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Explore Quang Binh’s stunning natural wonders on this exciting 1-day Paradise Cave & Chay River – Dark Cave tour! Visit the breathtaking Paradise Cave, known as the “Royal Palace Underground,” with its huge chambers and beautiful stalactites. After a rustic local lunch, get ready for adventure at Chay River – Dark Cave.
The Dark Cave, a smaller but thrilling version of Son Doong Cave, offers an action-packed experience with ziplining, kayaking, and a natural mud bath. This tour is a must-visit for travelers seeking both beauty and adventure in Vietnam’s incredible landscapes.
Highlights
- Explore the stunning Paradise Cave – “Royal Palace Underground” with spectacular stalactites and vast chambers.
- Enjoy a scenic electric buggy ride and a short forest trek to the cave entrance.
- Experience a thrilling 400m zipline ride to Dark Cave.
- Discover ancient fossils and relax in a natural mud bath inside the cave.
- Kayak on the emerald-green Chay River surrounded by majestic limestone mountains.
- Enjoy optional water fun: short zipline splash, adventure bridge, and other river games.
Inclusion
Included
Included- Modern tourist vehicle for pick-up, drop-off, and sightseeing as per itinerary.
- Entrance fees to all attractions in the program.
– Paradise Cave entrance fee + round-trip electric buggy ticket.
– Chay River – Dark Cave package ticket, including:
– 400m zipline ride to the Dark Cave entrance (for adults at least 1.3m tall and weighing 40–90kg).
– Natural mud bath inside Dark Cave.
– Kayaking on the Chay River.
– Short zipline and other water games on the Chay River.
– Explorer equipment: helmet, headlamp, life jacket, paddle. - Tour supervision and rescue service at Chay River – Dark Cave.
- Meals as per itinerary:
– 01 main meal (lunch) valued at 150,000 VND/person/meal. - Friendly and dedicated English-speaking tour guide throughout the trip.
- 500ml bottled water + cold towel: 2 bottles & 2 towels/guest/day.
- Travel insurance
Not Included
Not Included- Train, bus, or flight tickets to/from Dong Hoi.
- Drinks, phone calls, laundry, and other personal expenses.
- Personal expenses not mentioned in the itinerary: soft drinks, beer, and alcohol during meals.
- VAT.
Itinerary
– Pick up in Dong Hoi or Phong Nha area. Transfer to Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park.
– Visit Paradise Cave, known as the “Royal Palace Underground.” Take an electric buggy and a short trek through the lush forest to the cave entrance. Stroll 1km along the wooden walkway to admire spectacular stalactites and vast chambers up to 150m wide and 100m high.
– Enjoy a rustic local lunch in Phong Nha.
– Arrive at Chay River – Dark Cave. Change into swimwear, gear up with a life jacket, harness, and headlamp. Experience a 400m zipline to the cave entrance, discover ancient fossils, and relax in a natural mud bath inside the cave.
Kayak along the emerald Chay River surrounded by limestone mountains. Optional fun: short zipline splash, water games, or relaxing by the river.
– Say goodbye to Chay River – Dark Cave. Shower, change clothes, and board the bus back to Dong Hoi City.
– Arrive in Dong Hoi. The bus and guide will drop you off at your preferred location (hotel, guesthouse, train station, airport, bus station…).
Confirmation
- You’ll see an on-screen confirmation immediately after booking.
- A confirmation email and ticket will be sent to your registered email address shortly after.
- If you don’t receive the email within a few minutes, please:
– Check your spam or junk folder.
– Contact us via email or text — we’re happy to assist!
Additional Info
What to Bring
- Waterproof camera or camcorder, or waterproof case plus floating device for your equipment
- Power bank for mobile devices
- Wear sports shoes or soft, comfortable footwear
- Comfortable, easy-to-move-in clothing
- For the Dark Cave mud bath: women must wear bikinis (no frills or ruffles), men must wear swim trunks
Other Useful Info
- Unused services are non-refundable if not caused by the tour operator’s fault.
- The tour guide might change the order of activities during your tour to match real-time conditions. But you’ll still visit all the places listed in the itinerary.
- Customers are fully responsible for their health and must inform the tour operator of any medical conditions in advance.
- Please take care of your personal belongings throughout the trip. The tour operator is not liable for any loss of money, valuables, or property.
- Pregnant women are advised not to join this tour for safety reasons.
- For groups of 6 or more guests, we may arrange a private tour or join-in tour depending on availability, while still ensuring service quality.
- A minimum of 2 participants is required for this adventure tour to operate.
- Please follow safety rules and site regulations, such as wearing life jackets and keeping hands inside the boat at all times.
- Using the double zipline into Dark Cave is only allowed for adults who are taller than 1.3 meters and weigh between 40kg and 90kg.
Payment & Policies
- Cancellations and refunds are subject to our Cancelation & Refund Policy
- Payment: online, bank transfer, or cash
FAQs
Paradise Cave is the longest dry cave in Vietnam, featuring unique stalactites, high ceilings, and majestic scenery.
Yes, please inform us in advance so we can arrange a vegetarian lunch for you.
You will walk about 500m from the mountain foot to the cave entrance and 1km inside the cave on a wooden walkway.
Yes, the zipline system and equipment are thoroughly checked, with staff support and rescue available.
You will get a helmet with a headlamp, a life jacket, a harness, and a kayak paddle.
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