VIETNAM DELUXE GOLF TOUR 13 DAYS

You are welcomed by our guide and driver at Tan Son Nhat airport and then be transferred to the center of Ho Chi Minh city, formerly known as Saigon.

Have your welcome dinner at Temp club. Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Saigon.

After enjoy buffet breakfast at your hotel. We travel to the Vietnam Golf and Country Club - Lee Trevino designed and home of the 2008 Vietnam Carlsberg Masters Asian Tour Event. The club is home to two 18-hole courses (East and West). Initial impressions of this course upon arrival are fantastic. Impeccably manicured greenery flanks the drive in as you pull up to the modern clubhouse and are directed to the spacious locker rooms. The courses themselves are well worth the trip. The older West course is marred slightly by the presence of a single giant tree in the centre of the fairway on several holes, a design quirk that is slightly overused but enjoyed by many. Nevertheless, holes such as the 5th - a tricky short dogleg par-4, and the 18th - a grandstand closer played downhill through a narrow funnel of trees, are top shelf holes by any standards. The East course is slightly more forgiving than its Western companion due to its wider fairways. However, hugely undulating greens and plentiful water hazards mean that it’s far from easy. Top holes here include the 5th and the 6th, the second of which is an uphill par-5 and is probably the toughest of either course.

Transfer back to Saigon city.

Enjoy your special dinner on Bon Sai cruise, cruise along Saigon river, enjoy your dishes and listening to traditional folk music, sing and dance. You will have relaxation-time to catch the over view of the city, people working at Saigon port. Along both sides of the river are mansions, life of the civilians…..Free your time to explore Saigon nightlife. Overnight in Saigon.

Breakfast at hotel. Journey south to the Mekong delta, known as the ‘rice bowl of Vietnam’, and spend a full day exploring one of Vietnam’s most fertile regions and the main cultivation area of rice and tropical fruits.

We transfer to My Tho city (02 hour). It‘s famous for its extensive orchards and immense rice fields. On arrival, take a leisurely boat trip around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands (04 sacred animals of Buddhism). Enjoy a rowing boat ride in the shadows of the water-coconut palms along the tiny canals. Enjoy fresh coconut juice on boat. We will visit the picturesque orchards and sample the freshly picked fruit at the invitation of friendly local farmers. Spend some time in the villages to learn about the daily lives of the inhabitants, enjoying some kinds of tropical fruits while listening Southern traditional music.

We continue to “Coconuts homeland”, Ben Tre - Where you can learn how to make coconut candy. You can try some candies, visit the honey bee farm and try the honey, banana wine, ginger jams, soy beans… made by the villagers

Enjoy a horse-cart around the village to have a look at the orchards and visit local people’s house. Enjoy a relaxing cup of honey tea before returning to My Tho via a natural canal, cruising under the shadows of water coconut palms. You will have a chance to enjoy the famous dish “Fried Mekong Elephant Ear Fish” at local restaurant.After your lunch we transfer back to Saigon. Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Saigon.

After enjoy buffet breakfast at your hotel. We transfer to Twin Doves Golf Course. Twin Doves is a modern day golf course located an hour from the centre of Saigon. The course is a delight to play with challenging tee shots, island greens and water running through a majority of the holes. There are 27 holes at Twin Doves with Luna, Stella and Sole, the names of the three nine hole sections. Each individual nine has it’s own charm. The Luna course has rolling hills connected with tree-lined fairways. Stella, requires huge amount of accuracy off the tee and precise irons to the greens as the majority of holes are lined with trees and creeks. The Sole course has one par three and one par five, with the rest being par 4’s. Sole contains many lakes, challenging bunkers and the difficult par three third to an island green.

Freshen up after your round before transferring back to Saigon for a free afternoon and evening.

After enjoy buffet breakfast at your hotel. We transfer to the airport for a short flight to Da Nang. You are welcome at the airport then transfer to your hotel for check in.

