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Phong Nha Cave and Dark Cave Tour

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Duration

Full Day

Tour Type

Group Tour

Departure

Dong Hoi/Phong Nha

End of Tour

Dong Hoi/Phong Nha

Sightseeing

Phong Nha Cave → Dark Cave

Phong Nha Cave and Dark Cave tour

Phong Nha Cave and Dark Cave Tour is a full-day adventure led by a knowledgeable English-speaking guide. Discover Phong Nha’s two most famous caves, explore stunning underground rivers and rock formations, and enjoy exciting activities like zip-lining, mud bathing, and swimming. This tour is perfect for nature lovers and thrill seekers wanting to experience the best of Phong Nha in just one day.

Price For Phong Nha Cave and Dark Cave Tour

Price Per Person
$60

Please Note:

  • If you would like to be picked up at Dong Hoi Airport, please inform us in advance. An additional fee of $10 applies for this service.
  • This tour operates daily but is subject to weather conditions. Please check availability with us beforehand. We will notify you at least one day in advance if the tour is cancelled.

Children Policy:

  • Kids under 5 years old: Free of charge.
  • Kids from 5 to 11 years old: charge 75%.
  • Kids >=12 years old: as adults

Phong Nha Cave and Dark Cave Tour Itinerary

In The Morning

07:30 – 08:00 AM: Your Phong Nha Cave and Dark Cave Tour begins with a pickup at your hotel in Dong Hoi City. Our friendly tour guide and driver will welcome you before we set off for an exciting day exploring Dark Cave and Phong Nha Cave. If your hotel is in Phong Nha, we will pick you up between 08:45 and 09:10 AM.

9:15 AM: We will visit Dark Cave, where you’ll explore the cave wearing safety gear and a helmet with a flashlight. After exploring the cave, enjoy exciting activities such as zip-lining, taking a mud bath, and swimming in the cool spring water. Visiting Dark Cave is truly an unforgettable adventure!

Mud bath at Dark Cave
Mud bath at Dark Cave

In The Afternoon

12:30 PM: We will stop for lunch at a local restaurant in Phong Nha village and take a short break.

01:30 PM: Head to Xuan Son Boat Station to begin your scenic boat trip to explore Phong Nha Cave.

After a 25-minute boat ride, you will explore the stunning Phong Nha Cave. You’ll have about 2 hours to visit the cave. Phong Nha Cave is known as the longest wet cave in the world. It’s 7,729 meters long, but we will explore about 1,500 meters of it.

Phong Nha Cave boat station
Xuan Son boat station

Inside, you’ll see many beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, in all kinds of shapes. With the colorful lights, it feels like you are walking through a magical world.

Boat trip to visit Phong Nha Cave
Boat trip to visit Phong Nha Cave

04:00 – 4:30 PM: We return to Dong Hoi or Phong Nha and drop you off at your hotel. We will then say goodbye and bring your Phong Nha Cave and Dark Cave Tour to a memorable end.

In addition to our Phong Nha Cave and Dark Cave Tour, you can also explore more attractions around Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park with our Phong Nha Private Car service. Choose your favorite destinations and enjoy a flexible journey tailored to your interests and travel preferences.

What’s Included & Excluded

Included

  • Free pick-up from Dong Hoi train or bus station.
  • Round-trip transfer by high-quality van.
  • English-speaking tour guide.
  • Lunch with traditional Vietnamese dishes.
  • Entrance tickets and dragon boat ride on the Son River.
  • Bottled water and wet tissue.

Excluded

  • Beverage in Meal
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Day trip to The Imperial City of Hue We had a lovely day today with Justine (our guide) and the driver, for the trip from Chan May Port to Hue, and the Imperial City. They met us on time, where you said that they would be, the car was clean and the air conditioning worked. They gave us bottled water. Justine explained the day and we set off. Justine queued for the tickets where needed and gave us detailed information at all the sites, not hurrying us along. Justine took lots of pictures of us, and was able to answer questions. The restaurant was lovely, the food very good, and they were aware of our request that my wife is a vegetarian. They even stopped for us to get some toiletries on the way back and he assisted us across a very busy road to the shop. A really good day.
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Can recommend - great experience! Fantastic transfer with Luyt from VM Travel - kind, knowledgable and experienced driver. Kim from the company helped us out a bunch as well - we even got to store our bags at the office while waiting for our train in Hue.
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Reliable, friendly, all round excellent. Alex was a great driver, lovely to be met by his smiling face at the train station. Sadly a violent tropical storm meant some changes to the plan but he worked hard to keep us dry and away from any hard sell where we stopped.
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Good experience Alex was super punctual and friendly, drives very quietly and very well, made extra stops to take some photos, highly recommended
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Exceptional Service – Highly Recommend! I had an excellent experience with VM Travel during my stay in Vietnam. I first contacted them through the chat option on their website and received a quick and helpful response. As a solo traveller, I really appreciated how flexible and accommodating they were. My day trips were tailored entirely around my preferences. Both day tours were reasonably priced, and there were no issues with late drop-offs or pickups from my remote hotel location.A special mention to Mr Top, my driver for both days, who was friendly, professional, and reliable. The office staff, Jena, coordinating everything was equally outstanding — responsive, organised, and genuinely caring.Highly recommend their service for anyone looking for stress-free and pre-set or customised tours in Vietnam!
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Day drive from Hue to My Son, via Hai Van Pass Very careful and excellent driver. Was helpful and attentive. Arrived early and helped with check out, waited while I went to My Son and explained things well. Very kind and nice
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DMZ Full Day Tour From Hue Khe Sanh and more A great full day tour from Hue seen a lot of history and a deeper understanding of the Vietnam war and local culture.A early start we were picked up from our hotel .Greeted by Linh our guide and Ton our driver.We had a nice group of people from Europe New Zealand and Australia Visit to the Citadel and museum a very moving place alot of history there .On the way to Khe Sanh we were very impressed with Linh”s knowledge and was very inspired and informative history she told us .Explained everything we needed to know and answered our questions. The map Linh showed us was very helpful understanding the area we were in .Khe Sanh was the main place we weee interested in seeing and was a great experience to visit the site and view the museum and aircraft bunkers and tanks there .A highlight for us . The local lady also had great coffee must try on the visit there .After we had a nice local lunch close by nice and pleasant surroundings.We then headed off to see Hien Luong Bridge and Ben Hai River important landmark splitting the country into north and south 17th parallel.Nice museum there to view .The last place was also a highlight the Vinh Moc Tunnels great to see amazing how they were made and the infrastructure there a lot of history.The underground miniature village was great to see .A great day out and a lot of historical places visited thank you for the excellent experience Linh and Ton the driving was challenging for him he did a great job for us getting us there on time and safely.Great value for money too .Thankyou for this great tour Linh and Ton can highly recommend.All the very best to you Kind Regards Paul and Tania Australia 🇦🇺
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A very full and exciting day 👏🏻❤️ We had a very good experience with this day trip. Our guide tour was Nhi, who was really delightful and informative. The group was small and therefore it was easy to get around. The whole trip was very nice and included so much to see in one day! I would definitely recommend it, even more so if you don't have a lot of time in Huế.
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I would highly recommend this company for transport and tours! We used VM for several Hoian day tours with Ms Dung as our guide, who was fantastic. Collected us from the hotel on time every day, and shared lots of interesting information. We also had several airport transfers. All drivers were prompt and friendly, and all cars were clean and tidy. VM was very flexible and kindly changed times when we needed to.
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Great service! We used VM Car for three longer trips between cities in Vietnam. Great service all around and especially from our driver Alex who drove us from Phong Nha to Da Nang with stops in Hue and Van Hai Pass.

