Phong Nha · Vietnam
UNESCO World Heritage site since 2003Phong Nha Cave tickets: 150,000 VND
Main adult ticket: Cave entry. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and Hin Nam No National Park.
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- Cave entryPer person; the boat to the cave is paid on top150,000 VND
- Boat to the cave (return), per boatUp to 12 passengers, shared between them700,000 VND
- Boat for Phong Nha and Tien Son caves (return), per boatUp to 12 passengers750,000 VND
- English-speaking guide, one cavePer guide; 500,000 for both Phong Nha and Tien Son400,000 VND
Main ticket 150,000 VND (about US$6 · £4, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Children under 1.3m go free.
Opening hours
Open daily: in summer 7:15am to 4:30pm, in winter 7:30am to 3:45pm. The visit takes about two and a half hours.
Booking
Buy tickets at the counter at the Phong Nha-Ke Bang Tourism Centre, then take a boat up the Son River (about 30 minutes) to the cave.
World Heritage site
Part of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and Hin Nam No National Park, on UNESCO's list since 2003 (extended in 2015 and 2025). Listed as earth's history, living ecosystems and wildlife.
Buy from the official seller: Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park: Phong Nha Cave (in Vietnamese)
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
World Heritage sites
None within 100 km. The nearest is Complex of Hué Monuments, 185 km (115 miles) away.
Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Phong Nha Cave?
The main adult ticket (Cave entry) costs 150,000 VND, about US$6 · £4. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit the Phong Nha Cave for free?
Children under 1.3m go free.
When is the Phong Nha Cave open?
Open daily: in summer 7:15am to 4:30pm, in winter 7:30am to 3:45pm. The visit takes about two and a half hours.
Do you need to book Phong Nha Cave tickets in advance?
Buy tickets at the counter at the Phong Nha-Ke Bang Tourism Centre, then take a boat up the Son River (about 30 minutes) to the cave.
Is the Phong Nha Cave a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and Hin Nam No National Park, on UNESCO's list since 2003, listed as earth's history, living ecosystems and wildlife.