Half-Day Journey to Phong Nha Cave by Dragon Boat
Explore the breathtaking Phong Nha Cave on a half-day adventure from Phong Nha Town. Cruise along the peaceful Son River, discover spectacular limestone formations, and admire one of the world's most impressive underground rivers in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Your experience
Stop 1
1:00 PM – 1:20 PM | Pick-up in Phong Nha Town Our guide and driver will pick you up directly from your hotel or homestay in Phong Nha Town and transfer you to Phong Nha Boat Station, where your adventure begins.
Stop 2
1:30 PM | Explore Phong Nha Cave Board a traditional dragon boat and enjoy a relaxing cruise along the picturesque Son River. As you travel upstream, admire the beautiful scenery of Quang Binh, featuring peaceful riverside villages, lush green landscapes, and dramatic limestone mountains. Upon reaching the cave entrance, begin your journey into Phong Nha Cave, one of the most famous caves in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park. Explore its magnificent underground river and marvel at spectacular stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years. Discover fascinating rock formations resembling Buddha statues, dragons, lions, and other natural shapes created by time and nature. As you venture deeper into the cave, your guide will share interesting stories about its geological formation, history, and unique natural features, making the experience both educational and unforgettable.
Stop 3
4:00 PM | End of Tour After your cave exploration, return by boat to Phong Nha Boat Station.
Stop 4
Transfer to Dong Hoi City. Estimated arrival at your hotel in Dong Hoi city center is around 5:00 PM.
What’s included
- Cold towels: 2 per guest per day.
- English-speaking guide specializing in tours for the entire route.
- Travel insurance with a maximum compensation of 20,000,000 VND per guest per incident.
- Lavie bottled water 500ml: 2 bottles per guest per day.
- Modern air-conditioned car picks up at hotel in Phong Nha and drop-off in Phong Nha/Dong Hoi/Hue
Not included
- Admission to Phong Nha Cave.
- Public holiday surcharge (28/04 – 02/05, 02/09 & 31/12 – 02/01): 150,000 VND/person.
- Tet holiday fee (04/02/2027 -> 10/02/2027): 250,000 VND per person
Meeting and pickup
Please meet at the Sovaba Travel Office. Look for the Sovaba Travel sign at the entrance. Our staff or tour guide will be wearing a Sovaba Travel uniform. Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please provide the name and address of your hotel in Phong Nha for pick-up arrangements.
- You need to provide the tour leader's phone number and preferred method of contact so the tour operator can reach out to you directly after booking.
- If you're vegetarian or have any special dietary needs, please let the local operator know in advance.
- You can also end your trip in Dong Hoi or Phong Nha.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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