Vietnam (Da Nang – Ho Chi Min City)

1st Aug – 14th Aug 2020 (13 nights / 14 days)

Twin Share (1bdr/2 people)
NZD $3,895
NZD $2,895 (non-golfer)

Single Room (1bdr/1 person)
NZD $4,895

Flight quotes can be arranged on request

Vietnam has become a very popular destination for golfers in Asia. It was named “Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year” in 2012, with many courses reflecting the rich heritage and picturesque landscape of the country.

The nature, history and culture don’t even scratch the surface of the draw that this country has for travellers. Vietnam has emerged as a hot travel destination. It is a destination boasting affordability, incredible nature, intriguing culture and so much more.Vietnam is full of ancient buildings, awesome food, and beer traditions, and natural wonders that the 20th century’s wars couldn’t erase.

Tour Highlights

Fully hosted tour with experienced tour host
13 nights at 4 star accommodation with daily breakfast included
7 rounds of golf at exclusive golf resorts with caddy and carts included
Happy hours after every round of golf
Unique golf competition with prizes
Two group dinners
Hoi An Sightseeing Tour Including UNESCO World Heritage Site, Old Town, & Local Markets
Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Tour
Additional non-golfer excursions include Vietnamese Cooking Class and Mekong Delta Tour
All transfers by private VIP high top touring van
Golf clubs securely stored throughout the tour
24/7 golf hotline staffed by knowledgeable service personnel

Golf Courses you play

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Day 1 (Sat 1st August) Depart New Zealand / Australia
Arrive at Da Nang. Transfer to Hoi An and check in at 4 star Hoi An Central Boutique Hotel and Spa for 9 nights. The hotel is a 10-minute walk to Hoi An Ancient town and Hoi An central. Lunch or dinner with both Vietnamese and Western dishes at the Cinnamon Restaurant.

Day 2 (Sun 2nd August) Excursion
Ease into the golf tour at with an excursion including Hoi An Sightseeing Tour, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Old Town and Local Markets. Group Dinner in the evening.

Day 3 (Mon 3rd August) Golf Day – Montgomerie Links
The Montgomerie Links is a stunning 7090 yard, par-72 golf course and rated as one of Asia’s ten most elite courses. Cart & caddy included. Happy hour once back at the hotel.

Day 4 (Tue 4th August) Golf Day – BRG Da Nang Golf Resort
This course opened in 2010 and immediately leaped to fame being recognized as one of the 15 best new courses in the world. Cart and caddy included. Excursion: Vietnamese cooking class for non-golfers. Happy Hour once we get back to the hotel to debrief on the days play and see who is leading the competition.

Day 5 (Wed5th August) Free Day
Free day to explore the ancient city of Hoi An, an old fishing village on the coast of the South China Sea where time seems to have stopped.

Day 6 (Thu 6th August) Golf Day – Vinpearl Golf Nam Hoi An
The 18-hole international standard golf course is laid out on mostly flat terrain, with sea views from several of the opening and closing holes.Happy Hour once we are settled back at the Resort.Cart and caddy included. Happy Hour once we get back to the hotel to debrief on the days play.

Day 7 (Fri7th August)Golf Day – Ba Na 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.Cart & caddy included. Happy hour once back at the hotel.

Day 8 (Sat 8th August) Free Day
Hoi An sometimes gets called the ‘Venice of Vietnam” due to its numerous narrow canals and its historical Old Town. Take a detour to the nearby ruins of My Son, a collection of Hindu temples more than 1500 years.

Day 9 (Sun 9th August) Golf Day – Laguna Lang Co
Nick Faldo designed course in an area renowned for its pristine coastline, natural scenery and proximity to UNESCO World Heritage sites. Cart and caddy included. Happy Hour once we get back to the hotel to debrief on the days play.

Day 10 (Mon 10th August) Transfer to Ho Chi Minh
Transfer to Da Nang airport, domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh. Arrival and check in at 4-star Grand Hotel Saigon for 4 nights. Hotel is one of the oldest Saigon hotels and ideally situated to take in Ho Chi Minh City nightlife, restaurants, and shopping.

Day 11 (Tue 11th August) Excursion
Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Tour.

Day 12 (Wed12th August)Golf Day – Long Thanh Golf Club
The golf course is located on a bluff with unobstructed views back towards the Vietnamese capital. Cart and caddy included. Happy Hour once we get back to the hotel to debrief on the days play and see who is leading the competition.

Day 13 (Thu 13th August) Golf Day – Twin Doves Golf Club
Twin Doves Golf Club offers a 27-hole international standard championship members golf course. Cart and caddy included. Excursion: Mekong Delta Tour (non-Golfer only).Group Dinner and prize giving, with a final chance to mingle with new lifelong friends.

Day 14 (Fri 14th August) Home time…
Time to go home I’m afraid, but I am sure you will be back next year. Transfers to airport and departure.

Montgomerie Links Vietnam – 18 holes par 72 (7090 yards) (excellent Colin Montgomerie design)
Designer: Colin Montgomerie
Established: 2008
The Montgomerie Links, located is a stunning 7090 yard, par-72 golf course and 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.

