Overview
Skip the crowds and experience Ba Na Hills the smart way. Your private air-conditioned vehicle departs early — before the tour buses — giving you the cable car, Golden Bridge (held by giant stone hands), French Village, and Fantasy Park virtually to yourself. In the afternoon, we stop at the mysterious Marble Mountain — five marble and limestone hills riddled with Buddhist sanctuaries, caves and panoramic viewpoints — before a comfortable return to Hoi An.
Tour Highlights
- Private vehicle — no shared bus, no strangers
- Early departure to beat the crowds at Ba Na Hills
- Ba Na Hills cable car ride (world record holder)
- Walk the iconic Golden Bridge held by giant stone hands
- Explore French Village and Luna Castle
- Afternoon at Marble Mountain caves and pagodas
- Air-conditioned comfort throughout
- Flexible schedule tailored to your group
What's Included & Excluded
Private air-conditioned vehicle (hotel pickup and dropoff)
Professional English-speaking driver / guide
Ba Na Hills cable car admission ticket
Marble Mountain entrance fee
Bottled water in vehicle
Flexible itinerary
Ba Na Hills entrance ticket (see note below — we can arrange discounted tickets)
Meals (restaurant recommendations provided)
Tips for guide
Personal expenses
Tour Itinerary
8:00 AM
Private vehicle picks you up from your hotel in Hoi An. Depart early to beat tour buses to Ba Na Hills (approx. 1 hour drive to Da Nang).
9:00 AM
Arrive at Ba Na Hills cable car station. Board the world's longest non-stop cable car — a stunning 20-minute ride through cloud forest to the summit at 1,487m.
9:30 AM
Walk the iconic Golden Bridge — held aloft by two giant stone hands — before crowds arrive. Perfect for photographs in the early morning mist.
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Explore French Village, Linh Ung Pagoda, Luna Castle, Fantasy Park, and the flower gardens at your own pace. Lunch at a Ba Na Hills restaurant (own expense).
2:00 PM
Descend by cable car and transfer to Marble Mountain (Non Nuoc), five remarkable marble hills containing Buddhist sanctuaries, ancient caves and viewpoints.
2:30 – 4:30 PM
Explore Marble Mountain caves, climb to the panoramic viewpoint overlooking Da Nang Bay, and browse the famous marble sculpture workshops at the base.
~6:00 PM
Return to Hoi An and hotel dropoff.
Important Information
- Ba Na Hills entrance tickets are NOT included but we can arrange discounted tickets — please enquire when booking
- Early 8:00 AM start is strongly recommended to avoid queues at the cable car and Golden Bridge
- Ba Na Hills is at altitude — bring a light jacket even in warm months
- Marble Mountain involves climbing stairs — not recommended for guests with severe mobility issues (elevator available for a fee)
- The tour is fully private — just your group in the vehicle
Common Questions
Why doesn't the Ba Na Hills entrance ticket come included?
Ba Na Hills entrance pricing changes frequently and varies by season and age group. Rather than include an inflated estimate in our price, we help guests arrange the current best rate directly. Contact us when booking and we'll sort it out — we can often access a discounted group price.
How early do we really need to get there?
Very early matters a lot at Ba Na Hills. Tour buses from Da Nang typically arrive from 9:30–10:00 AM. Our 8:00 AM departure gives you the cable car, Golden Bridge, and the best photo spots largely to yourselves for the first 60–90 minutes. This is the single biggest advantage of our private tour.
Can we skip Marble Mountain and do something else instead?
Absolutely. The itinerary is flexible because you have a private vehicle. Popular alternatives for the afternoon include Da Nang's My Khe Beach for a swim, the Dragon Bridge area, or simply an earlier return to Hoi An. Just let us know your preference when booking.
