Dong Hoi To Phong Nha Cave By Car
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40 minutes
Private car
Professional
Dong Hoi
Dong Hoi → Phong Nha Cave → Paradise Cave or Dark Cave → Dong Hoi














Dong Hoi to Phong Nha Cave by private car takes about 40 minutes (43 km) when traveling directly, offering a convenient and comfortable alternative to buses or taxis. Traveling by private car allows you to enjoy the journey at your own pace. With a friendly and experienced driver, the ride is fast, safe, and hassle-free. Unlike taxis, our service is reasonably priced and flexible, so you can request stops or adjust your schedule according to your needs. It’s the perfect choice for a stress-free trip between Dong Hoi and Phong Nha Cave.
Price Per Car From Dong Hoi To Phong Nha Cave
| Price | SEDAN Maximum 3 Persons | SUV Maximum 5 Persons | VAN Maximum 12 Persons |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Way | $58 | $68 | $88 |
Itinerary From Dong Hoi To Phong Nha By Car
Your transfer begins with a warm welcome from our friendly driver at your hotel. Along the way, you’ll have the chance to explore:
Phong Nha Cave, famous for its magical beauty and recognized as the world’s longest river cave. It’s part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, showcasing an unparalleled natural wonder. From the river, it’s just a 40-minute boat ride to the cave entrance.


Continuing your journey from Dong Hoi to Phong Nha Cave by car, you can visit one of the following:
Standard: Paradise Cave – Known as the “Underground Palace,” this breathtaking cave is nestled deep in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. Formed over 350–400 million years, it’s a true natural wonder.


Optional: Dark Cave – For adventure seekers! Enjoy zip-lining over turquoise rivers, swimming inside the cave with life jackets, walking in the darkness with a head torch, playing in mud baths, kayaking, and testing your strength on obstacle courses. It’s an unforgettable experience.


