Conquer 4.5km Of Phong Nha Cave

07:35 – 08:00 AM: Pick-up by our tour guides at your hotel in Dong Hoi City. Sit back and relax as we travel through the picturesque countryside toward Phong Nha. This early morning pickup allows enough time to enjoy a full day of cave exploration.

08:45 – 09:00 AM: For guests staying in Phong Nha Village, we’ll pick you up a bit later and take you directly to the Phong Nha – Ke Bang Tourism Centre. We recommend having a hearty breakfast beforehand, as you’ll need plenty of energy for the day ahead.

From the tourism center, a short 10-minute van ride takes you to a smaller dock along the Son River. Here, you’ll board a boat heading toward the entrance of Phong Nha Cave – the starting point of your 4.5KM adventure. The boat glides across emerald waters surrounded by karst mountains, setting the scene for a spectacular experience.

Upon arrival at the cave’s internal boat station, our expert guides will provide you with high-quality protective gear, including helmets, life jackets, gloves, and headlamps. A detailed safety briefing ensures you’re well-prepared for the journey ahead.

Depending on group size and conditions, you’ll enter the cave either by kayak or boat, beginning your exploration through the entrance and twilight zones. The entrance area is home to diverse wildlife such as bats and cave-dwelling insects, and the twilight zone showcases incredible stalagmites and stalactites illuminated by subtle artificial lights – a dreamlike experience you won’t forget.

Moving into the dark zone, the adventure intensifies. Here, you’ll leave the kayaks/boat behind and climb over massive boulders, squeeze through narrow passages, and trek across slick rock floors, all guided by headlamp light and your guide’s expertise.

After approximately 500 meters on foot, you’ll reach a hidden underground lake where you can swim about 200 meters to a secluded sandy beach inside the cave – an incredible experience that immerses you in the untouched beauty of Phong Nha Cave.

Over the next few hours (typically 2 to 4 hours total underground), you’ll journey deeper into the cave’s chambers, discovering how water and time have shaped the limestone into natural sculptures and surreal formations. The path may challenge your body, but the views will reward your spirit.

Eventually, the group will return to Bi Ki Chamber, a historically significant section of the cave featuring a thousand-year-old inscription by the Cham people. Here, you’ll enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch, take a rest, and soak in the sense of achievement after conquering 4.5 kilometers of one of the most magnificent cave systems in the world.

The final part of the tour includes a walking exploration of the twilight zone, where you can observe the intricate details of cave formations at a slower pace. This reflective segment rounds out the day with wonder and calm.

The tour concludes back at the Phong Nha ticket office, with return transfers to your hotel.

17:00 – 17:20 PM: Drop-off in Dong Hoi City – end of tour.

Cancellation policy:

– Please make full payment before at least 03 days to confirm the booking
– Full refund if cancellation is received 2 days before departure.
– No refund if cancellation is received 14 hours before departure
– Possibility of amending tours 2 days before departure if available or change the departure date without extra costs.
– Cancellation is only confirmed by email or WhatsApp.

Policies for all tours:

– Phongnha Discovery will not give any refund if the customers want to return during the tours.
– For safety, our tour guide has the right to change the itinerary.
– If the tour has to be cancelled due to bad weather, we will inform customers as soon as possible with alternative options:
+ We can offer another tour which is not affected by weather conditions (please note that the alternative tour cost can be lower or higher)
+ We can change the departure date without extra fee