BRG Da Nang Golf Resort – 36 holes par 72/36 (7142/7200 yards) (great links and resort golf in SE Asia)
Designer: Greg Norman, Jack Nicklaus
Established: 2010
BRG Da Nang Golf Resort opened in 2010 and immediately leaped to fame being recognized as one of the 15 best new courses in the world. Da Nang Golf Resort has achieved many awards, amongst them 2011, 2012, 2013 best golf course in Asia as well as the 2012 Best Golf Course in Vietnam by USA Golf Digest and the 2014 IAGTO Diamond Award.

Vinpearl Golf Nam Hoi An – 18 holes par 72 (7011 yards) (solid resort course with wide fairways & gently rolling greens)
Designer: IMG
Established: 2018
Vinpearl Nam Hoi An Golf is an IMG designed course located around 30 minutes from Hoi An. The Cua Dai Beach area is part of the Hoi An South mega-project and includes multiple golf courses, resorts, entertainment areas, and casinos. The 18-hole international standard golf course is laid out on mostly flat terrain, with sea views from several of the opening and closing holes.

Ba Na Hills Golf Club – 18 holes par 72 (7858 yards) (mountainous Luke Donald design)
Designer: Luke Donald
Established: 2016
Ba Na Hills Golf Club is 25 minutes inland near at 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.

Laguna Golf Lang Co – 18 holes par 71 (6958 yards) (exciting Nick Faldo course between Danang & Hue)
Designer: Nick Faldo
Established: 2012
Laguna Lang Co Golf Club near Lang Co Bay, an area renowned for its pristine coastline, natural scenery and proximity to UNESCO World Heritage sites. The site located between the ancient city of Hue to the North and Hoi An to the South. This par-71 golf course was designed by six-time Major winner Sir Nick Faldo.

Long Thanh Golf Club – 36 holes par 72 (7011/7056 yards) (beautiful Ron Fream design considered the South’s #1 course)
Designer: Ronald Fream, Golfplan
Established: 2001
The Long Thanh Golf Club offers 36 holes of golf in the former rice paddies and scenic countryside surrounding Saigon. The golf course is located on a bluff with unobstructed views back towards the Vietnamese capital. Both the Hill and Lake course are well maintained throughout the year and the golf courses are a longtime favorite among locals.

Twin Doves Golf Club – 27 holes par 72/36 (7282/3685 yards) (exclusive well-maintained members course)
Designer: P + Z Development
Established: 2009
The Twin Doves Golf Club offers a 27-hole international standard championship members golf course. The Twin Doves parkland course is broken into three nines named Luna, Mare, and Sole.

Hoi An Central Boutique Hotel and Spa (4*)
With ten minute-walk to Hoi An Ancient Town, Hoi An Central Boutique Hotel & Spa is an ideal 4-star hotel for golf visitors to stay. This boutique with colonial-style hotel offers rooms with pool or garden view — all rooms equipped modern facilities and amenities with free Wi-Fi. The golfers can have lunch or dinner with both Vietnamese and Western dishes at the Cinnamon Restaurant.

Grand Hotel Saigon (4*)
Grand Hotel Saigon is one of the oldest Saigon hotels dating back to 1930. Completely refurbished in 1997, the District 1 location is ideal for golfers wanting to take in Ho Chi Minh City nightlife, restaurants, and shopping centers. All guest rooms are large and provide amenities.

Hoi An

Explore the ancient city of Hoi An, an old fishing village on the coast of the South China Sea where time seems to have stopped. Once an international port back since the 16th century, Hoi An sometimes gets called the ‘Venice of Vietnam” due to its numerous narrow canals and its historical Old Town. Take a detour to the nearby ruins of My Son, a collection of Hindu temples more than 1500 years old.

Ho Chi Minh City

The former capital played a vital role during World War II. About 40 kilometres northwest you can find the famous Cu Chi Tunnels which were used by the Viet Cong for their guerrilla warfare and later in the 1968 Tet Offensive. Part of the tunnel system is open to visitors. Another popular tourist destination in Ho Chi Minh City is the Cao Dai Temple, one of the country’s most sacred sights.

Food

For Vietnamese people, food is our life; we are forever eating, cooking and talking about food. Food is communication – food is culture. What to Eat in Vietnam – A List of Vietnamese Foods for First Time Visitors

Pho (Phở)
Banh Mi (Bánh Mì)
Bun Cha (Bún Chả)
Egg Coffee (Cà Phê Trứng)
Bun Bo Hue.
Seafood (Hải Sản)
Mi Quang (Mì Quảng)

Shopping

Ho Chi Minh City, or formerly known as Saigon by the locals, is the largest city in Vietnam, and the first port of call for many visitors to the country. If you’re a shopping freak, you’re in for a treat. Shopping in Saigon is crazy! Filled with world-class local designer fashion, interiors, and lifestyle shops- the city is a true definition of a shopping paradise.