South Vietnam Golf Holiday (8 Days)

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Contents
CLASSIC
SIGNATURE
RESPONSIBLE
COLLECTION
COLLECTION
COLLECTION
CULTURE & SIGHTSEEING
North Vietnam (8 days)
Central Vietnam (9 days)
South Vietnam (9 days)
Crosscountry (18 days)
The Mandarin Road (19 days)
The Heritage Road (15 days)
Vietnam Explorer (23 days)
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HALONG BAY CRUISES
 2 day 1 night cruise with Huong Hai Sealife
 3 day 2 night with Paradise Cruise
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MEKONG CRUISES
 Delta cruise with the Mekong Eyes
 Private journey with Mango Cruise
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VIETNAM GOLF HOLIDAYS
North Vietnam Golf Holiday (8 days)
Central Coast Golf Holiday (6 days)
South Vietnam Golf Holiday (8 days)
Vietnam Crosscountry Golf Holiday (16 days)
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EXTENSIONS
 Cambodia (7 days)
 Laos (5 days)
 Myanmar (5 days)
 Thailand (6 days)
 Singapore - Malaysia (7 days)
 Hongkong (3 days)
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FAMILY HOLIDAYS
 North Vietnam (7 days)
 Central Vietnam (6 days)
 South Vietnam (6 days)
 Crosscountry (12 days)
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EMPTYNESTER VACATIONS
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HONEYMOON VACATIONS
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ART & TRADITIONS
 Art and Craft Exploration (14 days)
 Culinary Exploration
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ADVENTURE & EXPLORATIONS
Vietnam Hill Tribe Villages Trek (8 days)
Fansipan Trek (6 days)
Central Highlands Trek (5 days)
Vietnam Cycling Adventure (17 days)
Northeast Cycling Adventure (5 days)
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CLASSIC COLLECTION
CULTURE & SIGHTSEEING
Classic touring experience takes in significant attractions of Vietnam from sublime
natural beauty to exotic local traditions. Soaring mountains in the far North, cutural
riches of the Red River Delta, devine beaches along the central coast, endless rice
paddies in the Mekong Delta, bustling city life in Saigon. The best Vietnam can offer are
packed in these classic trips of great value.
Listed by UNESCO as a World s Heritage Site, Ha Long Bay is a natural wonder with exceptional beauty of submerged limestone mountains
and karst pillars. A bay cruise in Halong o ers an opportunity to see magni cent scenery and splendid caverns.
covered by lush rice
r of ethnic Thai villages. A narrow strip of at land
The beautiful valley of Mai Chau is home to a numbe
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ethnic cultures.
Northern Vietnam - Featured Destinations
Ho Chi Minhs Memorial Complex consists of his mausoleum, the president s o ce building
formerly the house of the Governor of Indochina and the back garden with a sh pond and the
elevated house where Ho Chi Minh lived the last 11 years of his life.
The Old Quarter is a maze of narrow streets evolved from a medieval craftsmen village where workshops
were organized by trades, or guilds. While being chaotic
and buzzing, the Old Quarter retains the charms of the past mixed up with the buzzing urban lifestyle.
Getting lost in the Old Quarter is one of the most interesting
things to do in Hanoi.
Hoa Lu was the capital city of the 10th century s Dinh dynasty, an early independent state after the
end of 1,000 years under Chinese domination. The site features picturesque karst mountains and
quaint old temples dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang and his successor.
The Imperial Youth Institute was erected in the 11th century with the adjoining temple dedicated
to Confucius, a Chinese scholar venerated as the God of Intellect. The entire complex is an
outstanding example of traditional architecture. Most remarkable are the 82 granite tablets that
recorded the history of intellectual education and names of doctorates from 1442-1779.
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Preparing for the next crop in Muong Hoa Valley, Sapa
The Huc Bridge, a icon of Hanoi
Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi (D)
North Vietnam
(8 Days)
 Exciting cyclo ride through the chaotic and charming Hanoi's Old Quarter.
 Experience of the colorful Sunday market of the montagnards in Bac Ha.
 Fabulous cruise through magnificent karst scenery in Halong Bay.
 Play with the potter's wheel at the 600-year old village of Bat Trang.
Upon arrival, transfer to town and check in
hotel. Visit Hanoi's Old Quarter by cyclo,
enjoy the waterpuppet show. Welcome
dinner. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi (B, L, D)
Visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and the
memor ial complex. Visit famous
attractions including the One-Pillar
Pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Confucius
Temple and the Museum of Ethnology.
Overnight in Hanoi.
North Vietnam
(7 Days)
 Walk through the chaotic yet charming Hanoi's Old Quarter.
 Home stay experience with a Thai family in Mai Chau valley.
 Fabulous cruise through magnificent karst scenery in Halong Bay.
 Play with the potter's wheel at the 600-year old village of Bat Trang.
Day 3: Hanoi - Mai Chau (B, L, D)
Upon arrival, transfer to town and check in
hotel. Visit Hanoi's Old Quarter by cyclo,
enjoy the waterpuppet show. Welcome
dinner. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi - Lao Cai (B, L, D)
Transfer to the station and board the night
train for Lao Cai. Overnight on board.
Day 3: Lao Cai - Sapa (B, L, D)
Day 5: Sapa - Bac Ha (Sunday) - Hanoi (B,
L, D)
Transfer to Bac Ha and visit the colorful
Sunday market of tribe villagers. After
lunch, drive to Trung Do village, take a walk
and a boat ride on Chay River. Drive back to
Lao Cai. After dinner, board the night train
for Hanoi. Overnight on board.
Day 6: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B, L, D)
Arrive early in Hanoi. After breakfast, drive
to Halong, a UNESCO's World Heritage
Sites. Embark a wooden junk to cruise
through magnificent scenery of the bay,
visit a splendid cave. Overnight on board.
