3 Ways to Get from Hoi An to Bana hills

3 Ways to Get from Hoi An to Bana Hills – is the most favorite answer whenever visitors want to visit Ba Na Hill from Hoi An. Ba Na Hills made its name to domestic travelers due to its unique weather condition, a full cycle of the four seasons in a day. It was the perfect summer destination as climate is relatively cooler than Hoi An and Danang City. It has been dubbed as the “heaven on earth” for its spectacular natural landscape and mesmerizing view at the height of 1,487 meter from sea level.

As years go by, Sun World Ba Na Hills gained more fame. Its newest addition, the Golden Bridge, became viral after its opening last June 2018. The giant hand shaped boulders holding a golden footbridge enchanted millions of domestic and foreign travelers. The Golden Bridge Ba Na Hills is currently one of the most visited attractions in Danang.

The world renowned SunWorld Ba Na Hills resorts and amusement park is located at the top of the mountains in An Son Village, Hoa Ninh Commune, Hoa Vang District, Da Nang City. Ba Na Hills is 68 kilometers away from Hoi An Ancient Town. There are several ways on how to get from Hoi An to Bana Hills. In this article, we are only going to discuss 3 ways to get from Hoi An to Ba Na Hills.

Bus 

Few people are aware of the bus ride to Ba Na Hills service. Bus leaves from Da Nang to Ba Na around 7:45 – 8:15 in the morning and goes back to the city by 3:30 in the afternoon. Sadly, there is not much bus transport to Ba Na Hills from Da Nang thus tourists will have to adjust their itinerary to match the bus schedule.  Getting on a bus to Bana Hills may be the cheapest way, only 130.000 VND for both ways already. Though this also means that you will have lesser time to explore the huge resort complex as you need to get back to the parking area at the foot of the mountain before the bus departs in the afternoon to avoid inconvenience. This is recommended to solo travelers who are excellent at following strict itinerary.

Private Car from Hoi An to Bana hills

If you want to have full control over your itinerary, getting a private car would be the best way to get from Hoi An to Golden Bridge Ba Na Hills. This option is perfect for  group of 3 or more travelers, you can simply rent a car with an English speaking driver and will wait for you until you finish the tour on your own pace and bring you back to your hotel in Hoi An. The price ranges from $40 – $60 depending on the car type and tour inclusive. Exploring the Sun World Ba Na Hills and getting to the Golden Bridge usually does not require a tour guide as the resort has helpful signages and maps in English, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese.

Taxi / Grab

Taxi might be the best option if you are in a rush and was not able to plan to add Ba Na Hills tour beforehand. Taxi fare runs from $25 – $50 per transfer. As convenient as it is, this might be the most expensive way to get to Ba Na Hills from Hoi An as drivers usually ask for additional fees if you hail them from Ba Na Hills back to the city in the late afternoon or evening. If you still prefer to go with taxi, then it is highly recommended to use only the most trusted taxi companies in Central Vietnam e.g VinaSun, Mai Linh and Taxi Xanh.

It is always best to plan ahead and weigh your options. There are different ways to get from Hoi An to Bana Hills depending on your preferences and situation, there’s always pros and cons of each of the options. Choosing the right mode of transport may determine how your day would go on your trip to one of Vietnam’s most beloved resort and recreational complex, Sunworld Ba Na Hills.