Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Shore Excursion from Chan May Port

Walk the Golden Bridge suspended above the mountains, then explore Ba Na Hills on your own schedule.

A private shore excursion from Chan May Port to Ba Na Hills in central Vietnam, featuring a cable car ride through the mountains, the Golden Bridge walkway held by giant stone hands, and the charming French Village. The tour includes an English-speaking guide, private transportation, and a guaranteed return to your ship. You choose whether to add lunch or a massage at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge Tour

• Depart from Chan May Port
• Enjoy cable car ride to Ba Na Hills
• Visit Golden Bridge and take photos
• Explore French Village
• Return to ship

The experience

The cable car lifts you from the base station into a cool, misty world above the jungle. The ride itself is the draw. It's one of the longest and highest cable car journeys in the world, and the views shift as you climb: forest floor, then treetops, then clouds drifting below you. When you step out at the top, the Golden Bridge appears: an elegant golden walkway held up by two enormous stone hands rising from the mountainside. It's Vietnam's most photographed landmark, and you'll have time to walk it, stand in the hands for photos, and take in the sweep of the mountains beyond.

From there, the French Village is a short walk: a replica European town with cobblestone streets, a castle, and squares designed for wandering. Your guide stays with you throughout, answering questions and pointing out details, but the pace is yours. The whole experience runs eight hours from pickup at the terminal gate to drop-off, timed so you're back at the ship with a comfortable margin. If you want to add a buffet lunch or a massage, you can choose that when you book. Both are available on-site.

What’s included

• Ba Na Hills cable car ticket.
• private transportation in a quality vehicle.
• English-speaking tour guide throughout.
• pickup and drop-off at the port's terminal gate.
• choice of buffet lunch or massage at checkout (optional add-ons).

Options for this experience

3 options

Private Standard TourGuide in English · 19 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 15:00Lasts 8 hours; includes a private car; pickup is included

Private tour including a buffetGuide in English · 19 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 15:00Lasts 8 hours; includes buffet lunch and a private car; pickup is included

Private tour with a massageGuide in English · 19 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 15:0060-minute massage; lasts 8 hours; includes a private car; pickup is included

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day19 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 15:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (5 to 80 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years): 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.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Vietnam - Danang Package Tours

Is this one for you?The private guide and vehicle mean you move at your own pace and skip the crowds that gather at the Golden Bridge during peak hours. The eight-hour window is built for cruise schedules, so you explore with confidence that you'll be back at the ship on time.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (1 to 4 years): free.

How does the cable car work at Ba Na Hills?

The cable car carries you from the base station up the mountainside in a single continuous ride, recognized as one of the world's longest and highest cable car journeys. You'll see the landscape shift from forest floor to treetops to clouds as you ascend, and the ticket is included in your tour.

What is the Golden Bridge and how much time do I spend there?

The Golden Bridge is an elegant golden walkway suspended above the mountains, held up by two giant stone hands carved from the rock. You'll walk across it, explore the hands for photos, and take in the panoramic views. Your guide is there to answer questions, but the time is unrushed.

Is there time to explore the French Village?

Yes. The French Village is a charming replica of a classic European town with cobblestone streets, a castle, and public squares. After the Golden Bridge, you'll have time to wander through it at your own pace with your guide.

Will I have time to get back to my ship?

The tour is eight hours total, including pickup and drop-off at the terminal gate. The timing is designed for cruise guests, so you'll return with a comfortable margin before departure.