Day 7: Halong - Hanoi (B, L, D)
Arrive early in Lao Cai. Breakfast at a local
restaurant, then drive up mountain to
Sapa. Take a walking tour to Cat Cat Village
of the ethnic H'mong. Afternoon, hike up
Mt. Ham Rong for spectacular views.
Overnight in Sapa.
The boat cruises back to shore. Disembark
and drive back to Hanoi. En route visit the
pottery village of Bat Trang and have a
hands-on experience at the potter's
wheel. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 4: Sapa (B, L, D)
Day 8: Departure (B)
Full day to trek through picturesque rice
terraces from Lao Chai to Y Linh Ho and to
Ta Van village of the Dzay. Picnic lunch en
route. Drive back to Sapa. Overnight in
Sapa.
At leisure until departure. End of the
program.
Drive to the beautiful valley of Mai Chau.
Lunch in a stilt-house of a Thai family. Stroll
around the village. Evening, enjoy Thai
dance show. Homestay in a stilt-house.
Day 4: Mai Chau - Ninh Binh (B, L, D)
Morning, do a 3 hour trek through some
other villages in the valley. After lunch
drive on scenic roads to Ninh Binh.
Overnight in Ninh Binh.
Day 5: Ninh Binh - Halong (B, L, D)
Visit Hoa Lu, the vestige of Vietnam's
former capital in the 10 century. Take a
beautiful boat ride at Tam Coc. After lunch,
drive to Halong. Check in hotel and
overnight in Halong.
Morning, embark a traditional wooden to
cruise through magnificent scenery of
Halong Bay, to visit a splendid cave. Drive
back to Hanoi. En route visit the pottery
village of Bat Trang and have a hands-on
experience at the potter's wheel.
Overnight in Hanoi.
At leisure until departure. End of the
program.
A Thai village in Mai Chau
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The Citadel of Hue was built by Emperor Gia Long beginning in 1804 for the exclusive use of the emperor
and his household. Severely damaged by warfare, but the remaining vestiges convey much history,
traditions and arts. The site is now protected by UNESCO.
Central Vietnam - Featured Destinations
Central Vietnam
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Dress as a mandarin and enjoy the lavish imperial feast in Hue.
Marvel at the spectacular stalactites in one of the world's largest caverns.
Authentic experience on the garden work at the scenic Tra Que herb village.
Stroll through the charming streets of ancient town in Hoi An.
Get away at a white sandy beach on an island in the beautiful Nha Trang Bay.
Day 1: Arrival in Hue (D)
Upon arrival, transfer to town, visit Imperial
Citadel, Thien Mu pagoda, take a boat ride
on Hue's Perfume River. Evening for the
colorful imperial dinner. Overnight in Hue.
Day 2: Hue - Dong Hoi (B, L, D)
Visit the elaborate tombs of King Tu Duc
and Khai Dinh. After lunch, drive to Dong
Hoi to overnight.
Day 3: Phong Nha - Hue (B, L, D)
Morning, walk around the fish market in
Nhat Le. After a short drive, visit the
Recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Hoi An was once a ourishing trading port of
medieval Southeast Asia. The town is charming with narrow streets, quaint old houses,
countless shops and authentic local life.
The tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh was built from 1920 to 1931 on a pine hill west of Hue. The
structure is striking with elaborate artwork and exotic mix between traditional concepts and
western elements.
(9 Days)
marvelous Paradise Cave. Drive back to
Hue. Dinner and overnight in Hue.
Day 4: Hue - Danang - Hoi An (B, L, D)
Depart for Hoi An. In Danang visit Cham
Museum, the Marble Mountains and an
old marble carving village. Dinner and
overnight in Hoi An.
Day 5: Sightseeing in Hoi An (B, L, D)
Excursion to Tra Que, an authentic rural
village known for growing herbs,
experience garden work, lunch at a local
home. Afternoon for the walking tour
through the charming old town. Dinner
and overnight in Hoi An.
Day 6: Free day in Hoi An (B)
Full day at leisure with many optional
activities in Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 7: Hoi An - Nha Trang (B, L, D)
Transfer to Danang and take a short to Nha
Trang. Visit the exciting marine life
collection at the Oceanography Institute.
Dinner and overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 8: Nha Trang (B, L, D)
Take a full day scenic boat tour to the
islands offshore, walk through a local
fisherman village, then enjoy relaxing
beach time at another island. Dinner and
overnight in Nha Trang.
At leisure until departure. End of tour
program.
The gigantic limestone massif of Ke Bang
conceives largest caverns in the world
including
the fabulous Paradise Cave with its incred
ible dimensions: 100m high, 150m wide
and 31km
long. The cave was named by the explo
rer team from British Caving Association
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Beautiful bay city in Vietnams south central coast with green islands, sandy beaches,
protected marine park, extravagant resorts and buzzing nightlife. Beautiful place for beach
lovers.
A beautiful beach in Nha Trang
Vietnam's full map includes the Paracel and the Spratly Islands
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Home to several hundred shopkeepers, the market o ers an extensive selection of merchandise. The
atmosphere here is one of high energy and tremendous bustle as products arrive from around the country.
South Vietnam
(9 Days)
Visit the incredible network of underground tunnels in Cu Chi.
Visit buzzing floating market in the Mekong Delta.
Visit the romantic highland city of Dalat.
Relaxing beach time on a beautiful island in Nha Trang.
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The cathedra l was originally built as a spiritual and cultural
representation of the French presence in the orient. As the biggest
catholic masterpiece in Vietnam, the Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica,
the
together with the Central Post O ce are today recognized as
distinctive icons of the Saigonese.
Southern Vietnam - Featured Destinations
Day 1: Arrive in Saigon (D)
Day 5: Saigon - Dalat (B, L, D)
On arrival, transfer to town and check in
hotel. Guided walking tour passing by
some famous landmarks including the
City Hall, the Opera House, Notre Dame
Cathedral, the Central Post Office. Visit the
War Remnants Museum. Overnight in
Saigon.
