GOLF FROM NORTH TO SOUTH: HANOI – HALONG BAY – HOI AN – HO CHI MINH CITY (VGT02)
Vietnam is rapidly becoming one of the world’s best destinations for golfers with new, world-class, courses springing up the length and breadth of the land. Starting in Hanoi in the North make your way down to Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City in the South over 10 days via some of the very best and scenic courses anywhere in the world.
HANOI
Upon arrival, welcome and transfer to your selected hotel.
Take an orientation tour around Hanoi city, including Hoan Kiem lake and Ngoc Son temple.
Overnight in Hanoi.
HANOI (B)
After breakfast, spend a day touring the capital. Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (outside) and his personal residence, the One Pillar Pagoda and the Tran Quoc Pagoda. End the morning with your group choice of visit the Museum of Ethnology – an insightful museum focusing on 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam OR Hoa Lo Hilton - a site commonly referred to as the Hanoi Hilton by US prisoners of war (based on personal preference).
In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Literature, the first University for the sons of mandarins. Follow this with a walking tour through the old quarter of the city. Visit a local house and take your time talking with the hosts and learn about their family’s life and history. Embark on a leisurely ride on a cyclo around Hoan Kiem Lake followed by a water puppet show in the early evening. If time permits, pay a visit to a local coffee shop and enjoy Hanoi’s specialty - Egg Coffee.
Overnight in Hanoi.
HANOI - Golf (B)
After breakfast, golf at King’s Island Golf Club, a 36 holes golf resort in the outskirts of Hanoi and arguably the most scenic course in North Vietnam. The golf resort lies on the shores of the Dong Mo reservoir 36 kilometers from Hanoi. At only 50 minutes drive from the capital, King’s Island is a high quality and convenient choice to include a North Vietnam golf package. In a uniquely Vietnamese touch, access to the course is by boat. Overnight in Hanoi
HANOI – HALONG BAY (B – L – D)
After an early breakfast at the hotel, drive to the stunning Halong Bay. On arrival, board a shared junk for a 24-hour excursion navigating through some of the most truly breathtaking views in the country. The junk passes by numerous islets and stops at a natural cave. Finally enjoy a swim in the jade waters of the Gulf of Tonkin (if the weather permits). A delicious seafood lunch will be served on board. Dinner and overnight on the junk.
HALONG BAY – HANOI – DANANG – HOI AN (B)
After breakfast, the cruise continues navigating past limestone karsts, many of which form highly photogenic shapes. The cruise ends around 11 am. Drive back to Hanoi for the flight to Da Nang. On the way, visit Phu Lang ceramic village in Bac Ninh where you can enjoy a walk and visit a variety of small ceramic workshops.
On arrival in Da Nang, welcome and transfer to your selected hotel in Hoi An.
Overnight in Hoi An
HOI AN (B)
After breakfast, visit the charming old town of Hoi An. An exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port during the 15th to 19th centuries. Many of the buildings in the town reflect historical architectural styles and the whole town is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.Enjoy a walking tour in the old town. Visit Phuc Kien Pagoda and the Japanese wooden bridge. Followed by a visit to a lantern making cottage and learn how to make this handicraft yourself.
In the afternoon, go on an excursion by boat on the Thu Bon River.
Return to the hotel in the afternoon.
Overnight in Hoi An
HOI AN – Golf (B)
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Montgomerie Links for some golf. The course is located just off the historic Da Nang Beach, just minutes from Da Nang City. It is a stunning 7090 yard, par-72 golf course rated as one of Asia’s ten most elite courses by the 2012 Forbes Travel Guide.
Overnight in Hoi An
HOI AN – DANANG – HO CHI MINH (B)
After breakfast, transfer to Da Nang airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon.)
Meet at the airport and transfer to your hotel.
Pick up at your hotel and enjoy a full day tour in Ho Chi Minh city. Visit the former Presidential Palace (Reunification Palace), now preserved as a museum. Continue on to the 19th century ‘Notre-Dame’ Cathedral, the beautiful Central Post Office and then the central historical district with its well-preserved Hotel de Ville and Opera House.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
HO CHI MINH CITY – GOLF (B)
After breakfast at hotel, head off to Long Thanh Golf Club & Residential Estate. A beautiful Ron Fream design considered the South's #1 course, it offers 36 holes of golf in the former rice paddies and scenic countryside surrounding Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
HO CHI MINH CITY depart (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Leisure time till transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for departing flight from HCMC
