Golden Bridge Ba Na Hills tour from cruise port: Private guide

Ride two cable cars to the Golden Bridge, then explore French temples and a former French resort.

A private guided tour from Tien Sa or Chan May cruise port to Ba Na Hills, featuring two cable car rides (including the world's longest cable car line) the iconic Golden Bridge with giant hands, French Village, and three temples. The guide speaks English, arranges hotel or port pickup timed to your ship's schedule, and ensures you hit the best photo spots. Buffet lunch and all entrance tickets are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge Tour

• Pick up at Chan May or Tien Sa Port
• Transfer to Ba Na Hills
• Ride first cable car to Dream Stream Station
• Visit Golden Bridge and Flower Garden
• See Linh Ung Pagoda and Wine Cellar
• Ride second cable car to French Village
• Visit Tombstone Temple and Linh Phong Monastery
• Watch Carnival Performance Show
• Enjoy buffet lunch at restaurant
• Optional visit to Fantasy Park
• Return cable car to base
• Transfer back to cruise ship

The experience

The tour starts with pickup at your cruise port, where your guide meets you with a welcome board. From there, the drive heads to Ba Na Hills, a mountain resort 1,487 meters above sea level that the French built in the early 1920s. The cable car ride up is the draw: it holds two Guinness World Records. The longest cable car line in the world at over 5,000 meters, and the greatest height difference between stations at nearly 1,300 meters. The views open up as you climb past the clouds, which sit at mid-height on the mountain, leaving the peaks clear.

Once at the top, you visit the Golden Bridge, a walkway held up by giant stone hands emerging from the forest, then move through the French Village, where you'll see Tombstone Temple, Linh Phong Monastery, and Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple. Linh Ung Pagoda sits higher still, offering views over the East Sea. Your guide points out the best angles for photos and explains the history of each site. A second cable car ride takes you to other parts of the complex, and if you want, Fantasy Park is available to explore. Buffet lunch happens at the restaurant midway through the day.

The whole tour runs about seven hours, timed so you're back at the port before your ship departs. All entrance tickets and the cable car rides are included, along with water during the day. The vehicle has strong air conditioning, and the route is wheelchair accessible throughout.

What’s included

• Private car or minivan with air conditioning.
• English-speaking guide.
• both Ba Na cable car rides.
• entrance tickets to all sites.
• buffet lunch and water.
• pickup and return to Tien Sa or Chan May port timed to your ship's schedule.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (12 to 95 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live 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.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.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Private Tourguides in Da Nang Hoi An Hue

Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so the guide and vehicle are yours alone: useful if your group wants to move at its own pace or needs flexibility around your ship's exact departure time. The seven-hour length fits a full port day, but let the operator know your schedule when you book so they can time the pickup and return precisely.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 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.

How does the cable car at Ba Na Hills compare to other cable cars in the region?

Ba Na's cable car holds two Guinness World Records: it's the longest cable car line in the world at over 5,000 meters, and it has the greatest height difference between stations at nearly 1,300 meters. The ride climbs through clouds that sit at mid-height on the mountain, so you emerge above them into clear views.

What exactly is the Golden Bridge, and why do people photograph it so much?

The Golden Bridge is a walkway held up by two giant stone hands emerging from the forest. It's become one of the most photographed spots in Vietnam because of its surreal design and the views it offers from high in the mountains.

Will I have time to see everything if my ship only stays in port for a few hours?

The tour takes about seven hours total, so it depends on your ship's schedule. Let your guide know your departure time when you book, and they'll arrange pickup and return to fit your port call. Some sites can be prioritized if time is tight.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food is served?

Yes, buffet lunch at the restaurant on Ba Na Hills is included in the tour price, along with water throughout the day.

Can I visit Fantasy Park, or is it a separate cost?

Fantasy Park is optional and available if you want to visit it. It's not part of the standard tour but can be added if you have time and interest.