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Phong Nha Cave & Commander Cave Budget Tour with Boat

By Sovaba Travel Co,. Ltd
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €16 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Lower upfront cost with flexible payment for entrance tickets
  • Explore Phong Nha Cave by traditional dragon boat
  • Visit historic Commander Cave – a wartime underground base
  • English-speaking guide and full-day support included
  • Entrance tickets arranged by your guide for a smooth experience

Activity location

    • Dong Hoi
    • Dong Hoi, Quảng Trị, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Dong Hoi
    • Dong Hoi, Quảng Trị, Vietnam

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Phong Nha Cave & Commander Cave Budget Tour with Boat

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Starting time: 07:30
Price details
€16.71 x 2 Adults€33.42
Total
Price is €33.42

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dong Hoi or Phong Nha by modern air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English-speaking tour guide throughout the journey
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    Travel insurance for all participants
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    Complimentary bottled water (2 bottles per person)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Complimentary travel hat for sun protection
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    Dedicated customer support before and during the tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance tickets to attractions (arranged by your guide during the tour)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Total ticket cost is approximately 470,000 VND per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch (optional, available at local restaurants, approx. 150,000 VND)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Far pick up surcharge if you stay out of the pick up area
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tet holiday fee: USD 10 per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Public holiday surcharge (April 28 – May 2): 150,000 VND per person

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Pets
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Discover Phong Nha Cave and the historic Commander Cave on a flexible and budget-friendly day tour from Dong Hoi. This tour is ideal for travellers looking for a balance between cost and experience.

Please note: Entrance tickets are not included in the tour price. Your guide will assist in arranging all tickets during the tour, and payment will be collected on the day for a smooth and hassle-free experience.

Enjoy a unique journey that combines natural wonders with powerful stories from Vietnam’s wartime history.

07:30 – Our driver and tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Dong Hoi city and begin the journey to Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park.

09:30 – Pick up additional guests in the Phong Nha area, then continue to Commander Cave, a historic site closely linked to the legendary Truong Son Trail.

10:30 – Arrive at the central station. Your guide will assist with ticket arrangements before you begin a meaningful journey along Route 20 – Quyet Thang.

Walk through the peaceful forest and follow the hidden wartime paths once used by soldiers. Learn how essential supplies such as food, weapons, and medical equipment were transported to support the Southern battlefield, and see real remnants of war including bombs and mines.

Explore Commander Cave, a natural cave transformed into a 7-level military base that once served as a meeting room, storage area, medical station, and bomb shelter. Experience a unique VR360 journey that brings the stories of the Truong Son Trail to life.

12:30 – Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant featuring traditional Quang Binh cuisine.

13:30 – Continue to Phong Nha Cave, one of the highlights of the UNESCO-listed Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park.

Take a scenic boat ride along the Son River to reach the cave. Inside, admire the cool atmosphere and explore one of Southeast Asia’s most impressive underground river systems. Discover stunning stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years.

16:30 – Return to Phong Nha or Dong Hoi, ending a memorable journey that combines natural beauty with historical heritage.

Location

Activity location

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    • Dong Hoi
    • Dong Hoi, Quảng Trị, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Dong Hoi
    • Dong Hoi, Quảng Trị, Vietnam