ULTIMATE VIETNAM
17 DAYS | 6 ROUNDS OF GOLF | 3 EXPERIENCES | WELCOME & FAREWELL DINNERS
Golf in Vietnam is an experience to remember for a lifetime.
A land of staggering natural beauty and cultural complexities, of dynamic megacities and hill-tribe villages, Vietnam is both exotic and compelling. Unforgettable experiences are everywhere in Vietnam. There’s the sublime: gazing over a surreal seascape of limestone islands from the deck of a traditional junk in Halong Bay, to the ridiculous 10 minutes just to cross the street through a tsunami of motorbikes in Hanoi.
Thailand may contest the top spot, but in Southeast Asia nothing really comes close: Vietnamese food is that good. Incredibly subtle in its flavours and outstanding in its diversity, Vietnamese cooking is a fascinating draw for travelers
Explore golf, history and culture, Vietnam has it all. One of the best up-and-coming golfing destinations in the world, the country is dynamic, safe, and affordable. From the excitement of modern Saigon to the thousand-year-old streets of Hanoi, from the sea and sand in Danang and Hoi An. Combine this with world-class Vietnam golf, and you have the foundation of for the ultimate Vietnam golf experience.
Vietnam is emerging as one of the best new golf destinations with incredible weather, fascinating cultures and a brilliant range of championship golf courses. Enjoy the exotic culture as you take in the wonders of this wonderful country. Visit, golf, and tour the capital Hanoi and the iconic Ha Long Bay, the centre of Vietnam golf in Danang.
Tour Highlights
- Best Golf Courses – Considered to be Asia’s next great golf destination Vietnam, there are golf courses designed by Greg Norman, Nick Faldo, and Colin Montgomerie. Among the best golf courses in Vietnam is Montgomerie Links & Twin Doves Golf Club.
- Hanoi – Located on the banks of the Red River, is one of the most ancient capitals in the world, French-colonial city is also known for its delectable cuisine, vibrant nightlife, silks, and handicrafts
- Danang– Tranquil beaches with clear blue waters, and verdant national parks, with beautiful sunsets against an impressive backdrop of lush mountains.
- Vietnamese Food – Considered one of the healthiest cuisines in the world, Vietnamese food is all about balance.
- Ho Chi Minh – Vietnam at its most dizzying, A chaotic whirl, the city breathes life and vitality.
Itinerary
DAY ONE – International outbound flight
Today your adventure begins, by boarding your international outbound flight to Hanoi.
DAY TWO – Arrive in Hanoi
Meet and Greet by our staff at the International Airport, and transfer to your hotel. In the evening enjoy a welcome dinner and our first chance to sample Vietnam’s cuisine that incorporates bold flavours and strong aromas to create unique dishes that are distinct to the country and culture.
✅ Welcome Dinner
DAY THREE – Golf at BRG Kings Island Golf Resort,
After breakfast and transfer to BRG Kings Island Golf Resort.BRG Kings Island Golf Resort is a 54 hole golf resort in the outskirts of Hanoi. The golf resort lies on the shores of the Dong Mo reservoir 36 kilometers from Hanoi.
At only 45 minutes drive from the capital, King’s Island is high quality and convenient choice to include in any North Vietnam golf package. Access to the course is by boat, or car in the case of the King’s Course.
The island golf complex situated site comprises 350 hectares of land and 1,500 hectares of waterfront.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Golf ✅ Transfers
DAY FOUR – Half day sightseeing tour
After Breakfast, begin your half-day sightseeing tour.
This tour is designed to bring you a feel of Hanoi’s local culture while enjoying sightseeing highlights of an absolute and adorable Hanoi.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Tour ✅ Transfers
DAY FIVE – Golf at FLC Ha long bay golf club
After Breakfast, transfer to the multi-award-winning FLC Ha Long Bay Golf Club. FLC Ha Long Bay Golf Club opened for play in August 2017.
