm regards, Phongnha Discovery Team
Quoc and Duong were our tour guides, and they were awesome. They were super friendly, easy to talk to, and knew a lot about the cave. They made the whole experience fun and exciting from start to finish. The atmosphere was amazing, and we had a great time exploring with them.
Dear valued guests, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Quoc and Duong made your trip so enjoyable. Their friendly personalities and passion for sharing the beauty of the cave truly make every adventure special. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back to Phong Nha for another unforgettable experience! Best regards, Phongnha Discovery Tours Team
It was one if the best days in our trip in Vietnam. The caves were amazing and so much fun. And the guides were great so helpful and nice: Chocolate, Ana and Noodles, they explained everything so well. I fully recommend it !!
Dear valued guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Dark Cave was one of the highlights of your Vietnam trip. Your kind words will be shared with Chocolate, Ana, and Noodles - they’ll be thrilled to know they helped make your experience so memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Phong Nha again soon! Best regards, Phongnha Discovery Tours Team
Hoangh ('the king' 😊) was our guide. He explained a lot. We really enjoyed our trip to Dark Cave and Phong Nha Cave with him.
Dear valued customes, Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊 We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed the trip to Dark Cave and Phong Nha Cave with Hoang (“The King” 😄). He will be delighted to know that his explanations and enthusiasm made your experience more enjoyable. Thank you for choosing Phongnha Discovery Tours, and we hope to welcome you again on another adventure in Phong Nha! Warm regards, Phongnha Discovery Team
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Cave & Dark Cave 1 Day - Deluxe Small Group | 9 hours | 5.0 (93) | $83 | |
 Paradise Cave & Dark Cave All-Inclusive 1-Day | 9 hours | 5.0 (237) | $71 | View |
 Phong Nha - Paradise Cave or Dark Cave - 1 Day All Inclusive | 10 hours | 4.8 (177) | $59 | View |
 Zipline Dark cave & Paradise cave: Full-day Exploration | 10 hours | 5.0 (115) | $54 | View |
 Paradise cave and Dark cave adventure small group tour | 10 hours | 4.9 (97) | $20 | View |
 TOUR TO THE CAVES - Paradise & Dark caves from Dong hoi city | 10 hours | 4.9 (82) | $25 | View |
 Paradise Cave & Dark Cave adventure Zipline Mud Bath, Jungle Trek | 8 hours | 5.0 (49) | $58 | View |