Ba Na Hills & Hoi An from Chan May Port: Golden Bridge tour

The cable car climbs steeply to reach the Golden Bridge and its giant stone hands.

A shore excursion from Chan May or Tien Sa Port combining Ba Na Hills and Hoi An Ancient City, with cable car access, lunch and an English-speaking guide returning you before ship departure. The cable car ticket (40 USD per person) is optional and must be arranged three days ahead. Without it, you explore the complex on foot from the lower station. The tour runs 8 to 9 hours and suits travelers with moderate fitness who want two major sites in a single port day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Ba Na Hills50m
2. Hoi An Ancient Town1h 20m · entry included
3. Fujian Assembly Hall25m · entry included
4. Japanese Covered Bridge10m · entry included

Ba Na Hills and Hoi An City Tour

• Pick up from Chan May or Tien Sa Port
• Drive to Ba Na Hills
• Take cable car to Ba Na Hills station
• Visit Golden Bridge with Giant Hands
• Explore Flower Garden and Linh Ung Pagoda
• Learn about Ba Na Hills history
• Take cable car down from Ba Na Hills
• Enjoy lunch at local restaurant
• Explore Hoi An Ancient City UNESCO site
• Visit Phuc Kien Assembly Hall
• See Tan Ky Ancient Commercial House
• Walk across Japanese Covered Bridge
• Visit Cultural and Historical Museum
• Browse local market
• Return to ship before departure

The experience

Your guide meets you at the port with a board bearing your name, then drives you to Ba Na Hills. The cable car (recognized by Guinness World Records as the longest in the world at over 5,000 meters) carries you up to the hilltop complex. You walk through the Flower Garden, visit Linh Ung Pagoda, and stand between the Giant Hands of the Golden Bridge, a structure that has become the symbol of the site. Your guide explains the history and helps you find the best angles for photos. After descending by cable car, you return to the car for lunch at a local restaurant.

The afternoon takes you to Hoi An Ancient City, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1999. You explore the Fujian Assembly Hall, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, and the Tan Ky Ancient Commercial House, walking through narrow streets lined with 17th- to 19th-century architecture that reflects Chinese, Japanese and French influences. A visit to the local market rounds out the cultural stops. Your driver brings you back to the ship at least an hour before departure.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off at Chan May or Tien Sa Port.
• private car or minivan with a safe driver.
• English-speaking tour guide for the full day.
• entrance ticket to Hoi An Ancient City.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• bottled water throughout the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (11 to 90 years) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 40

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Andy Tours Viet Nam

Is this one for you?Book this if you have a full port day and want to cover both Ba Na Hills and Hoi An in one trip. The itinerary splits time between two sites, so choose a single-destination tour instead if you'd rather linger in one place. Add the cable car ticket to reach the Golden Bridge and highest viewpoints, or skip it to explore the lower complex on foot and save money.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 10 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

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.

What is the Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills?

The Golden Bridge is a walkway at the hilltop complex, famously cradled by two enormous stone hands. It connects different sections of Ba Na Hills and has become the most photographed spot on the mountain.

Can I visit Ba Na Hills without taking the cable car?

Yes. The cable car ticket is optional and costs 40 USD per person. You must arrange it three days in advance. Without it, you explore the complex on foot from the lower station, though the cable car reaches the highest attractions.

How much time do I spend in Hoi An Ancient City?

After lunch and the Ba Na Hills visit, you have several hours to walk through Hoi An's old town, visiting the assembly halls, the Japanese bridge and the market before returning to the port.

What is the Japanese Covered Bridge in Hoi An?

The Japanese Covered Bridge is a 400-year-old structure that once connected the Japanese and Chinese quarters of the ancient port city. It remains one of Hoi An's most recognizable landmarks and is included in your tour stops.

Will I have time to get back to the ship?

Yes. Your guide times the return to the port for at least one hour before your ship departs, giving you a buffer for the drive back from Hoi An.