Your amazing journey will begin in Hanoi. After a special city tour with the visit to cultural and historical highlights, reach Ha Long by car. Cruise Halong Bay and take deep discovery to Surprising Cave and Titop Island. Next, start boat trip to Lan Ha Bay for Pearl Village before taking cycling tour to Viet Hai Village, and staying on Cat Ba Island overnight. Back to Hanoi on the day after and get on train for Phong Nha after reaching Dong Hoi. Upon arrival on next day, travel to Dark Cave and contemplate beautiful Phong Nha Cave on boat. Then, stay on car to National Park and go hiking to Ban Dong Village before trekking to Swallow Cave and spending whole-night on camping on the beach. End your trip by trekking back to the exist, getting on car back to Dong Hoi and taking shuttle bus to Hanoi.
| Day 1: Welcome to Hanoi - the beautiful capital of Vietnam!
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| Upon your arrival in Hanoi, our car will take you to the hotel for check-in. Then you will enjoy a welcome dinner with local specialties. Enjoy the rest of the day on your own will.
Meal(s): D
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| Day 2: Get around Hanoi cultural and historical landmarks
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| After breakfast, start your trip and take a pleasant walk around the charming West Lake, stop by Tran Quoc Pagoda, the sacred Buddhist place in Hanoi. Go to the Temple of Literature - the first university of Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum after visiting the railway located between the two blockhouses on Le Duan Street. In the afternoon, discover winding streets of Hanoi Old Quarter and search for some delicious afternoon snacks before enjoying an interesting Water Puppet Show.
Meal(s): B/L
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| Day 3: Cave exploration begins!
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| Enjoy breakfast then heading to Halong Bay. Embark the Cruise to continue the for the lunch while cruising through the marvelous bay. Prepare to conquer the first cave of the journey - Surprising Cave - one of the most spectacular and spacious caves of Halong Bay. Afterward, go to Titop Island, take part in a variety of cruise activities such as swimming or kayaking.
Meal(s): B/L/D
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| Day 4: Discover the wild and charming natural beauty
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| From Halong Bay, cruise to Lan Ha Bay. Continue to cruise to Viet Hai Pier and disembark here. Cycle to Viet Hai Village and enjoy the sceneries on the way. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Embark the cruise and arrive at Cat Ba Island. After doing the check-in at a hotel or bungalow on the island, you have free time to explore the place by yourself.
Meal(s): B/L/D
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| Day 5: Have another pleasant date with Hanoi
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| Say goodbye to Cat Ba Island and cruise to Halong Bay. Our car will wait for you at Bai Chay Harbour to take you back to Hanoi. After the hotel check-in, you can choose to either stay at your room to rest for a while or go out for dinner and some relaxation activities. Board an overnight train to Dong Hoi City.
Meal(s): B/L/D
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| Day 6: Conquer one of the most spectacular caves in the world
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| Upon your arrival in Dong Hoi, our car will pick you up at the station and take you to the hotel and do the check-in (for luggage). After breakfast, go by car to the Dark Cave - an exciting ecological tourist site of Quang Binh. Next, take a boat trip to Phong Nha Cave. The cave has received numerous praises as one of the most magnificent caves in the world with the two most prominent criteria - the longest underground river and the most beautiful stalactite system. After visiting the Cave, go back to the hotel by car.
Meal(s): B/L
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| Day 7: Experience the feeling of camping in the cave
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| After check out of the hotel, you will travel by car to the National Park. Prepare for hiking to Ban Doong Village, which is located on flat land between the valley and near the Swallow Cave. Trek to the Swallow Cave ( Hang En), the 3rd largest cave in the world that has gained its reputation as one of the must-see natural wonders of Vietnam. Spend a night camping on a beach within the cave and enjoying dinner.
Meal(s): B/L/D
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| Day 8: Get to know Dong Hoi - the city of wonders
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| Backpack the camp, and trek to the exit spot. The car is going to wait for you at the pickup point and transfer you back to the hotel. Have lunch with local specialties and take a ride to Dong Hoi city. For the rest of time, you can hire a bike for a few hours to discover this peaceful city and trying out Dong Hoi’s local cuisine for your own. Then ready for the transportation to Hanoi.
Meal(s): B/L
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| Day 9: See you again for another wonderful trip!
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| The car delivers you to Hanoi, then transfer you to the airport. End of the cave trekking tour Vietnam. Hope to see you again in another unforgettable trip with us!
Meal(s): B
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