Discover Phong Nha and Paradise Cave on a 2-day tour from Hue, featuring sacred sites, wartime history, and breathtaking cave adventures in Quang Binh.
Phong Nha & Paradise Cave
2-Day Tour from Hue
Explore the natural and historical wonders of Central Vietnam on this 2-day journey from Hue. Discover sacred sites like La Vang Holy Land and wartime landmarks in Quang Tri before venturing into the stunning caves of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. Visit both the water-filled Phong Nha Cave and the dry, majestic Paradise Cave before returning to Hue via the scenic Ho Chi Minh Trail.
Day 1: Hue – Phong Nha Cave – Dong Hoi
Begin your journey from Hue and head north to Quang Binh province, passing through scenic countryside and sites of historical importance. Along the way, stop at La Vang Holy Land, a Catholic pilgrimage site in Quang Tri Province known for its spiritual significance and peaceful atmosphere.
Continue along National Highway 1A, passing by remnants of the Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) such as the Old Citadel of Quang Tri, Doc Mieu Base, Hien Luong River, and Ben Hai Bridge. These historic landmarks serve as powerful reminders of Vietnam’s wartime history.
Upon arrival in Phong Nha, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before embarking on a scenic boat trip to Phong Nha Cave. Known as a “water cave,” Phong Nha features dramatic rock formations with poetic names like the “Lion,” “Fairy Caves,” “Royal Court,” and “Buddha”. Spend time exploring the impressive cave interiors before continuing to Dong Hoi for check-in and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Dong Hoi – Paradise Cave – Hue
After a relaxed morning in Dong Hoi, begin your transfer toward Son Trach village, stopping for lunch along the way.
In the afternoon, visit the magnificent Paradise Cave, often described as one of the world’s most beautiful dry caves. With its towering stalagmites and shimmering stalactites, Paradise Cave captivates visitors with its otherworldly beauty and peaceful ambiance.
After your cave visit, begin the return journey to Hue, traveling along the scenic Ho Chi Minh Trail, and arrive back in the evening. This two-day tour offers a perfect blend of natural wonder, historical context, and peaceful landscapes.
Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave: the facts
Both caves sit inside Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park, now in Quang Tri province: Quang Binh was merged into Quang Tri on July 1, 2025, so local addresses have changed even though the caves have not.
Paradise Cave (Động Thiên Đường)
- Length
- 31.4 km, the longest dry cave in Asia
- Open to visitors
- 1 km on a wooden boardwalk; a guided 7 km adventure route goes on to "Heaven's Well"
- Chambers
- Up to 100 m high and 150 m wide
- Temperature inside
- About 18–20°C all year
- Found
- 2005, by local man Hồ Khanh; surveyed by the British Cave Research Association
- Opened
- September 3, 2010
- Getting in
- 1.6 km by electric buggy or on foot from the parking lot, then about 500 steps up to the entrance
- Ticket (1 km route)
- Adults 270,000 VND, children 1.1–1.3 m 145,000 VND, under 1.1 m free; buggy included
- 7 km adventure route
- 2,000,000 VND per person for one day (minimum 2), 4,000,000 VND for two days and one night (minimum 5); 16 and over, in good health
- Address
- Km 16, Ho Chi Minh Road (West branch), Phong Nha commune, Quang Tri
- Operator
- Paradise Cave Eco-Tourist Site, +84 232 3 506 777
Phong Nha Cave (Động Phong Nha)
- Length
- 7,729 m, a river cave
- Visit
- About 30 minutes by boat up the Son River, then about 1.2 km of underground river; allow 2.5 hours
- Ticket
- 150,000 VND per person; under 1.3 m free
- Boat
- 700,000 VND per boat round trip (up to 12 people); 750,000 VND with Tien Son Cave added
- Guide
- English-speaking: 400,000 VND for one cave, 500,000 VND for Phong Nha and Tien Son
- Hours
- 7:15 am – 4:30 pm in summer, 7:30 am – 3:45 pm in winter, daily
UNESCO listed Phong Nha–Ke Bang as a World Heritage Site in 2003 and again in 2015; in July 2025 it became a transboundary site with Hin Nam No National Park in Laos, and in June 2026 it was named a World Biosphere Reserve.
Prices are the 2026 rates published by the park and the cave operator. On our private trips, tickets, boats and guides are already included.
Checked October 17, 2026 against:
- Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park: Paradise Cave
- Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park: Phong Nha Cave
- Paradise Cave Eco-Tourist Site (operator)
- VnExpress: Thiên đường dưới lòng đất Quảng Bình
- Viet Nam News: first UNESCO transboundary site with Laos
- Viet Nam News: UNESCO names Phong Nha–Kẻ Bàng a World Biosphere Reserve
