Experience the one-day Paradise Cave – Chày River – Dark Cave tour, a top-rated journey by Phong Nha Vietnam, combining nature exploration, cave discovery, river adventure, and outdoor fun. Plus, stroll Phong Nha Botanical Garden to Wind Waterfall for fresh forest air, wildlife, and photo spots. Ideal for families, couples, and adventure lovers, this tour unveils the majestic Paradise Cave, Asia’s longest dry cave, with glittering stalactites and surreal formations deep inside Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park. Glide over the jade-green Chày River by zipline, kayak along lush landscapes, relax in a natural mud bath, and explore the untouched Dark Cave with headlamps and safety gear.
Schedule
07:30 – 07:45 | Depart from Phong Nha to the Botanical Garden
- Pick-up by vehicle from the centre of Phong Nha town to the Botanical Garden.
08:00 – 09:30 | Visit the Botanical Garden & Wind Waterfall
09:30 – 12:00 | Explore Chày River – Dark Cave
- Chày River: A picturesque emerald-green river winding through the forests and limestone mountains of Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng. It is home to a range of rare freshwater fish, forming a rich and diverse ecosystem.
- Dark Cave: A pristine cave stretching 5,258 metres, first discovered in 1990. Visitors are provided with head torches and safety equipment to explore the cave’s quiet, mysterious interior.
- Unique adventure experiences: mineral mud bathing, river swimming, a zipline across the river, kayaking, and wildlife spotting—offering a fully immersive nature experience.
12:00 – 14:00 | Lunch at Chày River – Dark Cave Tourist Area
Enjoy a local-style lunch in a fresh, peaceful natural setting.
14:00 – 16:30 | Visit either Paradise Cave or Phong Nha Cave
- Paradise Cave: Admire the magnificent beauty of Paradise Cave, often described as a “royal palace beneath the earth”. With a length of over 31 km, Paradise Cave is the longest dry cave in Asia. Its towering columns, stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone formations, and stone cascades—shaped over hundreds of millions of years—create a sparkling, crystal-like scene that leaves visitors in awe.
- Phong Nha Cave: Marvel at the magical beauty of Phong Nha Cave, a signature river cave sometimes hailed as “the first wonder of caves”. With an underground river system stretching for dozens of kilometres, the cave features spectacular stalactites and stalagmites in countless shapes, formed over millions of years—an imposing, enchanting world that never fails to impress.
16:30 – 17:30 | Return to Đồng Hới
End of a journey filled with unforgettable experiences in the heart of the World Natural Heritage site.
