Amazing Vietnam Golf & Break 12 Days

Xin Chào! Welcome to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.

As soon as you step off the aircraft, a hostess will be waiting for you with a beaming smile and holding a welcome signboard with your name on it. She will assist you in getting through the fast-tracked (VIP) process to get your visa stamped. After you have collected your bags and gotten a stamp for your visa, the hostess will gladly lead you to your waiting guide and driver so that you may be transferred directly to the central location of your hotel. Have fun on your journey through the crowded streets. After you've settled in at your hotel, use the remainder of the day to get some rest and get ready for an exciting trip to Vietnam.

Please note: Your travel documents should include a letter that allows you to obtain a visa upon arrival. Carry this on. Customs requires your Visa-on-Arrival letter upon entering.

Overnight in Hanoi

Hotel list:

• Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel
• De L’opera

There is a tremendously enjoyable experience in store for the golfers today, so make sure to have breakfast and get ready to play at Kings Island Golf Club!

The 36-hole Kings Island Golf Resort is situated on a private island near the Dong Mo reservoir. Upon your arrival by speedboat, you will experience the life of a Hollywood star. Overlooking the man-made lake and the distant Red River Valley is the magnificent Ba Vi mountain range, which makes for a breathtaking background.

Non-golfers can spend the day sightseeing in rural Hanoi. A day trip can take you to sites steeped in incense-making history, conical hats, and lacquer art. Experience authentic Vietnamese cuisine, meet friendly locals, try your hand at traditional crafts, and more on this unforgettable vacation. Remember your adventure with mementos. Visit the incense village of Quang Phu Cau, where the production of traditional incense sticks has persisted for more than a hundred years. As you go around the village, stop to hear the local craftspeople explain their processes. Capture stunning Instagram shots with the picturesque village as a backdrop.

The following stop is a little town famous for its conical hats; a quick drive will get you there. Come here to see the handmade production methods in action and have a go at conical hat painting. Remember your special day with your lovely hat by taking it home with you.

You will have the option of having lunch at a riverfront restaurant or a home-cooked meal with a local craftsman once you've worked up an appetite for painting. The last stop is a lacquer art village. As you tour some of the village's largest family-run companies, you'll have the chance to see and learn about the masters' work and the soul of local art. You'll get the opportunity to paint your very own lacquer.

Overnight in Hanoi

Hotel list:

• Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel
• De L’opera

After breakfast, your personal guide will come to the hotel to pick you up and take you on your adventure.

You should start your tour by going to Ho Chi Minh's House, which is a plain wooden house in a serene environment where the legendary leader of the country lived and worked.

Continue on to the Tran Quoc Pagoda, which was built in the sixth century and is Hanoi's oldest pagoda. It is located on a small island in West Lake. Take note of the numerous statues depicting lotus flowers and other Buddhist relics. Visit the Quan Thanh Temple, which dates back to the 11th century and features a wide courtyard with a giant banyan tree as well as a shrine dedicated to the most important deities in Taoism.

Visit the Temple of Literature in the afternoon. It was the site of Vietnam's first national university and was constructed in the late 11th century.

Back to the heart of Hanoi for a one-hour cyclo tour of the historic Old Quarter, which is renowned for its '36 streets of 36 products,' so-called because they are named after the first 36 artisan guilds that were established as early as the 13th century. Discover the interesting labyrinth of back lanes, fronted by narrow houses, which offers a wonderfully eclectic look into the life on the streets of Hanoi.

The day will come to a close with a rousing performance of water puppetry, an art form that is exclusive to the northern region of Vietnam and is supposed to have originated in the flooded rice fields of the Red River Delta. The presentation is set to music and features colorful wooden puppets that illustrate scenes of living in rural areas as well as events from national history.

In the late afternoon, we made our way back to the hotel.

Overnight in Hanoi

Meal: Breakfast, lunch

Hotel list:

• Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel
• De L’opera

After breakfast, you will have a journey to Halong Bay, which will take around two hours by car, and then you will take a speedboat from the port to your beautiful boat.

