Zipline Dark cave & Paradise cave: Full-day Exploration
Overview
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10 hours
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Embark on the Ultimate Phong Nha Adventure – Where Nature, Thrill & Wonder Unite
Begin your journey with a scenic 1.6 km electric buggy ride through lush jungle, arriving at the awe-inspiring Paradise Cave, where towering stalactites and magical rock formations await.
Next, dive into adventure at Dark Cave – zipline across a turquoise river, plunge into cool underground waters, swim through shadowy caverns, and revel in a one-of-a-kind natural mud bath deep inside the cave.
Recharge with a delicious local lunch, and uncover the rich history and biodiversity of Phong Nha with insights from your expert guide.
This tour is the perfect fusion of nature, adventure, and wonder – an unforgettable way to experience the legendary Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, Paradise Cave, and Dark Cave in just one thrilling day.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Dong Hoi
07:15 AM: Morning - Departure: Sovaba Travel picks you up at locations such as hotels, train stations and Dong Hoi airport. For customers arriving early from the morning train and bus, we will pick you up at Sovaba Travel's office to rest and relax before departure.
Phong Nha
08:15 AM - Departure: Depart from Dong Hoi to Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, pick you up at hotels / motels and other areas in Phong Nha town. And the first trip will take you to Thien Duong Cave, one of the largest dry caves in Asia, also known as "Underground Palace".
What‘s Included
An English-speaking tour guide with expertise in the history and culture of the caves
Entrance tickets to Paradise Cave
Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Phong Nha (with the option to choose vegetarian dishes)
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dong Hoi city or Phong Nha village
Bottled water
Buggy ride through the jungle
Zipline and experience a mud bath in a Dark cave (for full option)
Water-landing zipline, buggy ride, kayaking, SUP & water games on the Dark Cave River.
1 kilometer exploration of Paradise Cave
Travel hat
Far pick up surcharge if you stay out of the pick up area
Tet holiday fees (10 USD per person)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Full Option: Zipline &Mud Bath
Includes Zipline and Mud Bath: The tour includes entry to Chay River and Dark Cave, a 400m dual-zipline experience, and exploring Dark Cave with a mud bath
Duration: 10 hours: This option includes all basic tour activities plus two extras: a 400m dual-zipline ride and mud bathing in Dark Cave.
lunch: Customers will enjoy a lunch featuring traditional Vietnamese food, offering authentic local flavors.
Van
Pickup included
Basic Option Drop off Dong Hoi
Basic option: No Dark Cave entry. This option excludes the 400m zipline & mud bath.
Duration: 1 day
Lunch and Bottled Water: Includes lunch and 2 bottles of water per person per tour
Paradise cave and dark cave : Pick-up from Dong Hoi & Phong Nha → Visit Paradise Cave → Lunch → Explore
Dark Cave → Drop-off at Phong Nha & Dong Hoi
Van/bus
Pickup included
Basic Option Drop off Hue
Buggy Adventure : Buggy cars weave through the ancient forest canopy, taking visitors on a 1.6km journey through pristine nature.
Basic Option : No Dark Cave entry. This option excludes the 400m zipline & mud bath.
Standard Service
Duration: 1 day
Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park (with the option to choose vegetarian dishes)
Paradise & Dark cave : Pick-up from Dong Hoi & Phong Nha → Visit Paradise Cave → Lunch → Explore
Dark Cave → Drop-off at Hue
Van
Excludes mud bath and zipline : We will help you upgrade to a full option that includes a full range of activities, ensuring the best value for your budget.
Pickup included
Reviews
71 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun day trip
Andrew R,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a fun day seeing the beautiful scenery of the Phong Nha caves. Pickup was seamless and the tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable.
Awesome experience
Maps51199327744,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was awesome. It's a thrill packed day. I enjoyed a lot. The tour guide Mr. Huu was very entertaining. I recommend this package
Phong Nha private Tour 10/10
V1238HQkatek,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience, we travelled with 2 kids so wanted a private tour. Easier for the kids to enjoy and loved it. Found Sovaba after searching tours on gig guide etc. Easy instant messaging, amazing tour guide Queen. Met us early, sorted breakfast stop, full incredible lunch provided, it was the best way to get introduced to Phong Nha. Highly recommend, Sovaba Travel thankyou so much. NZ tourist xxx
A well-guided cave adventure we truly enjoyed
112rettam,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was amazing, and a big part of that was thanks to our attentive guide, Jessica. She shared plenty of interesting and easy-to-understand stories about the caves, especially Dark Cave, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Everything felt smooth and well taken care of. We had a great time and will definitely recommend Sovaba to our friends who plan to visit Phong Nha.
Great tour guide and amazing trip!
537michealm,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paradise Cave is breathtaking and Dark Cave is full of adventure. It was the perfect combination. I am so glad I joined this tour because I would not have had the same experience on my own. Highly recommend.
A FUN DAY FOR ALL!
tristinw2014,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour exploring the two caves. Our guide Tra (Jessica) was great. She helped organise our pick up from our hotel in the morning very well, and was great walking though the cave. The lunch was excellent, very tasty and we really enjoyed exploring Dark Cave and the adventure activities, ziplining, kayaking and the mud bath as well! It was a smaller group which was nice. A fun day for sure.
Journey Paradise cave and dark cave
727nicol ss,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jessica was an excellent guide, always presupposed that we have a beautiful experience. I recommend it 100%. Thank you, Jessica.
Two caves, two unique experiences
T638PYdenniso,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The two caves we visited were very different and both very interesting in their own way. The dark cave was my favorite as there were more activities to do, such as ziplining, mud baths and swimming. There is no way to stay wet in this cave, you don’t have to swim but you do have to walk in water up to your waist. Again, our guide Victor made this tour different and interesting.
Fun, yummy, and exciting
Stay40896852865,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was great, the support were very helpful, guides were really nice and definitely a unique experience from the normal tours. It was a great time to visit as it was quiet season, will definitely recommend this to others! ⭐️
Worth every penny - an unforgettable adventure!
harrypC7435JY,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed this trip... Paradise Cave was amazing to visit, and Dark Cave was also fun with the zipline, then mud bath in the cave, then kayaking and swimming in the river. At first we thought the price was a bit high, but in the end we were completely satisfied. The guides Victor and Jessica were also great. Thank you so much.
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