Transfer to the airport for a short flight to
Dalat. Transfer to the Cremaillere Railway
Station for a scenic train ride to Linh Phuoc
Pagoda. Drive back to town. Visit Lam Dong
Museum and the adjacent villa of Vietnam's
last Queen, Nam Phuong. Afternoon, ride
the rollercoaster down Datanla waterfall. Visit
the Truc Lam Monastery. Optional ride on
cable car through the scenic valley.
Overnight in Dalat.
Day 2: Saigon - Cu Chi (B, L, D)
Excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels,
underground village of local guerillas
during Vietnam War. Drive back to Saigon.
Visit the Chinatown and Thien Hou temple
with elaborate ceramic works. Overnight
in Saigon.
Day 3: Saigon - Can Tho (B, L, D)
Excursion to Ben Tre for a boat trip on the
mighty Mekong. Walk through a local
village and ride on wooden sampan
through narrow canals. Drive to Can Tho to
overnight.
Ho Chi Minh City has grown to be Vietnam's largest metropolitan and the commercial capital. It s a city of extraordinary energy with busy streets with countless street vendors, cyclos,
food stalls, shops and markets. Hotel de Ville, this landmark building is perhaps the most ornate of all colonial structures in the city.
Day 4: Can Tho - Saigon (B, L, D)
Saigon Notre Dame Basilica
Take a morning boat trip to the colorful
floating market in Cai Rang. Drive back to
Saigon. The rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Overnight in Saigon.
Day 6: Dalat - Nha Trang (B, L, D)
Visit to XQ gallery with masterpieces of
embroidery. Drive to Nha Trang. The rest
of the afternoon at leisure. Overnight in
Nha Trang.
Day 7: Sightseeing in Nha Trang (B, L, D)
Full day scenic boat tour to the islands
offshore. Walk through a local fisherman
village and enjoy relaxing beach time on
another island. Back to shore. Visit the
interesting collection of marine life at the
Oceanography Institute. Overnight in
Nha Trang.
Day 8: Free day in Nha Trang (B)
The whole day at with many optional
activities. Overnight in Nha Trang.
At leisure until departure.
The Mekong Delta produces most rice and fruit for the entire country. Life in the delta
rotates around the waterways and the best way to see that is to visit one of the many
colorful oating markets.
The lms, pictures, and other items on display here document atrocities committed by
American, Chinese, and French soldiers in grim detail. Events are told from a Vietnamese
perspective and are both moving and thought-provoking.
Phu Quoc Island is famous for unspoiled nature, beautiful beaches
and o ers an
opportunity for a fascinating beach retreat. The island is connecte
d to Ho Chi Minh City
by daily ights.
Cu Chi tunnels are a symbol of Vietnam's unbeatable spirit against French and US
incursions. 200km of tunnels were originally constructed in the 1940s to provide the
peasant army with a means of communication between villages while remaining
undetected.
Early morning at a floating market in Can Tho
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Crosscountry
(18 Days)
Local houses at Cai Be floating market
Day 11: Nha Trang - Dalat (B, L, D)
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A cyclo ride through Hanoi's Old Quarter.
Cruise through magnificent karst scenery in Halong Bay.
Dress like a mandarin for the extraordinary imperial dinner in Hue.
Stroll through colorful shops and painting galleries in Hoi An.
Enjoy beautiful beach on an island in Nha Trang.
Visit the buzzing floating market in the Mekong Delta.
Day 6: Hanoi - Hue (B, L, D)
hotel. Visit Hanoi's Old Quarter by cyclo.
Enjoy an exciting waterpuppet show.
Dinner and overnight in Hanoi.
Hue. Transfer to town, visit the Imperial
Citadel, Thien Mu pagoda, take a boat ride
on Hue's Perfume River. Evening for the
colorful imperial dinner. Overnight in Hue.
Day 2: Hanoi - Ninh Binh (B, L, D)
memorial complex. Visit famous
attractions including the One-Pillar Pagoda,
Tran Quoc Pagoda, Confucius Temple. Late
afternoon, drive through rural countryside
to Ninh Binh to overnight.
Day 3: Ninh Binh (B, L, D)
Visit Hoa Lu, the vestige of Vietnam's
former capital in the 10 century. Take a
beautiful boat ride at Tam Coc. Visit the
wonderful architecture of Phat Diem
Cathedral. Drive back to town. Dinner and
overnight in Ninh Binh.
Depart Ninh Binh and drive to Halong, a
UNESCO's World Heritage Site. Embark a
wooden junk and cruise through
magnificent scenery, en route visit a
splendid cavern. Overnight on board.
After the morning cruise, drive back to
Hanoi, en route visit the pottery village of
Bat Trang. Overnight in Hanoi.
The morning is at leisure. Afternoon, take
a scenic drive up mountains to Dalat.
Overnight in Dalat.
Day 12: Dalat (B, L, D)
Cremaillere Railway Station, Dalat
Day 13: Dalat - Saigon (B, L, D)
Saigon. Excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels,
Visit most famous landmarks including
the City Hall, the Opera House, Notre
Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office,
and the War Remnants Museum.
Overnight in Saigon.
Depart for Hue. In Danang visit Cham
Visit the Cremaillere Railway Station and
take a scenic train ride to Linh Phuoc
Pagoda. Drive back to town. Visit Lam Dong
Museum and the adjacent villa of Vietnam's
last Queen, Nam Phuong. Afternoon, ride
the rollercoaster down Datanla waterfall.
Visit the Truc Lam Monastery. Optional ride
on cable car through the scenic valley.
Overnight in Dalat.
Day 14: Saigon - Cai Be - Can Tho (B, L, D)
Hurry to work, Saigon
Day 9: Hoi An - Danang - Nha Trang (B, L, D)
Transfer to Danang and take a short to
Nha Trang. Visit the exciting marine life
collection at the Oceanography Institute.
Dinner and overnight in Nha Trang.
Excursion to Cai Be for a boat trip on the
village and ride on a wooden sampan
through narrow arroyos. Drive to Can Tho
to overnight.
