Daily Tour to Paradise and Dark Cave
Overview
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10 hours
Mobile ticket
Paradise and Dark cave are located in Phong Nha National Park .
First 5km of Paradise Cave has been discovered by explorers of the British Cave Research Association in 2005. Until 2010, the explorers officially announced that they has fully discovered the whole cave which is 31,4km full length. Dark Cave - challenge of darkness. The cave is a way different experience in compare with the other caves. Lots of adventurous activities are waiting for you. Getting near to the cave entrance by 400 meters long zip-lining with 10 meter high or by kayaking for those who get fear of high places. 15 meters swimming to the cave on the cool water will wake you up. At the end of the cave, mud bath is the most interesting spot that once you get dipping into it, you will not want to get out of it anymore. Swimming in cool blue water is one of remarkable experiences in your life - must be in your bucket list.
Notice: Swimsuits are required.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please prepare your swim suits for the Dark Cave (bikini for ladies and shorts for men)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Phong Nha Tour To The Caves
From 7:30 am to 8:15 am: Our tour guide will pick up you at your hotels around Dong Hoi city or Phong Nha village ( 9:50-10:00 am). You will need about 60 - 65 minutes to transfer from Dong Hoi to Paradise cave.
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
First 5km of Paradise Cave has been discovered by explorers of the British Cave Research Association in 2005. Until 2010, the explorers officially announced that they has fully discovered the whole cave which is 31,4km full length. Dark Cave - challenge of darkness. The cave is a way different experience in compare with the other caves. Lots of adventurous activities are waiting for you. Getting near to the cave entrance by 400 meters long zip-lining with 10 meter high or by kayaking for those who get fear of high places. 15 meters swimming to the cave on the cool water will wake you up. At the end of the cave, mud bath is the most interesting spot that once you get dipping into it, you will not want to get out of it anymore. Swing, mini-ziplines with obstacle course are waiting for you on Chay river. Swimming in cool blue water is one of remarkable experiences in your life.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Bottled water
National Park fees
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Driver/guide
Lunch
Food and drinks, unless specified
Pickup points
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Daily Tour to Paradise and Dark Cave
Pickup included
Reviews
95 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Bad
505nielsa,,Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Very bad organization someone hung still in the middle and she just sent the next one where they collided full and now 1 tore the back vertebra in 3 places and the holiday is done
Impressive caves.
Wanderer29293122576,,Feb 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very impressive. Good guidance from our guide Nick. Was a friendly and enthusiastic guide with knowledge of the facts.
100 recommend
158ns,,Feb 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Despite the rain (wear a raincoat if possible) it was an amazing day, beautiful place, and a wonderful tour guide Nic! <3
Beautiful caves, beautiful nature and a special history
363nellekek,,Nov 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic day with our guide Sy. The caves are very beautiful and very different from each other. Sy knows a lot about the caves and the history of this area. Also from his own experience, which results in very beautiful stories. We were very impressed by the caves and the stories about this area.
Excellent Paradise and Dark Cave Tour
Lindsey B,,Nov 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the most amazing day on the Paradise and Dark Cave Tour. Nick (our tour guide) was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and extremely friendly. We can’t say enough good things about this tour and would thoroughly recommend it!
Great Vale for the Money - definitely recommend this tour.
T673KZjulieb,,Nov 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was an amazing day out. The Paradise caves were spectacular and the Dark cave experience was amazing. Nick our guide was excellent. His English was very good and he was full of interesting facts. The food at lunch time was good and the zip wire fun. We finished the day off swimming in the river. Great vale for the money. I would highly recommend this tour!
Great Day!
U6736RHsama,,Nov 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day visiting Paradise cave and Dark cave. The company picked us up from our hotel and provided a delicious lunch. Our tour guide Nick was very friendly and explained lots of information interesting about the caves. Experiencing the a Paradise cave surreal and the Dark cave was a real adventure.
Amazing tour
A6391QUmichelles,,Nov 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a lovely tour. Our gid, Nick, gave us alot of information. His engels is very good. Paradise cave is very beutiful. And dark cave was very different and muddy.
Amazing day at the caves !
300raphs,,Oct 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day discovering the paradise cave and also the dark cave which was so fun to explore ! Thanks to our guide Nick, very kind and helpful to let us know more about this amazing place ! I fully recommend !
Great adventurous cave experience
275bartv,,Aug 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great experience! We visited the caves in a small group. The guide ((Gnoc) was super experienced and told us a lot of interesting facts about the caves. He took care of everything so we could enjoy the visit. Highly recommended!
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