From Hue: Botanic Garden, Paradise Cave and Dark Cave Tour
Embark on a day trip from Hue to Quang Binh and explore the Botanical Garden, Paradise Cave, and Phong Nha Cave. Marvel at the stunning stalactites and stalagmites of Paradise Cave.
Itinerary:
03:00: AM - Arrive at Hue Railway Station
Guests gather at Hue Railway Station, ready for the journey to Dong Hoi.
03:34: AM - Departure to Dong Hoi
Board the SE8 train and embark on the journey from Hue to Dong Hoi. Enjoy a relaxing and comfortable train ride.
06:50: AM - Arrival at Dong Hoi Railway Station
Sovaba Travel's vehicle will pick you up at Dong Hoi Railway Station and transfer you to the company office at 15A Phan Boi Chau, Dong Hoi.
08:00: AM - Departure to Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park
The vehicle will take you to Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, with a travel time of approximately one hour. Get ready to explore one of the world’s most renowned natural wonders.
09:00: AM - Start coming to the Botanic Garden:
Depart for Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park to visit the Botanic Garden. Located on 20 Quyet Thang Street, the Botanic Garden is a famous nature reserve in Quang Binh province. This place is under the management of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park with an area of more than 40 hectares and many diverse types of flora and fauna.
10:00: AM - Paradise Cave Exploration:
• Get off the bus and rest. Then there will be a tram to pick you up at the foot of the mountain, from here you will walk in the forest for about 40 minutes to reach the mouth of the cave.
• Visitors travel by tram for a distance of 1.6 km, then continue walking up the mountainside to reach the entrance of Paradise Cave. Although the entrance is small and narrow, the inside opens up to a large space with ceilings 40-60 meters high, the widest point up to 120 meters. The cool atmosphere inside is like a completely different world compared to the heat of Quang Binh summer.
• Inside, you'll see nature's masterpieces, from stalagmites that resemble flowers and tree sprouts, to waterfalls of stalactites cascading from the ceiling. After two hours of exploring, visitors will follow the same route back to the parking lot, completing the tour with unforgettable memories.
12:30: AM - Lunch Break:
After visiting Paradise Cave, you will be invited to a restaurant in the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park area to have lunch with local specialties, in a peaceful and airy space.
01:30: PM - Phong Nha Cave Exploration:
• Sitting on the boat, visitors will feel the peace of the scenery, watching the riverside villages and majestic limestone mountains in the distance. The river leads to the entrance of Phong Nha Cave, where the magic of nature gradually reveals itself through the majestic and mysterious beauty of rows of stalactites and stalagmites.
• Stepping inside, visitors will be overwhelmed by the shimmering beauty of the stalactite system illuminated under flashlight. Stone curtains, stalagmites, and stalactites shine like diamonds, creating unique shapes.
05:00: PM - Arrival in Dong Hoi:
The vehicle will pick you up and continue the journey back to Hue.
08:00: PM - Arrival in Hue:
You arrive in Hue, concluding the tour.