Dong Hoi is a city in Quang Binh province, located in the North Central region of Vietnam. This city is about 50km from Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park and 60km from Hon La seaport.

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Q: What to do in Dong Hoi, Quang Binh?

The best time to travel to Dong Hoi - Quang Binh is in April and May. This is the dry season with pleasant weather, suitable for you to visit and explore the surrounding attractions. If you want to swim, travel to Dong Hoi in June and July.

Q: What to do in Dong Hoi, Quang Binh?

Famous for its majestic cave system and unique stalactites, when traveling to Dong Hoi - Quang Binh, you cannot miss a visit to the beautiful caves, such as Son Doong Cave, Phong Nha - Ke Bang Cave, Dark Cave. In addition, do not forget to visit Nhat Le Beach, Tam Toa Church, and Mother Suot Monument.

Q: How many kilometers is Quang Binh from Hanoi?

From Quang Binh to Hanoi is about 488km, this is the shortest distance along National Highway 1A. You can get to Quang Binh by many means such as bus, car, train, plane.

Dong Hoi is a charming coastal city in central Vietnam, known as the gateway to the world-famous Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its pristine beaches like Nhat Le and Bao Ninh, Dong Hoi offers a relaxing seaside atmosphere alongside vibrant local life. Visitors can explore historic landmarks such as the Dong Hoi Citadel and Tam Toa Church, remnants of the city’s storied past. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy river cruises along the Nhat Le River and cave adventures in nearby karst landscapes. The city is also a great place to savor fresh seafood and Quang Binh specialties. Combining nature, history, and coastal beauty, Dong Hoi is an ideal stop for travelers exploring Vietnam’s central region.

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Tours • From Dong Hoi

Paradise Cave and Phong Nha Cave Day Tour

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★ 4.7 (163) • 2K+ booked

£ 32.00

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Paradise Cave and Dark Cave Day Tour

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★ 4.7 (54) • 1K+ booked

£ 39.59

Tours • From Hanoi, Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue, Dong Hoi

Vietnam Unesco Heritage Sites Day Tour with Multi-Destination

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★ 4.8 (63) • 700+ booked

From £ 14.50

Tours • From Dong Hoi

Dark Cave with Mud Bath Experience and Phong Nha Cave Day Tour

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★ 4.7 (16) • 500+ booked

£ 42.69

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1 Day Trekking Tour: Elephant Cave & Ma Da Valley Jungle Trek

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★ 4.7 (11) • 100+ booked

£ 55.49

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Camping & Trekking 2D1N Tour: Explore Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, Ma Da Valley

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£ 128.05

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Camping & Trekking 3D2N Tour: Hung Thoong Cave System Exploration

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£ 341.40

Outdoor & sports activities • Dong Hoi

Explore & Conquer Duong Cam Waterfall Day Tour in Quang Binh

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★ 5.0 (2) • 50+ booked

£ 55.49

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Camping & Trekking 3D2N Tour: Tiger Cave Series Adventure

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★ 5.0 (3)

£ 355.65

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Train tickets • Hanoi

Hanoi - Dong Hoi Deluxe Sleeper Train by Damitrans Express

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£ 51.25

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Da Nang - Dong Hoi Train by Vietnam Railways

£ 12.80

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Hanoi - Dong Hoi high-quality train by Vietnam Railways and Vice versa

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From £ 19.75

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Ha Noi - Dong Hoi Sleeper Train By Laman Express

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From £ 50.09

Train tickets • Ninh Binh

Ninh Binh - Dong Hoi Sleeper Train By Laman Express

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Train tickets • Ninh Binh

Ninh Binh - Dong Hoi Deluxe Sleeper Train by Damitrans Express

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£ 48.39

Train tickets • Ninh Binh

Ninh Binh - Dong Hoi train by Vietnam Railways

£ 14.50

Hotels • Dong Hoi

Sun Spa Resort & Villas

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Sea Star Resort Quang Binh

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2025-08-01 07:53:37

Fantastic 5.0

I went to Paradise Cave in the morning and Phong Nha Cave in the afternoon. The caves were bigger and more beautiful than I imagined, which was a pleasant surprise. The lunch during the tour was easy to eat, with flavors that foreigners would enjoy. We received two bottles of water during the tour.

Paradise Cave and Phong Nha Cave Day Tour

Anna *****

2025-08-01 11:34:20

Fantastic 5.0

That was a great experience. 1. company contacted me in WhatsApp in advance days before the tour. 2. Tour guide called me personally to inform me about exact time of pickup. 3. Tour guide went into the lobby personally to pick us up, so i didn't have to look for right vehicle and couldn'tbe confused. 4. Tour guide has great English. 5. Tour guide made great literally third part from the whole experience. Very informative, nit to much talking, not boring, great guest connection. 5. The caves itself is unbelievable great! 10000 times recommend!!! I don't think any caves would surprise me after what I have seen today. Dark cave is great muddy experience too. Didn't expect that fun! some NOTES: 1. u need to have bikini or sweater. 2. part of the Dark cave experience is zip-line: not allowed for weight under 40kg and over 90kg. 3. Dark cave is pretty dark (obviously) and would not recommend for claustrophobic. 4. Dark cave experience is going through water and bit coldish than the sea

Paradise Cave and Dark Cave Day Tour

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2025-07-29 17:07:24

Fantastic 5.0

Good tour to see some highlights of Hue. Toddler and Baby friendly!. Vi, our tour guide did a very good job in explaining the history behind each site we visited, and loved her little jokes she would share here and there, despite the guests being a little..flat in excitement you could say. Hue is definitely a beautiful city.

Vietnam Unesco Heritage Sites Day Tour with Multi-Destination

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2025-10-02 14:08:38

Fantastic 5.0

Wow! You definitely have to experience Dark Cave. It felt like a short outback adventure from a movie. The pick-up driver and the guide were all very patient and gave us plenty of time, even with the join, so we felt relaxed and comfortable. I had to hire a driver since we were departing from Hue, but he was the best driver. It took 3 hours from Hue to Dong Hoi and about 1 hour from Dong Hoi to Phong Nha. There wasn't a single Korean.

Dark Cave with Mud Bath Experience and Phong Nha Cave Day Tour

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Time zone
GMT +07:00
No time difference
Currency
Vietnamese Dong
1GBP = 35,148.59VND
Official languages
Vietnamese
Recommended trip duration
3 days
Flight time
12 hours
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