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Suits small groups; the number of bags still needs checking.
- Petrol car with driver
- Electric car with driver
Private whole-car trip
Da Nang / Hoi An → Phong Nha · Long distance
A Long Ride from Da Nang or Hoi An to Phong Nha
Phong Nha – Ke Bang is about 310 km and 5.5 hours north of Da Nang or Hoi An, with expressway tolls included. Time the departure around the cave you plan to visit; cave tickets are separate.
A 310 km journey from Central Vietnam to the cave heritage area; the car picks up and drops off at the door of your resort or hotel in Phong Nha.
Journey summary: Da Nang / Hoi An → Phong Nha
- Da Nang / Hoi An
- to Phong Nha Cave (Quang Binh)
- Direction covered
- Da Nang / Hoi An → Phong Nha
- Reference distance and time
- 310 km (5 hr 30 min)
- Journey type
- Long-distance route
- Rate table effective from
Starting rates by vehicle size
- 4-seat car
- From US$131
- 7-seat car
- From US$144
- 16-seat van
- From US$193
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Illustration 7-seat car
An option with more space; passengers and luggage need checking together.
- Petrol car with driver
- Electric car with driver
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Illustration 16-seat van
For larger groups; the pickup point and road access need confirming.
- Petrol car with driver
- Electric car with driver
The current rate table only has columns for 4-, 7- and 16-seat vehicles. A petrol or electric car choice needs its own availability and rate confirmation before you book.
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Choose 4, 7 or 16 seats by passengers and luggage. The form shows the source rate for the listed direction.
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Give your travel date, pickup point in Da Nang / Hoi An, drop-off point in Phong Nha Cave (Quang Binh) and a flight number for airport pickups.
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The Da Nang / Hoi An to Phong Nha Cave route
Phong Nha Cave in Quang Binh, part of the Phong Nha – Ke Bang World Natural Heritage site inscribed by UNESCO in 2003, is about 310 km and 5.5 hours by car from Da Nang or Hoi An one way, before rest stops. Pickups in either city share one price.
The two legs are nearly 11 hours in the car
An illustration, not a fixed schedule: leave at 5:00 and you reach Phong Nha at about 10:30; stay 3 hours and you leave at 13:30 and are back in Da Nang at about 19:00. That leaves little slack, so if you want to see a second place in the national park or do not want to drive back when tired, plan a night near the area from the start. The price covers the outbound drive only; the return, car waiting and the driver’s overnight stay we will quote and confirm separately. Detail is in the guides to hiring a car from Da Nang to Phong Nha and a private car journey to Phong Nha.
Dividing the trip and stops on the way
There are three ways: go one way and return or change transport yourself; go and return in the same car, in which case the reverse and the driver’s waiting time we will quote separately; or split it over two days with the accommodation settled in advance. A stop elsewhere on the way such as Quang Tri adds time: the Vinh Moc Tunnels alone are about 200 km and 3.8 hours from Da Nang; see a historical tour from Da Nang to Quang Tri by private car and the Da Nang, Hue, Quang Tri and Phong Nha 3-day 2-night itinerary.
What to know about the destination
Phong Nha Cave is visited by boat on the Son River; the cave ticket and the boat hire are charged separately by the managing body and are not in the car rate. Opening hours and ticket prices change, so check them at the boat landing or the managing body’s channel on your travel date. Heavy autumnal rain in Quang Binh can affect cave river levels; read our storm season car travel suggestions to prepare contingencies.
What is and is not included
- What is included: chauffeured private car to Phong Nha, full route fuel, expressway/highway tolls, and boat station parking.
- Not included: cave tickets and the Son River boat, meals, the driver’s overnight stay near the park, the return and stops such as Quang Tri, all quoted separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
About how long does a private car take from Da Nang to Phong Nha?
About 310 km and 5.5 hours one way, excluding rest stops, rush hour and weather.
How much time is left at Phong Nha on a same-day round trip?
The two legs alone take about 11 hours. An illustration: leave at 5:00, arrive at about 10:30, stay 3 hours and be back in Da Nang at about 19:00; to see more than one place, plan a night.
Is a pickup in Hoi An covered by the same Phong Nha entry?
Yes. Da Nang and Hoi An pickups share one price for Phong Nha, about 310 km and 5.5 hours one way.
Is the cave boat ticket in the car rate?
No. The car rate is for transport; the cave ticket and the boat hire are charged separately by the managing body.
How are the car and driver counted if we stay a night near Phong Nha?
The driver’s overnight stay is not in the one-way price. Send your return day and pickup time when you book so it can be quoted separately.
What is the starting private car fare for Da Nang / Hoi An → Phong Nha?
Starting rates for Da Nang / Hoi An → Phong Nha are US$131 for a 4-seat car, US$144 for a 7-seat car, and US$193 for a 16-seat van (including fuel, road tolls and parking on the listed route). Sun Travel quotes the final fare based on your pickup and drop-off points, itinerary and departure time.
Trip terms
- The base rate includes: the private car per the rate table, fuel, road tolls/BOT and parking or terminal fees for the listed route or programme.
- Deposit: 20% of the trip value. How and when the deposit is collected, and when the balance is paid, is set out in the quote or trip confirmation.
- Cancellation: Free if Sun Travel receives notice at least 2 hours before pickup. For later notice, the terms for refunding or keeping the deposit are set out in the quote or trip confirmation.
- Waiting: The first 30 minutes of waiting at pickup are free. Waiting beyond 1 hour adds a surcharge of US$4. Waiting between 30 minutes and 1 hour, and how any further hours are charged, is set out in the quote or trip confirmation.
- The form on this page only sends a request; it does not collect a deposit or hold a vehicle, and how and when the deposit is collected is confirmed for each trip.
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