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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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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%)
Select a pickup point
Pickup included
221 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
gemmaaG5777VG,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Andy was an absolutely incredible guide and we had a great time on this tour! He was chatty and knowledgeable and activities were well organised and so much fun. Fantastic value for money and a great experience for anyone in the area.
KiwiB34,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
One of the best trips I have ever done! Soooo fun… Andy was the best guide ever had on a trip. Sooo full of energy and full of information. A joy to be with all day.








Explorer56501074972,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Tour 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!
Travel793616,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very 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
G9933KGmariav,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Amazing 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
ameliecarolin,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great 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.
Relax15210643353,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Had 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)!
Maps57323634416,,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The 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.


MattyT09,,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Had 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
carlosnI2664AS,,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Had 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


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