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Join us on a 2-day journey from Hue to explore the best of Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park and the historic DMZ. Discover the spectacular Phong Nha Cave, with its underground river and glittering stalactites, and the breathtaking Paradise Cave, known as the “underground royal palace.” Continue to the DMZ, visiting Hien Luong Bridge, Ben Hai River, and Vinh Moc Tunnels — powerful reminders of Vietnam’s history. This tour perfectly combines natural beauty and cultural depth, offering an unforgetta
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Join us on a 2-day journey from Hue to explore the best of Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park and the historic DMZ. Discover the spectacular Phong Nha Cave, with its underground river and glittering stalactites, and the breathtaking Paradise Cave, known as the “underground royal palace.” Continue to the DMZ, visiting Hien Luong Bridge, Ben Hai River, and Vinh Moc Tunnels — powerful reminders of Vietnam’s history. This tour perfectly combines natural beauty and cultural depth, offering an unforgettable Central Vietnam experience.
Join us on a 2-day journey from Hue to explore the best of Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park and the historic DMZ. Discover the spectacular Phong Nha Cave, with its underground river and glittering stalactites, and the breathtaking Paradise Cave, known as the “underground royal palace.” Continue to the DMZ, visiting Hien Luong Bridge, Ben Hai River, and Vinh Moc Tunnels — powerful reminders of Vietnam’s history. This tour perfectly combines natural beauty and cultural depth, offering an unforgettable Central Vietnam experience.
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Pickup starts 30 min before departure
Before the tour starts, Sovaba Travel's customer service staff will contact you to exchange necessary information. The bus will pick you up at the hotel around 4:30 AM and take you to Dong Hoi city. *Note: Please provide an accurate phone number for easy communication.
The tour guide wearing a hat and a black shirt with the Sovaba Travel logo will pick you up at your hotel.
The tour guide wearing a hat and a black shirt with the Sovaba Travel logo will pick you up at your hotel.
04:30 AM – Pick-up from Hue Start your journey before dawn. As you leave Hue, enjoy a peaceful ride through the quiet countryside of Central Vietnam — the beginning of an unforgettable adventure.
08:00 AM – Arrive in Dong Hoi Stop at the Sovaba Travel Office for a brief rest before visiting Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park
09:30 AM – Explore Paradise Cave Ride an electric buggy through lush jungle trails to Paradise Cave, the “Underground Royal Palace.” Explore vast chambers of glowing stalactites and stalagmites, where cool, quiet air creates a surreal, otherworldly atmosphere.
12:30 PM – Lunch in the National Park Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant, surrounded by pristine nature and scenic mountain views.
01:30 PM – Visit Phong Nha Cave Take a dragon boat along the emerald Son River, where limestone cliffs rise dramatically on both sides. Enter Phong Nha Cave, one of Vietnam’s most iconic natural wonders. Inside, marvel at its underground river, sparkling rock formations, and majestic chambers shaped like mythical creatures.
05:00 PM – Check-in & Free Evening Return to Dong Hoi or Phong Nha Town. Check into your hotel or homestay and enjoy a relaxing evening — stroll by the riverside, try local specialties, or simply unwind after a day of exploration.
06:30 AM – Depart from Dong Hoi Travel south to Quang Tri, known as the “Land of Fire.” Once a fierce battlefield, it now stands as a symbol of peace and resilience.
07:30 AM – Quang Tri Citadel Visit the ancient citadel, where the legendary 81-day battle of 1972 took place. Walk through its memorials as your guide shares powerful stories of courage and sacrifice.
08:30 AM – Route 9 & Da Krong Valley Drive along part of the historic Ho Chi Minh Trail, passing misty mountains and ethnic minority villages that showcase the wild beauty of Central Vietnam. 10:30 AM – Khe Sanh Combat Base Explore Ta Con Airfield, a former U.S. base featuring bunkers, trenches, and aircraft relics from the fierce 1968 Khe Sanh Campaign — one of the war’s most intense battles
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01:00 PM – Vinh Moc Tunnels Explore the Vinh Moc Tunnels, an underground village with living spaces, meeting halls, and maternity rooms — a testament to human resilience.
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