FAQs About Phong Nha Cave and Dark Cave Tour

How long does the Phong Nha Cave and Dark Cave Tour take?

The Phong Nha Cave and Dark Cave Tour is a full-day trip that takes approximately 8 hours. This gives you plenty of time to explore both caves, enjoy exciting activities at Dark Cave, and experience the beautiful natural scenery of Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park without feeling rushed.

Can I customize the Phong Nha Cave and Dark Cave Tour itinerary?

Unfortunately, customization is not available for this tour because it is a group tour with a fixed itinerary and pickup schedule. All guests follow the same route and departure time, so we cannot accommodate individual requests to change the itinerary or pickup time.

However, if you prefer more privacy and flexibility, you can request a private Phong Nha Cave and Dark Cave Tour with us. We will be happy to arrange a personalized itinerary and pickup schedule to suit your preferences.

Is the Phong Nha Cave and Dark Cave Tour suitable for children?

Yes! The Phong Nha Cave and Dark Cave Tour is suitable for families with children and offers plenty of fun activities. However, please note that Dark Cave includes several water activities, such as swimming, kayaking, and mud bathing. For safety reasons, parents should always keep their children within sight and supervise them closely throughout these activities. We want everyone to have a fun, safe, and memorable experience!

What should I wear and bring for the Phong Nha Cave and Dark Cave Tour?

For the Phong Nha Cave and Dark Cave Tour, we recommend wearing comfortable clothes and swimwear, as you will participate in several water activities at Dark Cave. You should also bring:

  • Swimwear: For swimming and mud bathing at Dark Cave.
  • A towel and extra clothes: To change after water activities.
  • Comfortable footwear: Sandals or water shoes are recommended.
  • Sunscreen: To protect your skin during outdoor activities.
  • Waterproof bag: To keep your phone and personal belongings dry.
  • Personal essentials: Such as a change of underwear and any necessary medication.

Don’t worry about bringing special equipment for cave exploration. Safety gear, including helmets and headlamps, will be provided at Dark Cave. Most importantly, bring your adventurous spirit and get ready for a fun day exploring Phong Nha!

Where does the Phong Nha Cave and Dark Cave Tour pick me up?

We offer hotel pickup in both Dong Hoi City and Phong Nha at the pickup time agreed upon in advance. Our driver will meet you at your hotel and take you to the tour starting point. Please confirm your hotel address when booking so we can arrange the most convenient pickup time and location for you.

If you cannot find our driver or tour guide at the scheduled pickup time, please do not worry. Simply contact our support team by phone, email, or WhatsApp, and we will help you get in touch with them as quickly as possible. Please make sure to provide your hotel address and contact details when booking so we can arrange a smooth pickup.

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Can I join the tour during the rainy season?

Unfortunately, the Phong Nha Cave and Dark Cave Tour may not operate during the rainy season, as heavy rainfall can cause water levels to rise, making activities such as swimming, kayaking, and zip-lining unsafe. Tour operations will depend on the actual weather and water conditions. Our team will carefully assess the situation and confirm whether it is safe to proceed with the tour. If conditions are unsuitable, we will inform you in advance and discuss alternative arrangements.

How can I pay for the Phong Nha and Dark Cave Tour?

You can pay for your Phong Nha Cave and Dark Cave Tour using several convenient payment methods:

  • We accept PayPal, 9Pay, and OnePay. Transaction fees may vary depending on the payment platform.
  • You can pay by cash directly to your tour guide or driver on the day of the tour.
  • You can visit our offices in Hue, Da Nang, or Hoi An to make your payment in person.

Once your booking is confirmed, our team will provide the necessary payment instructions and assist you with the process. We want to make your booking experience as simple and convenient as possible!