Paradise Cave – Dark Cave (daily tour)

With naturally primitive features, Paradise Cave looks like a landscape painting; making it a natural wonder that many have enjoyed since its opening in 2010. According to spelunkers (cave explorers), the deeper one journeys into the cave, the more one feels the wells of heavenly clarity all around. The cave can reach up to 72 m high and up to 150 m wide. There are a series of white crystal stalactites (limestone deposits) resembling natural pillars and many other spectacular formations. Paradise Cave (Hang Thien Duong) was discovered by scientists of the British Caving Research Association in 2005. It has a length of 31.4 km, and is the longest dry cave in Asia.

The Dark cave is an adventurous and action-packed experience. Visiting this cave includes harnessed zip lining over a turquoise river, swimming into the mouth of the cave (lifejackets included), walking through the dark with only the head torch on your mining helmet to illuminate the way, having a mud fight in the buoyant mud baths deep in the cave, washing clean with a swim in the lake inside the cave, then kayaking back across the river to test your strength on the hanging obstacle course and open ziplines. The Dark cave is named as such because it is one of the few caves that has had no artificial lighting installed. The cave is comprised of mostly basalt, in addition to limestone. Basalt is a black, hard rock; also contributing to the cave’s name. With this rock surrounding you, you squish through the narrow and muddy passage using only your headlamps to illuminate your path.

7:30 – 8:00: Our car and tour guide will pick you up from Dong Hoi, embarking on a journey to the remarkable Paradise Cave, celebrated as the longest dry cave in Asia, nestled within the heart of Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park. Situated approximately 75 km away from Dong Hoi, the drive takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes. Alternatively, for those staying in Phong Nha village, pick-up is scheduled from 8:30 to 9:00, with our driver ensuring a seamless transfer to the cave entrance.

Upon arrival, a serene golf cart ride spanning 1.6 kilometers awaits, traversing through the verdant jungle to the entrance of the cave. From there, prepare for a captivating ascent offering breathtaking panoramas of the surrounding mountainous terrain.

12:00: Savor a delectable lunch at the Dark Cave restaurant, relishing in the flavors of traditional Vietnamese cuisine. Vegetarian options are available, and we kindly ask guests to inform us of any dietary preferences or restrictions in advance, allowing us to cater to your needs.

13:00: Dive into adventure at Dark Cave, another gem within Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park. Delve into a plethora of exhilarating activities including mud baths, ziplining, swimming, kayaking, navigating adventure courses, and exploring the cavernous depths.

17:00: Bid farewell to this enchanting landscape as we commence our return journey to Dong Hoi or Phong Nha village, concluding the tour with drop-offs at your respective hotels.

*** Please remember to bring swimwear and a towel. Lockers are provided for securing personal belongings, requiring a VND50,000 deposit which is refundable upon the return of the locker key.
*** Using the zip-line requires you to be between 40-90 kg. No exceptions.

Price: VND1,550,000 per person