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Explore Quang Binh’s stunning natural wonders on this exciting 1-day Paradise Cave & Chay River – Dark Cave tour! Visit the breathtaking Paradise Cave, known as the “Royal Palace Underground,” with its huge chambers and beautiful stalactites. After a rustic local lunch, get ready for adventure at Chay River – Dark Cave.
The Dark Cave, a smaller but thrilling version of Son Doong Cave, offers an action-packed experience with ziplining, kayaking, and a natural mud bath. This tour is a must-visit for travelers seeking both beauty and adventure in Vietnam’s incredible landscapes.
Highlights
- Explore the stunning Paradise Cave – “Royal Palace Underground” with spectacular stalactites and vast chambers.
- Enjoy a scenic electric buggy ride and a short forest trek to the cave entrance.
- Experience a thrilling 400m zipline ride to Dark Cave.
- Discover ancient fossils and relax in a natural mud bath inside the cave.
- Kayak on the emerald-green Chay River surrounded by majestic limestone mountains.
- Enjoy optional water fun: short zipline splash, adventure bridge, and other river games.
Inclusion
✅ Included
- Modern tourist vehicle for pick-up, drop-off, and sightseeing as per itinerary.
- Entrance fees to all attractions in the program.
– Paradise Cave entrance fee + round-trip electric buggy ticket.
– Chay River – Dark Cave package ticket, including:
– 400m zipline ride to the Dark Cave entrance (for adults at least 1.3m tall and weighing 40–90kg).
– Natural mud bath inside Dark Cave.
– Kayaking on the Chay River.
– Short zipline and other water games on the Chay River.
– Explorer equipment: helmet, headlamp, life jacket, paddle. - Tour supervision and rescue service at Chay River – Dark Cave.
- Meals as per itinerary:
– 01 main meal (lunch) valued at 150,000 VND/person/meal. - Friendly and dedicated English-speaking tour guide throughout the trip.
- 500ml bottled water + cold towel: 2 bottles & 2 towels/guest/day.
- Travel insurance
❌ Not Included
- Train, bus, or flight tickets to/from Dong Hoi.
- Drinks, phone calls, laundry, and other personal expenses.
- Personal expenses not mentioned in the itinerary: soft drinks, beer, and alcohol during meals.
- VAT.
Itinerary
– Pick up in Dong Hoi or Phong Nha area. Transfer to Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park.
– Visit Paradise Cave, known as the “Royal Palace Underground.” Take an electric buggy and a short trek through the lush forest to the cave entrance. Stroll 1km along the wooden walkway to admire spectacular stalactites and vast chambers up to 150m wide and 100m high.
– Enjoy a rustic local lunch in Phong Nha.
– Arrive at Chay River – Dark Cave. Change into swimwear, gear up with a life jacket, harness, and headlamp. Experience a 400m zipline to the cave entrance, discover ancient fossils, and relax in a natural mud bath inside the cave.
Kayak along the emerald Chay River surrounded by limestone mountains. Optional fun: short zipline splash, water games, or relaxing by the river.
– Say goodbye to Chay River – Dark Cave. Shower, change clothes, and board the bus back to Dong Hoi City.
– Arrive in Dong Hoi. The bus and guide will drop you off at your preferred location (hotel, guesthouse, train station, airport, bus station…).
Confirmation
- You’ll see an on-screen confirmation immediately after booking.
- A confirmation email and ticket will be sent to your registered email address shortly after.
- If you don’t receive the email within a few minutes, please:
– Check your spam or junk folder.
– Contact us via email or text — we’re happy to assist!
Additional Info
What to Bring
- Waterproof camera or camcorder, or waterproof case plus floating device for your equipment
- Power bank for mobile devices
- Wear sports shoes or soft, comfortable footwear
- Comfortable, easy-to-move-in clothing
- For the Dark Cave mud bath: women must wear bikinis (no frills or ruffles), men must wear swim trunks
Other Useful Info
- Unused services are non-refundable if not caused by the tour operator’s fault.
- The tour guide might change the order of activities during your tour to match real-time conditions. But you’ll still visit all the places listed in the itinerary.
- Customers are fully responsible for their health and must inform the tour operator of any medical conditions in advance.
- Please take care of your personal belongings throughout the trip. The tour operator is not liable for any loss of money, valuables, or property.
- Pregnant women are advised not to join this tour for safety reasons.
- For groups of 6 or more guests, we may arrange a private tour or join-in tour depending on availability, while still ensuring service quality.
- A minimum of 2 participants is required for this adventure tour to operate.
- Please follow safety rules and site regulations, such as wearing life jackets and keeping hands inside the boat at all times.
- Using the double zipline into Dark Cave is only allowed for adults who are taller than 1.3 meters and weigh between 40kg and 90kg.
Payment & Policies
- Cancellations and refunds are subject to our Cancelation & Refund Policy
- Payment: online, bank transfer, or cash
FAQs
Paradise Cave is the longest dry cave in Vietnam, featuring unique stalactites, high ceilings, and majestic scenery.
[/accordion-item][accordion-item title="Are vegetarian meals available?"]Yes, please inform us in advance so we can arrange a vegetarian lunch for you.
[/accordion-item][accordion-item title="How much walking is involved?"]You will walk about 500m from the mountain foot to the cave entrance and 1km inside the cave on a wooden walkway.
[/accordion-item][accordion-item title="Is the zipline into Dark Cave safe?"]Yes, the zipline system and equipment are thoroughly checked, with staff support and rescue available.
[/accordion-item][accordion-item title="What equipment is provided for exploring Dark Cave?"]You will get a helmet with a headlamp, a life jacket, a harness, and a kayak paddle.
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