Hue to Phong Nha Cave by private car is managed by Hoi An Private Transfer. This is a day trip to visit Phong Nha Cave in Quang Binh Province from Hue City by private car transfer service. On the way, we can make some stops to get the deep knowledge about Vietnam War by visiting historic relic Hien Luong Bridge on Ben Hai River bank. This is a long trip with 10 to 12 hours.
HUE TO PHONG NHA CAVE BY PRIVATE CAR
Phong Nha is the name of a land about 50km northwest of Dong Hoi city, with an area of about 20000ha. Phong Nha – Ke Bang has typical rocky mountains created 400 million years ago, associated with the main tectonic and development cycles of the earth’s history. Phong Nha – Ke Bang also has a cave system with a total length of nearly 100km (the part has been discovered), with hundreds of large and small caves.
Phong Nha cave is located in Son Trach commune, Bo Trach district, Quang Binh province. Phong Nha is located in the heart of limestone mountains covered by tropical forests of Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park.
At the end of the 19th century, Mr. Cadiere, a French priest, explored the cave. He was also the one who discovered the Cham inscriptions on the cliffs in the cave.
PHONG NHA CAVE DAY TRIP
In the morning, Hoi An Private Transfer driver picks you up at hotel lobby in Hue. Depart to Quang Binh Province. Starting Hue to Phong Nha Cave by private car.
On the way, we make a stop at historic relic: Hien Luong Bridge on Ben Hai River bank. In Vietnam War, Hien Luong Bridge was a bridge spanning the Ben Hai River where it was the border area dividing Vietnam into two regions along the 17th parallel.
In 1954, after losing the decisive strategic battle of Dien Bien Phu, France agreed to return Vietnam’s independence under the Geneva Agreement. The Ben Hai River at the 17th parallel was chosen as the boundary dividing Vietnam into two military concentration zones: the Army of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam withdrew to the North, the army of the French Union withdrew to the South.
At first this division of the two military zones had no territorial or political significance, and was valid only for two years, from 1954 to 1956, and then a general election would be held to completely reunification. After establishing the demilitarized zone, according to the agreement, the Viet Minh army from the South must gather to the North, the French army from the North must gather to the South.
Between the two armies is a “demilitarized zone” from 5 kilometers from each side of the Ben Hai River which is used as a “buffer zone” to avoid possible conflicts (hostile activities) between the two armies. army.
But in 1956, Ngo Dinh Diem, President of the Republic of Vietnam, refused to participate in the general election, so the Ben Hai River continued to divide the country and separate many families in the two regions of Vietnam.
The banks of Hien Luong have become “historical witnesses” for more than 20 years carrying the pain of dividing the country. The cluster of relics includes at the two banks of Hien Luong: Hien Luong Bridge, Ben Hai River, the flagpole on the North bank, the Union house, the police station at the border line, loudspeakers, the monument cluster “Aspirations for reunification” on the bank. South, 17 Parallel Museum House
Continue to Phong Nha. Have lunch at local restaurant.
After lunch, you will buy the entrance ticket and boat ticket to visit Phong Nha Cave. We will share the motor-boat with other groups to save the budget. We get in the boat at boat station and start the 45 minutes boat-trip on Son River – A beautiful river with the typical green of water. While moving to the cave, we can see the daily activities of local people like: feeding the fish, collecting the river-weed, …
At the entrance of the cave, the boat owner will turn off the engine and paddle by hand deep into the cave. The deeper you go, the lighter the light fades and then disappears, leaving only the light from the lamps.
We will visit about 1km of Phong Nha cave. Inside the cave is a unique stalactite system. With unlimited imagination, you can imagine thousands of images from those stalactites such as Lady Buddha, elephant, crocodile, bell, …
Turning back, we disembark at the entrance of the cave then take a walk on sandbank. Let’s admire and taking photo with the stalactite. Getting back to the boat. Transfer back to boat station.
Transfer back to hotel in Hue. Settle the payment. End of service!
PRICE IN VND PER CAR – HUE TO PHONG NHA CAVE
| Capability | Price | Baggage |
| Sedan | 2,100,000 VND ($91) | Max – 2 |
| SUV | 2,500,000 VND ($109) | Max – 3 |
| Van 16 seats | 2,850,000 VND ($124) | Max – 6 |
Inclusions: A/C private car, basic English speaking driver, mineral water, petrol, road tolls, parking fees.
Exclusions: Entrance fees, food & beverages, personal expenses, tips for driver.