The lunch will be served to you as the boat travels on to our destination, passing by an almost unlimited number of islands and islets. Unquestionably a genuinely wonderful encounter.

Unwind and take in the entrancing atmosphere that envelops you thanks to the otherworldly setting of the ocean while relaxing on the terrace deck or your private balcony.

Are you prepared to take part in the activity now? Let's get out on the boat and spend an hour paddling on kayaks. If you don't like kayaking, don't worry, you can also swim.

When the time has passed, you will make your way back to the boat to participate in a lively sundown party on the sundeck. In this area, you will have the opportunity to socialize with other vacationers while you take in the beautiful beauty of Halong Bay while listening to soothing music.

As the sun begins to drop, we make our way to the peaceful anchorage where we will spend the night.  A great day is off by indulging in a sumptuous dinner prepared by our chef. After that, you are free to do whatever you wish with your time, such as fishing or just unwinding.

Overnight on Halong Bay

Meal: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Cruise list:

• Stellar Of The Sea
• Venus Halong Cruise

Get up early and join us for a practice of Tai Chi on the terrace deck. This will help you relax your mind and muscles as you watch the first rays of sunlight strike the sea. The dining room is stocked with beverages such as coffee, tea, and pastries perfect for starting the day off well.

After breakfast, you'll be prepared to embark on the day's main adventure: exploring the Cave. That is one of the most stunning and alluring caves in Halong Bay, it is a remarkable destination. Your knowledgeable tour guide will tell you everything there is to know about it.

Proceed with your cruise across the Bay, which is characterized by its limestone rocks and several little islands. An ever-evolving background for photography can be found in the form of grottoes and little beaches that are abandoned and were sculpted out by wind and sea. Not to mention the mental pictures of ancient junks or basketboats floating off in the distance on glistening waters. You will be transferred back to your accommodation in Ha Noi after being dropped off at the dock around midday. You might find it interesting to watch a performance of water puppetry in the late afternoon. This is a style of performance art that originated in the rice paddies of northern Vietnam.

After that, the boat will continue crashing into numerous islands and islets, giving you a good perspective of Halong Bay's breathtaking splendor. Vietnam is the only country in the world where such a site exists!

Later, as you have a delicious lunch, we'll cruise back to the pier. After that, it will be time to disembark and bid the boat crew farewell.

A private car will take you to the airport to get the flight to Da Nang. Another driver will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel in Da Nang.

Overnight in Da Nang

Meal: Breakfast, lunch

Hotel list:

• Pullman Danang Beach Resort
• Danang Marriott Resort & Spa

In the morning, after breakfast, everyone is free to make use of the amenities offered by the hotel or to explore the local region at their leisure. After that, the golfers will go for a very special round at Ba Na Hills Golf Club, which will take place at twilight.

In the evening, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy a stunning round of twilight golf at Ba Na Hills, a course that will impress even the most discerning golfer. The 18-hole Ba Na Hills Golf Club is located at the foot of a high mountain range less than 30 minutes from Danang, Vietnam's fourth largest city. The multi-award-winning Championship golf course, set among one of the region's most magnificent mountain ranges, offers a balance of difficulty, enjoyment, and excitement to golfers of all levels and abilities.

Non Golfers, Take a day trip to learn about Vietnam's history. Hue City is the ancient capital of Vietnam. It became the country’s imperial capital when Gia Long proclaimed himself as the new emperor and declared Hue as his chosen capital. Take a boat ride down the Perfume River, see sacred sites, and see the purple forbidden city.

Make a pit break at Hai Van Pass to investigate some long-abandoned military bunkers on the way to Hue after being collected from your accommodation. Visit the Citadel, the most famous landmark in the city, as soon as you arrive. Explore this enormous complex to find the Imperial City, also known as the Forbidden Purple City. Discover the last dynasty of Vietnam, the Nguyen, and see the imperial palace. Explore the Imperial City's various magnificent structures, including its temples, pavilions, gardens, and gates.

