Da Nang: Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Private Tour

The cable car climbs for ten minutes straight, then the Golden Bridge appears.

You're driven from your hotel to Ba Na Hills, ride the cable car to the summit, walk the iconic Golden Bridge, explore the French Village and gardens, visit the Linh Ung Pagoda, and eat a buffet lunch with complimentary beer: all with a private guide who sets the pace and handles the tickets. The 7am start means you beat the crowds, and you're back by mid-afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge tour

• Hotel pickup in Da Nang or Hoi An
• Travel by air-conditioned vehicle
• Ride cable car to Ba Na Hills
• Visit Linh Ung Pagoda
• Explore Golden Hands Bridge
• Walk through Jardin D'Amour gardens
• Discover French Village
• Visit Lunar Castle and Fantasy Park
• Enjoy buffet lunch (optional)
• Receive two complimentary beers
• Return by cable car
• Drop off at hotel

The experience

You're picked up from your hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An before 7am in an air-conditioned SUV or minivan, and the drive up to Ba Na Hills takes about 90 minutes. The road winds through the foothills, and your English-speaking guide points out the landscape shifting from coastal flatness to mountain forest. By the time you reach the cable car station, the morning is still cool and the crowds haven't arrived yet: that early start is the whole point. The cable car itself is one of the world's longest, and the ride up takes ten minutes of pure altitude gain, with the valley floor dropping away beneath you.

Once you're at the top, the Golden Bridge is the first thing people photograph. It's held up by two enormous stone hands emerging from the mountainside, and yeah, it's designed entirely for that moment, but it works. The bridge itself is maybe 150 meters long, and you walk it slowly, stopping for photos, watching other visitors do the same. After that, the day opens up. You move through the French Village, which is exactly what it sounds like: a small European-style town with cobblestone streets, flower gardens, and classical music playing from speakers. It feels transplanted and a bit surreal, but the gardens are genuinely well-kept, and there's a rhythm to wandering through it without a fixed schedule. Your guide stays with you but lets you set the pace. You're not herded from stop to stop.

The Linh Ung Pagoda comes next, a serene hilltop temple with a towering Buddha statue and views back down the mountain. Then there's Jardin D'Amour, a series of themed gardens that range from romantic to whimsical, and the Lunar Castle, which is more of a photo spot than a destination but works for that. Lunch is included, a buffet served on-site, and you get two complimentary beers with it. The whole day is structured but flexible. You're not watching a clock or catching a group at a certain time. By mid-afternoon, you're back in the cable car heading down, and the driver has you back at your hotel by around 3:30pm, which means the rest of your day is still yours.

The private format means no waiting for other groups, no splitting attention between ten people, and no pressure to move faster or slower than makes sense for you. Families with kids, couples wanting photos, solo travelers who want to linger, the tour adapts. The guide is knowledgeable without being intrusive, and the logistics (pickup, cable car tickets, water, lunch) are handled so you're not managing any of it yourself.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking professional guide, round-trip cable car tickets, bottled water, a buffet lunch with two complimentary beers, and free time to explore the Golden Bridge, French Village, Linh Ung Pagoda, Jardin D'Amour gardens, and Lunar Castle at your own pace.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:30, 07:00, 08:00 and 13:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (10 to 85 years) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Tommy Dao Local Private Tours and Transfers

Is this one for you?Book this if you want Ba Na Hills without arranging transport, cable car tickets, or timing yourself: the private format and early start mean you see the main sights before crowds arrive and move at your own speed through each stop.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What time does the tour start?

7am pickup from your hotel. The tour returns around 3:30pm.

Is the Golden Bridge worth the hype?

It's designed for photos and delivers on that. The bridge itself is 150 meters long, and the stone hands holding it are the main draw. Most people spend 20–30 minutes there.

Is lunch included?

Yes, a buffet lunch is included with two complimentary beers per person.

How long is the cable car ride?

About 10 minutes each way. It's one of the world's longest cable cars.

Can I do this tour if I'm not very fit?

Most of the day is walking at your own pace through gardens and villages. The cable car does the climbing for you. It's suitable for most fitness levels, though it's not recommended for people with poor cardiovascular health.

Is the guide English-speaking?

Yes, the guide speaks English and is licensed and professional.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, English-speaking guide, cable car tickets (return), bottled water, and buffet lunch.

How many people are in the group?

This is a private tour, so it's just your group: no fixed group size limits.

Is it wheelchair accessible?

Ba Na Hills is wheelchair accessible, including all areas, surfaces, and transportation options.

What if I want to skip lunch?

Lunch is optional. You can arrange that with the tour operator when you book.