Ba Na Hills: Private Day Tour with Cable Car & Buffet Lunch

Ba Na Hills cable car views, Golden Bridge strolls, French village lunch

You’ll ride the famous Ba Na Hills cable car through drifting clouds, walk across the Golden Bridge held by giant hands, wander colorful flower gardens with locals showing off their favorite blooms, and enjoy a buffet lunch high above sea level before exploring lively French Village streets: all with pickup included and your guide snapping photos along the way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ba Na Hills sightseeing and activities

• Pick up at hotel at 8 am
• Travel to Ba Na Hills
• Take cable car to hilltop
• Visit Flower Garden by train
• See Golden Bridge attraction
• Explore French Village
• Enjoy Ba Na Hills Fantasy Park
• Have buffet lunch at 1400m
• Return to car at 3:30 pm
• Drive back to hotel

The experience

I thought I knew what to expect from Ba Na Hills, but then we stepped out of the cable car and everything changed. The air was crisp, almost chilly even though it was June, and clouds drifted low around us like something out of a movie. Our guide, Minh, grinned as he handed me a selfie stick (yep, included, I laughed but ended up using it way more than I’d admit). He pointed out the Golden Bridge first thing. Those giant stone hands holding up the walkway looked even stranger in real life, especially with mist curling around them. There were tourists everywhere but somehow it felt peaceful up there, just a little unreal.

The train ride to the flower garden was short but kind of fun. You pass these bursts of color that don’t seem to belong on a mountain. Minh told us about some rare orchids (I forgot their names immediately), and an older lady from Hanoi showed me how to pose for photos among the hydrangeas. She insisted on taking one for me with my phone. The smell in the garden was sweet but earthy too, not just flowers but damp leaves and something almost herbal. I didn’t expect to feel so relaxed wandering around there.

Lunch was at one of those big buffet places in the French Village: honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect at 1,400 meters above sea level. But it turned out better than most hotel buffets I’ve had. Lots of Vietnamese dishes alongside random French pastries (I tried three). The French Village itself is kind of surreal: cobblestones, fake churches, people posing everywhere. Minh joked that if you squint you might believe you’re in Europe until someone walks by eating pho.

We finished up at Fantasy Park: loud music echoing off the walls and kids running everywhere. I didn’t play any games but watched a couple try VR racing and nearly fall over laughing. By 3:30pm we were back in the van heading down toward Da Nang again. My legs were tired in that good way and I kept scrolling through all those photos Minh took for us: some silly ones too. It’s funny how much you can fit into one day trip from Da Nang or Hoi An. I still think about that view from the bridge when clouds rolled past my feet.

What’s included

• Your day includes flexible pickup from your hotel (or seaport/airport) in Hue, Da Nang or Hoi An.
• all entry tickets including Ba Na Hills cable car.
• bottled water.
• an English-speaking local guide who doubles as your photographer (and yes, a selfie stick for each group).
• plus a buffet lunch served high up on Ba Na Hills before returning comfortably by late afternoon.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tour departing from Da Nang or Hoi AnGuide in English · No fixed timeTour from Da Nang or Hoi An: we pick you up and drop you off in Da Nang city or the ancient town of Hoi An. Pickup is included.

Pickup and drop-off in HueGuide in English · No fixed timePrivate tour to Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge from Hue, using private cars or mini vans with air conditioning. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (6 to 85 years) · Child (1 to 5 years)

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 115

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 5 years).

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.

Is hotel pickup included for this Ba Na Hills private tour?

Yes, pickup is included from hotels in Hue, Da Nang or Hoi An.

How long does the Ba Na Hills day trip take?

The tour starts at 8 am and returns around 3:30 pm. About 7-8 hours total.

Does this tour include tickets for the Ba Na Hills cable car?

Yes, cable car tickets are included in your booking price.

Is lunch provided during this private day trip?

A buffet lunch at a restaurant on Ba Na Hills is included.

Are there extra fees or hidden costs?

No extra fees. Everything listed is covered in your booking.

Can infants join this Ba Na Hills tour?

Yes. Infants can ride in a stroller or sit on an adult’s lap.

What attractions are visited on this tour?

You’ll visit Golden Bridge, Flower Garden by train, French Village & Fantasy Park.

Will there be a local guide during our visit?

Yes. An English-speaking local guide leads your group throughout.