Hoi An & Da Nang: Golden Hand Bridge, Ba Na Hills Day Trip

Summary

Ba Na Hills cable car views golden bridge strolls and French village wanderings

You’ll float above Da Nang on Vietnam’s famous cable car, walk across the surreal Golden Hand Bridge with mist swirling around you, taste local snacks in French Village, and relax in lush gardens—all with an easy hotel pickup and friendly guide to help you find your way.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t actually expect to feel nervous stepping onto the Golden Hand Bridge—maybe it was the way the clouds rolled in around us, or just that weird sense of being held up by those giant stone hands. Our guide, Minh, grinned when I hesitated at first. “Don’t worry,” he said, “the hands are strong.” It’s hard to describe that first step out—misty air on my face, distant laughter from a group of schoolkids, and the bridge itself almost glowing in late afternoon light. The keyword “day trip machu picchu cusco” popped into my head for no reason; maybe I was thinking about how places like this always look unreal in photos but feel so different in person.

The cable car ride up Ba Na Hills was longer than I expected—fifteen minutes floating above jungle and rooftops. There’s this moment when you can smell pine and something sweet (maybe flowers?) through the vents. Minh pointed out old French villas tucked into the hillsides. At the top, everything shifts: suddenly you’re wandering past pastel buildings and cobbled streets in what looks like a European village but with Vietnamese voices echoing off the stones. We tried some kind of pastry from a bakery—flaky, a little salty—and Li laughed when I tried to say its name in Vietnamese. Probably butchered it.

We drifted through Eden Sky Garden and Jardin D’Amour (the flower scents here are honestly overwhelming—in a good way). The sun started dipping behind clouds as we wandered Champagne Glass stairs and stumbled into a quiet spot overlooking the mountains. It felt peaceful for a second before someone’s phone rang nearby and snapped me out of it. That view still sits with me days later, though.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Ba Na Hills tour and sightseeing

• 14:00 Pickup at hotel in Hoi An/Da Nang
• 15:00 Arrive at Ba Na Hills park and buy tickets
• 15:15 Enjoy 15-minute cable car ride
• 15:45 Walk Golden Hand Bridge and take photos
• 16:30 Relax at Eden Sky Garden
• 16:45 View Champagne Glass stairs
• 17:00 Visit Garden of Fairy Tales
• 17:30 Sightsee Jardin d'Amour and Bridge of Love
• 17:40 Explore French Village
• 17:50 Visit Mountain Man
• 19:00 Leave Ba Na Hills
• 20:30 End of trip

Top questions

What time does the Golden Hand Bridge & Ba Na Hills tour start?

The tour starts at 14:00 from your hotel in Hoi An or Da Nang.

Is hotel pickup included for this day trip?

Yes, pickup from hotels in Hoi An or Da Nang is included.

How long is the cable car ride at Ba Na Hills?

The cable car ride lasts about 15 minutes each way.

Are there gardens to visit at Ba Na Hills?

Yes, you’ll visit Eden Sky Garden and Jardin D’Amour flower garden during the tour.

Is this tour suitable for families with children or strollers?

Yes, infants can join in prams or strollers and all areas are wheelchair accessible.

Does this trip include entry tickets to Ba Na Hills?

No, entrance tickets are purchased upon arrival at Ba Na Hills park.

What time does the tour end back at my hotel?

The tour ends around 20:30 after leaving Ba Na Hills at 19:00.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup from your Hoi An or Da Nang hotel by air-conditioned car with a careful driver, guidance from a friendly local expert throughout Ba Na Hills’ attractions—including gardens and French Village—and all taxes covered so you can just enjoy every moment without worrying about logistics.