The National Day is a great opportunity for you and your family to relax after stressful working days. If you are looking for a destination with majestic nature, rich cultural and historical experiences with reasonable costs, Phong Nha - Ke Bang is the ideal choice. How to have a budget-friendly but still complete trip? Here, Phongnha Discovery Tour will share some useful tips you can use.

1. Plan and book services in advance

During peak times such as Independence Day, the number of visitors to Phong Nha increases. If you book hotel rooms, train/bus tickets or tours close to the date, you will easily encounter a situation of no rooms or tickets sold out.

• Book your flight/train/bus tickets at least 2-3 weeks in advance.

• Choose homestays, motels or hotels in the center of Phong Nha. Reasonable prices, friendly service, and convenient transportation. You can refer to Discovery Lodge with prices starting from only 400,000 VND/room for this holiday!

2. Smart travel

• Phong Nha is about 45km from Dong Hoi center, you can travel by taxi, rent a car or motorbike.

• If you go in a group of 4-6 people, renting a private car will be cheaper than taking multiple taxi trips.

• If you go with a small group or want to experience comfortably, renting a motorbike (price from 150,000 - 200,000 VND/day) is both cheap and allows you to be proactive with your schedule.

• Experience Phongnha Discovery Tour's Shuttle Bus service for only 120,000 VND/person/way, pick up at Dong Hoi, drop off at Phong Nha center and vice versa.

• For guests traveling by plane, you should find for a combo of airfare + hotel to save significantly on costs.

3. Join group tour to save costs

If you want to explore deeper but still save money, choose a group tour. Phongnha Discovery Tour often have half-day or one-day tours to visit caves and experience streams with prices ranging from 1,100,000 - 1,400,000 VND/person, including shuttle bus, entrance tickets, tour guide, lunch. You can refer to information about some of the hottest group tours at Phong Nha Discovery Tour:

•  Phong Nha Cave – Paradise Cave Group Tour: 1,100,000 VND/person

•  Phong Nha Cave – Chay River Dark Cave Group Tour: 1,400,000 VND/person

4. Refer to Packages/Combos

The advantage of Packages/Combos is that you book the whole package and experience the pre-planned schedule, saving a lot of time and money. “Phong Nha 2 days 1 night” – a super hot promotion from Phongnha Discovery Tour, with 3,000,000 VND/ person, you will have everything you need:

• 1 day of exploring Paradise Cave and having fun, mud bathing at Chay River Dark Cave.

• 01 night stay at Discovery Lodge.

• Explore Phong Nha Cave – the wonder of the cave.

• Enjoy the typical local cuisine.

• Learn about the culture and immerse yourself in the daily life of the locals.

5. Some tips to note when preparing your luggage to Phong Nha:

• Bring some necessary items:

• Swimsuit, light jacket, non-slip sneakers for outdoor activities.

• Sunscreen cream, insect repellent, personal drinking water.

• Sufficient cash because many tourist attractions in Phong Nha do not support credit card.

• Follow the fanpages of homestays and tourist areas in Phong Nha to hunt for discount vouchers during the holidays.

Traveling to Phong Nha can be both economical and complete, if you know how to plan wisely. With the above tips, you will have a memorable trip: explore natural wonders, enjoy traditional cuisine, enjoy the fresh air without worrying about the cost.