Twenty minutes from Ha Long City and three hours from Hanoi, the 18-hole championship Schmidt-Curley designed layout offers stunning scenic ocean views over the famous UNESCO world heritage site.
The golf course sits above the old town of Ha Long Bay and overlooks the spectacular limestone karst-riddled bay. The dramatic terrain offers a drastic departure from the sandy dunes of coastal Vietnamese golf sites.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Golf ✅ Transfers
DAY SIX – Halong bay cruise
After Breakfast, transfer to the pier for you Halong bay cruise. In ancient Vietnamese, it literally means “descending dragon”.
According to the legend, when Vietnam was being attacked by northern invaders, the Jade Emperor sent the Mother Dragon (and her children) to descend to earth and help defend the country.
The Vietnamese gave the name “Halong” to the place where it first appeared as a sign of gratitude.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Cruise ✅ Transfers
DAY SEVEN – Disembark cruise & flight to Danang
Disembark Cruise and transfer to Hanoi International Airport for evening flight to Danang.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Domestic fight ✅ Transfers
DAY EIGHT – Golf at BA Na hills golf club
After Breakfast, transfer to the Ba Na hills golf club, Ba Na Hills is laid out in several valleys of the surrounding mountain ranges.
The Ba Na Hills mountain course has a diverse mix of natural topography and vegetation. The holes at higher elevations have nice vantage points with spectacular views of the valleys below.
The site has a fair amount of elevation change and many natural features like large hardwood trees and streams that meander though several of the holes. At 7,858 yards in length, the par-72 golf course provides a balance of challenge and enjoyment for golfers of all skill levels.
The varying lengths of each hole and different lies resulting from the rolling hills and elevation changes ensure the use of a variety of shots throughout the 18 holes.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Golf ✅ Transfers
DAY NINE – Free day at leisure
Free day at leisure to enjoy and explore Danang.
✅ Breakfast
DAY TEN – Golf at BRG Da Nang golf resort
After breakfast, morning transfer to the BRG Da Nang golf resort. This Norman Course opened in 2010 and immediately leaped to fame being recognized as one of the 15 best new courses in the world by USA GOLF magazine.
Da Nang Golf Resort has achieved many awards, amongst them 2011, 2012, 2013 best golf course in Asia by the readers of Asian Golf Monthly as well as the 2012 Best Golf Course in Vietnam by USA Golf Digest and the 2014 IAGTO Diamond Award.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Golf ✅ Transfers
DAY ELEVEN – Half-day Hoian walking tour
After Breakfast, Take a pleasant guided walk through Hoi An’s ancient town, which has remained largely unchanged over the last couple of hundred years.
Seeing the town on foot lets you better appreciate the architecture and monuments that reflect various Asian styles.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Tour ✅ Transfers
DAY TWELVE – Golf at Montgomerie Links Vietnam
After Breakfast, transfer to The Montgomerie Links, located just off historical Danang Beach and minutes from the Danang City, is a stunning 7090 yard, par-72 golf course.
The course rated as one of Asia’s ten most elite courses by the 2012 Forbes Travel Guide as well as most recently has been voted as ‘Vietnam’s Best Championship Course 2013’ by the Vietnam Golf Magazine. Since then yearly awards are common for the Montgomerie.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Golf ✅ Transfers
DAY THIRTEEN – Fly to Ho Chi Minh
After Breakfast, Leave Danang and fly to Ho Chi Minh. On arrival transfer to your hotel, transfer to hotel.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Domestic flight ✅ Transfers
DAY FOURTEEN – Golf at Twin Doves golf club
After breakfast, transfer to the Twin Doves Golf Club.The Twin Doves Golf Club offers a 27-hole international standard championship members golf course.