Saigon. Visit Thien Hou temple in
Chinatown. The rest of the afternoon at
leisure. Overnight in Saigon.
At leisure till departure. End of the
program.
A karst tunnel in Tam Coc, Ninh Binh
Cai Be Cathedral
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Lang Co Lagoon as viewed from Hai Van Pass
The Mandarin Road
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Travel the historic Mandarin Road, now Vietnam's Route 1A.
Visit the charming Old Quarter of Hanoi.
Discover the Paradise Cave, one of the world's most splendid caverns.
Stroll through the charming streets of the old town in Hoi An.
Beautiful beaches and scenery in Nha Trang and Mui Ne.
Excursion to the Mekong Delta with the buzzing floating market.
Day 2: Sightseeing in Hanoi (B, L, D)
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3: Hanoi - Halong (B, L, D)
Depart Hanoi for Halong, a UNESCO's
World Heritage Sites. Embark a wooden
junk to cruise through magnificent
scenery of the bay, visit a splendid cave.
Disembark the cruise ship at the end of the
afternoon. Drive back to Hanoi.
Day 4: Halong - Ninh Binh (B, L, D)
Drive south toward Ninh Binh. Visit Hoa Lu,
the vestige of Vietnam's former capital in
the 10 century. Take a beautiful boat ride at
Tam Coc. Overnight in Ninh Binh.
(19 Days)
incredible dimensions 100m high, 150m
wide and 31km long. Overnight in Dong Hoi.
Day 7: Dong Hoi - Hue (B, L, D)
Nhat Le, drive back to Hue. Visit the
Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda. Take a
boat ride along the Perfume River. Dinner
with an elaborate imperial feast. Overnight
in Hue.
Visit the elaborate tombs of King Tu Duc
and Khai Dinh. Depart for Hoi An. In
Danang visit Cham Museum, the Marble
Mountains and an old marble carving
village. Dinner and overnight in Hoi An.
Day 10: Hoi An - Quy Nhon (B, L, D)
Day 13: Nha Trang - Mui Ne (B, L, D)
Leave Nha Trang and drive south through
distinct semi-desert landscape of Phan
Rang. At the end of the afternoon, arrive in
Mui Ne with endless scenic sand dunes.
Overnight in Mui Ne.
Depart Hoi An and drive south toward Quy
Nhon, en route pay a visit to My Lai
memorial site of the massacre of 504
civilians in 1968. Another stop to visit Banh
It, a charming Hindu temple. Dinner and
overnight in Quy Nhon.
Day 14: Mui Ne (B)
Day 11: Quy Nhon - Nha Trang (B, L, D)
Full day at leisure in Mui Ne.
Continue the drive south toward Nha
Trang. Stop for lunch at the beautiful Dai
Lanh Beach. Arrive in Nha Trang by late
afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Nha
Trang.
Day 15: Mui Ne - Saigon (B, L, D)
The morning at leisure. After lunch, drive
south toward Saigon, passing through the
arid semi-desert with cacti and shrubs,
dragon fruit gardens, and rubber
plantations. Dinner and overnight in Saigon.
Day 16: Sightseeing in Saigon (B, L, D)
Excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels,
underground village of local guerillas during
Vietnam War. Drive back to Saigon. Visit most
famous landmarks including the City Hall, the
Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral, the
Central Post Office, and the War Remnants
Museum. Overnight in Saigon.
to overnight.
At leisure till departure. End of the program.
Day 5: Ninh Binh - Vinh (B, L, D)
Drive to Phat Diem to visit the wonderful
cathedral. Drive south toward Vinh
(200km), en route stop for lunch in Thanh
Hoa. Dinner and overnight in Vinh.
Day 6: Vinh - Dong Hoi (B, L, D)
Drive south along Route 1A to Phong Nha.
Visit the fabulous the Paradise Cave with
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The Heritage Road
(15 Days)
Travel through UNESCO's World Heritage Sites in Vietnam and Cambodia.
Bay cruise in Halong with the magnificent scenery.
Marvel at the spectacular stalactites of the heavenly Paradise Cave in Phong Nha.
Visit the mysterious ruins at My Son holy land of the ethnic Cham.
Stroll around through the narrow alleys of ancient town in Hoi An.
Discover the secrets of Cambodia's mystical Angkor temples.
The boat cruises back to shore. Disembark
and drive back to Hanoi. En route visit the
pottery village of Bat Trang and have a
hands-on experience at the potter's
wheel. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 5: Hanoi - Dong Hoi (B, L, D)
Overnight in Hanoi.
Dong Hoi. Transfer to Phong Nha and visit
the fabulous Paradise Cave with incredible
dimensions - 100m high, 150m wide and
31km long. Overnight in Dong Hoi.
Day 3: Hanoi - Halong (B, L, D)
Day 6: Dong Hoi - Hue (B, L, D)
Depart Hanoi for Halong, a UNESCO's
World Heritage Sites. Embark a wooden
junk to cruise through magnificent
scenery of the bay, visit a splendid cave.
Overnight on board.
Nhat Le, drive back to Hue. En route visit
the authentic rural village of Phuoc Tich.
Overnight in Hue.
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The waterfront of the old town in Hoi An
Day 7: Hue (B, L, D)
Visit the Imperial Citadel, imperial tombs of
King Tu Duc and Khai Dinh, Thien Mu
Pagoda. Take a boat ride along the
Perfume River. Dinner with an elaborate
imperial feast. Overnight in Hue.
Day 8: Hue - Hoi An (B, L, D)
Depart for Hoi An. In Danang visit Cham
Day 9: Hoi An - My Son (B, L, D)
Excursion to My Son, the glorious vestige of
Champa Kingdom who reigned over the
Central Vietnam in the medieval time. Drive
back to Hoi An and stroll around with the
charming old town. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 10: Hoi An (B)
The whole day is at leisure. Overnight in
Hoi An.
