Quang Binh to wave half of entrance fees to famous caves in 2022

In an effort to boost tourism in Quang Binh province, local authorities have announced a temporary reduction in entrance fees to several notable caves, including the renowned Son Doong, which remains the largest natural cave globally by cross-section measures and is among the most expensive to visit in Vietnam.

The fee reduction applies to popular attractions, including Son Doong, Tu Lan, Phong Nha, Rao Thuong Stream-En, Nuoc Lanh Caves, Hamada Valley-Tra Ang Cave, and Dai A-Over-Pigmy Caves.

As reported by Oxalis Adventure, a leading adventure tour operator, the entrance ticket for Son Doong is currently priced at approximately $660 per person. Other caves offer more affordable entry fees, such as $7.00 (approximately VND 170,000) for Phong Nha Cave and $10.50 (approximately VND 250,000) for Hamada Valley-Tra Ang Cave.

Additionally, the province has implemented a 20% discount on admission to several other popular tourist sites, including Mooc Stream, Thien Duong Cave, Chay River-Dark Cave, and Phong Nha-Tien Son.

 Mooc Stream in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

While the number of tourists visiting Son Doong cave saw a significant increase during the pandemic in 2021, reaching three times more visitors than the previous year, the overall tourist numbers in Quang Binh province faced a notable decline, dropping by approximately 41% compared to 2020.

This reduction in entrance fees is seen as a crucial step in revitalizing the business for tour operators and aiding in the gradual recovery of the local tourism industry as it adapts to the changing landscape of travel in 2025.