Phong Nha National Park and Paradise Cave Tours
UPDATED: AUG 1 2019
Stunning caves are not just part of some fairy-tale world or horror movie. They can be found in the Central of Vietnam, an incredible and fantastic region riddled with hundreds of spectacular cave systems. Phong Nha Cave is one of the most captivating places to visit in Vietnam, surrounded by imposing limestone mountains, ancient jungle forests, and traditional villages that straddle the impressive waters of the Son River. Here are the top daily Phong Nha tours * operated by our partner – The Di Di Thoi & Oxalis Experience – The one and only exclusive adventure tour operator in Vietnam. The tour guides are internationally qualified and granted the membership of the British Cave Research Association (UK), and the cave experts are members of the British Cave Research Association. Don’t let fear and worry steal your joy Let’s check out our tours and book us now!
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Group-joining Tours
Phong Nha National Park Tour 1 Day
Code J-NB1
Our Phong Nha National Park tour starts at the semi-wild enclose where you’ll learn about the critically endangered Ha Tinh Langurs. You’ll enjoy an easy walk around the enclosure and if you’re lucky the ranger will point out a family of these incredibly rare mammals for you.
A short drive along Victory Road 20 into the national park will have you winding through jaw-dropping mountains covered with endless wild banana trees towards 8 Ladies Cave, the second highlight for the day. Here you will learn a little more about the Vietnam/American War and its impact on the area, and visit a historically significant temple that honors the soldiers who lost their lives when a cave collapsed where they were taking shelter from bombings.
We press on through the park to the absolute highlight for visitors, Paradise Cave, or as locals call it Hang Thiên Đường, a 31 km cave discovered in 2005. Your guide will give you a fresh perspective of the cave as you wander its network of walk-ways and impressive cave formations, highlighted by moody lighting. All National Park tours are definitely not the same as our guide will ensure your experience is beyond exceptional visiting this popular destination.
Chay Lap village is next on the agenda, where you’ll have a chance to relax and enjoy a delicious lunch by the banks of the river at Chay Lap Riverside. Catch some rays on our awesome deck chairs or take a quick refreshing swim, before setting out on the final leg of the journey, a bike ride to reach Tram Village. Tram village is so close to bustling little Phong Nha but still a world away. You’ll have a chance to wander through the village with your guide learning even more about the local area. This visit to the village provides a cultural perspective to this classic tour of Phong Nha. From Tram village, you will cycle back to Phong Nha and end the tour at Oxalis office..
Any of you stay at Farmstay or Hotel far away from Phong Nha will be transported back to your accommodation, or if you stay in town you can take a leisurely walk back to your hotel.
DETAILED ITINERARY
| 7:30 – 8:00 | Pick up from local accommodation in Chay Lap or Phong Nha |
| 8:00 – 9:00 | Visit the semi-wild enclosure and take a walk around and learn about the wild animal rescue programme particularly the Ha Tinh langurs. |
| 9:00 – 10:15 | Drive on the Victory Road 20 – a historic road used during the Vietnam War. Stop at Tra Ang Bridge and enjoy a brilliant photo opportunity out over the mountains. |
| 10:15 – 10:45 | Visit 8 Ladies Cave and the memorial temple for a short by memorable experience. |
| 10:45– 11:00 | Travel to Paradise Cave (Dong Thien Duong). |
| 11:00 – 13:00 | Enjoy Paradise Cave for two hours – which includes around 540 steps to the top of the hill. Its tough but is a real sense of accomplishment when you get the top, and then find yourself walking down into Paradise Cave (additional $5 per person supplement paid directly at the park for golf buggy). |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch at Chay Lap Riverside. You have a chance to go for a swim in the beautiful river and relax on our sun chairs. |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Cycling from Chay Lap to Tram Village. Enjoy a short walk through the village, learning about their stories and way of life on the river banks in one of the poorest towns of Phong Nha. |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Continue cycling back to Phong Nha, and stop at Oxalis Headquarters. From here you can wander back to your local accommodation, or a transfer will be organized if you stay at farmstay or hotel in this area. |
| 16:00 – 16:30 | Tour ends |
TOUR INCLUSIONS
Professional English Tour Guide, Pick up from Accommodation and comfortable transportation around the park, Paradise Cave Entrance Ticket (250,000 VND), BBQ Lunch, Entrance to Chay Lap Riverside, Guided Village Walk, Water.
Tour excludes personal expenses and additional drinks or beers.
WHAT TO BRING
Comfortable clothes and shoes, Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses and bug spray, Camera or phone for picture, Rain Poncho, Swimming suite (optional).
PRICE
USD 65/ Pax
Phong Nha Villages Experience By Boat & Bike 1 Day
Code J-PB1
Phong Nha is surrounded by a collection of unique and interesting local villages, which specialize in a variety of crafts and local delicacies. The local people, who rely on the Son River for most of their daily activities, are amongst the most friendly and hospitable you will meet on your travels through Vietnam. Our Phong Nha Villages Experience by Boat and Bike showcases this unique side of Phong Nha, one that exposes the rich diversity of life beyond the caves.
- Group Tour Size: Max 15 pax
- Daily Departure
- No Minimum Age
Our tour starts with an early morning visit to Xuan Son market, where you’ll have a close encounter with the towns morning activities. Then get on board and after a short boat trip you will arrive at Xuan Tien Village, where you will learn about local fish farming practices, including the Black Carp and special eel from Phong Nha.
Continue cruising down the river to the very pleasant Gia Tinh Village, where guests will alight from the boat and have a chance to wander through the village with their guide, visiting a craft house where the locals make handmade rattan products. Here the local will show you how to make a product from rattan and you can put your craftiness to test.
