Are you wondering how to get from Hoi An to Phong Nha? Hoi An to Phong Nha private car transfer service with a basic English-speaking driver offered by Hoian Local Travel can resolve your travel needs. It is a safe, reputable, and flexible service that many tourists choose these days since they will visit some historical places and stunning landscapes along the way.
By booking the private car transfer from Hoi An to Phong Nha, you will have a chance to explore the Marble Mountains, Hai Van Pass, Lang Co Bay, Lap An Lagoon, Hien Luong Brige and Vinh Moc Tunnels. Hence, you will not only admire nature’s beauty but also learn more about Vietnamese history, culture, customs, and more.
The distance from Hoi An to Phong Nha is about 338km, and it takes roughly 7 hours to get to Phong Nha by car. You can see the Hoi An to Phong Nha map with stops on the way below:
During your stay in Hoi An, you may be interested in our Hoi An tours and Hoi An private cars to explore famous Hoi An attractions and other destinations before leaving Hoi An to Phong Nha by car as follows:
- Hoi An To Hue Day Trip – from 64 USD/ pax.
- Jeep Tour To My Son Sanctuary – from 33 USD/ pax.
- Golden Bridge Sunrise Tour From Hoi An – from 80 USD/ pax.
- Hoi An To Bach Ma National Park By Car – 107 USD/ Sedan.
- Hoi An To Vinpearl Land By Car – 15 USD/ Sedan.
- Hoi An To Than Tai Hot Springs Park – 64 USD/Sedan.
HOI AN TO PHONG NHA BY PRIVATE CAR
This is a door-to-door private car service, so you can choose the departure time. However, the private car Hoi An to Phong Nha takes 7 hours to transfer, so we highly recommend you depart early to have enough time to explore since all attractions will close at 5:00 pm.
Following your requested time, our English-speaking driver will pick you up at your Hoi An accommodation. After greeting you, our experienced driver will remind you to get all your passports, and then we will start the private car ride from Hoi An to Phong Nha.
Along the way to Phong Nha from Hoi An, our friendly driver is willing to stop at convenient places for you to go to the toilet, drink coffee, or have lunch. On the way from Hoian to Phong Nha, you can stop at renowned places as follows:
Marble Mountain Da Nang
Da Nang Marble Mountains is a cluster of 5 limestone mountains representing five main elements that formed the Universe. In particular, it has many beautiful and enigmatic caves, such as Huyen Khong Cave, Hades Cave, Van Thong Cave, etc. Besides, Ngu Hanh Son also has many sacred pagodas, such as Tam Thai pagoda, Linh Ung pagoda, and so on.
This attraction offers breathtaking views of Da Nang city, Non Nuoc beach and villages. You can go to the Marble Mountains by lift or conquer more than 100 steps to explore this amazing tourist attraction.
In particular, at its foot is the Non Nuoc Carving Stone Village, with over 400 years of marble carving with meticulous, intricate, and captivating stone products. Hence, you can visit this village to witness skilled artisans make stone products, such as Buddha statues, vases, animals, etc. You can also buy some products to take home as gifts or to decorate your house.
Hai Van Pass (Ocean and Cloud Pass)
It is one of the most spectacular mountain roads in Vietnam and the world. This fabulous 21-kilometer road winds along the mountainside between Thua Thien Hue province and Danang city. On the peak at 500 m of Hai Van Pass, you can enjoy the panoramic beauty of Lang Co Beach, Lap An Lagoon, Bach Ma National Park, and Da Nang City.
Especially, the Hai Van Gate – a relic from the Tran dynasty and restored by the Nguyen dynasty under the reign of the Minh Mang emperor. It is the former border of Dai Viet and Champa Kingdom. Plus, at the top of the pass, there are some French blockhouses from 1926.
Lap An Lagoon
It is a vast brackish lagoon with 800 hectares opposite Lang Co Beach near the Hai Van Pass and Phu Gia Pass. It offers a great check-in point for travelers with local oyster farms, boats, nets, seafood restaurants, and beautiful scenery. Hence, this place is ideal for you to take a short break, drink coffee, and have lunch while enjoying the fantastic views.
Hien Luong Bridge – Ben Hai River
Keep doing the Hoi An to Phong Nha by private car, we will visit the Hien Luong Bridge and Ben Hai River. The bridge spans the Ben Hai River, which connects the North and South of Vietnam.
It symbolizes the division over 21 years between the North and South of Vietnam during the Vietnam War after the Geneva Agreement was signed.
You will have a chance to step your feet on the border on the bridge and understand more about the sufferings of the Vietnamese in the war. You can buy a ticket to visit other relics and a display house on the Ben Hai river banks to learn more about Vietnam War history and its aftermath.
Vinh Moc Tunnels (additional 10 USD upon request)
It is a perfect underground “world” of Vinh Linh’s army and people during the years of resistance from 1965 to 1972. It is the most typical monument in the Vinh Moc – Vinh Linh Tunnels village complex.
The Vinh Moc Tunnels provide a fascinating excursion for those interested in history. These tunnels were used as shelters for the locals to live and avoid bombings by the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. Hence, the Vinh Moc tunnel system offers valuable knowledge about the resilience and ingenuity of the Vietnamese people during challenging times.
During the years of brutal war, Vinh Moc Tunnels ensured the safety of life for people on the front line and played an important role in fighting, serving fights, and reinforcement for Con Co island and the South Battlefields. It contributed to defeating the destructive war of America and successfully implementing the national liberation and reunification revolution.
After all, we will transfer you safely to check-in your hotel or homestay in Phong Nha town. The journey from Hoi An to Phong Nha by private car service ends. Hoi An Locals Travel & Transport wishes you a marvelous experience with us.
Travel Guides
- If you need a baby seat, please request it in advance, and it is free of charge for 1.
- We always listen to you and are willing to customize the itinerary following your request.
- Our English-speaking driver team can speak basic communicative English, but they are not the tour guides. Thus, they cannot give you detailed information and accompany you to attractions.
- The Marble Mountains entrance ticket costs 40,000 VND/ pax; the lift ticket costs 15,000 VND/ pax/ 1 time, and the Hades Cave costs 20,000 VND/ pax.
- The Hien Luong Bridge – Ben Hai River ticket costs 50,000 VND/ pax, and the Vinh Moc Tunnels entrance fee is 50,000 VND/ pax.
