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From Hue: Paradise Cave and Dark Cave Day Tour

1 day

Easy

Explore Paradise Cave and Dark Cave from Hue, marvel at stunning stalactites, and enjoy a thrilling zipline ride over the river.

Itinerary:


04:30: AM - Pick up


The bus will pick you up at your hotel and depart for Dong Hoi City. The travel time is approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.


08:00: Arrive at Sovaba Travel Office in Dong Hoi, Quang Binh province. You rest and relax for about 10 minutes, drink water, and prepare for the journey to explore two famous caves.


The van will take you to Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. Get ready to explore one of the world’s most renowned natural wonders.


09:30: AM - Paradise Cave Exploration:


• Visitors travel by tram for a distance of 1.6 km, then continue walking up the mountainside to reach the entrance of Thien Duong 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.


• A system of wooden stairs leads visitors into a wonderful world full of colors and shapes of stalactites. LED lights gently highlight the landscape without destroying its natural beauty. True to its nickname "Underground Royal Palace", the cave brings amazement with large stalactites, stalagmites and unique rock structures.


11:30: PM - 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.


1:30: PM - Explore Dark Cave:


• You will continue your adventurous journey at Dark Cave tourist area. Conquering the longest two-wire Zipline game in Southeast Asia, visitors will experience the feeling of "flying" over the Chay River to reach Dark Cave.


• Dark Cave offers a special experience with rich darkness. Visitors are equipped with head flashlights and other specialized equipment to safely explore the cave. The main highlight is the mud bath activity in the cave, where visitors can relax in a natural mineral mud pool, bringing benefits to their health and spirit.


• After that, visitors will continue with other recreational activities on Chay River such as short Zipline and Kayaking, enjoying the fresh and cool beauty of the river.


04:00: PM - Return to Dong Hoi:


Guests board the vehicle to return to Dong Hoi City.


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. The driver bids you farewell and looks forward to welcoming you on future journeys.

What's included?
    • Modern air-conditioned vehicle for sightseeing and transfers from Hue to Dong Hoi throughout the program.
    • Vietnamese or English-speaking guide specializing in tours for the entire route.
    • One lunch at Phong Nha Restaurant: 150,000 VND per guest per meal.
    • Entrance fees to attractions included in the program:
    • Admission to Paradise Cave.
    • Admission and entertainment at Dark Cave.
    • Lavie bottled water 500ml: 2 bottles per guest per day.
    • Cold towels: 2 per guest per day.
    • Travel insurance with a maximum compensation of 20,000,000 VND per guest per incident.
    Exclusions
      • Personal expenses not included in the program.
      • A surcharge of 100,000 VND per person applies on public holidays (December 31 - January 1, April 29-30, May 1-2, December 24-25, and Lunar New Year).
      Please note
        What to bring
          • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for walking and water activities.
          • Bring a change of clothes and a towel as you will get wet.
          • The tour involves moderate physical activity including walking, kayaking, and swimming.
          • Participants should be in good physical condition.
          • Not recommended for those with mobility impairments or serious medical conditions.