Da Nang: Ba Na Hills Early Tour & Golden Bridge, Marble Mountains

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You’ll ride a mountain cable car before sunrise crowds reach Ba Na Hills, walk nearly alone on the Golden Hand Bridge, taste local noodles in Da Nang, and explore Marble Mountains’ caves with your guide. It’s a day of quiet views and small surprises: leaving you with memories that linger longer than you expect.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Ba Na Hills5h · entry included
2. Marble Mountains2h · entry included

Ba Na Hills and Marble Mountains Tour

• Early hotel pickup in Da Nang or Hoi An
• Depart early to Ba Na Hills
• Take scenic Ba Na Hills cable car ride
• Visit Golden Hand Bridge for photos
• Explore Le Jardin D’Amour and French Village
• Optional visit to Fantasy Park or Alpine Coaster
• Lunch at hidden local restaurant in Da Nang
• Stop at Dragon Bridge in Da Nang
• Arrive at Marble Mountains and learn history
• Enjoy panoramic views from Marble Mountains
• Visit Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village
• Return to hotel

The experience

We almost missed our hotel pickup because I couldn’t find my other shoe, classic me. Our guide, Hien, just grinned and said we’d be grateful for the early start once we saw Ba Na Hills before the tour buses rolled in. He was right. The cable car up was so quiet, just the hum of the machinery and this weirdly sweet smell from the forest below (jasmine? something else?). It felt like floating above a green sea. When we stepped onto the Golden Hand Bridge, there were maybe five other people. My partner tried to take a selfie and nearly dropped her phone over the edge: Hien laughed and offered to take one for us instead.

The French Village up there is kind of surreal: misty stone buildings, little gardens with roses still wet from last night’s rain. We poked around an old wine cellar that smelled like damp earth and something sharp I couldn’t name. There’s a theme park too (Fantasy Park), but we mostly just wandered, watching clouds drift past the mountaintops. Lunch was in Da Nang at this tiny spot Hien knew. He ordered for us because I butchered every Vietnamese word on the menu. The noodles had this smoky taste. I still think about them sometimes when I’m hungry late at night.

After that, we stopped at Dragon Bridge. It really does look like a dragon sliding across the river, all gold scales and traffic noise. Then Marble Mountains: cool air inside the caves, incense hanging heavy near small shrines tucked into rock crevices. At Non Nuoc village below, we watched artisans chisel marble statues by hand. Their hands moved so fast but with such care, you know? On the drive back to our hotel, I realized how much quieter my mind felt than when we’d started out that morning.

What’s included

Your day includes flexible hotel pickup in Da Nang or Hoi An by private air-conditioned car or minivan, all entry fees for Ba Na Hills and Marble Mountains (plus round-trip cable car), an English-speaking guide throughout, bottled water, a local lunch with vegetarian options if needed, and return drop-off back at your hotel after exploring everything together.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private trip without lunch, with a guideGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 09:00Private experience only: travel with your own group at a relaxed, flexible pace. Pickup and drop-off: pickup from your hotel in Hoi An or Da Nang, and drop-off in Hoi An or Da Nang. Duration: 6 hours. Approximately 5 to 7 hours, flexible depending on your preferred time at Ba Na Hills. Highlights: enjoy the cable car ride views, Golden Bridge, Marble Mountain, French Village, the pagoda, the church, and fun games at Fantasy Park. Transport: a modern, air-conditioned car or van with 4, 7, 16, or 30 seats, depending on group size. Includes: private transport, pickup and drop-off, Ba Na and Marble Mountain tickets, the cable car, and cold water. Pickup is included.

Private tour with lunchGuide in English · 06:30, 07:00, 07:30 and 08:00Includes pickup

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 09:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (under 12)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 32 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by KONG Hoi An /Tours & Transfer

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 12).

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 time does the Ba Na Hills private tour start?

The tour starts early in the morning with flexible hotel pickup to avoid crowds at Ba Na Hills.

Is lunch included on this Ba Na Hills & Marble Mountains tour?

Yes, lunch at a local Da Nang restaurant is included in your day trip.

How long is the cable car ride at Ba Na Hills?

The cable car ride is one of the world’s longest and offers scenic views over several minutes as you ascend to Ba Na Hills.

Are entrance fees included for Ba Na Hills and Marble Mountains?

Yes, all entrance fees for both Ba Na Hills and Marble Mountains are included in your booking.

Is hotel pickup available from both Da Nang and Hoi An?

Yes, private hotel pickup is available from either Da Nang or Hoi An for this tour.

Are vegetarian options available for lunch?

Vegetarian options can be requested when booking your tour.

Do you visit Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village during this trip?

Yes, there is a stop at Non Nuoc Village to see marble artisans working by hand near Marble Mountains.