Phong Nha Cave Kayak Tour - Full-Day Adventure
At a glance
Phong Nha Cave Kayak Tour - Full-Day Adventure is a 1 day guided tour visiting Phong Nha Cave, from $95 per person. Groups are capped at 15 guests. Highlights: Kayak through Phong Nha Cave, Longest wet cave in Vietnam and Swim in underground lake. Book online at GoVietTour — pay now or pay later after confirmation.
- Duration
- 1 day
- Destinations
- Phong Nha Cave
- From
- $95 / person
- Group size
- Max 15 guests
- Difficulty
- moderate
Prices and availability last checked on July 17, 2026.
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Tour Highlights
Overview
Discover one of Vietnam's most celebrated caves the way it was meant to be explored: from the water. On this full-day adventure you'll paddle a kayak into Phong Nha Cave, recognized for its record-setting features including the country's longest underground river, dramatic stalactites, and a stunning hidden lake. After a scenic paddle through the darkness, you'll trek a section of the cave on foot, cool off with a swim in the underground lake, and enjoy a relaxed picnic lunch beside the river. With a small group, expert English-speaking guides, and all your caving and kayaking gear provided, it's a memorable mix of adventure and natural beauty in the heart of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day-by-day breakdown of your adventure.
Around 8:30 AM your driver picks you up in the Phong Nha town area (pickup from Dong Hoi or outside the town center is available for a surcharge). By about 9:00 AM your guide introduces you to Phong Nha Cave and gives beginners a short paddling lesson so you can practice at the cave mouth. You then kayak roughly 3km into the cave through the darkness. At around 11:00 AM you leave the kayaks and hike about 1.5km inside the cave. By 1:00 PM you reach the underground lake for a refreshing swim, followed by a picnic lunch beside the cave at 1:30 PM. In the afternoon you get back in the kayaks to explore the beautiful grottoes of Phong Nha Cave, before returning and finishing the tour around 3:00 PM.
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Frequently asked questions
About Phong Nha Cave Kayak Tour - Full-Day Adventure.
What time does the tour start and end?
Pickup is around 8:30 AM in the Phong Nha town area and the tour finishes around 3:00 PM. In between you kayak roughly 3 km into Phong Nha Cave, hike about 1.5 km inside, swim in the underground lake around 1:00 PM, and have a picnic lunch at 1:30 PM.
Do I need kayaking experience?
No experience is needed. Your guide gives beginners a short paddling lesson at the cave mouth so you can practice before heading into the cave. A moderate fitness level is recommended, as the tour also includes swimming and climbing over boulders.
What should I bring?
Please bring swimwear, a towel, and a change of dry clothes, plus a waterproof bag for your phone or camera. You'll get wet during the kayaking and swimming. We provide kayaks, paddles, life jackets, helmets with torches, and plastic shoes (sizes 37-43); you're welcome to bring your own trekking shoes.
Where does the tour pick up from?
Pickup is included from hotels in the Phong Nha town area, around 8:30 AM. For hotels in Dong Hoi or outside the Phong Nha town center, a surcharge of roughly USD 20-40 applies, paid directly to the driver.
Are there age or health restrictions?
The tour is suitable for ages 10 to 60 with a moderate fitness level — it involves kayaking, swimming, and climbing over boulders. It is not recommended for travelers with back problems, heart or other serious medical conditions, or for pregnant travelers, and it is not wheelchair accessible.
Is lunch included?
Yes — a picnic lunch beside the cave at around 1:30 PM is included in the $95 price, along with all entry fees, kayaking and caving equipment, and an air-conditioned vehicle.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel 24 hours or more before the start time for a full refund; less than 24 hours before, there is no refund and changes are not accepted. If the tour itself is canceled due to bad weather or not reaching the minimum number of travelers, you'll be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
Do I have to pay in full when I book?
No — you can book online now and pay now or later; after booking, the team confirms and coordinates payment by email or WhatsApp. Confirmation is received at the time of booking.