Paradise Cave & Dark Cave All-Inclusive 1-Day
Overview
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9 hours
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1 day trip to Paradise Cave and Dark Cave on this small-group tour that departs from either Dong Hoi City or Phong Nha Village. We offer you a chance to:
- Get action-packed experiences at Dark Cave such as zipline, mudbath -TRULY NATURAL MUDBATH ONLY AT DARK CAVE in Vietnam, kayaking or swimming
- Visit Paradise Cave - the longest dry cave in Asia
Your pickup location to keep things going smoothly. Visit two caves in one tour.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Vegetarian/ Vegan option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Zipline not recommended for pregnant women
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
****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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
9:20: Visit Paradise Cave - the longest dry cave in Asia. 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. You'll explore 1 km inside the cave on the wooden bridge and back on the same way. 12:00: Have lunch at Dark Cave restaurant. Here you will enjoy a traditional Vietnamese dish. Vegetarian option available. Please contact us in advance if you have any dietary restrictions and we will do our best to accommodate you. 13:00 Visit Dark Cave (located in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park). Participate in the many adventure activities: mud bath, zip-lining, swimming, kayaking, adventure course, caving etc. 16:00 - 17:15: Depart back to Phong Nha village or Dong Hoi City. Tour ends and you will be dropped off at your hotel.
What‘s Included
Equipment (mining helmet w/flashlight, life jacket, harness)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Professional guide
National Park fees
Lunch
Insurance: cave operators provide personal insurance on any activity occurring inside the cave.
Fuel surcharge
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Gratuities
Personal fee and Taxes VAT (10%)
Pickup points
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Paradise Cave & Dark Cave All-Inclusive 1-Day
Pickup included
Reviews
219 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome time
Explorer56501074972,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and we had an incredible time! Went a bit out of our comfort zone but ended up having the time of our lives!
Excellent experience
Travel793616,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very well organized tour led by our guide 'the King' who shared a lot of information and insights. He also took some great photos of me and my friend
Amazing tour & guide
G9933KGmariav,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour guide, Andy was very helpful and fun! Unique landscapes and very nice itinerary. We loved our time and would recommend! Special thanks to Andy
Great!
ameliecarolin,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! The guides „the king“ and andy are great, speak perfect english and really provide information about the caves. (Probably the best tour guides I had so far in vietnam.) They are funny and look after everyone. Lunch was really good. Paradise cave is huge and massive, dark cave is fun and something special with the mud bath.
Amazing time at the Paradise and Dark Cave!
Relax15210643353,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing time exploring the Paradise cave (with Andy as our guide) and the Dark cave (with The King)! The pick up van was on time at our accomodation (even receiving a text confirmation the day before) and the whole day went so smoothly. Both guides spoke perfect English and were lovely people to chat with and to learn about more about the history of this area. While the paradise cave is the most popular (for good reason - the cave is spectacular and accessible for all), don’t miss out on the fun that’s waiting at the dark cave! Swimming in a cave that was previously underwater, seeing fossils and painting yourself with mud (don’t forget the zip line to the entrance!) - it’s perfect and not seen enough. Highly recommend this group if you want a day that is smooth, without worry and educational (and of course the chance to see natural marvels of the world)!
Stellar experience with the king as our guide
sophiecR7746PI,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing, incredible, genuinely unforgettable experience with The King as our guide! He was legendary, giving us great insights and helping us have a very special day. Dark cave is 100% worth doing. Consider going in the off season as we had the dark cave all to ourselves (and even in winter the water isn’t too cold). Towels available onsite, so just wear your bathers. Huge thanks again king you were great (and got some stellar photos for us!)
Paradise Caves and Black Hole Day Tour
Maps57323634416,,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour of the black hole with Andy's guide was very successful, the tour was fun with humor, got a very pleasant day without taking a swimsuit and can be bought at the check-in, quite convenient.
Great tour!
MattyT09,,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an all round awesome tour. The communication leading up to the tour was great, the pickup was easy, our guide Andy was amazing all day and the caves, swimming and mudbath were all super fun. Highly recommend
Mud boys in real life
carlosnI2664AS,,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had the best tour guide Andy he brought the vibes made you feel like family would do it again and again thanks for best day of my life blessings king
Phong Nha caves
308orlac,,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.0010/10 experience! Tour collected us and dropped us to our hostel. Tour guides (Andy & Chocolate) and were so nice, friendly and informative. The views at Paradise cave were incredible, and the dark cave was amazing!! We loved the mud baths. We also had food and could enjoy outdoor sports activities. We weren’t rushed in any way and could enjoy things at our own pace. Definitely make sure to do this when you’re in Phong Nha ☺️☺️
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