DAY 1: Journey to Paradise
6:00 AM - Hanoi Railway Station
Board the SE7 or SE19 train to Dong Hoi (arrive ~2:00 PM)
Relax in your sleeper berth as Vietnam's stunning countryside unfolds
2:00 PM - Dong Hoi Station
Private transfer to voco Quang Binh by IHG (45 minutes)
3:00 PM - Welcome to Luxury
Check into your elegant riverside room with breathtaking Nhat Le River views
Refresh and change into resort wear
Welcome drinks by the pool
Late Afternoon: Resort Discovery
4:00 PM - Relax & Explore
Evening: Welcome Dinner
7:00 PM - Culinary Journey
Savour contemporary Vietnamese cuisine at voco's signature restaurant
Try local Quảng Bình specialities and fresh seafood
Toast to tomorrow's cave adventure with cocktails overlooking the river
9:00 PM - Rest Up
Evening swim under the stars
Prepare your adventure gear for tomorrow's epic cave marathon
Early to bed—you'll need the energy!

DAY 2: The Epic Cave Double Feature
6:30 AM - Adventure Breakfast
Hearty breakfast buffet—load up on energy for today's double cave conquest!
Pack your daypack: water, snacks, swimwear, camera, towel
7:30 AM - Adventure Begins!
Meet your guide and depart for the caves
Morning: Phong Nha Cave (Bright Cave)
8:00 AM - Into the Light
Begin with nature's masterpiece—a peaceful journey through an underground cathedral.
Your Bright Cave Experience:
Dragon boat serenity - Glide 1.5 km up the mesmerising Sơn River through towering karst mountains
Underground cathedral - Enter the 44.5-km cave system illuminated by dramatic natural light
Ancient artistry - Marvel at million-year-old stalactites and stalagmites resembling phoenixes, lions, and mythical palaces
Fairy Cave chamber - Capture ethereal light beams dancing on crystal waters
Royal Court exploration - Walk through magnificent chambers where emperors once sought refuge
11:00 AM - Lunch Break
Delicious riverside Vietnamese lunch to refuel
Relax, rehydrate, and change into adventure gear for Dark Cave
Afternoon: Dark Cave - The Ultimate Adventure
12:30 PM - From Serene to EXTREME!
Now it's time to get WILD! Dark Cave delivers pure adrenaline just 15 minutes away.
Your Action-Packed Experience:
400-meter zipline - Soar across turquoise Chày River at 40km/h with the wind in your hair!
Kayak expedition - Paddle across emerald waters to the mysterious cave entrance
Into absolute darkness - Trek 400 metres into pitch-black caverns with only your headlamp
Epic mud bath - Swim and play in therapeutic mineral-rich mud (nature's ultimate spa treatment!)
Underground swimming - Splash through cool, dark waters inside the mountain
3:30 PM - Victory!
Rinse off and change into fresh clothes
Celebrate conquering both caves!
Late Afternoon: Return & Departure
4:30 PM - Back to voco Quang Binh
Quick shower and freshen up
Pack your bags
5:30 PM - Farewell
Collect your belongings and check out
Transfer to Đồng Hới Station (45 minutes)
7:00 PM - Board Train to Hanoi
Catch the SE8 or SE20 evening train (arrive Hanoi ~1:00 AM)
1:00 AM - Arrive Hanoi