Chan May Port Shore Excursion — Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge
- Private car from Chan May Port to Ba Na Hills from 2,200,000 VND per car — not per person. The displayed VND rate is the final fare for the selected car and confirmed itinerary, with no hidden fees or extra car surcharges.
- 7 to 8 hours — cable car, Golden Bridge, French Village, return to port.
- Pickup and return outside Chan May Port gate; driver waiting at the cable car base; return timing planned with a safety buffer before the ship’s all-aboard deadline.
Operated by Minh Vu Travel — local private shore excursion operator with outside-gate pickup and return timing planned around your ship’s all-aboard deadline.
Docking at Chan May Port and want to visit Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge? Book a private shore excursion with port gate pickup, direct transfer to the cable car station, driver waiting while you explore the mountain, and a return schedule planned with a safety buffer before your ship’s all-aboard time.
- 24/7 support: +84 905 989 702
- Local operator: Minh Vu Travel
- ⭐ Outside-gate pickup and return — timing planned with a safety buffer before the ship’s all-aboard deadline
How far is this excursion from Chan May Port?
approximately 52 km via Hai Van Tunnel (about 60 minutes each way), or 64 km via Hai Van Pass (about 90 minutes each way), from the outside Chan May Port gate to the Ba Na Hills cable car base.
- Distance: approximately 52 km via Hai Van Tunnel, or 64 km via Hai Van Pass, to the Ba Na Hills cable car base
- Travel time: about 60 minutes each way via the tunnel, or 90 minutes via the pass (estimates)
- Time needed ashore: enough time for the 7–8-hour excursion, plus ship-to-gate access and an all-aboard safety buffer
- Total excursion time: 7 to 8 hours
Overview
Private shore excursion from Chan May Port — your own car, your own pace, with return timing planned around your ship schedule.
From the outside Chan May Port gate, Ba Na Hills is approximately 52 km via Hai Van Tunnel (around 60 minutes by private car), or 64 km via the scenic Hai Van Pass (around 90 minutes). The agreed route heads south toward Da Nang before continuing into the mountains. At Ba Na Hills the main draws are the Golden Bridge — the walkway held by two giant stone hands above the clouds — the French Village replica, the hilltop gardens, and Fantasy Park. Allow roughly 3.5 to 4 hours for selected Ba Na Hills attractions and cable car travel, subject to queues and operations. Whether this fits your cruise stop depends on your ship's all-aboard deadline and the outside-gate meeting arrangements.
Suggested Itinerary
Sample schedule — timed around your ship's docking window.
- 07:30: Pickup outside Chan May Port gate with name board (sample via Hai Van Pass)
- 09:00–09:10: Arrive at Ba Na Hills cable car station
- 09:10–09:30: Cable car toward the Golden Bridge area (subject to the operating route and queues)
- 09:30–11:00: Golden Bridge and Le Jardin D'Amour gardens
- 11:00–12:30: Continue by the available cable car connection to French Village; lunch and the optional Wax Museum (check separate admission) if time allows
- 12:30–13:30: Fantasy Park, if time and operating conditions allow
- 13:30–14:00: Descend by the operating cable car route and meet your driver at the confirmed base meeting point
- 14:00–15:30: Return drive to Chan May Port
- 15:30: Estimated return outside Chan May Port gate, only if it leaves an appropriate buffer before your ship’s all-aboard deadline
This sample 07:30–15:30 itinerary lasts 8 hours and assumes the Hai Van Pass drive (about 90 minutes each way); it is illustrative, not a guaranteed schedule. The Hai Van Tunnel route is around 60 minutes each way and may allow a different schedule. Share your ship name, ETA, ETD and all-aboard deadline with Minh Vu Travel before booking. We confirm the timing only if a practical return buffer is possible; cable car queues, weather, traffic and port conditions may require fewer sightseeing stops or an earlier return.
Cruise Tips
What to know before this excursion.
- Check Sun World ticket options and cable car operations before your visit. Online booking may reduce ticket-counter time, but cable car queues can still vary.
- Bring a jacket. Ba Na Hills is more than 1,400 m above sea level and can feel cooler than Chan May Port. Check the forecast for your visit.
- Prioritize the Golden Bridge early when the operating cable car route allows. Photo conditions and queues vary throughout the day.
