Ba Na Hills Guide (with Kids & Elderly)
Traveling to Ba Na Hills with two kids and an elderly parent is not easy.
Our route was Da Nang → Ba Na Hills → Hoi An, and we had to carry luggage along the way.
There were several critical decision points — honestly, every step felt like a challenge.
1. Grab Drop-off & Shuttle Transfer (with Luggage)
When you take a Grab to Ba Na Hills, you will be dropped off at the taxi drop-off area.
From here:
- You must take a shuttle bus to the ticket office
- The ride is short (about 2 minutes)
- BUT there is no dedicated luggage storage space on the shuttle
👉 You must lift and carry your luggage yourself onto the bus
👉 This can be difficult with kids or elderly family members
2. Finding the Luggage Storage (Hidden Spot)
At the ticket office, there is no clear sign for luggage storage
👉 Here’s how to find it:
- Face the ticket office
- Walk all the way to the right side
- Go past the ticket counters
- Behind them, you’ll find a small building
✔ This is the luggage storage
✔ It has CCTV
✔ It was free when we used it
3. Choosing the Right Cable Car Station (Very Important)
There are two main cable car routes:
Toc Tien Station
- About 15 minutes walk from ticket office
- Has hotel check-in & luggage transfer service
- Best option if you have luggage
Hoi An Station
- About 10 minutes walk
- Faster access to Golden Bridge
👉 Important Decision Tip
- If you have luggage → Go to Toc Tien Station
- If you want to visit Golden Bridge first →
👉 Leave luggage at storage and go to Hoi An Station
4. Hotel Check-in Time (Critical)
If you are staying at:
👉 Mercure Danang French Village Ba Na Hills
- Check-in deadline is around 4:00 PM
- (Likely 기준: Toc Tien route)
👉 We arrived around 2 PM and wanted to check in early
👉 So we went directly via Toc Tien Station first
5. Cable Car Waiting Time
In the morning:
- The cable car line is extremely long
👉 With kids or elderly:
- Waiting can be exhausting
👉 Real Recommendation
- Arrive in the afternoon
- Stay 1 night at Ba Na Hills
✔ Yes, it’s more expensive
✔ But much more comfortable for families
Conclusion
Ba Na Hills is beautiful, but logistics can be challenging — especially with kids and elderly family members.
👉 Plan your route carefully
👉 Decide your cable car station in advance
👉 Use luggage storage strategically
With the right plan, your trip will be much smoother.