My Son Sanctuary & Golden Bridge tour from Chan May Port

Two UNESCO sites in one port day: temples built without mortar, then a cable car above the clouds

This shore excursion from Chan May or Tien Sa Port combines My Son Sanctuary (a UNESCO World Heritage site of Hindu temple-towers built between the 4th and 13th centuries) with Ba Na Hills, where you ride the world's longest cable car line and walk the Golden Bridge. A guide in English leads you through both sites, with lunch at a local restaurant and all entry tickets included. The full tour runs eight hours and returns you to the ship on time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Ba Na Hills1h · entry included
2. My Son Sanctuary1h 30m · entry included

My Son Sanctuary and Ba Na Hills Tour

• Pick up from Chan May or Tien Sa Port
• Drive to My Son Sanctuary
• Explore My Son Sanctuary with guide
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Transfer to Ba Na Hills
• Walk to cable car station
• Ride Ba Na cable car
• Walk across Golden Bridge and visit gardens
• Visit Linh Ung Pagoda and French Village
• Return via cable car
• Drop off at cruise ship

The experience

The tour starts with pickup at your port, then drives inland to My Son Sanctuary. You get about ninety minutes to explore the temples with your guide, who explains how the Cham people built these structures without mortar and walks you through the history of each tower. The site sits in a valley surrounded by jungle, and the guide helps you find the best angles for photos while you learn about the Champa Kingdom and its relationship to these ruins.

After lunch at a local restaurant, you transfer to Ba Na Hills. The cable car line holds two Guinness World Records: it is the longest cable car route in the world at over five kilometers, and the vertical rise between the station and the top reaches nearly 1,300 meters. The ride itself is the main event. You ascend through jungle canopy and get sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. Once at the top, you walk across the Golden Bridge, a pedestrian span cradled by two enormous stone hands, then move through the Flower Garden and visit Linh Ung Pagoda. Your guide points out the best vantage points and shares the history of Ba Na Hills before you descend by cable car and head back to the ship.

The eight-hour itinerary is timed to get you back to the port before the ship departs. Pickup and drop-off times are arranged when you book, so let the operator know which port you're leaving from and when you need to return.

What’s included

• Entry to My Son Sanctuary and Ba Na Hills.
• the cable car ticket for Ba Na.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• an English-speaking guide.
• private car or minivan transport with a driver.
• and pickup and drop-off at Chan May or Tien Sa Port.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 to 95 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

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 9 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availableNot for heart conditions

Operated by Da Nang Hoi An Private Tours & Shore Excursion

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see two major sites in a single port day and don't mind a full schedule: the eight-hour itinerary packs both My Son's temples and Ba Na Hills into one outing, which works well for cruise passengers but leaves little downtime. If you prefer a slower pace or want to focus on just one site, a shorter excursion would suit you better.

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.

How much time do I actually spend at My Son Sanctuary?

You have about ninety minutes to walk through the temples with your guide, who explains the history of each structure and helps with photos. The site covers a valley, so you move between the different tower-temples at your own pace with the guide.

What is the Golden Bridge actually like?

The Golden Bridge is a pedestrian walkway at the top of Ba Na Hills, held up by two enormous carved stone hands. It is a short walk across, and the main appeal is the views and the photo opportunity. It is a popular Instagram spot, and your guide will position you for the best shots.

How does the cable car work?

You walk to the cable car station at Ba Na Hills, then ride up to the top in a cabin. The line is the longest in the world and climbs nearly 1,300 meters, so the ascent takes time and the views open up as you rise through the jungle. You descend the same way after exploring the hilltop sites.

What is included in the price?

Entry to My Son Sanctuary, the Ba Na cable car ticket, entrance to Ba Na Hills, lunch at a local restaurant, bottled water, a private car or minivan with a driver, and an English-speaking guide for the full day are all included.

Will I have time to see everything if I'm on a cruise ship?

Yes. The tour is eight hours total and is scheduled to return you to the port before the ship departs. When you book, provide your port name and the time you need to be back, and the operator arranges pickup and drop-off to fit the ship's schedule.