Ba Na Hills & Hoi An Tour: Golden Bridge & Night Market

Ride the cable car to the Golden Bridge, then walk Hoi An's old town as lanterns light up

This full-day tour from Da Nang combines Ba Na Hills and Hoi An Ancient Town, starting with a cable car ride to the Golden Bridge, wine cellar, flower garden and Linh Ung Pagoda, then moving to the UNESCO-listed old town to visit the Japanese Covered Bridge and assembly halls before a 20-minute sampan boat ride at dusk. Hotel pickup, lunch and an English-speaking guide are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Ba Na Hills1h
2. Hoi An Ancient Town1h 30m · entry included
3. Japanese Covered Bridge15m · entry included

Ba Na Hills and Hoi An City Tour

• Pick up from hotel
• Transfer to Ba Na Hills
• Ride modern cable car
• Visit Golden Bridge
• Explore Flower Garden, Wine Cellar, Linh Ung Pagoda
• Return by cable car
• Late lunch at local restaurant
• Visit Hoi An Ancient City
• See Phuc Kien Assembly Hall and Tan Ky Ancient House
• Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
• Explore Cultural and Historical Museum
• Take Sampan boat ride on river
• Walk to Lantern Area and night market
• Return to hotel

The experience

Ba Na Hills sits at 1,487 meters above sea level with an average temperature between 17 and 20°C: cool enough that all four seasons appear in a single day. The cable car, the most modern in Southeast Asia, carries you up through cloud cover to reach clear peaks and views over the East Sea. Once at the top, you walk to the Golden Bridge (the structure famous for its massive stone hands), then visit the wine cellar, flower garden and Linh Ung Pagoda. The tour skips the theme park and French village, keeping the focus on these landmarks and the chance to photograph the bridge and mountain views.

After descending by cable car, you have a late lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Hoi An Ancient Town. This UNESCO World Heritage site sits along the Thu Bon river and has remained largely unchanged for centuries: a former international trading port where merchants from Holland, Portugal, Japan and China once gathered. You walk through the old town to see Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, Tan Ky Ancient House and the Japanese Covered Bridge, a symbol of the town's multicultural past. A cultural and historical museum rounds out the stops.

As evening falls, you board a sampan boat for a 20-minute ride along the small river to experience Hoi An life at night. After the boat returns, you walk to the lantern area to see the night market, or you can arrange dinner on your own. Hotel drop-off ends the tour. The whole day runs 9 to 10 hours from pickup to return.

What’s included

• Entrance tickets to Hoi An Ancient Town.
• a sampan boat ride on the river.
• private car or minivan transport.
• an English-speaking guide for the full day.
• lunch at a local restaurant with local food.
• and bottled water throughout the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 40

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availableNot for heart conditions

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Is this one for you?This tour suits small groups and families with children age 5 and up who want both mountain scenery and a heritage town in one day, with the cable car and boat rides breaking up the walking and the late-afternoon timing letting you see Hoi An's lantern market come alive at dusk.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Under 5: they 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 summit of Ba Na Hills, famous for its massive stone hands that appear to lift the bridge from the mountainside. It sits at 1,487 meters altitude with views over the East Sea and surrounding peaks.

How long is the sampan boat ride in Hoi An?

The sampan boat ride lasts about 20 minutes and travels along a small river through Hoi An as evening approaches, letting you see the town's waterside life before the night market and lantern area come alive.

What does the tour include for meals?

Lunch at a local restaurant is included after you descend from Ba Na Hills. Dinner is not included. You can eat on your own in the lantern area or elsewhere in Hoi An after the boat ride.

Is the cable car ticket included in the tour price?

The cable car ticket is not included. It costs 40 USD per person and is paid separately. All other entrance fees in Hoi An, the sampan boat ride, and transport are included.

What is the Japanese Covered Bridge?

The Japanese Covered Bridge is a historic structure in Hoi An's ancient town and a symbol of the city's past as a multicultural trading port. It reflects the Japanese merchants who once traded there and remains one of the town's most recognizable landmarks.

Do I need to be fit for this tour?

The tour involves walking through Ba Na Hills and Hoi An's old town, plus climbing in and out of a sampan boat. Moderate physical fitness is recommended. The tour is not suitable for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.