Before taking a leisurely boat ride along the Perfume River in the afternoon, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant serving the best Hue dishes. Make a pit stop at Thien Mu Pagoda, a functioning Buddhist temple that has been around since 1601. The city's unofficial emblem is its 7-story pagoda, which you should check out. After that, head to the tranquil Khai Dinh Royal Tomb, which follows feng shui principles in its design to harmonize with nature. Among the sites you might visit is the tomb of a Nguyen emperor.

Return to Da Nang after taking in the distinctive architecture of the tomb and reading up on the numerous urban legends and mythology surrounding this contentious monarch.

Overnight in Da Nang

Hotel list:

• Pullman Danang Beach Resort
• Danang Marriott Resort & Spa

Morning

Breakfast at the hotel. enjoy the hotel's facilities after check out and move to Hoi An.

Afternoon

Let’s have a close-up and intimate exposure to both the local cooking and fishing communities. After picking you up at your hotel in Hoi An, you will start to visit the local market and shop for your ingredients for the day. Following the guide go to Cam Thanh village to get organic vegetables to prepare for cooking class later. But before this class begins, let’s board our boat for a river cruise to meet and engage with local fishermen and enjoy a hands-on experience of traditional net fishing. You will also experience paddling the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat while the waterways of coconut palm paradise. This tour provides you with a cultural window into the ways of life of both our farming and fishing communities.

A cooking class will be open after that, you will learn to make deep-fried spring rolls, papaya salad with shrimp crackers, pork or fish in a clay pot with steamed rice, and Banh Xeo (rice pancake with fresh salad) with seasonal fruit for dessert. And this is lunch.

Overnight in Hoi An

Meal: Breakfast

Hotel List:

• Hotel Royal Hoi An - MGallery
• Allegro Hoi An. A Little Luxury Hotel & Spa

You are free to relax and make use of the many amenities offered by the hotel or make a short walking tour in Hoi An Accent Town.

Overnight in Hoi An

Meal: Breakfast

Hotel List:

• Hotel Royal Hoi An - MGallery
• Allegro Hoi An. A Little Luxury Hotel & Spa

Morning

After breakfast, let's check out the hotel. Transfer to the airport for a short flight to Ho Chi Minh previously known as Saigon. The driver will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.

Afternoon

Check see the Museum of War Relics. Your tour guide will take you back in time to the city's bloodiest moments during the Vietnam War. The museum has airplanes and weaponry along with documentation of the period; be warned that some of the images on display are disturbing. A tank from the North Vietnamese Army broke through the gates of the Reunification Palace in 1975, effectively ending the Vietnam War, and is the next site on the tour. Check out Gustave Eiffel's (famous French architect) Central Post Office he built in the city. You may also use this post office to inform loved ones back home about your adventures thus far on your Vietnam honeymoon. Saigon's magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral, constructed in the neo-Romanesque style by the French between 1863 and 1880, stands just beyond the post office. Because of its stunning appearance, it serves as the backdrop for many wedding photographs taken in Vietnam, and it can also serve this function for the photographs you take on your honeymoon.

Take a stroll down Dong Khoi Street, also known by its former colonial name, "Rue Catinat," which appeared significantly in Graham Greene's well-known Vietnam novel "The Quiet American." Graham Greene refers to this street by its former colonial name. Arrive at the majestic Saigon Opera House, which was built in 1901 and finished that year. In 1954, the year that Vietnam gained its independence from France, the Opera House, which had been damaged by shelling during World War II, was used as a refuge for French citizens who were leaving North Vietnam.

Transfer to the pier from here to get away from the crowded areas of the city and enjoy a mystical sunset while cruising down the Saigon River on a luxury speedboat. While you take in Saigon's crisp air and breathtaking scenery, keep your eyes peeled for a glimpse into the lives of the locals who make their home along the river bank. Arrive at the restaurant known as The Deck so that you can take advantage of their happy hour beverages. When the sun goes dark, the city will be illuminated by the active city life, revealing a different side of Saigon in the process.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Meal: Breakfast

Hotel List:

• Pullman Saigon Centre
• La Vela Saigon Hotel

After breakfast, a private car take you to Long Thanh Golf Club.