Located 1.5 hours from Saigon, the Twin Doves parkland course is broken into three nines named Luna, Mare, and Sole. The Saigon golf course is one of the best-conditioned layouts in the Saigon area and makes excellent use of Paspalum turf and extensive landscaping.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Golf ✅ Transfers
DAY FIFTEEN – Full day tour
After Breakfast, begin your full day Cu Chi tunnels & Saigon city tour including lunch.
Built by the Viet Cong in the 1940s as protection from French air raids during the Indochina conflict, the Cu Chi Tunnels extend underground for more than 155 miles (250 km) in the vicinity of Ho Chi Minh City alone.
This network of subterranean passageways later provided vital access to and strategic control over the rural areas surrounding the city during the Vietnam War (also known as the Second Indochina War or the American War), when the tunnels housed living quarters, hospitals, booby traps, and storage facilities for the Viet Cong.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Tour ✅ Lunch ✅ Transfers
DAY SIXTEEN – Free day at leisure
Free day at leisure to enjoy and explore Ho Chi Minh city.
✅ Breakfast
DAY SEVENTEEN – International inbound flight
After Breakfast transfer to Ho Chi Minh International Airport for your return flight. Arrival back in the UK
Departure Dates and Prices
Fri 02 Apr 2022 | London (Heathrow) | £4,149.00 | Available | ||
Fri 03 Feb 2023 | London (Heathrow) | £4,449.00 | Available | ||
Golf Courses On This tour
BRG Kings Island Golf Resort, Kings Course
BRG Kings Island Golf Resort is a 54 hole golf resort in the outskirts of Hanoi. The golf resort lies on the shores of the Dong Mo reservoir 36 kilometers from Hanoi.
At only 45 minutes drive from the capital, King’s Island is high quality and convenient choice to include in any North Vietnam golf package. Access to the course is by boat, or car in the case of the King’s Course.
The island golf complex situated site comprises 350 hectares of land and 1,500 hectares of waterfront. The Kings Course is the newest 18 at Kings Island. Designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened for play in 2018 all 18 holes feature a modern resort-style layout.
Wide fairways with intricate bunker complexes characterize each hole. More open as compared to both the Lakeside and Mountainview Courses, the King’s Course is the best choice for club golfers. That said the 7,310-yard layout is no pushover for the more accomplished players. Accurate shots into the greens are needed to score well.
Some of the best holes include the 196 yard fourth and 232-yard seventeenth. Both are par-3’s and play to severely bunkered greens. BRG Kings Island Golf Resort features a clubhouse with an excellent restaurant serving a wide range of cuisines. There is also a bar, which is a great place to relax after around.
In addition to golf, the club also offers other activities including sailing and fishing on Dong Mo Lake and swimming in the club’s Olympic-sized swimming pool. There are a few rooms on site that may be rented out at certain times of the year. However, most golfers will choose to go back to Hanoi after their rounds at Kings Island.
FLC Ha Long Bay Golf Club
FLC Ha Long Bay Golf Club opened for play in August 2017. Twenty minutes from Ha Long City and three hours from Hanoi, the 18-hole championship Schmidt-Curley designed layout offers stunning scenic ocean views over the famous UNESCO world heritage site.
The golf course sits above the old town of Ha Long Bay and overlooks the spectacular limestone karst-riddled bay. The dramatic terrain offers a drastic departure from the sandy dunes of coastal Vietnamese golf sites.
The Ha Long Bay golf course belongs to the FLC Ha Long luxury resort complex and serves as the centerpiece of the project. The FLC Ha Long Golf Club course is short at 6,092 yards from the tips and plays to a par-71. Paspalum turf from tees to greens ensure good year-round playing surfaces. While the focus is on playability and scenery, there are a variety of challenges to test the skills of even the most seasoned golfers.
Four holes directly face Halong Bay, and others are laid out around cliffs and valleys. The five par-3 holes all have a panorama view of Ha Long Bay with two (the eighth and twelfth) likely to be compared to the iconic 7th hole at Pebble Beach, California. The tee box is an excellent stop for selfies or group photos.
