Da Nang: Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Full-Day Tour

Two cable cars, one golden moment: Ba Na Hills from Da Nang

You get picked up from your Da Nang hotel and driven to Ba Na Hills, where you ride two cable cars to the summit and spend the morning at the Golden Bridge, flower gardens, and pagoda. Afternoon is free to explore Eclipse Square, the French Village, or other attractions at your own pace. Lunch is optional. The van returns you to your hotel by late afternoon, and you choose your start time (7:30 AM or 9:30 AM) the day before.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ba Na Hills full-day sightseeing tour

• Hotel pick-up in Da Nang city centre
• Travel to Ba Na Hills
• Enjoy round-trip cable car ride
• Visit Golden Bridge and admire views
• Explore Le Jardin D’Amour Flower Gardens
• Visit Linh Ung Pagoda
• Free time at Eclipse Square
• Visit French Village
• See Helios Waterfall
• Explore Fantasy Park
• Return to hotel in Da Nang

The experience

Most people wake up early in Da Nang and spend the morning figuring out how to get to Ba Na Hills. You skip that part. The tour picks you up from your hotel in the city centre at either 7:30 AM or 9:30 AM, your choice, and the driver handles the drive while you sit back. The air-conditioned van fills with a small group, usually under a dozen people, and your English-speaking guide starts pointing things out before you even leave the hotel.

The cable car ride up is the first thing that hits you. Two separate rides (one gets you partway up, the other takes you the rest of the way), and the whole thing takes about twenty minutes total. You're climbing 1,400 meters, and the landscape just keeps opening up below you. Once you're at the top, the Golden Bridge is right there, and yeah, it's exactly what the photos show: a massive curved walkway held up by two giant stone hands. People crowd around it, but the guide knows the angles and the timing, so you get your moment without feeling rushed. Le Jardin D'Amour Flower Gardens are nearby, and the Linh Ung Pagoda sits on the ridge with views that don't quit.

After the main sightseeing, you get free time to wander. Eclipse Square, the French Village, Helios Waterfall, Fantasy Park. They're all up there, and you pick what matters to you. Some people spend an hour in one spot. Others hit three things in the same time. The guide stays available if you have questions, but this is your window to move at your own pace. If you booked the lunch package, there's a buffet with Indian and Halal options available, which matters if you have dietary needs.

The cable car back down takes the same route in reverse, and you're dropped at your Da Nang hotel by late afternoon. The whole day is about six to seven hours from pickup to drop-off, which means you're not exhausted but you've actually seen the place. The operator confirms your exact pickup time the day before, so there's no guessing whether they're coming at 7:15 or 7:45.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Da Nang city centre, round-trip cable car tickets, Ba Na Hills entrance, an air-conditioned shared vehicle, and an English-speaking guide.
• Lunch is optional and available only with the "Group Tour + Lunch" package, which offers Indian and Halal meal options.
• You choose your departure time (7:30 AM or 9:30 AM), and the operator confirms your pickup time one day in advance.

Options for this experience

6 options

Group tour without lunch, starting at 7:30 AMGuide in English or Vietnamese · 07:30Ba Na Hills ticket including a round-trip cable car ticket; buffet lunch is not included, so guests have lunch on their own. Large group tour with transfer by large group, lasting 8 hours. Departs from Da Nang city at 7:30 AM, with round-trip transfer for travellers staying in Da Nang city centre. Coach is air-conditioned; pickup and drop-off service are included, and pickup is included.

Small group tour without lunch, starting at 7:30 AMGuide in English or Vietnamese · 07:30Ba Na Hills ticket including a round-trip cable car ticket; buffet lunch is not included, so guests have lunch by themselves. Deluxe tour with transfer by small group, lasting 8 hours. Departs from Da Nang city at 7:30 AM, with round-trip transfer for travellers staying in Da Nang city centre. Minibus seats 15 and is air-conditioned; pickup and drop-off service are included, and pickup is included.

Small group tour without lunch, starting at 9:30 AMGuide in English or Vietnamese · 09:30Ba Na Hills admission ticket including a round-trip cable car ticket; buffet lunch is not included, so guests have lunch by themselves. Deluxe tour with transfer by small group, lasting 8 hours. Departs from Da Nang city at 9:30 AM, with round-trip transfer for travellers staying in Da Nang city centre. Minibus seats 15, is air-conditioned and shared; pickup and drop-off service are included, and pickup is included.

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Group tour with lunch, starting at 7:30 AMGuide in English or Vietnamese · 07:30Ba Na Hills admission ticket with round-trip cable car ticket. Large group tour with transfer by large group tour, lasting 8 hours. Lunch is a buffet in Ba Na Hills. Departs from Da Nang city at 7:30 AM, with round-trip transfer for travellers staying in Da Nang city centre. Coach is air-conditioned and shared; pickup and drop-off service are included, and pickup is included.

Small group tour with lunch, starting at 7:30 AMGuide in English or Vietnamese · 07:30Ba Na Hills admission ticket with round-trip cable car ticket. Deluxe tour with transfer by small group, lasting 8 hours. Lunch is a buffet in Ba Na Hills. Departs from Da Nang city at 7:30 AM, with round-trip transfer for travellers staying in Da Nang city centre. Minibus seats 15, is air-conditioned and shared; pickup and drop-off service are included, and pickup is included.

Small group tour with lunch, starting at 9:30 AMGuide in English or Vietnamese · 09:30Ba Na Hills admission ticket with round-trip cable car ticket. Deluxe tour with transfer by small group, lasting 8 hours. Lunch is a buffet in Ba Na Hills. Departs from Da Nang city at 9:30 AM, with round-trip transfer for travellers staying in Da Nang city centre. Minibus seats 15, is air-conditioned and shared; pickup and drop-off service are included, and pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30 and 09:30

AgesAdult (7 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 6 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years)

GroupUp to 35

Live guideEnglish and Vietnamese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 3.87

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Vietnam TravelMART

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Ba Na Hills without arranging your own transport or worrying about cable car queues: the small group and fixed schedule mean you hit the main sights in one morning and have the afternoon free to explore at your own pace.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Vietnamese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 6 years); Infant (1 to 2 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need to book lunch in advance?

Lunch is optional and only included if you select the "Group Tour + Lunch" package when booking. Indian and Halal meals are available.

What time does the tour end?

You're back at your Da Nang hotel by late afternoon, typically around 4 to 5 PM, depending on traffic and how long you spend in the free-time areas.

Is the cable car included?

Yes, both round-trip cable car rides are included in the entrance fee.

Can I choose my own start time?

Yes. You can depart at 7:30 AM (standard) or 9:30 AM (late departure for a more relaxed morning).

Are there any fitness requirements?

A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers. Wheelchair access is available, and strollers are fine for infants and small children.

What's included in the price?

Ba Na Hills entrance, round-trip cable car, air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup and drop-off in Da Nang city centre, and an English-speaking guide. Lunch is optional.

How many people are in the group?

It's a small-group tour, typically under a dozen people.