Quang Binh Province

Vietnam • Quang Binh Province

4.9
1800 reviews
Travelers' Choice #1 in Vietnam

Overview

Home to Phong Nha–Kẻ Bàng UNESCO Park, majestic caves including Sơn Đoòng, river valleys, and rural life. Ideal for adventure and nature travelers.

1200000 annual visitors

Destination Types

Nature Cave Adventure

Attractions

Son Doong Cave (Hang Son Doong)
Nature
5.0 (450) Expensive ($$$)

The world's largest cave passage by volume, discovered in 2009. This extraordinary expedition destination requires permits and multi-day camping insi…

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Nature
4.9 (780) Budget ($)

UNESCO World Heritage site protecting ancient karst landscape, extensive cave systems, and endemic biodiversity. Home to multiple world-record caves.

Paradise Cave (Dong Thien Duong)
Nature
4.8 (890) Moderate ($$)

The longest dry cave in Southeast Asia, featuring magnificent natural interior formations. Accessible via 500 wooden steps with spectacular stalactit…

Dark Cave (Hang Toi)
Adventure Activity
4.7 (670) Moderate ($$)

Adventure water cave offering boat tours, swimming, and zipline experiences. Known for its underground river and mud bath therapeutic activities.

Phong Nha Cave
Cultural Site
4.6 (520) Budget ($)

The original cave that gave the national park its name, featuring boat tours through underground rivers with illuminated limestone formations and anc…

Ke Bang Forest Trek
Adventure Activity
4.5 (380) Expensive ($$$)

Multi-day jungle trekking through pristine rainforest with opportunities to see rare wildlife, discover hidden caves, and experience traditional vill…

Restaurants

Quan Ga Nuong Tho Tien
Vietnamese Restaurant
4.5 (320) Moderate ($$)

Famous local restaurant specializing in hill chicken grilled with traditional spices and chao sauce, offering authentic Central Vietnamese flavors.

Pho Ly Quang
Vietnamese Restaurant
4.4 (280) Budget ($)

Traditional pho restaurant serving authentic Dong Hoi beef noodle soup with distinctive Central Vietnamese style and local herbs.

Quan My Quang Tam
Vietnamese Street Food
4.3 (190) Budget ($)

Authentic Central Vietnamese noodle restaurant famous for traditional My Quang noodles with shrimp, pork, and local vegetables.

Phong Nha Garden Restaurant
Vietnamese Restaurant
4.2 (150) Moderate ($$)

Garden restaurant near Phong Nha caves serving traditional Central Vietnamese dishes with fresh ingredients grown on-site.

Accommodations

Oxalis Home
lodge 4 star
4.8 (420)

Boutique bungalows in garden setting run by foreign owners, offering authentic eco-tourism experience with cave tour expertise and sustainable practi…

Phong Nha Farmstay
lodge 3 star
4.7 (380)

Eco-friendly riverside accommodation offering authentic farm experience with cave tours, cycling, and traditional village activities.

Sun Spa Resort Quang Binh
Resort 4 star
4.5 (290)

Upscale resort near Phong Nha Cave offering luxury amenities, spa services, and premium cave tour packages for discerning travelers.

Dong Hoi City Hotel
Hotel 3 star
4.3 (220)

Convenient city center hotel in Dong Hoi offering comfortable accommodation with easy access to transportation and local attractions.

Quick Info

Country:
Vietnam
Currency:
VND (₫)
Best Time:
March to August, avoiding rainy months (September to January).
Budget:
mid_range

Travel Tips

Phong Nha Tourism Festival
Phong Nha tourism festival held annually in April, with many kayak and trek activities.
Physical Requirements
Not suitable for wheelchair users; long cave treks and high steps.
Cave Photography Tips
Beautiful light when natural lighting at Paradise Cave or sunrise at cave entrance.
Cave Exploration Gear
Bring light jacket for caves; trekking shoes; headlamp if self-guided tour.
Cave Conservation Etiquette
In Son Doong and Phong Nha caves, maintain distance, no flash; respect guides.

Available Tours

Multi-Day Extreme Cave Expedition
Group Tour Challenging
4.6 (123)

Challenge yourself with an extreme multi-day caving expedition in Quang Binhs most remote cave systems. Experience technical cave exploration, wilder…

USD 485 / person
3 days 72 hours
Underground River Kayaking Expedition
Group Tour Moderate
4.7 (345)

Experience the thrill of kayaking through Quang Binhs underground river systems. Navigate water-filled caves, explore aquatic cave chambers, encounte…

USD 135 / person
1 day 7 hours
Paradise Cave Photography & Exploration
Group Tour Easy
4.8 (567)

Capture the breathtaking beauty of Paradise Cave with professional photography guidance. Learn cave lighting techniques, photograph stunning stalacti…

USD 105 / person
1 day 6 hours
Son Tra Cave & Dark Cave Adventure
Group Tour Moderate
4.8 (890)

Experience thrilling adventure caving in Son Tra and Dark Cave systems. Enjoy zip-lining across underground rivers, therapeutic mud baths in cave cha…

USD 95 / person
1 day 7 hours
Phong Nha UNESCO World Heritage Cave Explorer
Group Tour Moderate
4.9 (1234)

Explore the magnificent Phong Nha-Ke Bang UNESCO World Heritage cave systems with professional speleologists. Navigate underground rivers, discover s…

USD 125 / person
1 day 8 hours