Paradise Cave & Dark Cave 1 Day - Deluxe Small Group
Overview
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9 hours
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Not only visiting famous caves but also getting an action-packed experience. You will have chance to do harnessed zip-lining over a turquoise river, swim into the mouth of the cave (life jackets included), walk through the dark with only the head torch on your mining helmet to illuminate the way, have mud fight in the buoyant mud baths deep in the cave and join in outdoor activities. You also have chance to reach to the longest dry cave in Asia - Paradise Cave. With naturally primitive features, Paradise Cave looks like a landscape painting; making it a natural wonder many have enjoyed since its opening in 2010.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please be sure to bring swimwear and a towel. Lockers for your belongings will be provided at the Dark cave with a 50,000 deposit which will be refunded upon the return of the locker key.
WEIGHT RESTRICTION: to use the zipline, you must be between 40 and 90 kg. No exceptions. If you do not meet the criteria, you may take a kayak to the mouth of the cave instead.
HEIGHT RESTRICTION:Children are not advised to enter the mud bath portion of the Dark cave as it is deep and difficult to maneuver. Minimum required height of 1m to enter the mudbath; although we do not recommend children under 1.3m to enter.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Buggy cars
Experienced tour guide
All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Zipline, helmet, light torch, life jacket
Personal fee and taxes VAT
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Combine two of central Vietnam’s top natural attractions on a tour of Paradise Cave and Dark Cave in Phong Nha. Designed with thrill seekers in mind, this high-octane experience includes a zipline ride, kayaking, and caving, as well as a boat ride through Paradise Cave, part of the UNESCO-listed Phong Nha Caves. Pick up time will be around 7:30 - 8:00AM from Dong Hoi area and 8:45 - 9:00AM from Phong Nha area then move to Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park
Paradise Cave
9:30 - 11:30AM: Visit Paradise Cave - the longest dry cave in Asia (located in Phong Nha – Ke bang National Park’s core zone). You will then be taken by golf cart (1.6 km) from the main gate through the jungle, to where you will then climb to the mouth of the cave; a climb that boasts spectacular views of the mountainous region around the cave. Going around 1 km on the wooden bridge inside the cave, you'll have chance to enjoy the mystery and beauty of stalactites and stalagmites system.
Options
Paradise Cave & Dark Cave 1 Day - Deluxe Small Group
Pickup included
Reviews
66 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing trip
933adithyaa,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide 'Chocolate' was very informative,energetic and cheerful. She always answered our questions and made sure that we did not face any problems. She made the whole experience much more enjoyable. We had to skip Dark cave as it was closed, hence our trip included Paradise Cave and Commander cave. Both were amazing and I would recommend this to everyone. The lunch was great and the transportation was very well handled. A big thank you to Phong Nha Discovery and 'Chocolate' for making this an amazing trip.
Very amazing, totally recommend
630deekshar,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We came here during the rainy season so the dark cave was closed but the team arranged the newly open to public cave the commander cave tour instead. The agency picked us up from Dong Hoi in a private cab so the transport was very smooth and amazing! Our tour guide Tuyen (chocolate) was very accommodating and full of energy. We did the paradise cave in the morning, headed for lunch, the lunch provided was so yummy and fulfilling, we did the commander cave which was amazing to know all about viet war! And ofc ended the tour with shots of rice wine! Would totally recommend this for anyone looking for something different and adventurous to do
Very good experience
sourabh20399,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide 'Chocolate' was very informative and helpful. We had booked Paradise Cave and Dark Cave but since the dark cave was flooded they supplimented it with Commander Cave. It had a new VR experience. The transportation was good, clean and on time. Afternoon lunch was very tasty.
It was a fantastic experience, both Phon Nha cave and Dark cave
Judit K,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Phong Nha cave was amazing, Dark cave was exciting, beautiful. We ziplined, swam in the river and hiked in the dark cave!
Great trip
Trip32785320370,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00100% recommend if you get Mr King as your guide your in for a good time !!!¡!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!¡!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome! Must do!
G5458OYannt,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was really fun travelling with “King”. The pick up and drop was really smooth. Also the explanations for the experiences were really commendable. Must do! Highly recommend both the paradise cave and dark cave experience. The water sports at the end of dark cave was really fun!!
Best caves ever
X8758VA ,
Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00That was a great experience. 1. company contacted me in WhatsApp in advance days before the tour. 2. Tour guide called me personally to inform me about exact time of pickup. 3. Tour guide went into the lobby personally to pick us up, so i didn't have to look for right vehicle and couldn'tbe confused. 4. Tour guide has great English. 5. Tour guide made great literally third part from the whole experience. Very informative, nit to much talking, not boring, great guest connection. Buss was with air-conditioner, comfortable. 5. The caves itself is unbelievable great! 10000 times recommend!!! I don't think any caves would surprise me after what I have seen today. Dark cave is great muddy experience too. Didn't expect that fun!
It’s Paradise
K8595FHnicks,
Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience, very nice that the cave is like a natural AC. Andy Handsome our guide looked after us. We had heaps of fun, challenging ourselves I. The dark cave and at the water park
I LOVED IT
lucagY3428QQ,
Jun 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The “King” was a very nice guide and he was hilarious!! I loved this trip very much! We experienced the mud bad and did the zipline: really nice
Perfect mix of adventure and awe-inspiring sights.
nicksD7928RL,
Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00By far one of the best experience o our trip to Vietnam. Paradise cave was an incredible place, totally awe inspiring, while Dark Cave was an amazing experience, a lot of fun but still incredibly beautiful. The King was an amazing guide - so full of great insights and history, and one of the funniest guides in the country! Thanks so much, memores for life!
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