Day 11: Hoi An - Danang - Saigon (B, L, D)
through narrow canals. Drive back to
Saigon to overnight.
Day 13: Saigon - Siem Reap (B, L, D)
Transfer to the airport and take the flight to
Siem Reap. Upon arrival, pick up and
transfer to hotel. Visit the South Gate of
Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, the Royal
Enclosure, Phimeanakas, Ta Prohm, the
Elephant Terraces, the Leper King Terraces,
and the Angkor Wat. Overnight in Siem
Reap.
hotel. Excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels,
Visit most famous landmarks including the
City Hall, the Opera House, Notre Dame
Cathedral, the Central Post Office, and the
War Remnants Museum. Overnight in
Saigon.
Drive beyond the main Angkor complex to
visit Banteay Srei. After lunch, take a short
drive followed by a boat trip on the Tonle
Sap, visit floating village of Chong Kneas.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 12: Saigon - Can Tho (B, L, D)
Excursion to Ben Tre for a boat trip on the
village and ride on wooden sampan
At leisure till departure time. End of tour
program.
Day 14: Angkor Complex (B, L, D)
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Discover the charms of Hanoi's old quarter by cyclo.
Homestay experience with a Thai family in Mai Chau valley.
Bay cruise in Halong with the magnificent scenery.
Visit Hue and have an extraordinary imperial dinner.
Visit the vestige of Champa Kingdom in My Son.
Explore the Central Highlands and visit the romantic city of Dalat.
Excursion to the Mekong Delta with buzzing floating market.
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My Son, UNESCO's World Heritage Site
Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi (B)
hotel. Explore Hanoi's Old Quarter by
cyclo. Overnight in Hanoi.
Drive east to Halong, a UNESCO's World
Heritage Sites. Embark a wooden junk,
enjoy the cruise through magnificent karst
scenery with splendid caverns and
relaxing beach time. Overnight on board.
Day 2: Hanoi - Duong Lam - Mai Chau
(B, L, D)
Drive west to Duong Lam, a beautiful
authentic rural village, visit Mong Phu
village hall and Mia Pagoda. Drive to Mai
Chau. Lunch in at a local home. Stroll
around Thai villages. Overnight at a Thai
stilt-house.
Day 4: Mai Chau - Ninh Binh (B, L, D)
Set out for a 3 hour light trek through the
beautiful valley of Mai Chau passing ethnic
villages. Drive to Ninh Binh. Dinner and
overnight in Ninh Binh.
Day 5: Sightseeing in Ninh Binh (B, L, D)
Visit Hoa Lu, the vestige of Vietnam's capital
of the 10th century. Take a boat ride in Tam
Coc through fascinating karst scenery.
Drive to Phat Diem and visit the cathedral
with extraordinary architecture and
granite carvings. Overnight in Ninh Binh.
Visit the imperial tombs of King Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. Depart for
Hoi An. In Danang visit Cham Sculpture Museum, hike up the
Marble Mountains and visit the marble carving village. Overnight
in Hoi An.
Day 11: Excursion to My Son (B, L, D)
After the morning cruise, drive back to
Hanoi, en route visit the old pottery village
of Bat Trang. Overnight in Hanoi.
Excursion to My Son, a UNESCO protected site, the holy land of
medieval Champa Kingdom. Drive back to Hoi An and stroll around
the charming old town. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 8: Hanoi (B, L, D)
Visit Hanoi's most famous landmarks
including Ho Chi Minh memorial complex,
Tran Quoc Pagoda, the Confucius Temple,
the Museum of Ethnology. Overnight in
Hanoi.
Excursion to Tra Que herb village and experience the authentic
rural lifestyle. Afternoon for an exciting exploration of fisherman's
life with the exotic fishing basket.
Day 13: Hoi An - Danang - Nha Trang (B, L, D)
Day 9: Hanoi - Hue (B, L, D)
Transfer to Danang for a short flight to Nha Trang. Visit the
Oceanography Institute with an interesting collection of marine
life. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Hue. Visit the Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu
pagoda then embark on a local dragon
boat to cruise along Perfume River.
Evening, enjoy the lavish imperial dinner.
Overnight in Hue.
Get on a motorboat and sail to the offshore islands. Walk through a
local fisherman village. Enjoy relaxing beach time at another island.
Return to shore by end of the afternoon. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Green houses in Dalat
Day 15: Nha Trang - Dalat (B, L, D)
Morning at leisure. After lunch, take a scenic drive up mountain to
the highland city of Dalat. Overnight in Dalat.
Day 16: Dalat (B, L, D)
Transfer to Cremaillere Railway Station and take a scenic train ride
through hilly landscape to Linh Phuoc Pagoda.
Drive back to town and visit Lam Dong Museum and the adjacent
villa of Nam Phuong, Vietnam's last Queen. Ride the rollercoaster
down the Datanla waterfall. Visit the peaceful Truc Lam Monastery.
Overnight in Dalat.
The valley of Mai Chau with many Thai villages
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Endless sand dunes in Mui Ne, Phan Thiet
Day 17: Dalat - Ban Me Thuot (B, L, D)
Set out for a scenic drive through the
highland scenery. Visit an ethnic M'nong
village on the bank of Lak Lake. Onward to
Ban Me Thuot to overnight.
Day 18: Ban Me Thuot (B, L, D)
Visit Ban Me Thuot Museum and have an
insight into the indigenous cultures
through beautiful artifacts on display.
Short drive to Dray Nur waterfall. Drive
back to Ban Me Thuot and relax at Trung
Nguyen Coffee with a private coffee
museum. Overnight in Ban Me Thuot.
Day 19: Ban Me Thuot - Saigon (B, L, D)
Saigon. Walking through the city's center
and pass by some most famous landmarks
including the City Hall, the Opera House,
Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post
Office, and visit the War Remnants
Museum. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 20: Saigon - Tay Ninh - Cu Chi (B, L, D)
Excursion to Tay Ninh, mecca of the local
religion of Cao Dai. Attend the colorful
noon service. After lunch drive back to Cu
Chi and visit the incredible underground
tunnels. Drive back to Saigon to overnight.
