Itinerary
Chay Lap Homestay is situated in a peanut and maize farm in Central Quang Binh. Rustic Chay Lap stands beneath towering limestone cliffs that are a feature of the beautiful World Natural Heritage site of Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park. The mountains are home to the rare Ha Tinh langurs.
Paradise Cave (Hang Thien Duong) discovered by in 2005, has the length of 31km. With naturally primitive features Thien Duong Cave looks like a landscape painting, making it very attractive to visitors. According to spelunkers, the deeper one journeys into the cave, the more one feels the wells of heavenly clarity all around. There are a series of white crystal stalactites resembling glass pillars and many other spectacular formations.
Phong Nha cave (river cave) is not only a natural legacy of the world or a wonder of the country Vietnam, but also a relic system of the historic street Ho Chi Minh which collaborates with Xuan Son Ferry in order to create a route supporting for the battleground of the South Vietnam during US War. Today, this place has become the first section of Ho Chi Minh trails. Therefore, coming to Phong Nha means you are visiting this legendary trails.
Day 1: Dong Hoi – Paradise cave – Chay lap homestay (L, D)
Early morning: You will be picked up guests at Dong Hoi Railway Station, having breakfast before visiting Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park.
08:00 am Head out to the city, you will explore the National Par and Paradise cave – the longest dry cave in Asia, is located in Phong Nha – Ke bang National Park’s core zone (25km about Phong Nha cave, 75 km about Dong Hoi and 1h20 minutes driving).
12:00 You will have lunch in Dark cave restaurant then check in Chay Lap homestay
15:00 Kayaking river to discover the Chay River and the countryside along Ho Chi Minh trail West, observing monkeys onthe way back (Hatinh langurs)
17:30 Pepare dinner with the host. Have dinner at Chay Lap homestay and free in the evening.
Day 2: Chay Lap – Phong Nha cave – Dong Hoi (B, L)
08:00 After having local breakfast at Chay Lap, you will have an oppotynity to do farm works with local people.
11:30am Check out homestay and get back to Phong Nha village for lunch then keep exploring the most impressive Phong Nha cave (river cave). After 20 minutes on boat, visitors will arrive Phong Nha cave entrance, take a couple hours to see the cave. This cave is called as river cave, is famous for its rock formation.
17:30pm Get back to Dong hoi citi. Tour ends
| Touring rate | 2 pax | 3 pax – 4 pax | 5 – 7 pax | 8 – 10pax |
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Price per pax (VND) |
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Tour inclusives
- Transfer by minivan
- Private English speaking tour guide
- Meals (6 USD/pax, breakfast: 2 USD /pax)
- Kayak (2-seat fiberglass composite)
- Entrance costs: Phong Nha cave with boat trip, Paradise cave plus buggy transfer
- Accommodation in Chay Lap homestay (non comercial guest house, traditional wooden bungalow)
- VAT 10%