
Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park
Bố Trạch, Vietnam
National park in Vietnam. It sits on the central coast, where the rains come in autumn rather than summer.
Why visit: Primary rainforest, karst massifs and the primate centres — Vietnam's parks protect species found nowhere else.
- ›Hire a park guide — trails are poorly marked and often unsigned
- ›Start at dawn for any chance at wildlife
- ›Carry insect repellent and long sleeves; leeches are common after rain
- ›Check whether an overnight permit is needed for the longer routes
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Best time
November – April in the south, October – April in the north
Weather
Hot and humid at 25–34°C, but with the wet season reversed against the rest of the country — the heaviest rain and the typhoons arrive September to December, when the north and south are dry.
Entry fee
Entry ~₹200 – 800; guides ~₹1,000 – 2,500
Hours
Typically 7 AM – 5 PM
Est. budget
₹1,000 – ₹4,000
Duration
Full day
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