Phong Nha & Paradise Cave full day tour: Two caves in one trip

Two caves, a river boat, forest trails and 570 stone steps in one day

A full-day small-group tour of Central Vietnam's two most visited caves: Phong Nha Cave by dragon boat along the Son River, and Paradise Cave with its 1 km underground passage and stalactite formations. The day includes forest walks at Phong Nha Botanical Garden, an electric car ride to the cave entrance, a local expert guide speaking English or Vietnamese, and authentic Vietnamese lunch.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Paradise Cave2h · entry included
2. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park3h · entry included

Explore Phong Nha and Paradise Caves

• Visit Phong Nha Botanical Garden
• Walk forest trails and see waterfalls
• Take electric car to Paradise Cave base
• Climb 570 stone steps
• Explore 1 km of Paradise Cave
• Ride traditional dragon boat in Phong Nha Cave
• Walk 300 meters inside Phong Nha Cave

The experience

The day starts at Phong Nha Botanical Garden in the national park's core zone, where you walk forest trails past Gio Waterfall and Vang Anh Waterfall to learn how the tropical ecosystem works. This gentle opening gives you time to settle into the landscape before the main caves. From there you move to Paradise Cave, one of Asia's largest dry caves, riding an electric car to the mountain base and then climbing approximately 570 stone steps to the entrance. Inside, you explore the first 1 km of the passage, moving through chambers filled with stalactites and stalagmites while your guide explains the formations.

The afternoon centers on Phong Nha Cave itself, reached by traditional dragon boat ride along the underground river. The boat carries you past named rock formations (the Lion, the Unicorn, the Fairy Cave), and you walk about 300 meters inside the cave to see the river's scale. Phong Nha holds the title "The First Wonder Cave" of Vietnam, and the boat approach lets you take in the full chamber without the climbing that Paradise Cave requires. Water and a traditional Vietnamese lunch are included in the fee, as is transport in an air-conditioned vehicle throughout the day.

What’s included

• Entrance fees to both caves.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport throughout the day.
• local expert guide in English or Vietnamese.
• traditional dragon boat ride on the underground river.
• electric car transfer to Paradise Cave base.
• authentic Vietnamese lunch.
• water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 08:30

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (6 to 79 years) · Child (3 to 5 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 14

Audio guideEnglish and Vietnamese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 50 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Green Adventure Tour

Is this one for you?The small-group format keeps numbers low for a more personal experience with your guide, and the fixed itinerary packs two major caves, forest trails and a river boat into one full day: a schedule that works only because each stop is timed to fit before the next.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 5 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How many caves do I actually visit on this tour?

Two: Paradise Cave, where you climb 570 steps and walk 1 km through the dry passages, and Phong Nha Cave, which you reach by dragon boat along the underground river and explore on foot for about 300 meters inside.

What's the difference between the two caves?

Paradise Cave is a dry cave famous for its stalactites and stalagmites. You access it by climbing many steps and walking through the chambers on solid ground. Phong Nha Cave features an active underground river. You arrive by boat and see the water and rock formations from inside the cavern.

Is this tour physically demanding?

It includes forest walking, climbing approximately 570 stone steps at Paradise Cave, and a short walk inside Phong Nha Cave. The operator recommends at least moderate physical fitness. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or during pregnancy.

What does the guide speak, and is lunch included?

Your local expert guide speaks English or Vietnamese, and you choose the language at checkout. Authentic Vietnamese lunch and water are included in the tour fee.

Does the tour include pickup from my hotel?

Yes, pickup is included. Public transportation options are also available nearby if you prefer to meet the group at the starting point.