The par-five 12th hole plays 604 yards including a 40-meter elevation drop. Most holes feature wide fairways and accessible landing areas that make even mishit drives still playable. Sea breezes often blow off the bay and make accurate club selection a key to shooting well. Several greens have a stunning backdrop of Ha Long Bay, viewed from high above, framed by rock outcrops and mature native vegetation, punctuated with pine trees. Above a series of ridges, the course features dramatic, sweeping views and substantial elevation changes. FLC Ha Long Bay Golf Club is worth a visit if nothing else for the magnificent views of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ba Na Hills Golf Club
Ba Na Hills Golf Club is 25 minutes inland from Danang Vietnam near the foothills of the cable car station leading to Bana Hills. The IMG managed Da Nang golf course is the first Luke Donald designed course not only in Asia but the world.
Ba Na Hills is laid out in several valleys of the surrounding mountain ranges. The Ba Na Hills mountain course has a diverse mix of natural topography and vegetation. The holes at higher elevations have nice vantage points with spectacular views of the valleys below.
The site has a fair amount of elevation change and many natural features like large hardwood trees and streams that meander tough several of the holes. At 7,858 yards in length, the par-72 golf course provides a balance of challenge and enjoyment for golfers of all skill levels. The varying lengths of each hole and different lies resulting from the rolling hills and elevation changes ensure the use of a variety of shots throughout the 18 holes.
The front nine holes form a traditional parkland course surrounded by pine forests. The back nine play along and up-and-down the surrounding hills with many blind shots and doglegs. Needless to say, these holes are the more dramatic and challenging ones.
Bunkering at Ba Na Hills is unique with long grass around the edges and face of each hazard. The sand is only partly visible from the tees and fairway approach shots. The greens are angled from the fairways and only slightly undulated. There is a good variety of pin positions and approach shots.
Some of the most memorable holes are the 4th and 5th. They are both par-5, but only #4 is reachable in two. The long #5 starts off with a carry-over water followed by two well-struck long irons or hybrids to reach the protected green in regulation.
The 10th hole is an easy par-4 that plays upwards to one of the highest points on the golf course. There is an excellent photo opportunity from the green. The par-3 12th goes the opposite way downhill and is also one of the most picturesque places at Ba Na Hills.
BRG Da Nang Golf Resort
BRG Da Nang Golf Resort (Danang Golf Club), Norman Course opened in 2010 and immediately leaped to fame being recognized as one of the 15 best new courses in the world by USA GOLF magazine.
Da Nang Golf Resort has achieved many awards, amongst them 2011, 2012, 2013 best golf course in Asia by the readers of Asian Golf Monthly as well as the 2012 Best Golf Course in Vietnam by USA Golf Digest and the 2014 IAGTO Diamond Award.
The Norman-designed Dunes Course uses the sandy loam soil of Danang Beach, a place with more history than golf. The Vietnam golf club is located directly on the beach that the American’s used for their first landing and adjacent to the American’s central supply depot and airfield used during the conflict of the 1960s. Here on Vietnam’s central coast, one finds a seaside landscape almost identical to the land of the world’s first courses. The links-style golf experience was crafted as much by Mother Nature as it was by any golf architect.
This Danang golf course is a unique golf challenge that every golfer will enjoy. Fairways are generous, and there is restrained use of water and no out-of-bounds. Sculpted bunkering, shaped putting greens, and abundant natural waste areas have been cut directly from the surrounding dunes. Scoring well requires carefully placed shots to give players a chance to go for the pins on the undulating greens.
The fairways are also lined and well defined by long needle pines, so miss into the trees, and it’s a forced punch off the sand and pine needles along a safe line to get back into play. More so than other areas of Vietnam, the wind can play be a significant factor on the Vietnam coast. For example, the par-3 16th hole is back-dropped by the South China Sea and often plays into a stiff headwind, making club selection very tricky. The wind, when combined with the firm and fast greens, can toughen up the course considerably.
