Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Tour: Early Morning Private

Reach the Golden Bridge before the tour buses arrive

A private early-morning tour from Hoi An to Ba Na Hills with an English-speaking local guide, hotel pickup and drop-off included. You visit the Golden Bridge at 1,400 meters elevation, explore the Linh Ung Pagoda and French Village, and ride the cable car system that holds four world records. Cable car tickets are purchased separately on-site with your guide's assistance.

Step-by-step itinerary

Early morning Ba Na Hills private tour

• Hotel pickup in Da Nang
• Travel to Ba Na Hills
• Guide assists with cable car tickets
• Ride cable car and enjoy views
• Visit Golden Hand Bridge
• Explore Le Jardin D’Amour and Linh Ung Pagoda
• Visit Tinh Tam Garden and Loc Uyen Garden
• Take cable car to Nui Chua Peak
• Visit French Village and Fantasy Park
• Buffet lunch (optional)
• Enjoy rides and games in Fantasy Park
• Explore Wax Museum and watch Carnival Show
• Return cable car down the mountain
• Transfer back to hotel

The experience

The pickup happens at 7am from your Hoi An hotel, and the drive to Ba Na Hills takes you into the mountains before the main crowds arrive. Your guide handles the cable car ticket purchase at the counter, so you move straight to the cabin and ride the longest one-wire sling system in the world: a cable car that won four world records for distance, span and cable weight. The ascent takes you through the mountain air to 1,400 meters, where the Golden Bridge appears suspended in the clouds.

At the bridge itself, your guide shares the stories behind the structure and the landscape: the history and cultural significance that turn a photograph into something you actually remember. From there, you walk through Le Jardin D'Amour, the Flower Garden, and reach the Linh Ung Pagoda, where a 27-meter Shakyamuni statue sits on a six-meter lotus base. You'll see the 100-year-old pomelo tree and the gardens around it, each with its own detail your guide explains. A second cable car takes you to Nui Chua Peak, where the French Village and Fantasy Park sit among the older architecture.

Lunch is a buffet with over 100 dishes if you choose the option that includes it, served around 11am. After that, Fantasy Park opens up: a climate-controlled indoor amusement park with rides like the Slide of Tube Car, a 4D death race, Freefall Tower, and over 90 free games. The Wax Museum is there too, though entry costs extra. By 1 or 2pm, the cable car brings you back down the mountain and the drive returns you to Hoi An, ending the tour around 2 or 3pm.

What’s included

• English-speaking local guide.
• hotel pickup and drop-off within 8 km of Hoi An or Da Nang center.
• cold bottled drinking water.
• all taxes.
• assistance with cable car ticket purchase on-site.

Options for this experience

2 options

Ba Na Hills John Lee TourGuide in English · 11 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 12:00Enjoy a completely private experience, with only your group taking part, so you can set a flexible and relaxed travel pace. Cable car tickets cost about 1,000,000 VND, and the guide will take you to the ticket counter to purchase them. The tour lasts 7 hours. Lunch is at your own expense. Round-trip transfers are provided in an air-conditioned vehicle. Bottled water is provided to keep you cool. Pickup is included.

Ba Na Hills John Lee ToursGuide in English · Available from 1 Dec · 11 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 12:00Enjoy a completely private experience, with only your group taking part, so you can set a flexible and relaxed travel pace. Cable car tickets cost about 1,000,000 VND, and the guide will take you to the ticket counter to purchase them. The tour lasts 7 hours. Lunch is at your own expense. Round-trip transfers are provided in an air-conditioned vehicle. Bottled water is provided to keep you cool. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 12:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (10 to 80 years) · Youth (6 to 9 years) · Child (3 to 5 years) · Infant (under 3): 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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 40

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by John Lee Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to reach the Golden Bridge early, before the afternoon crowds and cable cars fill up. The 7am start and private vehicle mean you're at the bridge by 9:10am, when the light is clearest and the walkway is least crowded. A difference that shows in every photo you take.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 9 years); Child (3 to 5 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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.

What time does the tour leave Hoi An, and when does it get back?

The pickup starts at 7am from your hotel in Hoi An. The tour descends from Ba Na Hills around 1 or 2pm and returns you to your hotel by approximately 2 or 3pm, depending on traffic and how long you spend at each stop.

Are the cable car tickets included in the tour price?

Cable car tickets are not included and must be purchased separately at Ba Na Hills, costing approximately USD 40 per adult. Your guide will assist you with the purchase process at the ticket counter.

What is the Golden Bridge, and why is it worth seeing?

The Golden Bridge is a pedestrian walkway suspended 1,400 meters above sea level on Ba Na Hills, designed with giant stone hands supporting it. The altitude and the bridge's architecture create views across Da Nang and the surrounding mountains, and it has become one of Central Vietnam's most photographed landmarks.

Can I do activities in Fantasy Park, or is it just walking around?

Fantasy Park is an indoor amusement park where you can ride attractions like the Slide of Tube Car, the 4D death race, and the Freefall Tower. Over 90 games are available, and most rides are included with your park entry. The Wax Museum requires a separate ticket.

Is lunch included, and what if I have dietary restrictions?

Lunch is included if you book the option that features it: a buffet with over 100 dishes served around 11am. The operator accommodates vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other dietary needs if you note them when booking.

What should I know about the weather at Ba Na Hills?

Ba Na Hills has a mountain climate where rain, fog and reduced visibility are common from October to December, which may limit views at the Golden Bridge. If the tour operates as scheduled despite weather, refunds cannot be provided. If poor weather forces cancellation, you can reschedule or receive a full refund.