The Club is around a 40-minute drive from Ho Chi Minh City. The Golf Course consists of 36 holes, 18 of which are more difficult for professional golfers. It has rolling fairways and softly undulating greens that travel through a palm plantation and artificial lakes with waterfalls and other lovely features. Long Thanh Golf Course allows players to appreciate the beauty of sunrise and sunset from the hill's base. The natural atmosphere in the gorgeous scenery makes the Course more appealing to players than anywhere else.

For Non-Golfers, Join the tour to explore the Cu Chi tunnel.

You will be greeted by your guide and driven to Cu Chi, a small village located northwest of Ho Chi Minh City known for its network of subterranean tunnels that served as a haven and successful infiltration route for the Viet Cong during the closing stages of the Vietnam War.

Upon arrival, you will view a brief instructional movie before visiting the tunnels, the most renowned battlegrounds of the period. It is thought that the concealed network of Viet Cong tunnels spanned "hundreds of miles" in total length and contained living quarters, storage areas, temporary hospitals, kitchens, etc. Although the system was initially somewhat narrow, some sections have been enlarged for tourists, and you have the option to explore them.

Please note that these tunnels will be hot and claustrophobic, so if you want to watch from above ground, that is an option.

Cassava, the staple diet of the Viet Cong soldiers, is served alongside a tart tea. After exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels, return to the hotel

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Meal: Breakfast

Hotel List:

• Pullman Saigon Centre
• La Vela Saigon Hotel

Ben Tre Province's unspoiled natural beauty can be reached in just two hours by automobile. Many of its people, known as "Coconut Island," still rely on tradition and centuries-old techniques of production. We highlight the great local people, the places they call home, and the serene rivers they use daily.

Get out of Saigon first thing in the morning and make your way south to the province of Ben Tre, which is well-known for its coconuts and tranquil rivers. Upon reaching Ben Tre, hop on the motorboat waiting for you at the port and set sail down the Mekong River. Boat rides are an essential part of every Mekong Delta visit. An unforgettable way to explore the Mekong Delta's allure and immerse yourself in its lively culture is to take a leisurely boat ride along the river. Seeing a brick factory in Ben Tre, where the Mekong people still use an ancient method to make mud bricks. Bricks are essential in regional construction, and here you can see the painstaking process of turning raw materials into strong ones. You can tell that a lot of care and attention went into making these bricks by listening to the steady hum of the machinery and seeing the talented hands of the workers mold and shape them. The tour continued with a stop at a local coconut home, where we learned all about coconuts and their numerous purposes (candy, wine, oil, mat, and shell). At the local coconut workshop, our knowledgeable tour guide will also explain the process of making cocoa candy, which is perfect for kids. Taking pleasure in complimentary samples of regional dishes while learning about the routines of locals. Setting out on an expedition by bike or tuk-tuk (it's up to you) that brings you to the real Ben Tre. Surrounded by tranquil nature, picturesque villages, and verdant fields, you may fully immerse yourself in the local culture and way of life. After that, we see the locals in Ben Tre and learn how to weave mats by hand using sedge.

In the riverfront family house, lunch will be served set menu consisting of delectable Southern local cuisine for lunch.

Once lunch is over, you will get the opportunity to experience the most memorable part of your trip: you will be able to ride the rowing boat that is pushed by the locals along the breathtakingly gorgeous coconut canal in Ben Tre. At the end of our tour of the Mekong Delta, we will take one more boat ride to the boat station, and then head back to the city.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Hotel List:

• Pullman Saigon Centre
• La Vela Saigon Hotel

Start your day with a tasty breakfast at your hotel.

Free time to do some shopping and explore around before departing to the airport, where you catch your flight home or to your next destination; we will assist you with the planning.

The tour may be over, but the beautiful memories you have collected during these last 12 days will stay in your mind for the rest of your life. This is what we want to offer you: a tour that brings you great local experiences and makes you smile each time you think of them!