Da Nang: Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge & Cable Car with Lunch

The Golden Bridge Waits at 1,400 Meters: Here's How to Get There

You're picked up from your Da Nang hotel and driven to Ba Na Hills, where you ride one of the world's longest cable cars up 1,400 meters through forest to the Golden Bridge: a 500-foot landmark with views of the Annamite Mountains and the East Sea. You explore the French Village, colonial temples, and Paradise Gardens at your own pace, then sit down for a buffet lunch before spending the afternoon at Fantasy Park. The cable car ride down is included, and you're back at your hotel by late afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day Ba Na Hills tour

• Pick up from Da Nang hotel
• Ride two-way cable car
• Visit Golden Bridge early morning
• Explore French Village and landmarks
• Stop at Tru Vu Tea Shop
• Enjoy buffet lunch
• Play games at Fantasy Park
• Return by cable car

The experience

The cable car is already moving when you board it at the base station outside Da Nang. Two minutes in, the city shrinks below you and the forest thickens around the cable. One of the world's longest cable car rides takes you up through Ba Na forest toward the hilltop, and the air gets noticeably cooler as you climb. You'll want that jacket you packed. The guide points out the landscape below: Quang Nam province stretches toward the coast, and on clear mornings you can see all the way to the East Sea. It's about a 20-minute ascent, and by the time you step out at the top, you're at 1,400 meters and the temperature has dropped maybe ten degrees.

Then you see the Golden Bridge. It's 500 feet of gold-colored structure suspended between two hilltop platforms, and it looks exactly like the photos: except the scale is wrong in your head until you're standing on it. The bridge links the cable car station to Paradise Gardens, and the real detail is that it's designed to feel like giant stone hands are cradling it from below. You walk across slowly because everyone does, and because the views of the Annamite Mountains and the valley open up as you move. The guide stops you at the middle point and explains the architecture, and you get why this became one of Da Nang's most photographed spots. The morning light is best, which is why the tour starts early: the crowds come later.

After the bridge, you move through the French Village, which is exactly what it sounds like: colonial-era buildings, a Campanile bell tower, and the Nine Floor Goddess Shrine tucked into the hillside. The Linh Phong Monastery and Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple are quiet stops, and the guide gives you time to walk through without rushing. There's a tea shop, Tru Vu, where you can grab local flavors if you want something between the morning and lunch. By midday, you're seated for a buffet lunch included in the tour, which means you're not hunting for a restaurant or negotiating prices. The meal is substantial: Vietnamese and international dishes, and it's timed so you eat before heading to Fantasy Park for the afternoon.

Fantasy Park is the part that changes the day if you're traveling with children. It's adventure games and rides for all ages, and the guide lets you loose to explore at your own pace. There's no forced schedule here. You ride the cable car down the same way you came up, which gives you a second look at the forest and the valley from a different angle. The whole day is roughly eight to nine hours from pickup at your Da Nang hotel to drop-off, and the air-conditioned vehicle means you're not sweating through the drive. Small groups keep it from feeling like a factory tour, and the two-way cable car is included, so there's no surprise cost at the top.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup from Da Nang in an air-conditioned vehicle, admission to Ba Na Hills, both cable car rides (up and down), a guided walk through the Golden Bridge, French Village, and colonial temples, a buffet lunch, bottled water, and time to explore Fantasy Park. The guide provides commentary on the landscape, architecture, and local culture throughout the day, and you're returned to your hotel by late afternoon.

Options for this experience

2 options

Without LunchGuide in English · Available from 4 Dec · 08:00Includes pickup

With LunchGuide in English · Available from 4 Dec · 08:00Ba Na Hills buffet lunch, includes pickup

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (5 to 75 years) · Child (1 to 4 years)

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

Audio 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.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Trip Express

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the main Ba Na Hills attractions (the Golden Bridge, cable car, and cultural sites) without arranging transport, tickets, or lunch yourself. The small-group format and fixed itinerary mean you move through the day without decisions or delays.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 4 years).

What time does the tour start?

The tour typically begins with hotel pickup in the morning to reach Ba Na Hills early, when crowds are lighter and light is best for the Golden Bridge. Exact pickup time depends on your hotel location in Da Nang.

Is the buffet lunch included?

Yes, a buffet lunch with Vietnamese and international dishes is included in the tour price.

How long is the cable car ride?

The cable car ride up takes approximately 20 minutes. The return ride down is also included in the tour.

Can I visit the Golden Bridge without the full tour?

This tour is designed as a full-day package that includes the Golden Bridge, cable car, French Village, temples, Fantasy Park, and lunch. The Golden Bridge is the main attraction but is visited as part of the complete itinerary.

What's included in the price?

Admission to Ba Na Hills, both cable car rides, buffet lunch, bottled water, hotel pickup, and an air-conditioned vehicle. A guide provides commentary throughout the day.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. Public transportation options are also available near the base station.

How many people are in a typical group?

The tour is designed for small groups to keep the experience intimate and avoid large crowds.