You’ll then get back to the boat and float toward Gia Hung village. Here you will have a chance to learn about one of the most impressive churches of the region, if not the country, with its unique local wooden architecture. Then after a short walk, you will get to a local house where they make different types of rice cake. You will have a chance to try making it for yourselves to experience first hand the skills needed to produce hundreds of rice cake per day. You can buy some and bring back on the boat as snack.
Then a delicious lunch will be served on the boat to help you rest and recharge for the next portion of the tour. Our boat will take you back to Lien Trach where you will have some times for swimming. It must be hot after a day of walking around. This is your chance to relax in the cool water of Son River.
You will now head down to Ha Mon boat station then start the afternoon with your bicycles – cycling through very rural farming villages, where buffaloes will compete with laughing children to grab your attention!
This tour is perfect for those wanting to experience local life with a professional local guide – you will not be disappointed!
DETAILED ITINERARY
| 7:45 – 8:15 | Pick up guests from Phong Nha Village to Xuan Son market |
| 8:15 – 8:35 | Visit Xuan Son market |
| 8:35 – 8:55 | Pick up guests at Xuan Son boat station and boat ride to Xuan Tien village |
| 8:55 – 9:25 | Visit Xuan Tien fish farm |
| 9:25 – 9:45 | Visit Gia Tinh village |
| 9:45 – 10:25 | Walk to local house and learn about weaving rattan products |
| 10:25 – 10:40 | Boat ride to Gia Hung village. |
| 10:40 – 11:20 | Visit Gia Hung Church |
| 11:20 – 11:50 | Walk and visit rice cake house |
| 11:50 – 12:00 | Walk back to boat |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Have lunch on board while the boat ride to Lien Trach |
| 13:00 – 13:30 | Swimming time at Lien Trach |
| 13:30 – 14:00 | Boat ride to Ha Mon |
| 14:00 – 14:10 | Short briefing |
| 14:10 – 15:40 | Bike ride back to Oxalis Home. Tour ends. |
TOUR INCLUSIONS
Professional English Tour Guide, 3 – 4 Hour River Cruise, Village Walk, 2 – 3 hour Guided Cycling, Lunch, Water.
Tour excludes personal expenses and additional drinks or beers.
WHAT TO BRING
Comfortable clothes and shoes, Sun scream, hat, sunglasses and bug spray, Camera or phone for picture, Rain Poncho.
PRICE & AVAILABILITY
USD 60/ pax
Phong Nha Sunset Cruise & Village BBQ Experience
Code J-SB1
Phong Nha is a beautiful village nestled amongst majestic limestone mountains formed over millions of years and the delightful Son River. The village of Phong Nha has developed considerably over recent years due to the growing number of intrepid tourists visiting the impressive caves. In addition to the caves, there are an equal number of beautiful villages scattered throughout the area, that showcase local life in a way still reminiscent of times past.
- Group Tour Size: Max 12 pax
- Daily Departure
- No Minimum Age
Our Phong Nha Sunset Cruise will take guests up river past these quaint villages, where locals can be seen going about their daily activities on the riverside. The cruise will continue winding down river past farmland where you’ll no doubt see buffalos grazing, and children running along the river banks. You will enjoy some light snacks and a cold drink as you soak up the spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, and listen to some interesting local stories by your professional tour guide.
Upon arriving at Chay Lap Riverside, you will have an hour to kick-back and enjoy the tranquil setting amongst the bamboo and beside a gorgeous stretch of the river, whilst enjoying another cold drink, and if you wish, you may order a meal from our delicious BBQ, or just chill out with some good music and stories by your tour guide.
This tour is perfect for those wanting a taste of local life with plenty of time to relax, and still receive an inspiring experience with a professional guide. It’s our short and sweet option that makes for the perfect add-on to any caving adventure in Phong Nha.
DETAILED ITINERARY
| 16:00 – 16:30 | Pick up from Phong Nha Boat Station |
| 16:30 – 18:00 | Enjoy a sunset boat cruise down the Son River towards the empowering mountain ranges of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park. You’ll learn about river life and see the evenings activities along the river unfold. Enjoy finger foods and a drink provided by us on board. |
| 18:00 – 19:30 | Relax time at Chay Lap Riverside where you can enjoy a swim or order yourself dinner or some more drinks. |
| 19:30 – 20:00 | Transport back to your accommodation in Phong Nha. |
TOUR INCLUSIONS
Professional English Tour Guide, Pick up from Phong Nha by Boat, Finger Foods, Drinks. Tour excludes personal expenses and additional drinks or beers or dinner.
WHAT TO BRING
Comfortable clothes and shoes, Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses and bug spray, Camera or phone for picture, additional change of clothes for swimming.
PRICE
USD 18/ Pax
Private Tours
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All private tours have to be booked for at least 2 pax. The price ranges according to the number of pax in private tours. Please find our suggested private tours with different itineraries and activities we organize as follows
Code P-NP1 Phong Nha National Park 1 Day
Code P-TK1 Remote Villages Kayak Adventure 1 Day (16 Minimum age required)
Code P-NK1 Ngon Rao Remote River Kayak Adventure Half Day (16 Minimum age required)
Code P-PK1 Phong Nha Village Kayak Aventure 3 Hour Tour
Code P-PC1 Phong Nha Bike Adventure Half day (16 Minimum age required)
Code P-BC1 Phong Lai & Phong Nha Bike Adventure Full day
Code P-BW1 Botanic Garden Walking Tour 4 Hour Tour