Da Nang to Phong Nha transfer: Private car with stops

Stop for photos whenever you want on the drive between Da Nang and Phong Nha

A private one-way transfer from Da Nang (or Hoi An) to Phong Nha with an English-speaking driver and air-conditioned car, where you choose the departure time, pickup location and whether to stop for photos at coastal landmarks and mountain passes along the route. The driver handles all fuel, tolls and parking. You pick the pace. Go direct in roughly seven hours or add one to two hours for stops at places like Hai Van Pass, Lang Co Beach, Cau Hai Lagoon or Hue.

The experience

Getting from Da Nang to Phong Nha without a rental car means finding a ride that fits your schedule and lets you see something on the way. This transfer solves that: you set the departure time and pickup point (Da Nang, Hoi An or anywhere nearby), and the driver meets you in an air-conditioned car speaking English. The route itself is the flexibility. You can ask to stop whenever something catches your eye, whether that's the Hai Van Pass for views down the coast, Lang Co Beach for a walk, or Cau Hai Lagoon to photograph the water.

The drive runs about seven hours if you go straight through, but most travelers add an hour or two to break it up. The driver knows the stops worth making and can suggest places to eat or rest along the way. Bottled water is included. You arrange and pay for any meals or drinks you want. All the logistics (fuel, tolls, highway fees and parking) are covered in the price, so there's nothing to settle with the driver at the end.

You'll need to tell the operator your exact departure time, where to pick you up and where to drop you off when you book. If you're traveling the other direction (Phong Nha back to Da Nang or Hoi An), the same car and driver setup applies. Just reverse the route.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned car.
• English-speaking driver.
• pickup and drop-off at your chosen locations.
• bottled water.
• all fuel, tolls, highway fees and parking.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 2 Jan 2027

Book up to12h before

AgesUp to age 75

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Stop Go Cafe Travel Company

Is this one for you?If you're staying in Da Nang or Hoi An without a rental car, this transfer picks you up where you are and takes you all the way to Phong Nha on your schedule, with the option to stop for photos and breaks along the coast without adding the cost of a guided tour.

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Top questions

Can I stop for photos on the drive from Da Nang to Phong Nha?

Yes. You can ask the driver to stop whenever you want: at Hai Van Pass, Lang Co Beach, Cau Hai Lagoon, Hue or anywhere else along the route. Going direct takes about seven hours. Adding stops typically adds one to two hours to the journey.

What's included in the transfer price?

The private car, English-speaking driver, air conditioning, bottled water, and all fuel, tolls, highway fees and parking are included. Food, drinks and meals are not. You pay for those separately.

Can I choose my own pickup time and location?

Yes. You set the departure time and tell the operator where to pick you up (Da Nang, Hoi An or another nearby location), and where to drop you off. The driver will meet you at the spot you specify.

Is the driver English-speaking?

Yes. The driver speaks good English and can answer questions about the route and the stops along the way.

Can I do this transfer from Phong Nha back to Da Nang instead?

Yes. The same private car and driver service runs in both directions: Da Nang to Phong Nha or Phong Nha to Da Nang, with the same flexibility to stop on the way.