Shambalaa

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park


One of Phong Nha's newest hostels, Shambalaa is brightly decorated with Asian-style wall hangings, and features spotless dorms and a rooftop lounge area. It has a more chilled and laid-back ambience than at other more social hostels around town. Use of the pool and bar facilities at the Easy Tiger hostel is included. Email is preferred for bookings.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park attractions

1. Phong Nha Cave & Boat Trip

0.27 MILES

The spectacular boat trip through Phong Nha Cave is an enjoyable though touristy experience beginning in Son Trach town. Boats cruise past buffalo,…

2. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

2.03 MILES

Designated a Unesco World Heritage Site in 2003, the remarkable Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park contains the oldest karst mountains in Asia, formed…

3. Hang Toi

4.58 MILES

Incorporating an above-water 400m-long zip line, followed by a swim into the cave and then exploration of a pitch-black passageway of oozing mud, it's…

4. Paradise Cave

7.7 MILES

Surrounded by forested karst peaks, this staggering cave system in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park extends for 31km, though most people only visit the…

5. Hang Son Doong

11.09 MILES

Hang Son Doong (Mountain River Cave), located in the heart of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, is known as the world's largest cave, and is one of the…

6. Hang En

11.68 MILES

This gigantic cave is very close to Hang Son Doong; both have been featured in a National Geographic photographic spread. Getting here involves a trek…

7. Hang Va

11.7 MILES

Discovered in 2012, and opened to visitors in 2015, Hang Va is explored on a two-day/one-night excursion that initially travels along an underground river…

8. Hang Tien

16.38 MILES

The largest part of the Tu Lan cave system, this moderately challenging dry cave was opened to visitors in 2016. The 10- to 12-hour adventure includes a…