Da Nang: Golden Bridge & Dragon Bridge from Cruise Port

Golden Bridge & Dragon Bridge: 7 Hours from Your Cruise Ship

You're picked up at the cruise terminal and driven to Ba Na's cable car, then walk the Golden Bridge with its famous stone hands and wooden floor. Lunch is included at the site, followed by a drive through Da Nang to see the Dragon Bridge and city views. The return is timed to get you back to the ship an hour before departure, with no gaps or delays.

Step-by-step itinerary

Golden Bridge and Dragon Bridge tour

• Pickup from Chan May or Tien Sa port
• Ride modern cable car
• Visit Golden Bridge with giant hands
• Enjoy buffet lunch
• Visit Dragon Bridge in Da Nang city
• Return to ship before departure

The experience

You step off the ship at Chan May or Tien Sa port and within minutes your guide is there holding a sign with your name. That's the whole logistics problem solved: no negotiating with taxis, no figuring out which direction to go. The driver takes you straight to Ba Na, where you board one of Southeast Asia's most modern cable cars. The ride itself is the first thing that catches you: the views open up as you climb, and then you're walking onto the Golden Bridge, which is exactly as strange and striking as the photos suggest. It's 148 meters long, held up by two enormous stone hands, and the floor is made from thick Merawan wood with a golden handrail running the length of it. You get time to walk it, stand in the middle, take the photos everyone takes.

After the bridge, there's a buffet lunch included. Nothing fancy, but it's hot and it's done, so you're not hunting for a restaurant in a place you don't know. Then you transfer into Da Nang city proper to see the Dragon Bridge, which is the symbol of the city and sits right on the Han River. It's lit up at night usually, but in daylight you can see the architecture clearly. The dragon design is deliberate, tied to old beliefs about power and fortune. Your guide points out the city layout from there, and you get a sense of how Da Nang has built itself up in the last decade. The whole thing is timed so you're back at the port an hour before your ship leaves, which means no stress, no running.

The 7-hour window is tight but real. It's not padded with waiting time. You're moving between three things: the cable car, the bridge, lunch, the city drive, and back. A guide who speaks English is with you the whole time, which matters when you want to know why the dragon matters or what you're looking at. Port fees are included in the price, so there's no surprise charge when you're signing up.

What’s included

Your tour includes private transportation from the cruise terminal, the Ba Na cable car ticket, entrance to the Golden Bridge, a buffet lunch, an English-speaking guide for the full 7 hours, bottled water, and all port fees. The driver returns you to your ship one hour before departure.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Child (6 to 17 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 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 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Da Nang Hoi An Private Tours & Shore Excursion

Is this one for you?Book this if you're docked at Chan May or Tien Sa and want to see Da Nang's two most recognizable landmarks without arranging your own transport or timing. The guide handles the schedule around your ship's departure, which is what makes a full morning or afternoon possible in port.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 17 years). Children under 6 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 time do I need to give you for pickup?

You provide your ship's departure time and your preferred pickup time from the terminal. The guide meets you there and coordinates around your cruise schedule.

Is the cable car included?

Yes. The Ba Na cable car ticket and entrance fees are included in the tour price.

What kind of lunch is served?

A buffet lunch is included at the Golden Bridge site. It's a standard meal, not a special dining experience.

Is the Dragon Bridge lit up during the day?

The Dragon Bridge is usually lit at night. During daylight hours you'll see the structure and design clearly from the road.

What if my ship is delayed and I'm not back an hour before departure?

The tour is designed to return you one hour before the ship leaves. If your departure time changes, inform the guide at pickup so they can adjust the schedule.

Is water provided?

Yes, bottled water is included throughout the tour.