HANOI / MAI CHAU / HA LONG / HOI AN / HUE / HO CHI MINH CITY / MY THO
A memorable golf tour with unforgettable experiences of Vietnam. On your 14 days tour, you will explore the thousand - year old capital Hanoi, spend a night on cruise in Halong Bay, visit the ancient capital Hue and the famous tunnel Cu Chi in Ho Chi Minh city and play golf at Vietnam’s world-class golf courses. This tour is also suitable for non-golfer companions.
Take in increadible sights of Hanoi, from the ancient buildings and temples to the bustling streets.
Leave the bustle of Hanoi behind on a tour of its traditional side in Mai Chau and enjoy the hospitality of local people in unique stilt houses.
Take an overnight cruise through the UNESCO – heritage site of Halong, admiring the scenery and dining on fresh seafood.
Experience the vibrancy of Saigon and soak up the rich tapestry of history and culture.
Morning city tour to visit Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House and Mausoleum, the President Place, One Pillar Pagoda, the thousand year-old Tran Quoc Pagoda and Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Extensive Cyclo tour around Hoan Kiem Lake and through the lively streets and alleys of the Old Quarter in the afternoon.
Night in Hanoi.
Depart for Phoenix Golf in Hoa Binh Province (1.30 hours by car). Enjoy a full round of 18 holes in one of the finest golf courses in the country with some of the most scenic views anywhere in the world.
Phoenix Golf Resort is the biggest golf resort in North Vietnam with 54 holes spread over three memorable courses that include stunning elevation changes and truly diverse hole layouts. Be sure to bring your A game as well as your best camera!
Transfer to Mai Chau in the late afternoon. Enjoy dinner with local food and sit back to watch a traditional dance performance on a stilt house.
Night in Mai Chau.
Escape the bustle and hustle of the city, spend the morning exploring Lac Village – home to the local White Thai people for 700 years. Ideally nested amongst the stunning mountain ranges of Mai Chau, the village is a green valley of paddy fields dotted with rows of stilt houses.
Take your bike and explore the beautiful village.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Return to Hanoi in the afternoon.
After breakfast, embark on a journey to Ha Long Bay- a UNESCO World Heritage Site (4 hours by car). Along the way, beautiful panoramic views of the rural village and paddy fields of the Red River Delta.
Ha Long Bay is located 165 km east of Hanoi, in Quang Ninh Province. The site covers an area of 434 square km and comprises 775 limestone islets. Each islet has been marvelously carved by wind and water and, through time, stand as sculptures which decorate the vast expanses. Together they are a testament to the forces of nature and live up to the aptly named Bay of the Descending Dragon.
Midday arrival in Ha Long city and board a junk cruise. Seafood lunch on the bay.
Spend the afternoon cruising around Halong Bay’s thousands of limestione islets and caves. Visit a natural grotto with spectacular formations en-route.
Dinner and night on board the junk amidst the marvels of the bay.
In ideal weather conditions, a night fishing session will be organized.
Night on cruise in Ha Long Bay.
Wake up early to watch amazing sunrise over the bay in the morning. Continue cruising before returning to Hanoi. Disembark the cruise and transfer to FLC Halong Golf.
With four holes directly facing Ha Long Bay and others ridging a steep valley, FLC Ha Long Bay Golf Course provides something golfers dream about but rarely find: views to die for, playability without being severely penal, a year-round playing climate – all in a bucket-list destination with an abundance of non-golf activities. The course is some 6800 yards from the “tips” and 6200-6300 yards from the white tees – relatively short by modern standards. There are five par-3 holes, three of which offer 180-degree vistas over Ha Long Bay, with two (the eighth and 12th) likely to be compared to the iconic 7th hole at Pebble Beach, California
Enjoy a full round of 18 holes with stunning view of Halong Bay.
Return to your hotel in Halong City.
Night in Halong City.
After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to BRG Da Nang Golf Club the most beautiful golf course in Da Nang, a magnificent links-style layout designed by global golf icon Greg Norman.
The breathtaking 7,176-yard, par-72 course weaves its way through a rugged dunes cape 15 minutes south of Da Nang. Its signature hole is the par-3 16th, which backs up against Ha My Beach and offers spectacular views of the East Sea and Cham Islands. The rolling fairways make for some spectacular tee shots while fast (12-13 stimp) greens are PGA-Tour grade. Make sure you roll your putts in smoothly!
Enjoy a full round of 18 holes at this beautiful golf course, then return for your resort in the afternoon.
Night in Hoi An.
Be enchanted by the historic wonders and quaint charm of UNESCO heritage. Spend a half day with a local guide, exploring the ancient town and learn all about Hoi An’s illustrious past as a trading port.
Take a walk through town and seeing remarkably well-preserved traditional houses that have withstood 200 years of weather and war. You will hear stories about the prosperous merchants who used to live in these homes, some proudly recounted by their own children and grandchildren.
Visit a Chinese Assembly hall, a colorful bright gates, dragon statues and elaborate rooftops.
