Paradise Cave & Dark Cave ziplining in Dong Hoi

The mud bath at Dark Cave is a natural pool you wade into, not a cosmetic treatment.

A full-day small-group activity from Dong Hoi or Phong Nha Village combining cave exploration with adventure: walk inside Paradise Cave on wooden bridges, then zipline, mud bath, kayak or swim at Dark Cave in Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park. Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, guide, all equipment and park fees are included. The day runs about nine hours and departs at 9:20 am. Weight limits apply to the zipline (40–90 kg). Children under 1.3 m are not advised for the mud bath.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• all safety equipment (mining helmet with flashlight, life jacket, harness).
• lunch at Dark Cave restaurant with vegetarian option.
• bottled water.
• national park fees.
• insurance provided by cave operators.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan.
• fuel surcharge.

Times

• Every day 07:30

Last departure this season: 31 Dec

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Before you book

Group Up to 14

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. You can choose from 15 pickup points.

Ages Adult (18 to 90 years) · Youth (7 to 9 years) · Child (3 to 6 years) · Infant (under 3)

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with back problems

Operated by Phongnha Discovery Tours

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

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The experience

The morning starts with a golf cart ride through jungle to Paradise Cave's entrance, then a climb with views across the mountainous region before you walk a kilometer inside on wooden bridges. Lunch follows at Dark Cave's restaurant with a traditional Vietnamese dish (vegetarian available). The afternoon shifts to action: Dark Cave sits inside the national park and opens onto multiple activities. Zipline across the cave mouth, wade into the natural mud bath, kayak on the underground river, swim in the lagoon, or tackle an adventure course. You choose what suits you, and a professional guide in English steers the day. All equipment arrives with you: mining helmet with flashlight, life jacket, harness.

The zipline has a strict weight window (40–90 kg). If you fall outside it, kayaking to the cave mouth is the alternative. Children under 1.3 m should skip the mud bath because it runs deep and the floor is uneven. Bring swimwear and a towel: lockers at Dark Cave hold your belongings (50,000 deposit, refunded when you return the key). The day operates in all weather, so dress for rain. Transport is by air-conditioned minivan. Departure back to your hotel runs between 4 and 5:15 pm depending on traffic.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (7 to 9 years); Child (3 to 6 years); Infant (under 3).

What exactly is the mud bath at Dark Cave?

The mud bath at Dark Cave is a natural pool inside the cave where you wade in and coat yourself with mineral mud. It's not a spa treatment but an actual geological feature. The depth and uneven floor make it unsuitable for children under 1.3 m.

How long do you spend inside Paradise Cave?

You walk about one kilometer inside Paradise Cave on wooden bridges, then return the same way. The full stop at Paradise Cave, including the golf cart ride through jungle and the climb to the entrance, takes roughly three hours from the 9:20 am start.

Can you do all the activities at Dark Cave, or do you have to choose?

Dark Cave offers multiple activities (zipline, mud bath, kayaking, swimming and an adventure course), and you can do more than one. The guide will help you decide based on your fitness and preferences, though the zipline has a weight requirement (40–90 kg) and the mud bath is not advised for small children.

Does the price include lunch and transport from my hotel?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with lunch at Dark Cave restaurant (vegetarian option available if you request it at booking). Transport is by air-conditioned minivan. The full day runs about nine hours.

What do you need to bring?

Bring swimwear and a towel. All safety equipment (mining helmet with flashlight, life jacket and harness) is provided. Lockers at Dark Cave store your belongings during the activities (50,000 deposit, refunded when you return the key).