It is no wonder Hoi An is the favoured stop of many visitors to Vietnam and this area is now home to a host of 5 star Golf Courses in one of the world’s most beautiful locations. The narrow lanes are ideal for a guided walking tour. There is plenty to visit including the old merchant’s houses with influences from Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese architecture.

After your lunch at Nam Long restaurant. We enjoy a walking around the historic town soaking up the atmosphere, exploring the many Chinese assembly halls and fascinating ancestral homes, some of which have been occupied by the same family for fifteen generations. One of the most spectacular Assembly Halls is the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, built in 1690. The pagoda inside contains intricate statues and artwork, in part dedicated to Thien Hau Than Mau, the Goddess of the Sea and protector of fishermen.

Walking tour of the ancient town center takes us to the sites of former merchants’ homes, the 400-year old Japanese Covered bridge - The symbol of Hoian. The Japanese Covered bridge was the first bridge in Hoian and was constructed in 1593. It was built by the Japanese community of Hoian to link them with the Chinese quarters across the stream. 

The town is also famous for its shops in particular it’s large number of tailors. If you wanted, you could have a whole new wardrobe made for you here. You can enjoy browsing and shopping in one of the most colorful local marketplaces in all of Southeast Asia. Free your time to relax or discover the hidden charm of Hoian town. Overnight in Hoian.

Buffet breakfast at your hotel. We drive north to play one of Vietnam’s newest courses and what may possibly be its best. Located to the north of Da Nang and south of Hue, this 18 hole championship course is designed by 6 time Major winner Sir Nick Faldo. The course is nestled between a back drop of undulating mountain terrain on one side and a spectacular beach front on the other. Laguna Lang Co Golf Club is the centre piece of Laguna Lang Co, a destination resort complex comprising of the award winning Banyan Tree Lang Co & Angsana Lang Co Resorts. The 6,958 yard par 71 course takes great advantage of the variety of existing environments with golf weaving between trees, over rice paddy fields and streams, through impressive rock features and alongside the beach. On each both the front and back nine the golfer gets to experience every one of these environments making for a very memorable golf experience and giving the golf course a true sense of place.

Transfer back to Hoian an town. Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Hoian. 

Today you have a free day to relax on the beach or by the hotel pool. You may like to take a bike trip through the countryside or enjoy a full day professional Vietnamese cooking class. You can go shopping in the Hoi An old town or spend a day getting pampered at a Vietnamese spa. Your local guide will be on hand for any preferences you may have.

Buffet breakfast at your hotel. This morning transfer to play one of Vietnam’s best courses. The 2012 Forbes Travel Guide rated Montgomerie Links as one of Asia’s ten most elite courses. It has been designed to capitalize on its close proximity to the warm, tranquil East Sea (more commonly known in the West as the South China Sea) and famed Marble Mountains, which are clearly visible from various points on the 18- hole course. The over-arching design philosophy behind all of Colin Montgomerie’s courses is to work closely with the natural characteristics of each site. This course has many truly outstanding natural features. The sandy soil, wind-blown dunes, and native vegetation combine to create the framework for a very strong links-style golf course that caters to players of all abilities and is a sheer delight to play. Although the course doesn’t officially have a signature hole, the stunning par- 5 12th is up there as one of the best. Playing slightly uphill to a bunker-riddled fairway, the hole is framed by the clubhouse in the background and has been described as the best par-5 in Vietnam.

Transfer back to Hoian town. Enjoy Amazing Sunset Cocktail cruise on Thu Bon river. Admire a glorious sunset while enjoying cocktails with family and friends. A perfect way to start the evening. The sun is low in the sky and the wind is gentle. Excellent calm water cruising. A complimentary cocktail is served upon boarding, having some snack and setting the scene for the unforgettable evening ahead. On board, we also served food with set menus and A la carte menu, so you can order your dinner.

Free your time to relax or discover the hidden charm of Hoian town.

Buffet breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to Da Nang airport to take a flight to Hanoi. You are welcome at the airport then transfer to Hanoi for check in.