Elephant ride in Lak Lake
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Floating market in Can Tho
At leisure till departure. End of the
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HALONG BAY CRUISES
Covering an area of 43,400 ha including over 1600 islands and islets, most of which are uninhabitated
and unaffected by humans. Halong Bay's exceptional scenic beauty comes from the drowned karst
landforms, displaying spectacular limestone pillars with a variety of coastal erosional features including
arches and caves which form a majestic natural scenery.
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2 Day 1 Night Cruise With Huong Hai Sealife
 Kayaking in the magnificent karst scenery of Halong Bay.
 Enjoy relaxing beach time at the beautiful isolated Titov Island.
 Visit one of the bay's largest and most spectacular caverns.
3 Day 2 Night With Paradise Cruise
 Cruise through the magnificent karst scenery of Halong Bay.
 An exciting excursion through the country side at Viet Hai village.
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay (L, D)
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong (L, D)
Depart Hanoi to Ha Long by car and
embark the cruise ship. Sets sail from Bai Tu
Long and cruise through magnificent
scenery of the bay. After lunch the ship
moors at a quiet lagoon. Get on a kayak
and swim on the tranquil water, even
through a short tunnel under a towering
karst rocks. Get back onboard of the cruise
ship and continue the journey through
magnificent surroundings. Stop at Titov
Island with an isolated beach and a
walkway to the top of the karst hill. You can
swim or hike up for the fantastic view of
the bay, or just relax at the beach. Back to
the vessel and attend the cooking session
with the expert chef demonstrating
Vietnamese cookery art. Evening, enjoy an
elaborate seafood dinner with supplies
bought directly from the fishermen. A late
evening you may like to have some long
drink at the bar. Overnight on board.
Day 2: Halong - Ha Noi (B, Brunch)
Tai Chi session on the sundeck at the break
of dawn, with coffee, tea, cookies and
pastries. Visit the Cave of Surprise with
splendid stalactites and stalagmites.
International brunch buffet on board.
Before noon, arrive at the pier and
disembark. Transfer to Hanoi.
Depart Hanoi and drive through the
countryside to Halong. You will be greeted
by the Cruise Manager and crew
members. The vessel sets sails from Tuan
Chau and cruises through spectacular
karst scenery with splendid caverns,
pristine beaches, picturesque lagoons
with peaceful fisherman villages. You may
like to indulge at the spa on board before
attending the cooking session in which
our expert chef demonstrates the art of
Vietnamese culinary. Lunches and dinners
will be served with elaborate cuisines
accompanied by an international
selection of wines and beverages at your
choice.
Day 2: Halong Bay - Cat Ba - Halong Bay
(B, L, D)
Taichi session on the sun deck at daybreak
followed by buffet breakfast. Transfer to
the day-boat, Paradise Explorer and travel
Stalactites in Dau Go Cave, Halong Bay
through the bay toward Cat Ba Island.
Stops at Viet Hai, where you will have an
exciting excursion by bicycle or on the
back of a motorcycle through beautiful
landscape and lush vegetation to the
secluded local village. Back on Paradise
Explorer and have lunch. Cruise to the Dark
Cave and Light Cave where you have the
opportunity for kayaking or swimming in
the tranquil water and amidst the surreal
beauty of the nature. Get back to the main
vessel, relax and enjoy the facilities on
board at leisure until another superb
dinner. Overnight on board.
Day 3: Halong Bay (B)
Taichi session and buffet breakfast amidst
the fantasy surroundings of bay in the early
morning. Continue the cruise through
tranquil water and surreal beauty of the
scenery, while the ship turns to shore.
Paradise Cruise arrives at the pier in Tuan
Chau Island between 10.30am and
11.00am when you disembark the cruise
and take the road back to Hanoi.
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MEKONG CRUISES
Silted by the mighty Mekong River, the delta houses a crisscrossing web of waterways and is
among most scenic regions in Vietnam. Covering an area of about 40,000 km2, the delta is densely
populated with most dwellers engaged in farming and fishing. The land is tessellated with bright
green rice paddies, fruit orchards, bonsai gardens, peaceful villages, water stay busy with boats, fish
farms and spectacular floating markets.
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 Cruise though scenic waterways and buzzing riverside towns.
 Enjoy the exciting sights of daily life along the Mekong River.
 Visit the cottage industries including an impressive coconut workshop.
Day 1: Saigon - Ben Tre - Vung Liem - Tra On (L, D)
Depart Saigon and drive to Ben Tre. Your private sampan starts at 10 am while you enjoy a
welcome cocktail. Cruise through the exciting sights of local life along the river. Hop on
the shore and stroll around a village, visit a workshop and see how people rip off the
outter coat of a coconut in few seconds. Resume the cruise toward Vung Liem, visit a
traditional brick kiln and hop on a bicycle to explore the lively town. Continue the cruise
to Tra On where the boat moors overnight. Eevening, enjoy a cooking demonstration and
a delicious dinner.
Day 2: Tra On - Can Tho - Long Xuyen Vam Nao (B, L, D)
Set out early towards Cai Rang, hop on a small boat and mingle up with the colorful crowd
of vendors. Back to the cruise boat for breakfast. The rest of the day the boat cruises along
the Mekong passing lively towns and laid-back countryside. There will be interesting
stops to break the trip. The boat moors around Vam Nao.
Bartering goods at a floating market
Delta Cruise With The Mekong Eyes
 Enjoy seeing the fantastic scenery and the daily life along the bank.
 Visit the colorful Cai Rang Floating Market.
 Visit authentic local village in Cai Be.
