Paradise Cave is one of the most beautiful spots in Vietnam. The place attracts tons of local and foreign tourists every day. Therefore, it is a great idea for you to include this destination in your Vietnam travel plan.
To help you have a full experience in this cave, we will provide you with general information about the cave, how to get there, and an estimated overall fee for your exploration. Let’s read it and start creating the best travel plan!
Basics About Paradise Cave
This cave belongs to the top 4 most beautiful caves in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, besides Son Doong, Phong Nha, and Dark caves. It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The distance between Paradise Cave and Dong Hoi city is just 38 miles. You can easily buy a flight ticket from the big cities in Vietnam to Dong Hoi, and then take a car drive to this beauty spot.
While most natural caves attract tourists with river flow, Paradise Cave is beautiful as a dry cave, with soft soil and flat ground. Tourists may find this place very convenient to walk around, explore and sightsee.
Location & How To Get To Paradise Cave
As mentioned, Paradise Cave is about 38 miles northwest of Dong Hoi city. Assuming that your start point is Dong Hoi, you will need to take a car drive or hire a motorbike to get to the cave. The specific location of the cave is on Milestone 16 (Km 16), Ho Chi Minh West Road, Bo Trach, Quang Binh, Vietnam.
From Hanoi To Paradise Cave
If you are in Hanoi, hire a taxi to go to the Noi Bai Airport. And then, buy a flight ticket from this plane station to Dong Hoi Airport. The flight will take about 1 hour to 1 hour 5 minutes. After arriving in Dong Hoi city, you have 3 options, which are hiring a motorbike, hiring a car service, or registering for a Phong Nha tour that includes Paradise Cave in the visiting list.
From Ho Chi Minh To Paradise Cave
From your location in Saigon, move to the Tan Son Nhat Airport. After that, buy a ticket to Dong Hoi Airport. The flight will be a little bit longer than from Hanoi. You need to wait about 1 hour 35 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes before arriving in Dong Hoi city.
And then, you do the same thing as we have described above. Renting a motorbike, hiring a driving service, and registering a tour are the best 3 options.
From Danang To Paradise Cave
The flight from Danang to this cave is about 3 hours 25 minutes. This is the fastest but also the most expensive way for you to travel between these 2 cities. Another alternative is to go on the railway (train SE2, SE4, SE6, and SE8), from Danang station to Dong Hoi train station. The average time from departure to destination is 6 hours 30 minutes. In Dong Hoi city, consider the 3 choices we have listed.
From Phong Nha Town To Paradise Cave
It is great if you are already in Phong Nha Town. What to consider now is how to get from Phong Nha to the cave. It is really simple! You just need to hire a taxi or rent a vehicle to move to the cave. The distance is just 18.6 miles so you need about 1 hour of driving.
How Old & How Big?
Here is the general information you need to know about Paradise Cave:
How Old Is Paradise Cave?
The first time this cave was found was in 1992 by 2 British cavers from the BCRA (British Cave Research Association). The actual age of this cave is estimated to be about 4 – 5 million years. However, the stone pillars and stalactites are proven to exist for more than 450 million years, even before the dinosaur era.
It was until 3 September 2010 that the Paradise Cave was opened for visitors for the very first time. A company in Vietnam named Truong Thinh Group has designed and built the access road and the internal road of this cave so that the tourists can have convenience with their exploration.
How Big Is Paradise Cave?
The Paradise Cave has an amazing acreage, as it is 19.5 miles long. The height from the ground to the top of the cave varies from 40m to 100m. And the width of the cave varies from 30m to 150m. The data on how big the the cave is was according to the British Caving Association.
Paradise Cave Entrance Fee & Other Costs
To enter the cave, you have to pay a small fee at the entrance. The cost is:
- $22 for each adult
- $5.4 for each child under 4.3 feet
Please keep in mind that this price does not include electric cars.
You can choose to trek through the cave or get in an electric car. If you have already booked a Phong Nha tour, it may already include the entrance fee and the electronic vehicle.
Some other necessary fees besides the entrance price are for hotels and transportation.
There are a lot of hotels and homestays nearby the Phong Nha National Park. Depending on the quality, the price for 1 night varies.
- Hotel: from $32 to $129 per night
- Homestay: $13 – $20 per night
The transportation fee is different depending on your choice as well. In detail:
- Taxi from Dong Hoi to Paradise Cave: $40 – $50 per trip
- Rent a car or motorbike: $15 – $20 per day
The other costs you should consider is food, water, souvenir, etc. However, these fees are optional so we don’t mention too specifically about them.
Final Words
The natural beauty of Paradise Cave will impress you right from the moment you enter it. We can promise that you will have a wonderful experience in this tourist attraction in Vietnam.
This guide has given you every essential thing for your plan. We hope that you will set up the most suitable itinerary for Paradise Cave.
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