Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge: Private car from Chan May Port

Summary

Cross the Golden Bridge above Da Nang’s clouds with a local guide and private ride

On this day trip from Chan May Port to Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge, you’ll ride a private car with pickup included, soar above forests by cable car, walk among clouds on Vietnam’s most famous bridge, visit ancient pagodas and gardens with a local guide—and find moments you’ll remember long after you leave Da Nang behind.

What’s the experience like?

“If you’re afraid of heights, just look at the hands,” our driver joked as we pulled up to Ba Na Hills from Chan May Port. He grinned in the rearview mirror, like he’d said it a hundred times but still meant it. The drive itself was quiet — mist curling around the windows, that faint smell of wet earth after last night’s rain. I kept thinking about how far we’d come from the port, maybe an hour or so, but it felt like another world already.

The cable car up was… well, I didn’t expect my ears to pop twice. You glide over this wild green tangle — waterfalls somewhere below, birds you can’t see but definitely hear. Our guide Linh pointed out old French villas hidden in the trees (“colonial ghosts,” she called them) and told us about couples who come here for wedding photos on the Golden Bridge. When we finally stepped onto that bridge — those giant stone hands holding it up out of nowhere — I just stood there for a second. The fog rolled in and out so fast you could barely see Da Nang below, then suddenly everything cleared and gold railings glowed in the sun. It smelled like flowers and wet stone.

I tried to pronounce “Linh Ung Pagoda” right (Li laughed when I butchered it), and we wandered through gardens thick with orchids and something sweet I couldn’t name. There’s an old wine cellar too — Debay — built by the French ages ago; cool air inside, kind of musty, almost like stepping into someone else’s memory. We took the funicular up to Nui Chua Mountain where it got colder than I thought possible for Vietnam in June. After all that, walking back across the bridge felt different — lighter somehow.

The ride back down was quieter; everyone just sort of watched the hills slide past outside. Our driver handed us cold water bottles without a word. Sometimes you don’t need words anyway.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge Tour

• Pickup at Chan May harbor
• Drive to Ba Na Hills
• Visit Vong Nguyet Hills
• Visit Linh Ung Pagoda
• Visit Old French Villas
• Take cable car to Nui Chua Mountain
• Visit Nginh Phong Top
• Visit Le Nim Villas
• Visit Orchid Garden
• Ride hill climbing train
• Visit Debay Ancient Wine Cellar
• Visit Le Jardin D’amour flower garden
• Walk on Golden Bridge
• Enjoy view of Da Nang City
• Drive back to Chan May Port

Top questions

How long is the drive from Chan May Port to Ba Na Hills?

The drive takes about one hour each way by private car.

Is pickup included at Chan May Port?

Yes, pickup at Chan May harbor is included with your booking.

Does this tour include entry tickets or just transportation?

This experience includes transportation by private car; other inclusions are listed but entry tickets are not specified in detail.

What attractions do we visit at Ba Na Hills?

You’ll visit Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda, Old French Villas, Nui Chua Mountain, Nginh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden, Debay Ancient Wine Cellar, flower garden Le Jardin D’amour, and walk on the Golden Bridge.

Is there a guide during the tour?

A local guide is mentioned during parts of the experience at Ba Na Hills.

Is lunch included in this day trip?

No lunch is mentioned as included in this tour description.

How long is the Golden Bridge?

The Golden Bridge measures nearly 150 meters long and 12.8 meters wide.

Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it is suitable for all physical fitness levels according to additional info provided.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup at Chan May harbor by modern private car with a professional driver—mineral water provided along the way—and parking fees covered so you can focus on exploring Ba Na Hills and walking across the Golden Bridge before returning comfortably to port.