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From Ninh Binh: Phong Nha-Ke Bang and Khe Sanh 2-Day Tour

By SOVABA TRAVEL
Free cancellation available
Price is P 9,163 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover caves and war relics — where Vietnam’s beauty meets its past.
  • Explore Paradise & Phong Nha Caves — UNESCO treasures of Quang Binh.
  • Follow the DMZ path — Khe Sanh, Vinh Moc & Hien Luong Bridge await.
  • Enjoy local cuisine and peaceful countryside stays — a true Central Vietnam escape.
  • Travel by night train & van for the ultimate adventure through Central Vietnam.

Activity location

    • Dong Hoi
    • Dong Hoi, Quảng Trị, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 1 Ngõ 41 Hoàng Hoa Thám, Nam Bình, Hoa Lư, Ninh Bình, Việt Nam | Guests make their own way to Ninh Binh Railway Station. Please arrive at the main entrance of the station. Our staff will contact you in advance and assist with the train check-in process.
    • tp. Ninh Bình, Ninh Bình, Vietnam

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Basic package no train ticket

  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

This option includes the full 2-day tour package excluding train tickets. Guests arrange their own transportation to and from Dong Hoi. The package includes accommodation, guided activities, meals as listed, entrance fees, and all local transfers.

Starting time: 20:00
Price details
P 9,163.20 x 2 AdultsP 18,326.40
Total
Price is P 18,326.40

Full package with train ticket

  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

This option includes the full tour package with round-trip night train tickets from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi. Enjoy a comfortable overnight journey, accommodation, guided activities, meals as listed, and all transfers during the tour.

Starting time: 20:00
Price details
P 11,841.92 x 2 AdultsP 23,683.84
Total
Price is P 23,683.84

What's included, what's not

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    Modern air-conditioned vehicle for the full journey
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    English-speaking guide experienced in cultural and historical tours.
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    02 lunches at local restaurants (vegetarian options available).
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    All entrance fees as per itinerary, including:
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    Paradise Cave
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    Phong Nha Cave
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    Electric buggy at Paradise Cave
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    Dragon boat ride on Son River
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    Vinh Moc Tunnels
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    Hien Luong Bridge
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    Ta Con (Khe Sanh) Combat Base
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    Quang Tri Ancient Citadel
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    01 night stay at a homestay in Phong Nha or Dong Hoi area.
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    Lavie bottled water (500ml): 2 bottles per guest per day.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Travel insurance with maximum compensation of 20,000,000 VND per guest per case.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Train Ticket
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    01 dinner.
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    Personal expenses outside the itinerary
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel or homestay room upgrades and other optional services not specified.

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Explosive substances, Firework, Smoking in the vehicle
  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

10:30 PM – Depart from Ninh Binh
Arrive at Ninh Binh Station and board the SE1 night train at 11:10 PM to Dong Hoi. Rest during the 8-hour journey to recharge for the adventure ahead.

Day 1: Paradise Cave & Phong Nha Cave

07:30 AM – Pick-up at Dong Hoi Train Station
Meet your guide and van at Dong Hoi Station. After a short refresh, head to Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its majestic karst mountains and hidden caves.

09:30 AM – Discover Paradise Cave
Take a buggy ride and short forest walk to the entrance. Step into the awe-inspiring Paradise Cave — the “Underground Royal Palace.” Admire vast chambers, stunning stalactites, and soft golden lighting that creates a surreal atmosphere.

12:30 PM – Lunch in the National Park
Enjoy authentic Quang Binh cuisine at a local restaurant nestled among the mountains.

01:30 PM – Explore Phong Nha Cave
Board a dragon boat for a peaceful ride on the emerald Son River. Cruise through limestone cliffs into Phong Nha Cave — one of Vietnam’s most famous natural wonders. Discover sparkling rock formations, hidden lakes, and a magical underground world carved by water and time.

04:00 PM – Return & Check-in
Travel back to Dong Hoi or Phong Nha Town. Check in to your homestay and spend the evening at leisure — stroll along the river, enjoy local dishes, or simply relax in the peaceful countryside.

Day 2: DMZ & Khe Sanh Historical Journey

06:30 AM – Depart from Dong Hoi
Begin your journey into Quang Tri, known as the “Land of Fire,” where countless wartime stories of courage and sacrifice remain.

07:30 AM – Quang Tri Citadel
Visit the site of the 81-day battle in 1972. Your guide shares moving stories of resilience and the struggle for freedom.

08:30 AM – Route 9 & Da Krong Valley
Drive along the historic Ho Chi Minh Trail through misty valleys, jungles, and ethnic minority villages — a peaceful yet powerful reminder of history.

10:30 AM – Ta Con (Khe Sanh) Combat Base
Explore the former U.S. base — one of the fiercest battlefields of 1968. See aircraft wrecks, bunkers, and artifacts that tell vivid stories of war and endurance.

11:30 AM – Lunch at a Local Restaurant
Enjoy a hearty Vietnamese meal and short rest before continuing.

01:00 PM – Vinh Moc Tunnels
Descend into the extraordinary Vinh Moc Tunnels — an underground village built to survive bombings. Walk through family rooms and meeting halls as your guide recounts incredible stories of life beneath the earth.

04:00 PM – Hien Luong Bridge & Ben Hai River (17th Parallel)
Visit this symbolic landmark that once divided North and South Vietnam. The colorful bridge, flag tower, and museum stand as poignant symbols of reunification.

06:00 PM – La Vang Holy Sanctuary
Stop at La Vang Basilica, Vietnam’s most sacred Catholic pilgrimage site, admired for its peace and striking architecture.

Evening – Return
Relax on your journey back to Dong Hoi, Phong Nha or Hue City (upon request).

Location

Activity location

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    • Dong Hoi
    • Dong Hoi, Quảng Trị, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 1 Ngõ 41 Hoàng Hoa Thám, Nam Bình, Hoa Lư, Ninh Bình, Việt Nam | Guests make their own way to Ninh Binh Railway Station. Please arrive at the main entrance of the station. Our staff will contact you in advance and assist with the train check-in process.
    • tp. Ninh Bình, Ninh Bình, Vietnam
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 1 Ngõ 41 Hoàng Hoa Thám, Nam Bình, Hoa Lư, Ninh Bình, Việt Nam | You will be at Ninh Binh station at 10:30 pm, check in, go through the ticket gate to board the SE1 train departing at 11:10 pm to Dong Hoi station. After about 8 hours of travel, you will arrive at Dong Hoi station at 7:00 am.
    • tp. Ninh Bình, Ninh Bình, Vietnam