Golden Bridge tour from Da Nang: Early morning to beat crowds

Cable car to the Golden Bridge and back down through French Village in one morning

A seven-hour guided tour from Da Nang to Ba Na Hills starts before 6:30 am with hotel pickup and takes you up the longest cable car in Southeast Asia to the Golden Bridge (the famous stone structure held by giant hands), then through the French Village, wine cellar, Flower Garden and Linh Ung Pagoda. The early departure is built to reach the top before crowds arrive. Lunch at a local restaurant and return transport to your hotel are included. A professional English-speaking guide leads the whole day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ba Na Hills Guided Morning Tour

• Pick up from hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An
• Transfer to Ba Na Hills
• Walk to Cable Car Station
• Ride first cable car (25 minutes)
• Visit Golden Bridge and take photos
• Explore Flower Garden and Linh Ung Pagoda
• Visit Wine Making Cellar
• Ride second cable car
• Visit French Village and Tombstone Temple
• Explore Linh Phong Monastery and Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple
• Enjoy Fantasy Park attractions and games
• Return by cable car from Ba Na Hills
• Have lunch at local restaurant
• Return to hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An

The experience

The tour picks you up at your hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An as early as 6:30 am (you can ask to start later if you prefer). The drive to Ba Na Hills takes you to the cable car station, where you board a 25-minute ride up the mountain to see panoramic views of the countryside and mountains. The Golden Bridge itself (a stone walkway cradled by two enormous carved hands) sits at the top, and your guide will point out the best angles for photos and explain the history of the site as you walk through.

After the Golden Bridge, you visit the wine-making cellar, Flower Garden and Linh Ung Pagoda on the upper level. Then you take a second cable car down through the French Village, where you'll see the Tombstone Temple, Linh Phong Monastery and Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple. The park also has Fantasy Park with a Fairy Forest walk, Dinosaur Park, a 5D wild west game, a 4D death race ride, a 3D mega 360-degree show, Jurassic Park, a Freefall Tower and over 90 free games if you want to spend time there. Your guide will help you decide what fits the schedule.

After leaving Ba Na Hills, you stop for lunch at a local restaurant before the drive back to your hotel. The whole day runs seven hours from pickup to drop-off. Bottled water is provided throughout, and your guide speaks English and knows the park well enough to steer you toward the quieter spots and the best photo opportunities.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Da Nang or Hoi An.
• private transfer to and from Ba Na Hills.
• both cable car rides.
• professional English-speaking guide for the full day.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• bottled water throughout the tour.

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 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 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availableNot for heart conditions

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Is this one for you?An English-speaking guide leads the whole day, so you follow the commentary and history without translation. The early start is what keeps the Golden Bridge and upper sites less crowded. If you prefer a later departure, you can ask to start after 6:30 am when you book, though the crowds will be larger by mid-morning.

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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 actually like when you get there?

The Golden Bridge is a stone walkway held up by two enormous carved hands rising from the mountainside. It sits at the top of Ba Na Hills and offers views across the surrounding countryside. Your guide will explain its history and help you find the best angles for photos.

Can I start the tour later than 6:30 am if I want to sleep in?

Yes, the pickup time is flexible on this private tour. You can ask to start later than 6:30 am when you book, and your guide will pick you up at your adjusted time.

How long does the cable car ride take?

Each cable car ride lasts about 25 minutes. You take one up to the Golden Bridge and the upper attractions, then a second one down through the French Village and lower temples.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food will it be?

Lunch at a local restaurant is included in the tour price. Your guide will take you to a restaurant serving Vietnamese cuisine after you leave Ba Na Hills.

What happens if I want to spend time in Fantasy Park?

Fantasy Park is part of Ba Na Hills and included in your access to the site. It has over 90 free games, a Fairy Forest walk, Dinosaur Park, 5D and 4D rides and other attractions. Your guide can help you decide what fits into the seven-hour schedule depending on how much time you want to spend on the upper attractions.