P.M: We will visit the Temple of Literature - Vietnam’s first university. Constructed in 1070. The temple is dedicated to one of the world’s most famous scholars, Confucius. Inside the temple grounds huge stone stele rest on the backs of even larger stone turtles (in Vietnamese culture the turtle represents longevity).

Enjoying a cyclo ride through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, also known as “36 streets.” This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It’s a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities all around you. We will travel around the famous Hoan Kiem lake (Lake of the Restored Sword.) - The heart of Hanoi capital. 

Start your evening with a traditional water puppet performance (Roi Nuoc). The stage is actually a large container of water where the characters (carved wooden puppets} “act” out the story. Most of the stories are whimsical and fun, and the puppeteers stand in waist deep water behind a screen controlling the puppets with rods that mostly are under the water.

Have your dinner at Dinh Lang restaurant with traditional music. Overnight in Hanoi.

After breakfast at the hotel, we travel to the King's Island Golf and Country Club - the first golf course ever built in North Vietnam is an exclusive golf and recreational resort, incorporating two 18-hole golf courses consisting of Lake Side and Mountain View, club house facilities. We spend 1 round of 18 holes at Lakeside course which was designed by American Golf Course Architect, Robert McFarland, who has been involved in designing championship golf courses around the world including Mission Hills California. Nature herself has created a superb setting for this very challenging 6,454 Yards, Par 72 course.

Transfer back to hotel. Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi. 

Breakfast at hotel. We depart for Ha Long city (170 km), approximately three hours away to visit Halong bay (a World Natural Heritage site and a New World’s Wonder). Halong bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various sizes and shapes with 1969 islets. Several of the islands are hollow, with enormous caves, other support floating villages of fishermen. You have chance of observing scenic country side of Vietnam dominated by enormous lush rice field.

Upon arrival in Halong. Check-in between 11:30 - 12:00 at the boat port. Enjoy a refreshing “Welcome cocktail” upon check-in on the sun deck. Enjoy your lunch as the vessel sails to Halong Bay passing the Fighting cocks islet, the Elephant leg islet, the Castle islet, the Soi Sim Island. Arrive at Surprise grotto - one of the most famous grotto in the entire Halong, we will visit the cave by Tender. After taking a lot of photos and admire the beauty of the cave we will visit the fishing village by local rowing boat (1 hour) with the opportunity to interact with fishermen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations then we return to the vessel for free time at your leisure. You can swim in the clear emerald waters, soak up the sun over a cool beer on the top deck sun lounge or try your hand at some kayaking (your account) amongst the huge limestone outcrops that surround us. We retire to the junk and relax on the top deck and enjoy a refreshing drink from the bar. Enjoy and learn the Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the sundeck. Your delicious seafood dinner will be served at the restaurant. Stay overnight on cruise for a more in-depth experience.

(The itinerary above may be changed depending on the cruise we choose and weather permitting).

Greet the day with a morning Tai Chi exercise with an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. Sitting on the upper desk we can enjoy the breath - taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the crystal-clear water of the bay. We can hear the birds singing, cicadas chirping ashore and the gentle lapping of the waves against our boat, the perfect soundtrack to accompany the fresh air and gentle breeze.

International brunch buffet served in the restaurant. Check-out on board and disembarkation at boat port, Halong city.

Our tour guide and driver will pick you up and transfer to Hanoi. On the ways we will visit the But Thap pagoda and Bat Trang ceramic village - is popular for being an ancient pottery handicrafts village. Most of the pottery kilns in the village still produce goods in the traditional way, which is similar to the ancient way dating back 700 years. 

Free your time at leisure, walking or shopping around the old quarter.

Enjoy farewell dinner at Wild Rice restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.

Breakfast at hotel. Full day city tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh complex (Closed on Mondays and Fridays mornings and whole September and October for annual repairs). Visit One Pillar pagoda, founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049. This structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. Free time to relax or visit the exciting Dong Xuan covered market, the oldest and largest market in Hanoi. Here you can buy anything from ‘ghost money’ (usually fake $100 bills!) to replica Louis Vuitton bags.

Our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.