Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge from Hoi An: Cable Car & Fantasy Park

Two cable cars, one mountain, four seasons in a single day

You get picked up from your hotel, ride Asia's longest cable car twice, walk the Golden Bridge, explore the French Village, take the Lava Train through Fantasy Park, and play or ride 90+ games and attractions: all with lunch and an English-speaking guide included. The cable car is the only way up, so it's not optional, and the mountain's weather changes fast, so pack layers. You're back by evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ba Na Hills cable car and attractions

• Pick up from hotel lobby
• Ride longest cable car in Asia
• Visit Dream Stream Cable Car Station
• Admire Da Nang coastal city view
• Visit Golden Bridge and gardens
• Explore Linh Ung pagoda
• Take second cable car to French Village
• Enjoy street music and art statues
• Watch carnival performance show
• Have buffet lunch at restaurant
• Ride Lava Train to new attractions
• Visit Helios waterfall and Time Gate
• Explore Moon Kingdom and Fairy Forest
• Play games in Fantasy Park
• Return to cable car to leave Ba Na Hills
• Minivan returns to hotel

The experience

Most people arrive at Ba Na Hills expecting a quick photo at the Golden Bridge and then back down. Instead, you're spending the whole day up there, and the mountain keeps changing on you. The cable car ride alone takes longer than you'd think, climbing high enough that the Da Nang coast shrinks below you, and by the time you step onto the Golden Bridge (those massive stone hands holding it up are real), the weather's already shifted. Your guide picks you up at your hotel between 7:30 and 8am, and the drive to the cable car station takes about an hour from Hoi An.

The Golden Bridge itself is the centerpiece. It's been in international magazines, and standing on it with the hand sculpture underneath is genuinely disorienting in the best way. After that, you take a second cable car down to the French Village, which is less a village and more a collection of themed zones: gardens, a pagoda, street performances, temples. It's a bit kitschy, but the Lava Train that connects everything to the Fantasy Park section saves time and adds a small thrill. Then comes the part that surprises most people: Fantasy Park has over 90 games and rides, from the straightforward (Ferris wheel, bumper cars) to the intense (5D wild west, 4D death race, a freefall tower). You're not doing all of them, but you have time to pick three or four depending on what appeals to you.

Lunch is a buffet at a restaurant on the mountain. Nothing fancy, but it's included and you eat without leaving the site. The real thing to know is that Ba Na Hills genuinely does have four seasons in one day: it can be hot at the base, cool on the cable car, cold at the top, and rainy by afternoon. Bring a light jacket even if it's warm when you leave your hotel. The tour runs rain or shine, and some outdoor games close if weather turns unsafe, but that's rare. You're back at your hotel between 4:45 and 5:45pm, so it's a full day but not an exhausting one. Mostly moving between zones and choosing what to do rather than walking long distances.

What’s included

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Hoi An (120km round trip), return cable car tickets for both rides, English-speaking guide, buffet lunch, entry to Fantasy Park with access to 90+ games and attractions, and water for drinking throughout the day. Cable car is the only way to reach Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge.

Options for this experience

8 options

Tour without cable car and lunchGuide in English · 07:30What's included? This option does not cover the return cable car fare (1,000,000 VND, about 41 USD) or the buffet lunch at Ba Na Hills (350,000 VND, about 14 USD). Pickup is included.

Youth 18–25 (passport required)Guide in English · 07:30What's included? A small-group tour with pickup from the Hoi An or Da Nang city center. Special price for ages 18–25 (born 2001–2008), passport required. Pickup is included.

Tour of Bana Hills without lunch includedGuide in English · 07:30What's included in this option? This option covers the return cable car fare (1,000,000 VND, about 41 USD) but leaves out the buffet lunch (350,000 VND, about 14 USD). Pickup is included.

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Afternoon tour of Ba Na HillsGuide in English · 12:00Duration: 7 hours. Departs Hoi An at 11:45 AM and finishes at 7:30 PM. Departs Da Nang at 12:30 PM and finishes at 7 PM. No meal. Ba Na Hills and Dragon Bridge: travel from Hoi An or Da Nang to Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge and Dragon Bridge, then return. Pickup is included.

Tour including cable cars and lunchGuide in English · 07:30What's included? This option covers the return cable car fare (1,000,000 VND, about 41 USD) and the buffet lunch (350,000 VND, about 14 USD). Pickup is included.

Bana Hills late departureGuide in English · 09:00What's included? This option covers the return cable car fare (1,000,000 VND, about 41 USD) and the buffet lunch (380,000 VND, about 15 USD). Pickup is included.

Ba Na Hills with a halal lunchGuide in English · 07:30What's included? This option covers the return cable car fare (1,000,000 VND, about 41 USD) and the buffet lunch (380,000 VND, about 15 USD). Pickup is included.

Private tour to Ba Na HillsGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 13:00Private tour to Bana Hills: a private tour to Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge from Hoi An or Da Nang, with only your group on the tour, flexible timing and more personal care. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 13:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupUp to 12

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomeNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Venus Travel

Is this one for you?Best for families and groups who want a full-day mountain experience without arranging transport or tickets separately. The cable car is mandatory to reach the top, which is what makes a single-day itinerary possible, and the mix of sightseeing, themed zones, and amusement rides keeps different ages engaged.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 8 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): 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.

How long is the cable car ride?

The first cable car takes you up to the Golden Bridge and French Village area. The second takes you down to Fantasy Park. Neither is a quick zip. You're suspended high enough to see the coast clearly, so plan on 15–20 minutes each way.

Is the Golden Bridge scary if you're afraid of heights?

The bridge is high and open, so yes, it can be unsettling. The stone hands holding it are solid and the railings are secure, but if you have a serious fear of heights, this tour is not recommended.

What if the weather is bad?

The tour runs rain or shine. Some outdoor games close if conditions are unsafe, but the cable cars and main attractions operate. Bring a jacket. The mountain is cooler and can be wet even if it's dry below.

Is lunch included?

Yes, a buffet lunch is included in the package price. You eat on the mountain at a restaurant on-site.

How much time do you have at Fantasy Park?

You have a few hours to explore and choose activities. With 90+ games and rides, you won't do everything, but you'll have time for 3–5 depending on how long you spend at each one.

Do I need to buy anything extra?

Cable car tickets and lunch are included. Fantasy Park games and rides are free to enter the park, but individual attractions may have small fees if you want to ride or play. These are optional.

What's the total time commitment?

Pickup is 7:30–8am, and you're back at your hotel by 4:45–5:45pm. Total time is about 10 hours, with most of that spent on the mountain.