From Hue: Phong Nha Cave and Dark Cave Day Tour
Description
Itinerary:
05:00: AM - Departure:
Sovaba Travel's vehicle will pick you up at the designated meeting point in the center of Hue City and then depart for Dong Hoi City.
08:00: AM - Start:
Upon arriving in Dong Hoi City, you will take a short 10-minute break at our office. Afterward, our vehicle will pick you up and depart for Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.
09:00: AM - Phong Nha Cave Exploration:
• Visitors begin their journey to Phong Nha Cave. Here, visitors board a dragon boat to begin a 30-minute cruise along the green river, surrounded by beautiful natural scenery.
• 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. The deeper you go, the more you will be amazed by the shoals, underground lakes and sparkling rocks, all creating a scene like a fairy tale world.
• Enjoy the amazing beauty created by nature, so that every step brings a sense of wonder and respect for this wonder.
11:30: PM - Lunch Break:
After visiting Phong Nha Cave, you will be invited to a restaurant in the National Park area to have lunch with local specialties, in a peaceful and airy space.
01:30: 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.
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 Phong Nha 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.
Excluded
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).
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable shoes and clothes suitable for water activities
- Bring a change of clothes for after the activities
- Protective water shoes are recommended for Dark Cave
- The tour operates daily, departing from Hue