Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge: Small Group Cable Car Day Tour

Summary

Ba Na Hills cable car ride golden bridge stroll buffet lunch

You’ll ride Asia’s longest cable car from Da Nang or Hoi An up into Ba Na Hills, walk across the Golden Bridge held by giant stone hands, explore French Village and gardens with your local guide, enjoy a buffet lunch, and maybe even catch misty mountain views you’ll remember long after heading home.

What’s the experience like?

I was already clutching my jacket tighter when we stepped out of the minivan — didn’t expect the air to feel that crisp in Da Nang, but our guide Minh just grinned and said it’s always a bit like four seasons up on Ba Na Hills. The cable car is something else. It glides up so quietly you can actually hear birds over the whirring cables, and there’s this moment when Da Nang city drops away below you — all those green hills rolling out toward the sea. Minh pointed out Hai Van Pass in the distance, which I only recognized because of some old travel show. He kept telling us little stories about the area, half in English, half joking with another guest in Vietnamese. Felt friendly, not rehearsed.

The Golden Bridge really does look surreal, those giant hands almost too big for real life. I tried to take a photo but honestly, it’s better just standing there feeling the mist on your face and watching people try to pronounce “Cầu Vàng” (Li laughed when I tried to say it in Vietnamese — probably butchered it). There were families taking selfies everywhere and an older couple just sitting quietly on a bench looking down at the clouds. The gardens nearby smelled faintly of wet earth after last night’s rain. We wandered past Le Jardin D’Amour and then took another cable car up to what they call the French Village — sort of Disneyland-ish but funnier because there’s street music one minute and then monks chanting at Linh Ung Pagoda right after.

Lunch was a buffet — not usually my thing but I ended up going back for more grilled pork than I’d admit. Afterward we checked out Fantasy Park (the kids in our group disappeared into Jurassic Park for ages), but I mostly liked just sitting outside with coffee watching people come and go. Minh rounded us up around three for the trip back down; he told us to look for monkeys but I think they were hiding from the drizzle that started up again. There’s something weirdly peaceful about descending through clouds after a day like that.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Ba Na Hills cable car and attractions

• Pick up from hotel lobby
• Ride cable car to Ba Na Hills
• Visit Dream Stream Cable Car Station
• Admire Da Nang coastal city view
• Visit The 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 The Moon Kingdom
• Join Fantasy Park activities and games
• Return to cable car at 3:00 pm
• Ride cable car down from Ba Na Hills
• Return to hotel by minivan

Top questions

How do you get to Ba Na Hills from Da Nang or Hoi An?

The tour includes hotel pickup by minivan from Da Nang or Hoi An with round-trip transport to Ba Na Hills.

Is the Golden Bridge included in this Ba Na Hills day trip?

Yes, walking on the Golden Bridge is part of this small group tour itinerary.

What is included in the Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge tour?

The tour covers hotel transfers, return cable car tickets, entry fees for attractions including Fantasy Park games, an English-speaking guide, bottled water, and buffet lunch if selected.

How long does the Ba Na Hills day trip take?

The full tour lasts about 9-10 hours including transfers; pickup starts around 7:30 am and return is between 4:45–5:45 pm.

Are meals provided during this Ba Na Hills tour?

A buffet lunch at a restaurant is included if you select that option when booking.

Can children join this Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge small group tour?

Yes, children can join but must be accompanied by an adult; ticket prices depend on height.

Is there a lot of walking or physical activity required?

You should have moderate fitness as there is walking involved between attractions within Ba Na Hills.

What happens if it rains during the tour?

The tour runs rain or shine; some outdoor games may close for safety during bad weather.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip hotel pickup from Da Nang or Hoi An by minivan, all entry fees for Ba Na Hills attractions including Fantasy Park games and outdoor activities, return tickets for Asia’s longest cable car rides, an English-speaking guide throughout, bottled water to keep you going, plus a generous buffet lunch if you choose that option before heading back down through the clouds in late afternoon.