- Allow for the 7–8-hour excursion plus port-gate access and an all-aboard safety buffer. Share your ship ETA, ETD and all-aboard time so we can check whether the plan is practical.
Prices & Booking
Final VND price per car — pickup and return outside Chan May Port gate, with no hidden fees or extra car surcharges.
| Excursion | 4-Seater | 7-Seater | 16-Seater | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chan May Port Shore Excursion — Ba Na Hills & Golden BridgePickup and return outside Chan May Port gate included | 2,200,000 VND (~$85) | 2,500,000 VND (~$96) | 3,200,000 VND (~$124) | 7–8 hours |
| + English-speaking guide (optional)Per group, full day | On request | On request | On request | Full day |
The listed VND price is the final amount payable to Minh Vu Travel for the confirmed round-trip private car service, with pickup and return outside Chan May Port gate. No hidden fees or additional car surcharges apply to that confirmed route. The fare includes the driver, fuel, tolls, normal parking and agreed waiting time. Entrance tickets, meals, optional licensed guide and personal expenses are separate and not included in the car fare. Any internal port shuttle or electric cart between the ship and outside gate, if available, is a separate service operated by the port or cruise provider, not a charge from Minh Vu Travel. USD figures are approximate; the confirmed VND fare is the reference price.
Book Your Chan May Port Shore Excursion
Send your ship name, arrival time (ETA), departure time (ETD), group size, and vehicle size — we will confirm within a few hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this Chan May Port shore excursion.
Can I visit Ba Na Hills on a cruise stop at Chan May Port?
Yes. From outside Chan May Port gate, Ba Na Hills is approximately 52 km and 60 minutes each way via Hai Van Tunnel, or 64 km and 90 minutes each way via Hai Van Pass. The full outside-gate round trip takes an estimated 7 to 8 hours. Your docking window must also allow time to reach the port gate and return to the ship before the all-aboard deadline.
How much is the Chan May Port to Ba Na Hills shore excursion?
The excursion costs 2,200,000 VND for a 4-seater, 2,500,000 VND for a 7-seater and 3,200,000 VND for a 16-seater. Price is per car, not per person. The listed VND fare is the final Minh Vu Travel price for the selected car and confirmed outside-gate pickup and return route — no hidden fees or additional car surcharges.
Is the Ba Na Hills ticket included?
No. The private car fare excludes Sun World Ba Na Hills admission. A standard admission ticket includes round-trip cable cars and access to the Golden Bridge, French Village and many other attractions; certain optional activities have separate fees. Check current ticket options with Sun World before your visit.
How does Minh Vu Travel plan the return to Chan May Port before my ship departs?
Minh Vu Travel plans your return to the confirmed pickup area outside Chan May Port gate with a practical safety buffer before your ship’s all-aboard deadline. Please share your ship name, ETA, ETD and all-aboard time so we can confirm whether the Ba Na Hills itinerary fits your docking window. Actual return times may vary with cable car queues, weather, traffic and port operations; we do not offer an unconditional on-time-return guarantee.
What should I send when booking?
Please send your ship name, arrival time (ETA), departure time (ETD), group size, and vehicle size. Message Minh Vu Travel on WhatsApp at +84 905 989 702.
What is the best way to get from Chan May Port to Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge?
For cruise passengers, a pre-booked private car with Minh Vu Travel is a practical way to visit Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge. Your driver meets you at the confirmed area outside Chan May Port gate, takes you to the cable car base via Hai Van Tunnel (approximately 52 km / 60 minutes each way) or Hai Van Pass (approximately 64 km / 90 minutes each way), waits during your visit and returns you to the outside-gate meeting area. The round-trip car fare starts at 2,200,000 VND per car and is the final car price for the confirmed route, with no hidden fees or additional car surcharges. Ba Na Hills admission, which includes standard round-trip cable car access, is purchased separately.
How should I plan the Ba Na Hills cable car visit and return to Chan May Port before my cruise ship departs?
