Phong Nha Full Day Tour: Customized Cave & Park Itinerary

You pick which caves to visit and when, with a driver-guide who adjusts the day to your interests.

A full-day customized tour of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park departing from Dong Hoi, Phong Nha or Hue, where you choose which caves (Paradise, Phong Nha, Commander or others) to explore in the morning and afternoon. An English-speaking driver-guide picks you up from your hotel, takes you at your own pace through the national park, and includes lunch at a local restaurant and drop-off at day's end. The itinerary is tailor-made before you book: contact the operator to set the caves, timing and starting point that fit your schedule and interests.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day Phong Nha exploration

• Pick-up and transfer to Phong Nha
• Visit caves in Phong Nha-Ke Bang Park
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Afternoon cave visits in Phong Nha Park
• Conclude tour at Phong Nha Cave
• Drop-off at hotel in Phong Nha town
• Return to Dong Hoi and tour ends

The experience

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park holds several major cave systems, and this tour lets you decide which ones matter to you instead of following a fixed route. You choose between Paradise Cave, Phong Nha Cave, Commander Cave and others, then the guide builds the morning and afternoon around your picks. The park sits roughly two hours from Dong Hoi and closer to an hour from Phong Nha town, so your starting point (whether you're based in Dong Hoi, staying in Phong Nha itself, or traveling from Hue) shapes the pickup time and the total hours on the road.

Hotel pickup happens early, followed by the drive to the national park. Once there, you spend the morning exploring your chosen cave or caves from 9 AM to around noon, then break for lunch at a local restaurant inside the park serving regional dishes. The afternoon continues with your second cave selection, typically wrapping by 4:45 PM if you're returning to Phong Nha town or by 5:45 PM if you're heading back to Dong Hoi. A professional driver-guide handles the vehicle and navigation, speaks English, and adjusts the pace to your group's interests, whether that means longer time inside a cave, stops for photos, or a faster route through the park. Because the tour is customized, the exact caves, timing and inclusions depend on what you arrange with customer service before booking.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off at your accommodation or a confirmed meeting point.
• private vehicle transport with an English-speaking driver-guide.
• lunch at a local restaurant within Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park featuring regional specialties.
• access to your chosen caves within the national park.

Options for this experience

4 options

Day tour in Phong Nha (private, customized)Guide in English · 07:30Book for detailed advice

Hue: Paradise Cave and Phong NhaGuide in English · 07:30Details: book for detailed advice

Paradise Cave and Phong Nha CaveGuide in English · 07:30Customer care: book for the customization service

Dark Cave and Paradise CaveGuide in English · 07:30Customer service: book for detailed advice

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to2h before

AgesUp to age 90

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 22 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by QBTravel

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to choose which caves to visit and set your own pace. You'll plan the itinerary with customer service before booking based on your group size, interests, and timing.

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Top questions

Can I choose which caves to visit in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park on this tour?

Yes. Paradise Cave, Phong Nha Cave and Commander Cave are the main options, and you select which ones you want to explore in the morning and afternoon slots. The guide builds the day around your choices.

What's included in the full-day tour price?

Hotel pickup from your accommodation, transport by private vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide, lunch at a local restaurant in the national park, and drop-off at your hotel or meeting point at the end of the day. Contact customer service for the complete list of inclusions tied to your specific itinerary.

Where can I be picked up for this tour?

Pickup is available from hotels or confirmed meeting points in Dong Hoi, Phong Nha town, or Hue. If you're traveling from Hue, the departure is early morning with the exact time confirmed after you book.

How long is the tour and what time does it end?

The full day runs roughly 10.5 hours from pickup to drop-off. If you start from Dong Hoi or Phong Nha, you return by late afternoon or early evening. From Hue, the return is later due to the longer drive.

Is this tour private to my group, or do I share it with other travelers?

This is a private, customized tour built for your group. The itinerary, caves, timing and any special requests are arranged with customer service before you book, so the day is tailored to your preferences.