Day 3: Vam Nao - Chau Doc (B, L, D)
Enjoy scenic morning cruise with sights of flooded fields and stilt houses. Stop to visit an
Islamic Cham village where you learn about their interesting background and see the
mosque renovated from a colonial villa. Disembark around 10:00 am in Chau Doc. Transfer
to the hotel to check in, then hop on a moped-drawn rickshaw to explore the town.
Ovenight in Chau Doc.
Day 4: Chau Doc Saigon (B)
Depart Chau Doc and drive to Saigon. Arrive in Saigon at noon. End of the program.
Tay An Pagoda, Chau Doc
Day 1: Saigon - Can Tho (L, D)
Depart for Can Tho. Embark your wooden vessel around noon. Set sail through fantastic
scenery and sights of daily lif. Break the cruise to visit a local village. Enjoy the walk through
lush orchards, rice paddies and the interaction with the villagers. Resume the journey, you
can take a drink at the bar or relax on deck as the sun sets over the magnificent landscape.
The boat moors near Can Tho as the night falls. A delicious dinner is served on board.
Day 2: Can Tho - Cai Be (B, L, D)
Set out early for the sunrise cruise, watching the locals go about their daily work. At Cai
Rang, take a small motorboat to mingle up with the crowd at the colorful floating market.
Later in the morning the boat arrives at a local village, where you hop on a wooden
sampan rowing through scenic palm-shaded canals. Alternatively you can discover the
nearby town by bicycle. Continue the cruise with another side trip to one of the exotic
villages before sunset and dinner.
Day 3: Cai Be - Saigon (B, L)
Binh Thuy old house in Can Tho
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Private Journey With Mango Cruise
Early cruise through the glorious morning atmosphere on the Mekong, arrive at Cai Be
market where you take a motor boat to visit the neighboring village. Disembark the boat
before noon. Lunch in Cai Be at a beautiful old house before the road trip to Saigon.
Floating fish farm in Chau Doc
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VIETNAM GOLF HOLIDAYS
Vietnam is a fascinating country with a legacy of cultures and traditions behind the buzzing city
life, many worthwhile sites accompanied by luxury accommodation. In the eyes of golfing
enthusiasts, Vietnam is an alluring golf destination with world-class courses boasting enough
challenging holes to tempt amateurs and hardcore golfers alike.
 Chi Linh Star, 27-hole golf course in Hai Duong.
 Royal Golf, 18-hole golf course in the spectacular scenery of Ninh Binh.
 Kings Island, 36-hole, with impeccable service and beautiful countryside
near Hanoi.
 Heron Lake, 18-hole, beautiful landscape and lake view.
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North Vietnam Golf Holiday
(8 Days)
Resort. The 36-hole golf resort lies on the
shore of the Dong Mo Reservoir 36 km from
Hanoi, and is arguably the most scenic
course in North Vietnam. Return to Hanoi.
You may like to stroll around the chaotic and
lively old quarter. Overnight in Hanoi.
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Day 7: Hanoi Heron Lake (B, D)
Arrive in Hanoi. Transfer by private vehicle to
the city centre. Check in hotel and have the
rest of the day at leisure. You will be
suggested with the best restaurant in town
for a delightful dinner. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi - Chi Linh Star golf - Halong (B, D)
Take a 1.5-hour drive through Vietnam's
countryside for the first round of golf at Chi
Linh Star golf course, featuring 27
challenging holes of international standard.
It was designed and constructed by
Independent Golf Course Services, a well
known Australian golf course developer. The
course is located in a beautiful valley with
rolling hills, green vegetation and a beautiful
lake. Around mid-afternoon, proceed to Ha
Long and check in the best hotel in town. The
evening will be exciting with a sumptuous
seafood dinner over which you will discuss
about your golf experience at Chi Linh Star.
Overnight in Halong.
Day 3: Halong - Ninh Binh (B, L, D)
Embark a traditional wooden junk to take a 4hour cruise through stunning scenery of Ha
Long Bay - a UNESCO world heritage site and
South East Asia's most spectacular attraction.
The boat stops so that you can visit hidden
caverns with splendid stalactites and
stalagmites. After a light lunch on board, the
boat turns to shore for landing. Take the road
and transfer through the countryside to
arrive in Ninh Binh. Spend overnight at the
luxury Emeralda Resort - a wonderful
reminiscence of an authentic Red River Delta
village. Overnight in Ninh Binh.
Day 4: Ninh Binh - Royal Golf Club (B, D)
Begin a new day with 18 challenging holes at
the Royal Golf Club, nestled in the
picturesque karst scenery. The golf course
was designed by Peter Rousseau and
intended to be 54 holes, so far being
acclaimed as one of the best in Vietnam.
Return to your beautiful retreat at Emeralda.
Overnight in Ninh Binh.
Take a 1.5-hour drive to other golf course of
Hanoi - the Heron Lake. True to its name the
Heron Lake course is situated among wildlife
areas and most golfers will get frequent
sightings of native heron birds. Designed by
the same architects as with Kings Island, the
golf course makes use of water on most
holes and extensive greenside bunkering.
Paspalum grass imported from Australia
making hitting off both fairway and rough
areas not too demanding. Overnight in Ha
Noi.
Central Coast Golf Holiday
(6 Days)
 Laguna Lang Co Golf, 18-hole, par-71 championship course designed by Sir Nick Faldo.
 Danang Golf Club, 18-hole, one of the world's 15 best new courses by USA GOLF magazine.
 Montgomery Links, 18-hole course with excellent quality and superb ocean view.
Day 8: Departure (B, L)
Day 5: Ninh Binh - Hanoi (B, L, D)
Take a scenic boat tour at Tam Coc, travel
along a beautiful stream through labyrinths
of karst tunnels and isolated lagoons
partitioned by towering limestone walls.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 6: Hanoi Kings Island Golf Resort (B)
The whole day is for another unforgettable
golfing experience at Kings Island Golf
Take a half-day sightseeing tour of Hanoi - a
unique city with tree-lined boulevards,
French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes
and oriental temples. From a visit to the
tranquil Temple of Literature to a walking
tour through the bustling Old Quarter, get a
taste of the traditional and modern sides of
Ha Noi. Shop or continue sightseeing this
afternoon until transferring to the airport for
your onward flight. End of tour program.