Make a stop at the Japanese Covered Bridge, one of two such bridges in Vietnam. The bridge was built more than 400 years ago to connect the Japanese community with the Chinese who lived on the other side of the water. You will find carvings and paintings rich with symbolism and cultural significance inside the bridge.
Visit some of Hoi An’s famous handicraft shop, art galleries and the town’s vibrant market and thread through the smaller laneways and local neighborhoods to really appreciate Hoi An’s endless charm.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Free afternoon to relax and explore at your own leisure. You might like to enjoy the beach or take a walk to the riverside near your hotel to explore the local shops. Grab a “Banh Mi”, world-famous local baguette at the local eatery.
Night in Hoi An.
After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to Montgomerie Links Golf Club for a full round of 18 holes.
Created by golfing legend Colin Montgomerie, Montgomerie Links Golf Course is truly an international 5- star championship links style course that tees up challenging and enjoyable play for all levels of golfers from around the world. The traditional links style design features sandy solid, wind- blown dunes, existing native vegetation, strategically placed bunkers, generous and undulating greens and closely mown chipping areas. The course also hosts more water holes than most links courses, including lakes and streams that add further aesthetic appeal. Remember to polish your bunker play beforehand!
Return to your resort in the afternoon.
Night in Hoi An.
After breakfast, drive from Hoi An to Hue. Travel over the Hai Van Pass, which on a clear day has spectacular views out to the East Sea and the Lang Co Peninsula.
Arrival in Hue and exploring the Imperial City, known as the Citadel, with your guide- which was actually a walled fortress and palace belonged to the ancient city of Hue which was a capital city of the Nguyen Dynasty for 140 years back from 1805 until 1945.
Explore the tomb of King Khai Dinh. This hillside monument is a synthesis of Vietnamese and European elements. Most of the tomb’s grandiose exterior is covered in blackened concrete, creating an unexpectedly Gothic air, while the interiors resemble an explosion of colourful mosaic. Khai Dinh was the penultimate emperor of Vietnam, from 1916 to 1925. The construction of his flamboyant tomb took 11 years.
Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the main institutions for Buddhism in Vietnam.
Lunch in a local restaurant.
Night in Hue.
After breakfast, transfer from Hoi An to Laguna Lang Co Golf Resort via Da Nang (1.5 hours by car). Travel over the Hai Van Pass, which on a clear day has spectacular views out to the East Sea and the Lang Co Peninsula. Enjoy a full round of 18 holes at Laguna Lang Co Golf Club with ocean views and an amphitheatre – like mountainous backdrop and a calming sea breeze wafts acrros the course.
Laguna Lang Co Golf Club, an 18-hole, par-71 championship course designed by Sir Nick Faldo. The Lang Co Golf Club delivers a golfing experience that can be enjoyed by the most experienced players and beginners alike. The course presents variety for players of all levels measuring just over 7,000 yards from the championship tees and a beginner friendly 5,263 yards from the front tees. The course weaves between trees, natural streams, over rice paddies and through impressive rock features to create a memorable and diverse and unique golf experience.
Return to Hue in the late afternoon.
Night in Hue.
A short flight (1.5 hours) takes you to vibrant Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Drive 1.5 hours to explore the underground tunnels in Cu Chi. The intricate underground network of tunnels and chambers were first dug in 1948 to assist the Viet Minh against Colonial France and were continually expanded in the following 25 years. At its peak the de-facto underground city housed up to 10,000 people with living areas, kitchens, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals and command centers.
During the American War the entire area of Cu Chi was designated a free fire zone and was heavily bombarded. From 1988, two sections of tunnels have been open for visitors. Now you have a chance to crawl through the tunnels yourself!
Return to Ho Chi Minh City for lunch.
Night in Ho Chi Minh City.
Departure for My Tho in the Mekong Delta which has extensive network of thousands of water channels extending over 40,000 km2. The landscape is beautiful with its yellow rice fields and green orchards. The main mean of transportation is by boat. Board a traditional boat for a trip down the Mekong River, experience the memorable floating markets, and explore the canals and their lush green vegetation. Don’t miss the orchards where you can listen to the traditional tunes of the South while tasting a diverse selection of tropical fruits. Filled with vitamins and fiber, discover the local way of producing coconut candy and rehydrate yourself with a cup of honey tea at a beekeeping house.
Lunch in a local restaurant.
Row a boat out of the canals and back to the car.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Night in Ho Chi Minh City.
Afternoon tour to explore the biggest city of Vietnam in the afternoon. Take a walk to visit Reunification Place (former Presidential Place), Dong Khoi Street, Opera House, City Hall or Cathedral. Send your postcards from the pretty French colonial-style post office built by Gustave Eiffel in 1891 and visit the Ben Thanh market, an 11,000 m covered market, which offers the visitor an assortment of local products.
Transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your return flight.
The starting price mentioned is per person and based on two travellers.
International and domestic flight not included.
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