Golfers accustomed to links-style golf have an advantage due to the options afforded by the soil and turf conditions that enable low running bumps and runs and putting from well off the greens. Creative shot-making comes in handy on this course.
Montgomerie Links Vietnam
The Montgomerie Links, located just off historical Danang Beach and minutes from the Danang City, is a stunning 7090 yard, par-72 golf course.
The course rated as one of Asia’s ten most elite courses by the 2012 Forbes Travel Guide as well as most recently has been voted as ‘Vietnam’s Best Championship Course 2013’ by the Vietnam Golf Magazine. Since then yearly awards are common for Montgomerie.
Nearby Hoi An, known for being a UNESCO World Heritage site, also has a fantastic beachscape, which makes the perfect palette for this links-style course. The Montgomerie Links Vietnam is known by locals as Monty Links, gives golfers the feeling of being in Ireland or Scotland without the cold temperatures of the British Isles!
The first golf course in central Vietnam it takes advantage of its proximity to both the Vietnam East Sea and the Marble Mountains; the latter are visible from many points on the course.
Eight-time European Tour Order of Merit winner Colin Montgomerie, better known as Monty to his worldwide fan base, has massaged massive greens and rippled fairways into the stunning backdrop, setting up a golfer’s course.
Montgomerie Links has outstanding natural features. The sandy soil, wind-blown dunes, and indigenous vegetation combine in creating the framework for this links-style golf course along the Vietnam East Sea. Only a few other flagship layouts in Dubai, Ireland, and Wales can boast the Montgomerie namesake.
A product of Royal Troon in Scotland, a British Open rotation mainstay, Monty has implemented classic, old-world design elements into the Danang golf course, such as rolling, treeless fairways, thick rough, massive greens, and tight chipping areas.
Among the memorable holes are 7 and 13, a pair of par-4’s with some of the deepest bunkers on the course. The only departure from tradition comes in the form of several lakes and streams, a must when considering the region’s seasonably high water table. The course caters to players of all abilities as holes routed through an incredibly natural formation of dunes, heartlands, and seaside vegetation.
Twin Doves Golf Club
The Twin Doves Golf Club offers a 27-hole international standard championship members golf course. Located 1.5 hours from Saigon, the Twin Doves parkland course is broken into three nines named Luna, Mare, and Sole. The Saigon golf course is one of the best-conditioned layouts in the Saigon area and makes excellent use of Paspalum turf and extensive landscaping.
With the views of rural Vietnam, the Luna Course comprises many small hills, fruit orchards, and neighboring forests. The mounding and land shapes combine to form challenging hazards. Five of the holes are connected by rolling hills and the rest are separated by tree-lined fairways.
The Mare Course is more natural with all holes flanked by creeks and trees. Fairways are narrow, and accurate shot-making is critical to score well. Most of the greens are multi-tiered and guarded by water hazards, making shot accuracy once again paramount to a good score. The Mare Course is the most exciting of the 3 nines.
The Sole Course features island green, beach bunkers, and plays around a blue lake. This makes the nine both visually appealing and challenging. Also unique to this nine is the presence of seven par-4’s and only one each, par-3 and par-5.
Most golfers prefer to avoid the Sole Curse for this unconventional routing. In any case, this nine is still attractive with a series of natural water hazards and challenges.
Accommodation*
Movenpick Hotel Hanoi- Superior Room
5-star comfort awaits at Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi, a 5-minute walk from Hanoi’s Old Quarter Area. Featuring French-colonial architecture, the hotel offers contemporary accommodation in Hoan Kiem district and an on-site restaurant. Guests can enjoy free WiFi access in all areas and free private parking.
Featuring wooden flooring, all well-appointed units come air-conditioned and have a seating area, as well as a cable flat-screen TV. A minibar and tea/coffee-making facility are included for your convenience. The private bathroom in each unit is equipped with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer, and free toiletries.
