Golden Bridge, Ba Na Hills & My Son Holyland: Private Guided Tour

Giant stone hands grip a 490-foot bridge suspended above the clouds.

A private guided tour from Da Nang combines three sites in one day: the Champa temple complex at My Son Sanctuary (2nd to 15th century), the Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills with its iconic giant hands sculpture, and the cable car ride across the world's longest cable car span. Your English-speaking guide leads you through each stop, explaining the history and architecture while you navigate the sites on foot and by vehicle.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Ba Na Hills1h 15m · entry included
2. My Son Sanctuary1h 30m · entry included

Visit My Son and Ba Na Hills

• Pick up from hotel
• Arrive at My Son Sanctuary
• Take electric car to site
• Walk to temple complex
• Explore My Son temples with guide
• Enjoy local noodle lunch
• Travel to Ba Na Hills
• Take cable car to Golden Bridge
• Visit Golden Bridge and surroundings
• See Flower Garden and Linh Ung Pagoda
• Explore Wine Cellar and French Village
• Return to hotel

The experience

The day starts with a 7:30 a.m. pickup from your hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An, heading first to My Son Sanctuary. You'll ride electric cars to the drop-off point, then walk through the temple and tower complex spread across a jungle valley. The site dates from the 4th to 13th centuries, built and rebuilt by the Champa people without mortar. Your guide explains how they managed the construction and walks you through the spiritual and historical context of each area. After four hours exploring the ruins, you'll have lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Ba Na Hills.

Ba Na sits at 1,487 meters above sea level, where the cable car line holds two Guinness World Records: the longest cable car wire in the world at over 5,000 meters, and the steepest elevation change. You'll ride the cable car up to the complex, where the Golden Bridge is the centerpiece: a 148-meter span with a 3-meter width, its handrails and floor designed to frame the views. The giant stone hands emerging from the bridge's base are the landmark's signature detail. Your guide shows you the best vantage points for photos and leads you through the surrounding areas: the Flower Garden, Linh Ung Pagoda, Wine Making Cellar, and the French Village, remnants of a 1920s resort that once held 200 villas.

The tour runs 9 to 10 hours door to door. You'll cover ground by car, cable car, and on foot, with the walking sections moderate in length. The itinerary is flexible. You can visit My Son first or the Golden Bridge first, depending on your preference and the crowds. Entry tickets, the cable car, lunch, and the English-speaking guide are all included. You'll need to cover tips and personal expenses separately.

What’s included

• Entrance ticket to My Son Sanctuary.
• English-speaking guide for the full day.
• lunch at a local restaurant with water.
• cable car ticket and admission to Ba Na Hills.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in a modern car or minivan with a safe driver.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (10 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Under 4: 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$ 10

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Andy Private Tours and Transfers

Is this one for you?Choose this full-day private tour if you want your guide to set the pace through multiple sites. Book the half-day single-site version instead if you prefer shorter outings or a slower rhythm.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years). Under 4: 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 actually made of?

The Golden Bridge's floor is made of Merawan Giaza wood, 5 centimeters thick, laid across a steel structure. The handrails are gilded, giving the bridge its name and its distinctive appearance against the mountain backdrop.

Can I choose which site to visit first, My Son or the Golden Bridge?

Yes. You can visit My Son Sanctuary first in the morning or start with the Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills, depending on your preference and to avoid crowds. Your guide will coordinate the order when you're picked up.

What was the Champa kingdom and why is My Son important?

The Champa kingdom ruled this region from the 2nd to 15th centuries. My Son Sanctuary is the site of temples and towers they built and rebuilt over nearly a thousand years, making it a record of their architectural and spiritual practices. The temples sit in a valley surrounded by jungle and mountains.

How long does the cable car ride take?

The cable car line is the world's longest at over 5,000 meters. The ride itself takes you from the base of Ba Na Hills to the complex at the summit, where the Golden Bridge and other attractions are located.

Is there a lot of walking involved?

You'll walk moderate distances at each site. At My Son, you walk through the temple complex after being dropped by electric car. At Ba Na Hills, you walk through the Flower Garden, around the Golden Bridge, and past the Linh Ung Pagoda and French Village. Comfortable shoes are recommended.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance tickets to My Son and Ba Na Hills, the cable car ticket, lunch at a local restaurant, water, a modern car or minivan with a safe driver, and an English-speaking guide for the full day. Tips and personal expenses are separate.