Early morning pick-up from Hue to Quang Binh. Explore the stunning formations of Paradise Cave, enjoy a local lunch, take boat ride in the mystical Phong Nha Cave, then return to Hue in the evening.
Itinerary
Pickup location:
Meliá Vinpearl Hue
Paradise Cave
Guided tour
Phong Nha Cave
Guided tour
Arrive back at:
Meliá Vinpearl Hue
Highlights
- Visit the Phong Nha and Paradise caves in one day
- Admire the spectacular stalactites and vast caverns
- Explore a national park listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Practical day trip from Hue
Full description
Early Morning Pickup (4:10 – 4:30 AM)
Your adventure begins with a hotel pickup in Hue. Travel by local bus to Dong Hoi City, enjoying a scenic journey of approximately 3.5 hours.
Your adventure begins with a hotel pickup in Hue. Travel by local bus to Dong Hoi City, enjoying a scenic journey of approximately 3.5 hours.
Arrival in Dong Hoi (8:00 AM)
Please proceed to the Sovaba Travel Office in Quang Binh. Enjoy a short break to relax, refresh, and prepare for an unforgettable cave exploration.
Transfer to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Continue your journey by van to the UNESCO-listed Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, home to some of the world’s most spectacular caves.
Paradise Cave Exploration (9:30 AM)
Begin with a 1.6 km tram ride, followed by a leisurely walk to the cave entrance. Enter the breathtaking Paradise Cave, often referred to as the “underground royal palace.” Marvel at the soaring ceilings reaching 60 meters high, the vast chambers, and the magical stalactites and stalagmites that shimmer under soft LED lights.
Lunch Break (12:30 PM)
Enjoy a delicious lunch of local specialties at a restaurant located within the national park, surrounded by fresh air and tranquil nature.
Phong Nha Cave by Dragon Boat (1:30 PM)
After lunch, board a traditional dragon boat for a relaxing 30-minute cruise along the Emerald River. Admire the riverside villages and spectacular limestone mountains before entering the mystical Phong Nha Cave. Inside, discover shimmering rock formations, subterranean rivers, and sparkling stone curtains that create a fairytale landscape.
Return journey (4:00 PM – 8:30 PM)
Return to Dong Hoi in the afternoon, then continue your journey by local bus to Hue. Your arrival in Hue is scheduled for around 8:30 PM, marking the end of an extraordinary day filled with natural wonders.
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Includes
A modern, air-conditioned car will pick you up from your hotel in Hue and drive you to Dong Hoi, then you will visit Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park before returning to your hotel in Hue (option 2).
An English-speaking tour guide will accompany you throughout the itinerary.
Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park (with the option to choose vegetarian dishes)
Entrance fees to attractions are included in the program:
Entrance to the Cave of Paradise.
Entrance to the Phong Nha cave.
Electric vehicles are circulating in the Paradise Cave
Tickets for the dragon boat on the river
Lavie 500ml bottled water: 2 bottles per person per day.
Cold towels: 2 per person per day.
Travel insurance with a maximum compensation of 20,000,000 VND per traveler and per incident.