Guests can indulge in a full body massage at Kinetic Gym and Wellness Studio, enjoy a sauna session, or have a good workout. The business centre is also featured. Operating 24-hour front desk, Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi also has a tour desk to assist guests with day trips arrangement, currency exchange, and car hire services.
Hoa Lo Historical Prison is 250 yards from Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi, while St. Joseph Cathedral is 650 yards away. The nearest airport is Noi Bai International Airport, 13 miles away.
Mangosteen Restaurant serves a wide buffet spread of international dishes and is available for all-day dining. Continental breakfast is also offered at Lounge 83, along with pastries, light refreshments and a selection of wine.
Sofitel Plaza Saigon- Superior Room
Sofitel Saigon Plaza offers luxurious accommodation, a fitness centre and swimming pool at the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.
Near several shopping and entertainment options it is also close to major attractions, such as, Notre Dame Cathedral and Reunification Palace.
Rooms at Sofitel Saigon Plaza offer views of the city. Decorated in a contemporary style, they are also fitted with a marble bathroom and free high-speed internet access. Room service is also provided 24-hours daily.
Take a swim or work-out in the fitness centre to recharge. You can also relax with a massage offered at Sofitel Saigon Plaza.
Enjoy a buffet spread of Asian and western fare at Mezz and sample French Provence cuisine at L’Oliver Restaurant. Sofitel Saigon Plaza also has 2 bars where you can enjoy a refreshing cocktail.
Pullman Danang Beach Resort – Superior Room
Pullman Danang Beach Resort is situated on Bac My An Beach, 1.9 miles from downtown Da Nang. It offers an outdoor pool and spa. Free WiFi and parking are provided.
Pullman Danang Beach Resort is about 5 miles from Da Nang International Airport. It provides two-way airport transfer services at an additional charge.
Rooms at Pullman Danang come with private balconies offering garden, sea or pond views. Each room is equipped with a TV, fridge and safety deposit box. En suite bathrooms have a separate bathtub and shower.
Guests can work out at the fitness centre, or rent a bicycle to explore the neighborhood. Water sports equipment is also available for guests’ enjoyment. Other facilities include a tour desk and tennis courts.
Restaurant Epice features an open kitchen where guests can watch the chefs prepare local specialities.
FLC Grand Hotel Ha Long- Deluxe golf view
Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at FLC Halong Bay Golf Club & Luxury Resort
Featuring a bar and a garden, FLC Halong Bay Golf Club & Luxury Resort is located in Ha Long, 1.5 miles from Quang Ninh Museum and 2 miles from Vincom Plaza Ha Long. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, and room service, along with free WiFi. The hotel features family rooms.
All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hotel every room has a wardrobe and a private bathroom.
A buffet breakfast is available daily at FLC Halong Bay Luxury Resort.
The accommodation offers a terrace.
Bhaya Cruise- Deluxe cabin
Ideal for the first-time visitor to Halong Bay, the Bhaya Classic is the best Halong Bay cruise which visits the Surprise Cave, the bay’s largest and most impressive, as well as hidden gems away from the crowds, like Trinh Nu Beach, exclusively maintained by Bhaya Cruises, on 1 night itineraries.
Deluxe Cabins measure a comfortably compact 12-14 sqm while larger Terrace Suites enjoy a private terrace with sun loungers. All cabins feature hardwood floors, spacious bathrooms, contemporary Asian décor and stunning bay views framed by panoramic windows.
Our well-paced itinerary allows for both relaxation and exploration. Wake up with the sun for an early morning Tai Chi session on the sundeck, or save your energy for kayaking and swimming in the warm, calm waters. From the quiet solitude of a floating village to fun cooking and vegetable carving classes, there’s no end of things to do both on and off the Bhaya Classic.
*Accommodations are subject to change depending on availability; if the advertised hotel is not available, a similar hotel will be confirmed.
