Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge Day Trip with Lunch & Guide

Summary

Golden Bridge & Ba Na Hills Cable Car with Local Lunch

You’ll ride Southeast Asia’s longest cable car above lush forests, walk across Ba Na Hills’ famous Golden Bridge, explore gardens and French-inspired villages, and enjoy a generous buffet lunch with your local guide. With hotel pickup in Da Nang included, expect sensory moments and unexpected laughs you’ll remember long after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is the sound of our minivan’s door sliding open — that little whoosh — and then the city noise fading as we drove out of Da Nang. Our guide, Minh, kept pointing out things I’d have missed: a woman balancing baskets of mangos on her bike, the way the morning haze curled around the hills. By the time we reached the cable car station, I was wide awake and kind of nervous (I don’t love heights), but honestly, you barely notice once you’re gliding over that green sea of forest. The air up there felt cooler, almost sharp against my face when I leaned toward the window.

I’d seen photos of the Golden Bridge before — those giant stone hands holding it up — but standing on it is different. There’s this odd hush even though people are taking selfies everywhere. Minh told us how locals call it “Cầu Vàng,” and Li laughed when I tried to say it in Vietnamese (I probably butchered it). The view over Quang Nam and Da Nang just goes on forever; you can spot tiny rooftops if you squint. We wandered through Le Jardin D’amour gardens after that — roses everywhere, a faint smell of wet earth from last night’s rain — and ducked into an old French wine cellar that smelled like cold stone and something sweetly musty.

The second cable car took us up again to this French Village that looks like someone dropped a European movie set in Vietnam. Carnival music echoed off the stones while dancers in wild costumes spun past us near Square Du Dome. I tried the Alpine Coaster (free ride included) even though my hands were shaking a bit — turns out screaming is part of the fun. Lunch was a buffet with everything from noodles to grilled fish; I still think about those little sesame pastries they had at the end.

Fantasy Park was loud and bright, kids running everywhere, dinosaur statues looming over arcade games. It’s not usually my thing but watching families laugh together made me smile more than expected. On the way back down, Minh asked what our favorite part was; I couldn’t really pick one moment. Maybe that’s what makes this day trip to Ba Na Hills from Da Nang stick with me — all these small surprises strung together by cable cars and laughter.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge Tour

• Hotel pickup and transfer to cable car station
• Ride Dream Stream Cable Car with panoramic views
• Visit Golden Bridge, France wine cellar, Le Jardin D’amour, Linh Ung pagoda
• Take second cable car to French Village and visit landmarks
• Watch Carnival Performance Show and ride Alpine Coaster
• Buffet lunch at restaurant
• Explore Fantasy Park: Fairy Forest, Dinosaur Park, 5D wild west, 4D death race, 3D mega 360
• Return via cable car to exit Ba Na Hills

Top questions

How long does the Ba Na Hills day trip take?

The tour lasts a full day, starting around 7:45–8:30 am with return in the afternoon after 3 pm.

Is hotel pickup included for this Ba Na Hills tour?

Yes, hotel pickup in Da Nang city center is included.

Does this tour include lunch?

Yes, a buffet lunch with multiple soft drinks is included at a restaurant in Ba Na Hills.

Are both ways on the cable car included?

Yes, round-trip (2 ways) on the Ba Na Hills cable car is included in your tour.

What attractions are visited during this day trip?

You’ll visit Golden Bridge, Le Jardin D’amour gardens, Linh Ung pagoda, French Village, Fantasy Park, and more.

Is there an English-speaking guide?

Yes, an English-speaking local guide leads your group throughout the day.

Are vegetarian options available for lunch?

Yes, vegetarian options are available if requested at booking.

Is this tour suitable for children or families?

The tour is family-friendly but infants must sit on an adult’s lap; specialized infant seats are available.

Are there any health restrictions for this tour?

This tour isn’t recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health due to walking and rides involved.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup from Da Nang city center by minivan or bus, entry fees for all attractions at Ba Na Hills including both ways on Southeast Asia’s longest cable car route, an English-speaking local guide throughout your visit, bottled water along the way, access to Fantasy Park activities like Alpine Coaster (free ride), plus a generous buffet lunch with multiple soft drink options before returning in the afternoon.