Dong Hoi to Da Nang private car transfer: Stops included

Set your own pace between two cities, with stops at landmarks along the way

A private car transfer from Dong Hoi to Da Nang with hotel pickup and drop-off, where you choose the departure time and which stops to make. The driver speaks basic English and handles all tolls, fuel and parking. You can add lunch or coffee breaks at no extra charge, and baby seats are available. Choose from a sedan, minivan, SUV or minibus depending on your group size.

The experience

You get picked up at your Dong Hoi hotel at whatever time suits you, then travel by private car to Da Nang with stops built in along the way. The driver will pull over at Hien Luong Bridge, a historic span over the Ben Hai River that once marked the division between North and South Vietnam; at Lap An Lagoon, an 800-hectare brackish lagoon ringed by oyster farms and a fishing village where you can drink Vietnamese coffee and watch local life; and at the foot of Hai Van Pass, a mountain road with panoramic views down to Lang Co Bay. The whole journey takes around eight hours, but the actual drive time depends on how long you linger at each spot.

Your driver speaks basic English and knows the route well. All fuel, road tolls and parking fees are covered in the price. If you want to stop for lunch, coffee or just to stretch your legs, there's no extra charge. You decide when and where. Baby car seats are available if you're traveling with a young child. The car itself is air-conditioned and comes with bottled water.

You'll need to pick a vehicle size at checkout: a sedan fits four passengers, a minivan seats up to sixteen, an SUV holds seven, or a minibus can take eighteen. The driver will drop you at your hotel in Da Nang city center whenever you're ready to finish.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in both cities.
• air-conditioned private vehicle.
• basic English-speaking driver.
• all fuel, road tolls and parking fees.
• bottled water.
• baby car seat on request.
• stops at Hien Luong Bridge, Lap An Lagoon and Hai Van Pass with no extra charge for breaks to eat, drink or rest.

Options for this experience

4 options

Sedan, seats 4Up to 3 per booking · 8 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 09:30Choose the sedan option for a small group of up to 3 people. Pickup is included.

SUV, seats 7Up to 5 per booking · 8 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 09:30Choose the SUV option for a small group of up to 5 people. Pickup is included.

Minivan 16 seaterUp to 10 per booking · 8 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 09:30Choose the minivan option for a small group of up to 10 people. Pickup is included.

Minibus 18-seaterUp to 13 per booking · 10 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 10:30Includes pickup, 18-seater

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 10:30

Book up to7h before

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 32 pickup points.

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

Paid on siteUS$ 2

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Phong Nha Locals Travel & Transport

Is this one for you?Book the sedan if it's just two or three of you traveling light. The minivan or SUV if your group is larger or you have luggage to manage. The minibus suits groups of ten or more. All options let you control the departure time and which stops matter to you, so the journey fits your schedule rather than a fixed itinerary.

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Top questions

Can I choose when to leave Dong Hoi, or is the departure time fixed?

You decide the departure time. The driver will pick you up at your Dong Hoi hotel whenever you request, so you can leave early morning, midday or whenever suits your schedule.

What is Hien Luong Bridge and why is it worth stopping there?

Hien Luong Bridge spans the Ben Hai River and is a historic landmark from the Vietnam War, once marking the border between North and South Vietnam. It symbolizes the country's reunification and is a significant stop along the route.

Do I have to stop at every place, or can I skip some?

The stops are flexible. You can visit all of them, skip some, or spend more time at the ones that interest you most. The driver will work with your preferences.

Is lunch included, or do I pay separately?

Lunch is not included, but if you want to stop to eat, drink coffee or rest, there's no extra charge for the stop itself. You pay only for the food and drinks you order.

Which vehicle should I book for a family of five with luggage?

The minivan or SUV would work well for five people with bags. The minivan seats up to sixteen and the SUV seats seven, so either gives you room to spread out. The sedan fits only four passengers, so it would be tight.

Does the driver speak English?

The driver speaks basic English and is friendly and experienced. Communication is straightforward for the essentials of the journey, though complex conversations may be limited.