Phong Nha Cave Full-Day Tour

1. Day 1: Phong Nha Cave Discovery – Son River Boat Trip & Natural Heritage

   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 extensive 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: Continue to this historic bridge associated with the former division of Vietnam near the 17th Parallel. Learn about its historical importance 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, famous for its extraordinary natural beauty and remarkable limestone caves.

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

   13:00 | Son River Boat Trip & Phong Nha Cave Exploration

   • Son River Boat Trip: Board a boat for a scenic journey along the beautiful Son River, surrounded by picturesque riverside landscapes and limestone mountains.
   • 25-Minute Boat Journey: Enjoy approximately 25 minutes of scenic cruising before reaching the entrance to Phong Nha Cave.
   • Phong Nha Cave: Discover one of the most famous natural attractions of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, known for its remarkable underground landscapes and fascinating limestone formations.
   • Extraordinary Cave Formations: Admire impressive stalactites and stalagmites that have developed into remarkable natural shapes over thousands of years.
   • Famous Rock Formations: Discover fascinating formations with imaginative names such as the Lion, Fairy Caves, Royal Court, and Buddha, as described in the tour program.
   • Natural Cave Beauty: Experience the extraordinary underground scenery and distinctive atmosphere of Phong Nha Cave while learning about its remarkable geological features.
   • Cave Sightseeing: Spend approximately a couple of hours exploring the cave and appreciating its natural beauty before preparing for the return journey.

   15:30 | Return Journey to Hue: Depart from the Phong Nha area and travel back toward Hue along the route described in the program as the Legendary Road.

   19:30 – 20:00 | Hotel Drop-Off: Arrive back in Hue and return to your hotel in the city center. End of the full-day Phong Nha 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.
  • Departure schedule: Odd-numbered days of the month.
  • Pickup time: 06:00 according to the tour information section; the detailed itinerary specifies 06:30. Confirmation is required.
  • Pickup location: Hotels in Hue city.
  • Scheduled return time: 19:30 – 20:00.
  • 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 sightseeing stops at La Vang Holy Land, Hien Luong Bridge, and Ben Hai River before continuing to Phong Nha Cave.
  • Phong Nha Cave is located within Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in the former Quang Binh Province.
  • The Son River boat trip is scheduled to begin at approximately 13:00.
  • The boat journey to the cave entrance takes approximately 25 minutes.
  • The original itinerary allocates approximately a couple of hours for cave exploration.
  • Boat transportation is described in the itinerary but is not separately listed under the included services. The applicable boat fare should be confirmed.
  • 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.
  • Other meals not mentioned in the inclusions are excluded.

  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 odd-numbered calendar days only.