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Da Nang Highlights, Ba Na Hills & Dragon Bridge Day Tour

  • Da Nang
  • Day trip
  • Small group
  • Hotel pickup

Da Nang's best in one long day: the Lady Buddha on Monkey Mountain, the Marble Mountains and Am Phu Cave, a mi Quang lunch, the Golden Bridge on Ba Na Hills, and the Dragon Bridge lit up at night.

If you only have one day in Da Nang, this is the one that tries to fit it all in. The morning is for the city's spiritual side: the giant Lady Buddha on Monkey Mountain, looking out to sea, and the Marble Mountains, where pagodas and caves are tucked into the limestone and stone carvers work at the foot of the hills.

After a bowl of mi Quang, the cable car takes you up Ba Na Hills to the Golden Bridge, the French Village and Fantasy Park. You come down at 17:00 and drive back into Da Nang just as the Dragon Bridge lights up over the Han River.

  • The giant Lady Buddha and bonsai garden on Monkey Mountain
  • Marble Mountains pagodas, the Huyen Khong and Tang Chon caves and Am Phu Cave
  • Lunch of mi Quang, central Vietnam's signature noodle dish
  • Cable car to the Golden Bridge and the French Village on Ba Na Hills
  • Photo stop at the Dragon Bridge lit up at night

Day by day

  1. 1

    8:00–8:30 (Da Nang) · 7:30–8:00 (Hoi An)

    Big day ahead

    Hotel pick-up

    Your guide collects you from your hotel. From Hoi An it's around 30 km to Da Nang city.

  2. 2

    8:30

    Sea breeze

    Monkey Mountain and the Lady Buddha

    Lady Buddha statue on Son Tra Peninsula at sunrise

    On the Son Tra Peninsula, known as Monkey Mountain, a giant statue of the Lady Buddha stands against a backdrop of mountains and an extensive bonsai garden. Take a gentle walk through this 'heavenly garden', listening to the stories behind it while the fresh sea breeze comes up from below.

  3. 3

    9:30–10:00

    Carved in stone

    Marble Mountains and the stone-carving village

    Aerial sunset over Marble Mountains and Da Nang suburbs

    Stop first at the stone sculpture workshops at the foot of the mountains – one of Da Nang's most impressive traditional handicraft villages. Then climb the Marble Mountains (the elevator is optional) to beautiful 19th-century pagodas built under Vietnam's last dynasty, and explore the Huyen Khong and Tang Chon caves.

  4. 4

    Into the underworld

    Am Phu Cave

    Hell cave statues inside Am Phu Cave, Marble Mountains

    Continue to Am Phu Cave, the largest and most fascinating cave in the complex. Your guide explains the Buddhist philosophy behind it while you photograph its remarkable natural rock formations.

  5. 5

    11:45

    Local flavour

    Lunch: mi Quang

    Lunch at a local restaurant: a bowl of mi Quang, the noodle dish of this region, with your choice of frog, shrimp, egg, pork or a vegetarian version.

    Meals:
    Lunch
  6. 6

    Afternoon

    Into the clouds

    Cable car to Dream Stream Station

    Cabin cáp treo Bà Nà trên rừng lúc hoàng hôn, phía xa là ánh đèn Đà Nẵng

    The ride up Ba Na Hills is on one of the most modern cable-car systems in Southeast Asia. From Dream Stream Cable Car Station, look back over the coastal city of Da Nang spread out below.

  7. 7

    The famous hands

    Golden Bridge, Le Jardin D'Amour & Linh Ung Pagoda

    Golden Bridge stone hands at a vivid sunset

    After the first cable car you reach the Golden Bridge – famous for its exotic design and recognised by The Guardian as one of the world's most prominent pedestrian bridges. Walk on to the Le Jardin D'Amour flower gardens and the serene Linh Ung Pagoda.

  8. 8

    A European square

    Second cable car to the French Village

    Toàn cảnh lâu đài Làng Pháp Bà Nà trong sương sớm nhìn từ trên cao

    The second cable car takes you up to the French Village: stroll through its European-style streets with street music, art statues, the Campanile, the Nine-Floor Goddess Shrine, the Tombstone Temple, the carnival performances and the Square du Dôme.

  9. 9

    Play time

    Lava Train, Moon Kingdom & Fantasy Park

    Khu du lịch trên đỉnh Bà Nà rực vàng trong nắng chiều

    Take the Lava Train from Sun Kingdom to newer check-in spots such as Helios Waterfall, the Time Gate and the Moon Kingdom. Then it's Fantasy Park: Walk through the Fairy Forest, discover Dinosaur Park, try thrilling rides like the 5D Wild West and the Free-Fall Tower, and take part in more than 90 free games.

