Da Nang: Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge Small Group Tour

A cable car through the mist, then stone hands holding up a bridge.

A small group guided tour from Da Nang to Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge, with pickup from your hotel and an English-speaking guide. The day includes a cable car ride through the mountains, a photo stop at the Golden Bridge, an underground tour of French colonial-era cellars, a hike to Chua Mountain, and visits to Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple and Linh Ung Pagoda. Entrance fees, lunch and bottled water are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge tour

• Pickup from accommodation in Da Nang
• Travel to Ba Na Hills district
• Ride cable car through misty mountains
• Visit Golden Bridge and take photos
• Explore French colonial-era cellars
• Hike up Chua Mountain
• Visit Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple
• Visit Linh Ung Pagoda and Buddha statue

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your Da Nang accommodation and heads straight to Ba Na Hills. A cable car carries you through the misty mountains (the ride itself is the opening act, not just transport), and as you ascend you'll pass the Golden Bridge, an elevated walkway suspended between two enormous stone hands carved into the mountainside. Most travelers stop here to photograph it, and the guide will give you time to do that.

Below ground, you'll explore French colonial cellars that date back to the era when the region was used to distill alcohol. Walking through them is a shift in pace: the air is cooler, the space is narrow, and the guide explains what daily life looked like during that period. It's a tangible piece of history, not a museum display. After that, a gentle hike takes you up Chua Mountain for views across the surrounding landscape. The climb is short enough that families with children and older travelers handle it without strain.

The day ends at two religious sites on the mountain: Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple and Linh Ung Pagoda, which is known for its large Buddha statue. By this point you've moved through several different landscapes and historical layers (cable car, colonial underground, mountain air, spiritual space), and the tour wraps with the drive back to your hotel. The whole outing runs seven to eight hours. Lunch and bottled water are provided, and the entrance fee to Ba Na Hills is already in the price.

What’s included

• English-speaking guide.
• hotel or port pickup and drop-off.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• entrance fee to Ba Na Hills.
• lunch.
• bottled water.
• access to most free games in the Fantasy Park recreation area.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Child (4 to 13 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 11 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Lavila Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a private tour where your guide speaks English throughout and handles all logistics (pickup, entrance, and lunch), so you can focus on the mix of rides and games that work for both kids and adults.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 13 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What is the Golden Bridge and why do people photograph it?

The Golden Bridge is an elevated walkway through the mountains at Ba Na Hills, supported by two enormous carved stone hands. It's an engineering landmark and a photo stop on the tour. The guide will give you time to capture it.

Are the French cellars accessible for someone with mobility concerns?

The cellars are below ground and involve walking through narrow passages, so they may not be suitable for travelers with significant mobility limitations. The rest of the tour (cable car, mountain hike, temples) can be adapted based on your fitness level.

Is lunch included, and are there options for dietary restrictions?

Lunch is included in the tour price. Mention any dietary needs when you book so the operator can arrange an appropriate meal for you.

How long is the cable car ride and the hike up Chua Mountain?

The cable car ride through the mountains is part of the ascent to Ba Na Hills. The hike up Chua Mountain itself is described as gentle and is manageable for most fitness levels. The full tour runs seven to eight hours from pickup to drop-off.

What should I bring for this tour?

Comfortable walking shoes, a camera for the Golden Bridge, and sun protection are recommended. Bottled water is provided, and the air-conditioned vehicle keeps you cool during transport.