Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge: Private Day Trip with Cable Car

Summary

Golden bridge views cable car rides french village lunch

You’ll float above forests on the record-breaking cable car, walk across Ba Na Hills’ famous Golden Bridge held by giant hands, explore quirky French Village streets, and fill up at an epic buffet lunch—all with a local guide who brings stories (and laughs). It’s a day that feels both playful and quietly moving.

What’s the experience like?

I opened my eyes to that first quiet moment in the cable car, just as we left Da Nang behind and started floating above thick green hills. Our guide, Minh, grinned and pointed out tiny patches of farmland far below—he said his uncle used to grow pomelos somewhere down there. The air got cooler as we climbed, and I swear you could smell pine and something sweet, maybe wildflowers? My ears popped. Minh told us this was the longest non-stop cable car in the world. I didn’t expect to feel so weightless—or to laugh nervously every time the wind rocked our cabin.

The Golden Bridge is one of those places you see in photos but don’t really get until you’re standing on it. The stone hands are even bigger up close—almost cartoonish—and mist kept rolling over them so sometimes they disappeared for a second. Minh tried to teach us how to say “Cầu Vàng” (I butchered it; he laughed). There were families taking selfies everywhere, but somehow it still felt peaceful. Maybe it was the way light filtered through the clouds or just being so high up that everything below looked unreal.

After wandering through gardens full of bright flowers (and a weirdly old pomelo tree Minh insisted we touch for luck), we ducked into the French Village. It’s kind of surreal—cobblestone streets, fake snow, people sipping coffee under umbrellas. Lunch was a massive buffet—over a hundred dishes apparently—I stuck mostly to noodle soups and grilled things I couldn’t name. There was a group next to us from Hanoi who kept passing plates around and inviting us to try stuff; I still think about that sticky rice cake.

Later we tried some rides at Fantasy Park (the free tube slide is faster than it looks) and watched kids shriek at dinosaur robots. By afternoon, clouds rolled back in and everything felt hushed again as we took the last cable car down. My legs were tired but my head was sort of buzzing—in a good way. It’s hard to explain, but Ba Na Hills day trip from Da Nang leaves you with this mix of silliness and awe that sticks around longer than you’d think.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Full day Ba Na Hills private tour

• Pick up from Da Nang hotels
• Drive to Ba Na Hills
• Ride record-breaking cable car
• Visit Golden Bridge and admire views
• Explore Le Jardin D’Amour flower garden
• Visit Linh Ung Pagoda and Buddha statue
• See Tinh Tam Garden and old villas
• Visit Loc Uyen Garden and Quan Am Pavilion
• Take cable car to Nui Chua Peak
• Explore French Village and Fantasy Park
• Enjoy buffet lunch with 100+ dishes
• Experience rides and games in Fantasy Park
• Visit Wax Museum (optional)
• Watch Carnival Performance Show
• Return cable car and bus to hotel

Top questions

How long does the Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge private tour take?

The tour lasts about 10 hours including hotel pickup in Da Nang, activities at Ba Na Hills, and return transfer.

Is hotel pickup included for this day trip from Da Nang?

Yes, round-trip hotel transfers from Da Nang city center are included in your booking.

Are meals provided during the Ba Na Hills private tour?

A buffet lunch with over 100 dishes is included if you select that option when booking.

Is the cable car ticket included?

Yes, two-way tickets for Ba Na Hills’ cable car are included if you choose that option during booking.

Can children join this Ba Na Hills day trip?

Yes, children can join but must be accompanied by an adult; pricing depends on height.

What attractions are visited besides the Golden Bridge?

You’ll visit Le Jardin D’Amour flower gardens, Linh Ung Pagoda with its giant Buddha statue, French Village, Fantasy Park amusement area, and more.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, transportation options are wheelchair accessible throughout the tour.

What happens if there’s bad weather?

If poor weather causes cancellation, you’ll be offered a new date or full refund.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Da Nang city center by modern air-conditioned bus or coach; entry fees for all main attractions like Golden Bridge, French Village, Linh Ung Pagoda; two-way tickets for Ba Na Hills’ record-holding cable car; bottled water; travel insurance; plus a generous buffet lunch with vegetarian options if selected—all guided by an enthusiastic local expert who shares stories along the way before bringing you back in the evening.