After visiting all the sights, our experienced driver will safely return you to Dong Hoi city center and drop you off at your hotel, completing your Dong Hoi to Phong Nha Cave by car journey.
Please note:
- If you don’t select an option, the Paradise Cave visit will be included by default.
- Baby seats are available upon request.
- For urgent bookings (within 24 hours), please contact our hotline or online staff.
- Additional charges may apply for drop-offs at hotels outside the city center.
Besides the Dong Hoi to Phong Nha Cave transfer by car, you can use our private car packages to explore Central Vietnam, enjoy amazing experiences, and take advantage of special promotions. You can book each trip individually or send us a request for all your trips at once.
What's Included
- Private transport by high quality of car & Driver.
- Door to door service (within town center).
- Petrol, local taxes and parking fees.
- Bottled water.
- Free wifi.
What's Excluded
- Food and drinks.
- Entrance fees.
- Additional stops as mentioned in the itinerary.
EXCELLENT Based on 2678 reviews Posted on Dave PVerified Day trip to The Imperial City of Hue We had a lovely day today with Justine (our guide) and the driver, for the trip from Chan May Port to Hue, and the Imperial City. They met us on time, where you said that they would be, the car was clean and the air conditioning worked. They gave us bottled water. Justine explained the day and we set off. Justine queued for the tickets where needed and gave us detailed information at all the sites, not hurrying us along. Justine took lots of pictures of us, and was able to answer questions. The restaurant was lovely, the food very good, and they were aware of our request that my wife is a vegetarian. They even stopped for us to get some toiletries on the way back and he assisted us across a very busy road to the shop. A really good day.Posted on Emil KVerified Can recommend - great experience! Fantastic transfer with Luyt from VM Travel - kind, knowledgable and experienced driver. Kim from the company helped us out a bunch as well - we even got to store our bags at the office while waiting for our train in Hue.Posted on Lisa AVerified Reliable, friendly, all round excellent. Alex was a great driver, lovely to be met by his smiling face at the train station. Sadly a violent tropical storm meant some changes to the plan but he worked hard to keep us dry and away from any hard sell where we stopped.Posted on Pablo MVerified Good experience Alex was super punctual and friendly, drives very quietly and very well, made extra stops to take some photos, highly recommendedPosted on Swati NVerified Exceptional Service – Highly Recommend! I had an excellent experience with VM Travel during my stay in Vietnam. I first contacted them through the chat option on their website and received a quick and helpful response. As a solo traveller, I really appreciated how flexible and accommodating they were. My day trips were tailored entirely around my preferences. Both day tours were reasonably priced, and there were no issues with late drop-offs or pickups from my remote hotel location.A special mention to Mr Top, my driver for both days, who was friendly, professional, and reliable. The office staff, Jena, coordinating everything was equally outstanding — responsive, organised, and genuinely caring.Highly recommend their service for anyone looking for stress-free and pre-set or customised tours in Vietnam!Posted on Jason SVerified Day drive from Hue to My Son, via Hai Van Pass Very careful and excellent driver. Was helpful and attentive. Arrived early and helped with check out, waited while I went to My Son and explained things well. Very kind and nicePosted on Paul SVerified DMZ Full Day Tour From Hue Khe Sanh and more A great full day tour from Hue seen a lot of history and a deeper understanding of the Vietnam war and local culture.A early start we were picked up from our hotel .Greeted by Linh our guide and Ton our driver.We had a nice group of people from Europe New Zealand and Australia Visit to the Citadel and museum a very moving place alot of history there .On the way to Khe Sanh we were very impressed with Linh”s knowledge and was very inspired and informative history she told us .Explained everything we needed to know and answered our questions. The map Linh showed us was very helpful understanding the area we were in .Khe Sanh was the main place we weee interested in seeing and was a great experience to visit the site and view the museum and aircraft bunkers and tanks there .A highlight for us . The local lady also had great coffee must try on the visit there .After we had a nice local lunch close by nice and pleasant surroundings.We then headed off to see Hien Luong Bridge and Ben Hai River important landmark splitting the country into north and south 17th parallel.Nice museum there to view .The last place was also a highlight the Vinh Moc Tunnels great to see amazing how they were made and the infrastructure there a lot of history.The underground miniature village was great to see .A great day out and a lot of historical places visited thank you for the excellent experience Linh and Ton the driving was challenging for him he did a great job for us getting us there on time and safely.Great value for money too .Thankyou for this great tour Linh and Ton can highly recommend.All the very best to you Kind Regards Paul and Tania Australia 🇦🇺Posted on Beatrice RVerified A very full and exciting day 👏🏻❤️ We had a very good experience with this day trip. Our guide tour was Nhi, who was really delightful and informative. The group was small and therefore it was easy to get around. The whole trip was very nice and included so much to see in one day! I would definitely recommend it, even more so if you don't have a lot of time in Huế.Posted on Mellissa SVerified I would highly recommend this company for transport and tours! We used VM for several Hoian day tours with Ms Dung as our guide, who was fantastic. Collected us from the hotel on time every day, and shared lots of interesting information. We also had several airport transfers. All drivers were prompt and friendly, and all cars were clean and tidy. VM was very flexible and kindly changed times when we needed to.Posted on sandraronildVerified Great service! We used VM Car for three longer trips between cities in Vietnam. Great service all around and especially from our driver Alex who drove us from Phong Nha to Da Nang with stops in Hue and Van Hai Pass.
FAQs About Dong Hoi To Phong Nha Cave By Car
With our service, you can pick your preferred departure time and select the destinations you want to visit. We make sure you have plenty of time to explore each location at your own pace, so your trip is relaxed, enjoyable, and exactly how you imagine it.
For private transfers like Dong Hoi to Phong Nha Cave, the price is for the whole car, not per person. You’ll have a friendly driver, 24/7 support, tolls and airport fees included, door-to-door service, free Wi-Fi, and a bottle of water to keep you refreshed along the way.
The drive from Dong Hoi to Phong Nha Cave takes about 40 minutes if you travel directly. However, if you’d like to make stops along the way to take photos or explore the scenery, the journey will naturally take a bit longer. The total time really depends on how long you choose to spend at each stop, giving you the flexibility to enjoy the sights at your own pace.
You can cancel your booking free of charge if you do so up to one day before your trip. We understand plans can change, so we make cancellation easy. After this period, standard cancellation fees will apply. Please feel free to contact us if you need any assistance.
Our drivers in Dong Hoi can communicate in basic English or better, so they can help answer your questions along the way. While they are not professional tour guides and may have some limitations, they are friendly, experienced, and dedicated to making your trip safe, comfortable, and enjoyable. We are committed to continuing to provide excellent service for every journey!
All our drivers will notify your hotel reception when they arrive, so you’ll be ready for a smooth pickup. Your booking confirmation email also includes all the important details, such as the pick-up location, date, and time of your transfer. If you have any trouble reaching the driver or finding our office, don’t worry—you can always contact our support team by phone or email. We’re here to help and make sure your trip is as easy and enjoyable as possible!
We accept the following payment methods:
- PayPal (an additional 4% transaction fee applies).
- Credit card at our office (an additional 4% banking fee applies). We have offices in both Hue and Hoi An, so you can choose the location that’s most convenient for you.
- Cash at our office or directly to the driver.
We aim to make your payment process simple and convenient!