Allow about 60 minutes each way via Hai Van Tunnel (52 km) or 90 minutes each way via Hai Van Pass (64 km) between the outside port gate and the Ba Na Hills cable car base, and plan roughly 3.5–4 hours for selected sights, including the Golden Bridge, cable car rides and possible queues. Prioritize the Golden Bridge, then visit the French Village or other attractions only if time allows. Share your ship's ETA, ETD and all-aboard deadline with Minh Vu Travel, and agree on the latest time to descend by cable car and meet your driver. We plan the return to the outside Chan May Port gate with a safety buffer before your ship's boarding deadline. A 7–8-hour excursion is suitable only when the ship's docking window allows enough time for that buffer; cable car operations and queues can change with weather and demand.
How can I pay for a Ba Na Hills shore excursion from Chan May Port?
Payment terms are confirmed by Minh Vu Travel before booking and depend on the selected Chan May Port tour. Some tours may require an advance deposit; for other bookings, cash payment in VND or USD to the driver after the excursion may be available. We also accept advance credit-card payment through PayPal; a PayPal processing fee applies and is disclosed before you pay. Any deposit is part of the agreed tour amount, not an added car surcharge. The quoted VND private-car fare covers the confirmed round-trip service with pickup and return outside Chan May Port gate, with no hidden car fees. Optional payment-processing fees and separately requested services are explained in advance.
How do I book a private car from Chan May Port to Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge?
Contact Minh Vu Travel via WhatsApp +84 905 989 702 or the booking form on this page. We review your cruise schedule and available time ashore, agree on the vehicle, route, final car fare and return plan, then send instructions for meeting the driver outside Chan May Port gate. Your booking is confirmed after you accept the quoted arrangements. If a deposit is required, its amount and payment method are disclosed before confirmation.
What is the difference between a private car and a cruise-line group excursion to Ba Na Hills from Chan May Port?
A private car from Minh Vu Travel is reserved for your own group, with pickup and return outside Chan May Port gate and a sightseeing schedule agreed around your ship's all-aboard time. The car fare covers transportation and agreed driver waiting time, not Ba Na Hills tickets or a licensed guide. A cruise-line group excursion generally follows an organized group schedule, and its meeting arrangements and inclusions depend on the cruise operator's package. Compare the exact ticket, guide, meeting-point and return arrangements before choosing.
Which company offers a private Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge shore excursion from Chan May Port with a fixed car price?
Minh Vu Travel offers private round-trip car excursions from the confirmed pickup area outside Chan May Port gate to Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge. The final car fare starts from 2,200,000 VND per vehicle for the agreed route, with no hidden fees or additional car surcharges. The driver waits at the cable car base while you visit. Send your ship details to WhatsApp +84 905 989 702 for a suitable vehicle and return plan.
What is included in the final private car price from Chan May Port to Ba Na Hills?
The final VND car fare covers a private vehicle and driver, fuel, tolls, normal parking, agreed waiting time at the cable car base, and the return journey to the meeting area outside Chan May Port gate for the confirmed itinerary. There are no hidden fees or additional car surcharges for that route. Ba Na Hills admission (including standard round-trip cable car access), meals, optional licensed guide (on request), personal expenses and any separate port-operated shuttle or electric cart are not included. Any optional PayPal processing fee is disclosed before credit-card payment.
Where will my driver meet me at Chan May Port?
Your Minh Vu Travel driver waits with a name board at the confirmed private-transfer meeting area outside Chan May Port gate, not beside the ship. The walk from the cruise pier is usually around 500 metres, depending on your ship's position and port instructions. If an internal port shuttle or electric cart is available, follow the port or cruise staff's directions; this separate service is not included in the private car fare. We send your exact meeting instructions before pickup.
Which vehicle should I choose for my group and luggage?
Minh Vu Travel offers private 4-seater, 7-seater and 16-seater options for this excursion. Tell us your passenger count and any large bags, strollers or mobility equipment so we can recommend a suitable vehicle and confirm luggage space before booking. Vehicle seat count alone does not establish how much luggage will fit. The confirmed price is per car, not per person.
Can I request a child seat or an extra stop?
Yes, child seats are available on request, subject to availability. You can also request an extra sightseeing stop before booking, provided the route and your ship's all-aboard deadline allow a practical return buffer. Minh Vu Travel will confirm any requested services, adjusted itinerary and final car fare with you in advance. There are no unexpected car surcharges for the confirmed itinerary.