PHONG NHA CAVE -DARK CAVE 1 DAY TRIP FROM DONG HOI or PHONG NHA
Overview
Phong Nha cave and Paradise cave are the two most famous caves in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, which was listed in UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites in 2003 for its geological values. Both of them have created a special attraction for the “Kingdom of the caves”, Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park. Nowadays, there are a lot of tourists not only domestic but also international coming to visit and admire their beauty. If you are a person who likes exploring caves, Phong Nha is really an ideal place for you.
Inclusions
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide
- Entrance tickets, dragonboat Service fee (equipment, zip line harness, helmet, kayak etc.)
- First aid kit available
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Phong Nha Caves, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park 510000 Vietnam
* Detailed time plan:
07:45- 08:00: Our car and tour guide will pick up guests at their hotel in Dong Hoi. From there, you will be taken to the Dark cave (located in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park). -OR – 8:45-9:10: Our driver will pick you up at your hotel in Phong Nha village, then transfer you to Dark Cave (located in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park).
Participate in the many adventure activities: zip line, mudbath, kayak, swimming, etc. (65 km from the city, about a 60 minute drive).
Activities: mud bath, ziplining, swimming, kayaking, adventure course, caving etc.
12:30: Lunch at local restaurant in Phong Nha village. 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.
13:30 Depart for your exploration of the most impressive Phong Nha caves. You will then take a 25 minute ride to the cave via traditional dragonboat. This cave is called a water cave as it boasts an underground river. After going into the cave by boat, you will explore 300 meters into the cave on foot. Then, you will be taken back by boat. This cave is famous for its spectacular rock formations. It has been given names such as the “Lion”, the “Fairy Caves”, the “Royal Court”, and the “Buddha”…
16:00 Back to Dong Hoi or Phong Nha Village. Tour ends when you will be dropped off at your hotel.
****Please be sure to bring: swimwear and towel. Lockers for your belongings will be provided with a 50, 000 deposit which will be refunded upon return of the locker key.
Using the zipline requires you to be 40-90kg. No exceptions.
Tour inclusion:
Free pick up service from 6:30 am to 7:30 am at the train or bus station; if required
Free luggage storage in our Dong Hoi office –or- take it with you in our van (limited quantity; contact us to reserve)
Pick up and drop off by van in Dong Hoi city or Phong Nha village.
Vietnamese or English speaking guide
Drinking water
Lunch (Vietnamese style dish)
Entrance tickets, dragonboat
Service fee (equipment, zip line harness, helmet, kayak etc.)
First aid kit available
Stop At: Hang Toi (Dark Cave), Phong Nha Town, Son Trach Vietnam
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.
Duration: 3 hours
Time of tour
Meeting point
Free picking up from Dong Hoi train or bus station to or from your hotel
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Exclusions
- Personal Fees
Ticket delivery
Cancellation
The cave is extremely fantastic. Words can't explain this place. Super amazing, the gift from god. I hope local people will appreciate and preserve this beauty.
The cave is extremely fantastic. Words can't explain this place. Super amazing, the gift from god. I hope local people will appreciate and preserve this beauty.The beauty of nature is the best thing in the world. The caves are very majestic. Our tour guide is helpful and funny. Good tour for everyone.
The beauty of nature is the best thing in the world. The caves are very majestic. Our tour guide is helpful and funny. Good tour for everyone.Truly impressive caves full of mysteries. Words can’t describe the miraculous beauty of these enormous caves. It just felt like we were traveling to another planet. Such a memorable trip to escape from the virus crisis
Truly impressive caves full of mysteries. Words can’t describe the miraculous beauty of these enormous caves. It just felt like we were traveling to another planet. Such a memorable trip to escape from the virus crisisIn Vietnam, we can back to travel. So I choose this tour to explore the beauty of nature with my girlfriend. The cave is huge and majestic. The kayaking is extremely suppering fun.
In Vietnam, we can back to travel. So I choose this tour to explore the beauty of nature with my girlfriend. The cave is huge and majestic. The kayaking is extremely suppering fun.We loved our dark cave day - our tour guides Chocolate and Pinky (their nicknames!) were knowledgeable and kind, and led us on a fun day of zip lining, kayaking, touring caves, finding a mudbath, and playing around in a fun water obstacle course. We had a great day and would absolutely book this ...
We loved our dark cave day - our tour guides Chocolate and Pinky (their nicknames!) were knowledgeable and kind, and led us on a fun day of zip lining, kayaking, touring caves, finding a mudbath, and playing around in a fun water obstacle course. We had a great day and would absolutely book this tour again.The "must see" panoramic nature in Viet nam which we couldnt miss. The dark cave so fabulous with a rare-lightening from above. Our guide was truly-understanding about the destination, humourous and sincerely. Hope to come back sooon. Loveya!
The "must see" panoramic nature in Viet nam which we couldnt miss. The dark cave so fabulous with a rare-lightening from above. Our guide was truly-understanding about the destination, humourous and sincerely. Hope to come back sooon. Loveya!