Paradise Cave Full-Day Tour

1. Day 1: Paradise Cave Discovery – Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

   06:30 | Hotel Pickup: Your English- and Vietnamese-speaking tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hue city. Begin your full-day journey by a comfortable 16-seat vehicle toward Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its spectacular limestone landscapes and extraordinary cave systems.

   Morning | Historical Landmarks Along the Journey

   • La Vang Holy Land: Stop at this important Catholic pilgrimage destination in the former Quang Tri Province. Discover the spiritual significance of this national shrine and its importance to Vietnam's Catholic community.
   • Hien Luong Bridge: Visit the historic bridge associated with the former division of Vietnam near the 17th Parallel. Learn about its historical significance and enjoy opportunities to take photographs.
   • Ben Hai River: Admire the scenery surrounding the river that once marked the provisional military demarcation line between North and South Vietnam following the 1954 Geneva Accords.
   • Continue through the scenic landscapes of Central Vietnam toward Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.

   12:00 | Vietnamese Lunch & Rest: Stop at a local restaurant for lunch and enjoy a short break before continuing to Paradise Cave.

   13:00 | Paradise Cave Exploration

   • Paradise Cave (Hang Thien Duong): Explore one of the most remarkable natural attractions in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, renowned for its immense underground chambers and magnificent limestone formations.
   • Cave Discovery: Learn about the cave's exploration by scientists from the British Caving Research Association in 2005. The cave extends approximately 31.4 kilometers, making it one of the most impressive dry cave systems in Asia.
   • Extraordinary Limestone Formations: Admire spectacular natural formations, dramatic underground landscapes, and distinctive geological features that create the cave's magnificent appearance.
   • Underground Natural Beauty: Discover the remarkable atmosphere of the cave, where extraordinary limestone structures form landscapes resembling natural works of art.
   • Natural Heritage Experience: Learn about the cave's geological significance and its place within the remarkable limestone landscape of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. Paradise Cave opened to visitors in 2010.
   • Enjoy sightseeing and opportunities to capture memorable photographs of the spectacular underground scenery.

   15:30 | Return Journey to Hue: Depart from Paradise Cave and travel back toward Hue along the route described in the itinerary as the Legendary Road.

   19:30 | Hotel Drop-Off: Arrive back in Hue and return to your hotel in the city center. End of the full-day Paradise Cave tour.

Important information

• Tour price includes

  Included

  • Transportation by 16-seat vehicle.
  • Professional English- and Vietnamese-speaking tour guide.
  • Entrance fees to attractions included in the itinerary.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Water and tissues.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Value-added tax (VAT).

  Not Included

  • Other meals not mentioned in the program.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Travel insurance (also listed under inclusions in the original document; confirmation required).
  • Tips and gratuities.
• Good to know

  Tour Information

  • Tour duration: Full day, approximately 13 hours.
  • Departure schedule: Even-numbered days of the month.
  • Hotel pickup time: 06:30.
  • Pickup location: Hotels in Hue city.
  • Scheduled return time: 19:30.
  • Hotel drop-off is provided in central Hue.
  • Transportation is provided by a 16-seat vehicle.
  • The tour is accompanied by an English- and Vietnamese-speaking guide.

  Sightseeing Information

  • The tour includes stops at La Vang Holy Land, Hien Luong Bridge, and Ben Hai River before visiting Paradise Cave.
  • Paradise Cave is located in the Phong Nha-Ke Bang area of the former Quang Binh Province.
  • The cave extends approximately 31.4 kilometers, but the original program does not specify the exact visitor route or distance explored inside the cave.
  • Paradise Cave exploration begins at approximately 13:00.
  • The return journey to Hue begins at approximately 15:30.

  Meal Information

  • Lunch at a local restaurant is included.
  • Scheduled lunch time: 12:00.
  • The exact restaurant and lunch menu are not specified.

  Children Policy – Based on Height

  • Children under 1.10 meters tall: 50% of the adult tour price.
  • Children from 1.10 meters to 1.30 meters tall: 75% of the adult tour price, according to the original document.
  • Children 1.30 meters tall and above: Adult tour price applies, according to the original document.

  Additional Information

  • The original document lists travel insurance under both Included and Excluded services. Please confirm the applicable insurance policy before booking.
  • The children's policy contains an overlapping height threshold at exactly 1.30 meters. Confirmation is required.
  • The original document does not provide a cancellation policy.
  • Tour departures are scheduled for even-numbered calendar days only.