Vietnam Golf and Discover in 12 Days

Arrival in Ho Chi Minh, Enjoy welcome dinner

Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, the most bustling and vibrant city in southern Vietnam. It is one of the top destinations for international tourists. At Tan Son Nhat Airport, our guide and driver will greet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in.

At 6:30 PM, our driver will meet you in the hotel lobby to take you to a restaurant for a welcoming dinner. After dinner, you will be driven back to your hotel. You have free time to relax or take a stroll in this lively city. 

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

This morning, you will drive approximately 48 km to enjoy an 18-hole round of golf at Long Thanh Golf Club. This club epitomizes golf in Vietnam, offering a green space suitable for all golfers.

In the afternoon, you will participate in a city tour, visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Post Office, the historic Reunification Palace, and Ben Thanh Market to experience the daily life of the locals.

Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

07:30 AM: Today, our guide will pick you up at the hotel lobby and take you to the Mekong Delta, where we will explore the unique lifestyle of the local people.

The program begins with a visit to the Cai Be floating market. Then, we’ll visit a local workshop to see how rice paper, coconut candy, and pop-rice are made. Enjoy some sweets with a cup of hot tea. Next, a rowing boat will take you deeper into the countryside along smaller canals, allowing you to enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

An optional lunch can be served at a local house (Ba Kiet / 10 Huong...).

After lunch, we’ll head to Tan Phong island for biking or walking along village paths to observe local daily life: orchards, schools, churches, pagodas, traditional houses, and perhaps the traditional methods of fruit picking in the Mekong Delta. Along the way, we can make some stops to see how they make rice paper for spring rolls, sew coconut leaves for cottage roofs, and especially see how they weave dried water hyacinth to create various products like baskets, bags, hats, wallets, and shoes.

We will visit a Mekong garden, enjoy some tea while listening to traditional music. The cruise will return and end at Cai Be pier around 3:30 PM. Then, we will drive back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Today, you will depart from Ho Chi Minh City and head to Phan Thiet, a charming destination known for its luxury beach resorts and international golf courses. On the way, you will pass by numerous dragon fruit gardens and dense rubber plantations. After completing the check-in procedure, you will enjoy an 18-hole round of golf at Sea Links Golf Club, the first links golf course in Vietnam, situated on cliffs and sandy dunes. The club was designed by the talented and experienced architect Ronald Fream, a well-known name from the Golfplan Design Company in the United States. In the afternoon, you will have leisure time to enjoy the beautiful Mui Ne Beach.

Stay overnight in Mui Ne.

Today, you will have the unique opportunity to see Vietnam from the open "cockpit" of a hot air balloon!

4:30 - 5:00 AM: Pickup from your hotel or another location in Phan Thiet/Mui Ne.

5:20 - 6:00 AM: Start of the flight. 

6:20 - 7:00 AM: Landing and initiation ceremony for first-time flyers. 

7:30 - 8:00 AM: Transport back to your hotel or another location in the city.

Most of the time, people fly near or over the white sand dunes of Mui Ne, known as the driest place in Vietnam. However, you will see not only dunes but also desert lakes and even swamps! When winds are too strong in the dunes, the flight moves further from the sea, offering views of nearby mountains, rivers, local villages, and farmlands with grazing animals - a truly picturesque experience.

The adventure continues even after landing: experience a special first-time flier ceremony, which dates back to the 18th century. Enjoy a glass of champagne in the morning like a true aristocrat, or opt for chilled water - it's all up to you. The entire adventure will take 3-4 hours, with the flight itself lasting around 1 hour. In strong winds, the flight may be shorter.

Many customers say this is a must-do while in Phan Thiet/Mui Ne. Others call it a highlight of their trip. Don't just take their word for it - try it yourself!

Note: This is a join-in tour. If you would like to have a private balloon ride, please send us a request.

Overnight in Mui Ne.

Today, you will depart from Mui Ne and transfer to Da Lat, the "City of Eternal Spring." Along the way, you will have the chance to see rubber and tea plantations. Upon arrival, after completing the check-in procedure and freshening up, you will have time to enjoy this charming city. Here, you can find European-style French chalets, pine forests, and a wide variety of flowers and vegetables. You will have free time to explore the city on your own.

Stay overnight in Da Lat.

This morning, you will enjoy an 18-hole round of golf at Da Lat Palace Golf Club, an international standard course with picturesque scenery. At the scheduled time, you will be transferred to Lien Khuong Airport to catch a flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival in Vietnam's official capital, you will check in at your hotel and then walk to Thang Long Water Puppet Theater to experience a Water Puppet performance, a unique Vietnamese art form originating from Southeast Asia's wet-rice culture. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about some of Vietnam's mythology, traditions, and contemporary customs.

Overnight in Hanoi.

This morning, you will have the chance to play an 18-hole round at King's Island Golf Club, Vietnam's first golf course, located about 50 km outside of Hanoi. Afterward, you will return to Hanoi and visit the Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam. Enjoy a cyclo tour around the Hanoi Old Quarter.

Overnight in Hanoi.

From Hanoi, you will embark on a picturesque journey through the Red River Delta, characterized by vast rice fields, to visit the stunning Halong Bay, a World Natural Heritage site known for its thousands of limestone caves and dolomite islands. You will stop for an 18-hole round of golf at FLC Ha Long Golf Club, which offers majestic views of Halong Bay, allowing you to experience the beauty of nature while enjoying your game. It is the perfect place to relax and marvel at one of the world's natural wonders.

Overnight on the mainland of Halong

At the scheduled time, our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Tuan Chau Island.

Upon arrival at Tuan Chau Island – President Cruises Private Pontoon, you'll be greeted with welcome drinks and snacks, followed by cruise information and check-in.

12:15 - 13:30 Lunch will be served as the President cruises toward Halong Bay. You will pass famous landmarks such as the Fighting Cocks Islet, Thien Cung Cave, and Dau Go Cave.

14:30 The first stop of the day will be the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, where you can enjoy panoramic views of Halong Bay after exploring the cave.

15:30 - 16:30 The cruise will continue to the Ho Dong Tien area. You can relax with afternoon tea on the sundeck, enjoy a spa treatment (additional fee) or pamper yourself in the sundeck swimming pool.

17:30 - 18:15 Cooking demonstration on the sundeck

Anchor at Coconut Tree Island for overnight stay.

17:45 - 18:45 Happy Hour on the sundeck*

19:15 Dinner is served at the restaurant. Savour a delicious dinner at Presiden’s Restaurant or chooses a special spot anywhere else on board to dine. After dinner, indulge in drinks and squid fishing, a spa treat ment.

You will spend the night on boat.

06:30: Start your day with Tai Chi on the sundeck. 

07:00: Enjoy coffee and tea with freshly baked pastries in the restaurant. 

07:40: Visit Ti Top Island, where you can swim or hike to the top for another stunning panoramic view of the bay or choose the kayaking option at Luon Cave. 

09:00: Have breakfast at the restaurant. 

10:00: Settle your bills. 

10:30 – 10:45: Return to Tuan Chau Marina. 

11:00 – 11:30: Transfer back to Hanoi. 

Overnight in Hanoi.

Free time at your leisure until we pick you to the airport for your flight back home. With the sincere thanks for your travel to Vietnam, hope that you have enjoyed your Vietnam trip and look forward to see you again!