  10. 10

    17:00

    Leaving the mountain

    Cable car down

    Return to the cable-car station to leave Ba Na Hills; at 17:45 the minivan heads back to Da Nang.

  11. 11

    18:45

    City lights

    Dragon Bridge by night

    Da Nang Dragon Bridge breathing fire at night

    Stop for photos at Da Nang's Dragon Bridge, lit up over the Han River (about 15 minutes). Drop-off at your hotel around 19:00 in Da Nang and 19:30 in Hoi An.

Moments you'll remember

  • Facing the sea

    On Monkey Mountain the Lady Buddha gazes out over the water while the breeze moves through the bonsai garden.

  • Inside the mountain

    In Am Phu Cave the light falls through the rock as your guide tells the stories behind it.

  • The day's last light

    Driving back into Da Nang as the Dragon Bridge begins to glow over the Han River.

Why we love this trip

Mountain pagodas, a cave of legends, a famous bridge in the clouds and a dragon in lights – it's a long day, but you go home having seen the city's icons.

— The AmGo team

What's included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off both ways
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Return cable-car ticket, giving access to the Golden Bridge, Le Jardin D'Amour, Fantasy Park, the Moon Castle, the French Village and more
  • Entrance fees for the Marble Mountains and Am Phu Cave
  • Lunch: one dish of mi Quang (frog, shrimp, egg, pork, vegetarian…)
  • A bottle of water

Not included

  • Dinner
  • Wax Statue Museum
  • French Wine Cellar entrance and wine
  • Roller coaster, climbing game and games with prizes
  • 10D movie
  • Elevator at the Marble Mountains
  • Personal expenses and services not mentioned above
  • Tips for the guide and driver

Good to know

Cancellation

Free cancellation with a full refund up to 1 day before the tour starts.

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes with good grip for the Marble Mountains steps
  • Clothing that covers shoulders and knees for the pagodas
  • A light jacket: it is cooler up on Ba Na Hills
  • Sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Camera or phone with a charged battery and a power bank
  • Some cash for dinner, extras and souvenirs

Notes

  • Price shown – From Da Nang (pick-up 8:00–8:30): adult 2,436,000 VND, child 1,876,000 VND.
  • From Hoi An (pick-up 7:30–8:00): adult 2,464,000 VND, child 1,904,000 VND.
  • Ba Na Hills prices go by height: children 1.0–1.39 m tall pay the child price, guests from 1.4 m pay the adult price, and children under 1 m travel free (sharing a seat and meals with their parents).
  • Group size: small group of 2–12 guests (minimum 2 guests).
  • Lunch is included; dinner is not.
  • Prices don't apply on Vietnamese public holidays and Tet; surcharge 100,000 VND per person on 1/1, 30/4, 1/5 and 20–21/02/2026.
  • No departures 15–19/02/2026 (Tet).
  • Pick-up and drop-off are free from hotels in Hoi An city and Da Nang city. Hotels in Thang Binh or Duy Xuyen district (e.g. Hoiana Resort, Bliss, Tui Blue) and other areas pay a transfer surcharge, quoted on request. Pick-up details are confirmed when booking.
  • Marble Mountains: there are 146 steps from the foot of the mountain to the first stop (Xa Loi Tower), then 136 steps to the second stop (the cave system). You can take the elevator for the first 146 steps at your own expense.
  • Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Vivu Vietnam (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Meeting point

Pick-up at your hotel lobby: 8:00–8:30 in Da Nang city, 7:30–8:00 in Hoi An city.

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Frequently asked questions

What time is pick-up and when do I get back?

Pick-up is 8:00–8:30 in Da Nang or 7:30–8:00 in Hoi An. You're back at your hotel around 19:00 in Da Nang or 19:30 in Hoi An.

Which meals are included?

Lunch – a dish of mi Quang with frog, shrimp, egg, pork or a vegetarian version. Dinner is not included.

Is there a lot of climbing at the Marble Mountains?

There are 146 steps from the foot to the first stop (Xa Loi Tower) and 136 more to the caves. An elevator covers the first 146 steps, at your own expense.

What's included on Ba Na Hills?

The return cable-car ticket, covering the Golden Bridge, Le Jardin D'Amour, Fantasy Park, the Moon Castle and the French Village. The Wax Statue Museum, wine cellar, roller coaster, climbing game, games with prizes and 10D movie are extra.

How much does it cost, and what are the options?

Prices are per person: From Da Nang (pick-up 8:00–8:30): adult 2,436,000 VND, child 1,876,000 VND. From Hoi An (pick-up 7:30–8:00): adult 2,464,000 VND, child 1,904,000 VND.

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