Boating

Taking to the river in Phong Nha is like drifting back in time. Staggering prehistoric karst formations provide a photo-worthy backdrop to industrious fishermen using age-old techniques to bring in the day’s catch. Brightly colored dragon boats line the town boat station, servicing the route into the popular river cave, passing conical-hatted boat people teasing out the river weed with giant chopsticks. For adrenaline junkies, kayaking the rapids and ziplining into the dark cave are experiences that should be high on your list. Tours can be arranged through both Phong Nha Farmstay and Oxalis.