Golden Bridge tour from Hoi An: Early morning, no crowds

Photograph the Golden Bridge at 1,414 meters before the tour groups show up

This guided Ba Na Hills tour from Hoi An or Da Nang starts with early hotel pickup and a drive to the cable car station, then a 25-minute ascent to the Golden Bridge: a 148-meter wooden walkway suspended 1,414 meters above sea level with views across Da Nang City. The day includes the French Village, a classical music performance with complimentary German beer, games in Fantasy Park, and lunch at a local restaurant before return to your hotel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge Tour

• Pick up from hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An
• Drive to Ba Na Hills
• Take cable car to first hill
• Walk across Golden Bridge and Love Flower Garden
• Visit Wine Cellar and Linh Ung Pagoda
• Take second cable car to French Village
• Explore French Village, Time Square, Church, God Peak, Tea House, Bell Temple
• Watch classical music or violinist show with German beer
• Play games in Fantasy Park indoor games zone
• Take cable car down the hill
• Have lunch at local restaurant and rest
• Return to hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An

The experience

The 6:30am pickup means you reach the Golden Bridge while the light is still soft and the wooden deck is nearly empty. The cable car (one of the longest in the world) takes 25 minutes to climb, and by the time you step onto the bridge's Merawan wood floor, most tour groups are still in their hotels. You get the photographs without the crowds pressed against the railings, and the views of Da Nang spread below you stay uncluttered.

After the bridge, the day moves through the French Village (a collection of colonial architecture, churches and a Time Square area), and then down to the second cable car station. You'll pass through the Wine Cellar and visit Linh Ung Pagoda before settling in for a classical music performance or violin show, which comes with a complimentary glass of German beer. The pacing is set by the guide, not by you, so the transitions between stops happen without navigation or decision-making on your part.

Fantasy Park, the third-largest indoor games zone in Vietnam, opens up in the afternoon with 4D and 5D films and a range of games if you want to spend time there. Lunch at a local restaurant and a rest period come before the cable car descent and the drive back to your hotel. The whole day runs about seven hours from pickup to drop-off, which leaves the early evening free if you want to explore Hoi An's Old Town or rest at your accommodation.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Da Nang or Hoi An.
• private transportation to and from Ba Na Hills.
• Ba Na Cable Car tickets and park entrance.
• English-speaking guide for the full day.
• bottled water.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• complimentary German beer with the classical music performance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

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.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendly

Operated by Da Nang Hoi An Private Tours & Shore Excursion

Is this one for you?The 6:30am start is what makes the Golden Bridge and French Village yours before the crowds arrive. If you're staying in Hoi An or Da Nang and have a full day free, the seven-hour tour leaves your evening open for the Old Town or a quiet dinner back at your hotel.

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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.

What is the Golden Bridge and why is it worth the early start?

The Golden Bridge is a 148-meter wooden walkway suspended 1,414 meters above sea level on Ba Na Hills, with views across Da Nang City. The early 6:30am departure gets you there before the main tour groups, so you can photograph and walk it without crowds.

How long does the cable car ride take and is it included?

The cable car ascent takes 25 minutes and is included in the tour. The cable car is one of the longest in the world and carries you from the base station up to the first hill where the Golden Bridge is located.

What happens after the Golden Bridge? How is the rest of the day structured?

After the bridge, you visit the French Village, Wine Cellar and Linh Ung Pagoda, then take a second cable car to explore the upper area including Time Square, churches and God Peak. A classical music performance with complimentary German beer follows, then Fantasy Park games and lunch at a local restaurant before the return drive.

Is lunch included and what about drinks during the tour?

Lunch at a local restaurant is included. Bottled water is provided throughout the day, and a complimentary glass of German beer comes with the classical music performance.

What is Fantasy Park and do I have to participate?

Fantasy Park is the third-largest indoor games zone in Vietnam, with 4D and 5D films and various games available. Participation is optional. You choose which games or attractions interest you, or you can skip it and rest instead.