Golden Bridge & Ba Na Hills & Marble Mountain Private Tour

Cable cars, giant stone hands, war-era caves and a summit view in one day

A private tour from Da Nang or Hoi An to Ba Na Hills, the Golden Bridge and Marble Mountain, with an English-speaking guide, cable car rides, lunch and all entrance tickets included. The tour runs seven to eight hours, starting with pickup at your hotel and the modern cable car up to Ba Na Hills, where you'll see the famous Golden Bridge held by giant stone hands, a French village, wine cellar and pagoda. After lunch at a local restaurant, you explore Marble Mountain's caves, including the Huyen Khong cave used as a Viet Cong hospital during the war, then ride the elevator to the summit for views across the region before returning to your hotel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Ba Na Hills2h
2. Marble Mountains1h 30m · entry included

Ba Na Hills and Marble Mountain Tour

• Pickup from hotel in Hoi An or Da Nang
• Transfer to Ba Na Hills
• Ride modern cable car to Ba Na Hills
• Visit Golden Bridge and take photos
• Explore Flower Garden, Linh Ung Pagoda, Wine Cellar, French Village
• Return by cable car and have lunch
• Visit Marble Mountain marble carving village
• Take elevator to mountain summit
• Explore caves and Holy Buddhist temple
• Visit Huyen Khong cave
• Enjoy summit views
• Return to hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An

The experience

The tour starts with pickup at your hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An at 7:30 am, then heads to Ba Na Hills via the most modern cable car in Southeast Asia. The cable car itself is the first stop. You ride it to the Dream Stream Cable Car Station and see panoramic views of the mountains and countryside from above. Once at the top, the Golden Bridge is the centerpiece: a walkway held up by two giant stone hands, designed for photos and framed by a flower garden. The guide will point out the French village buildings, explain their history and symbolism, and help you find the best angles for pictures.

After the Golden Bridge, you visit the Linh Ung Pagoda and a France wine cellar before taking the cable car back down. Lunch follows at a local restaurant, then the tour moves to Marble Mountain, a limestone formation that rises from the coast and is considered a symbol of Da Nang. You have the option to look at the marble carving sculpture village if you choose, then take an elevator up the mountain to explore the natural caves and visit a Buddhist temple. The Huyen Khong cave is the standout. It was used as a Viet Cong hospital during the war and carries that history visibly. The summit offers views across the region before the driver brings you back to your hotel.

The tour is private, so the pace and photo stops are yours to set. Your guide speaks English and knows how to navigate the sites without getting caught in crowds. Bottled water is provided throughout the day. The cable car ticket to Ba Na Hills is an add-on at checkout if you want to include it. Entrance and elevator tickets at Marble Mountain are already included.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Da Nang or Hoi An.
• private modern car or van with a safe driver.
• English-speaking tour guide.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• entrance ticket and elevator ticket at Marble Mountain.
• bottled water throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to1d 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 40

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

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Moderate physical levelStroller friendly

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Is this one for you?Your guide speaks English, so you'll understand the history and context of each site without needing to read ahead or rely on translation. The private format means you set the pace for photos and exploration at the Golden Bridge and caves, rather than moving with a group schedule.

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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 and why is it famous?

The Golden Bridge is a walkway at Ba Na Hills held up by two giant stone hands carved from stone, designed to frame views of the mountains and countryside. It's become one of the most photographed spots in Central Vietnam and is the centerpiece of the Ba Na Hills visit on this tour.

What happens at Marble Mountain?

At Marble Mountain you take an elevator up the limestone formation, explore natural caves and visit a Buddhist temple. The Huyen Khong cave was used as a Viet Cong hospital during the war. From the summit you get views across the region and the coast.

Is lunch included?

Lunch at a local restaurant is included in the tour price and happens after Ba Na Hills, before you head to Marble Mountain.

How long is the full day?

The tour runs seven to eight hours from pickup at your hotel to drop-off, including travel time, cable car rides, lunch and all three main sites.

Do I need to buy a cable car ticket separately?

The cable car ticket to Ba Na Hills is optional and costs 40 USD per person. You can add it at checkout. Entrance and elevator tickets at Marble Mountain are already included in the tour price.