8 Caverns & Caves in Quang Binh Province That You Shouldn't Miss

May 19, 2021 Chanda Heide

Discover the best top things to do in Quang Binh Province, Vietnam including Tu Lan Caving Center, Son Doong Cave, Ruc Mon Cave, Phong Nha Caves, Paradise Cave, Tien Son Cave, Hang Toi (Dark Cave), Survival Valley.
Restaurants in Quang Binh Province

1. Tu Lan Caving Center

Tan Hoa Village, Minh Hoa District, Dong Hoi 45000 Vietnam +84 232 3677 678 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 138 reviews

Tu Lan Caving Center

Tu Lan caves system is located in Minh Hoa District, Quang Binh Province, this is the Karst center of 200ha next to Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park. The caves system has been discovered by local fishermen in 2009 and explored by British Cave Research Association (BCRA) in 2010, there were only 3 caves, Tu Lan, Hang Ken and Hang Tien have been explored in 2010 expedition, in 2012 the BCRA expedition came back and explored more caves include Hung Hon, Hang Uoi, Hang Chuot, Hang Son Oxalis and Hang Kim. There are few more caves have been found in 2013 in this area. Tu Lan caves system became popular when Carsten Peter (NatGeo photographer) took a photo in Hang Ken that won so many prizes on National Geographic Magazine in 2011. The caves system is now open for tourist and managed by Oxalis Company Limited, and special caving and jungle trekking company. The intent of Oxalis that to keep this caves system as natural, no construction and housing to be built in this area, the objective is making everybody feel like the first person in the area. There are several tour options from one day to 5 days and from very easy to very hard trek.

2. Son Doong Cave

Phong Nha Town, Son Trach, Bo Trach, Quang Binh, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park Vietnam
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5.0 based on 144 reviews

Son Doong Cave

Son Doong Cave is in the heart of the Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh province. This incredible cave was only explored in 2009/2010 by the British Cave Research Association. Situated in the deep jungle, the entrance to the cave was found by a local jungle man Mr Ho Khanh. Son Doong Cave is now the largest cave in the world and has understandably been the attention of many film companies such as the BBC, National Geographic, Japanese and Brazilian teams. It also featured in National Geographic Magazine in 2011. Son Doong cave is unlike any other caves on the planet. Inside this giant cave are two huge daylight windows which allows the light to enter many parts of the cave. At the base of these windows are large jungles which use the available light and so trees up to 30m tall are present. But Son Doong is not only about its immense size, the cave has amazing examples of some of the best speleothems in the world. Giant stalagmites up to 80m high and enormous rimstone pools are present throughout the cave. There are also excellent examples of giant cave pearls and a newly discovered side passage is full of large fossils over 300 million years old. As well as rare species of plants in the cave a number of new species of animals have recently been discovered. Monkeys, hornbills and flying foxes have all been seen in the jungle section of the caves.

Reviewed By SethaHiker

Everything we expected and more. The caves and jungle are out of this world. Every minute was an experience to remember, each day was unique and delightful on its own. This was a tour full of different challenges and beauty, I was able to take in and enjoy the four days my own way and my husband his own way. The feeling of safety was not a question, there are expert tour guides in front and at the back of you at all times. The guides were the best at what they are there for( your safety). They were extremely caring and professional. We felt honored to have Dr. Howard Limbert and Heiu on the tour. Don’t think there’s anything out there that will top this once in a life time experience, thank you Oxalis adventure.

3. Ruc Mon Cave

Trung Hoa, Minh Hoa 510000 Vietnam +84 91 737 25 67 [email protected] http://www.greenlandtours.com.vn
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Ruc Mon Cave

Ruc Mon Cave has only been discovered recently and made available for tours to the public. This makes each tour to this beautiful area a pioneering moment with very few people having explored this area. Featuring underwater rivers and towering stalactites and stalagmites, Ruc Mon Cave is awe-inspiring. This tour takes you on a full day of trekking, swimming and climbing .

Reviewed By Smarchant2

Bot was our tour guide. Absolutely amazing at his job! So nice and friendly, really made the tour that extra bit more special. Everyone who we encountered that works for Greenland travel were so helpful on our tour, made you feel safe and made sure you had fun. Loved every second of this day!

4. Phong Nha Caves

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park 510000 Vietnam
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4.5 based on 1,282 reviews

Phong Nha Caves

The spectacular system of underground rivers and passages still has some Cham altars from the 10th century.

Reviewed By O58ASmelanies

I loved and preferred the phong nha cave instead of the paradise cave (still we have been there at both) It was amazing inside, the water is so beautiful and you have a good mixture of going by boat and going by feet

5. Paradise Cave

Son Trach Ward, Bo Trach District, Son Trach 510000 Vietnam
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4.5 based on 1,864 reviews

Paradise Cave

One of the most famous cave in Quang Binh. It has 31.4km length, from 60-150m with wind, with many beautiful stalacties and stalacmites. British Caving Association has been evalucated as the most beautiful and longest dry cave in Asia. It has been creating continuously by the nature over 350 million years. It was ranked at international level in terms of science and high aesthetics. There are two kind of tours at Paradise Cave. Normal tour (1km) and adventurous tour (4km or 7km). All such mavellousness is awaiting you to discover and enjoy.

Reviewed By jakubovitsw

We invest 1 day trip to join a loop around the national park, with a wide range of things to find out, waterfalls, history, caves with stunning stalactites and also stalagmites in Paradise cave. You ought to be here

6. Tien Son Cave

Dong Hoi Vietnam http://www.quangbinhtourism.vn/Tai-nguyen-du-lich/Chi-tiet-diem-den/tabid/82/ArticleId/41/D-ng-Tien-S-n.aspx
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4.5 based on 78 reviews

Tien Son Cave

Reviewed By Umpalumpas123

Cool caves, good lunch, very friendly guides.I would recommend it to anybody who wants to learn more about amazing Vietnamese nature.

7. Hang Toi (Dark Cave)

Phong Nha Town, Son Trach Vietnam +84 94 443 73 73 http://phongnhatourism.com.vn/en/dark-cave/
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4.0 based on 512 reviews

Hang Toi (Dark Cave)

Reviewed By WesselVietnam - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

We did the Phong Nha Cave and Dark Cave combo excursion from organized by our host at Tuan Garden House anti was every cent worth it. Very well organized with all safety gear in proper working condition. Ziplining, swimming, kayaking and the best of all was the trek into the cave to the mud pool where I actually ended up floating in... IT WAS AMAZING!! the traditional food for lunch was excellent! In short , the whole day was just amazing! I highly recommend this car and adventure to everyone in good health ad would caution people with walking difficulty to contact the operator first before embarking on this excursion. Have everyone! I will be back to do this again...

8. Survival Valley

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park 510000 Vietnam https://phongnhaexplorer.com/phong-nha/thung-lung-sinh-ton-hang-thuy-cung-2.html

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