Day 1: Arrival in Hue. Sightseeing (L, D)
Arrive at Phu Bai airport in Hue city. Formerly
the capital of the last feudal monarchy, Hue
holds the treasure of the royal past. After lunch
and a short break, continue your Hue day trip
with a visit to the imperial tomb of King Khai
Dinh, Imperial Citadel including Flag Tower,
Ngo Mon Gate, Nine Dynastic Urns, Nine Holy
Cannons, Thai Hoa Palace, and Forbidden
Purple City. Take a boat trip downstream from
Thien Mu Pagoda to Trang Tien Bridge and
enjoy the beauty of Hue. Dinner promises
excitement with colorful mandarin attires,
inspiring traditional music performance and
elaborate royal cuisines. Transfer to hotel for
check in. Overnight in Hue.
Day 2: Hue - Laguna Golf Club Lang Co (B, D)
Take a 1.5-hour drive from Hue centre to
Laguna Lang Co Golf Club sitting on the
pristine coastline, with picturesque natural
scenery and proximity to UNESCO World
Heritage sites. The day is for your golfing
experience at Laguna. Overnight in Lang Co.
Day 3: Lang Co - Danang Golf Club - Hoi An (B, D)
Take a 2-hour scenic drive to Danang, passing
by the spectacular vista at Hai Van Pass. Head
onward to Danang Golf Course. Time for
golfing! This course is recognized as one of the
15 best new courses in the world by USA Golf
Magazine. Danang Golf Course is a unique
golfing challenge that every golfer will surely
enjoy. Overnight in Hoi An.
Start a sightseeing tour of the old town
including the famous Japanese Bridge, the
Pottery Museum, the 200-year old Tan Ky
House, the Guankung Pagoda. Transfer back to
Danang. It will be interesting for you take an
easy hike up the Marble Mountains and then
visit one of the marble carving workshops
round the base of the limestone hills. Overnight
in Danang.
Day 5: Montgomery Links Golf Club (B, D)
Transfer to Montgomerie Links. Time for
golfing! The golf course takes advantage of its
proximity both to the ocean and the Marble
Mountains which become magnificent
backdrops for the swings. Overnight in Danang.
Free for shopping until transfer to the airport for
departure flight. End of tour program.
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Twin Doves, a 27-hole international standard championship course.
Dalat Palace Golf Club, 18-hole course with romantic rolling hills in the highland city of Dalat.
Vinpearl Golf Club, 18-hole, on the beautiful isolated Bamboo Island off the coast of Nha Trang.
Diamond Bay, 18-hole, scenic view of the ocean and mountain backdrop.
Day 1: Arrival in Saigon. Sightseeing (D)
Day 3: Saigon Dalat. Sightseeing (B, L, D)
Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport, you will be
greeted and transferred to hotel. Leaving the
turbulent past of warfare behind, Saigon, or
now Ho Chi Minh City, has grown to be
Vietnam's largest metropolitan and the
commercial capital. It is a city of extraordinary
energy with busy streets, countless street
vendors, cyclos, food stalls, shops and markets.
Take a guided walking tour passing by the city's
famous and historic landmarks including Dong
Khoi Street, Ho Chi Minh Square, Municipal
Theatre and Notre Dame Cathedral. A visit to
the War Remnants Museum with a bunch of old
tanks, aircrafts and artilleries on display will be
interesting. Enjoy a welcome dinner at a local
restaurant. Overnight in Saigon.
Transfer to the airport for a morning flight to
Dalat. Upon arrival at Lien Khuong airport, you
will be greeted by our guide and transferred to
your hotel. This stunning lakeside hotel was
built in 1922 in the heart of Dalat and set in a
private 5-hectare park. Take an orientation tour
of this former colonial hill station in a classic
Citroen, visit the Cremaillere Railway Station
which dates back to 1932, Linh Phuong
Buddhist Pagoda, the palace of the last
emperor of Vietnam and the fascinating Lam
Dong Museum. The rest of the day is free at
leisure. For dinner a special 'flower menu' will
be served at the Sofitel Dalat Palace Restaurant.
Overnight in Dalat.
Day 2: Twin Doves Golf Club (B, D)
After breakfast at hotel, head for Dalat Palace
Golf Club which is rated as one of the best
courses in Vietnam for its classic design. Enjoy
the romantic rise and fall of the terrain and its
flawless bent grass conditions. It was once
described by Patrick J. Rielly, the former
President of the PGA of America as one of the
most beautiful courses in Asia. You may opt to
spend the afternoon relaxing at the hotel's spa
which offers a wide range of treatments for
both genders. In the evening enjoy an exclusive
private dinner in a renovated colonial villa.
Overnight in Dalat.
Leave Saigon for a 1-hour drive to Binh Duong
to enjoy a round of golf at 27-hole Twin Doves
Golf Club with the view of the rural Vietnam
characterized by rolling hills and neighboring
forests. This course combines all the natural
shapes of the land which are utilized as
challenging hazards. Five of the holes are
connected by rolling hills and the rest are
separated by tree-lined fairways. Transfer back
and overnight in Saigon.
Day 4: Dalat Palace Golf Club (B, D)
Day 5: Dalat Nha Trang (B, L, D)
Day 7: Vinpearl Golf Club (B, D)
Take an optional playing of a 2nd round of golf
or taking private cooking class which give you a
chance to visit an organic vegetable farm, to
learn about Vietnamese cuisine and sharpen
your cooking skills (aided by a chef ) and cook
your own lunch. Take the road to Nha Trang.
Overnight in Nha Trang.
Start a new day with a round of golf at the
Vinpearl Golf Club on the beautiful isolated
Bamboo Island off the coast of Nha Trang. Each
hole embraces an amazing view of the ocean
and is a unique challenge which creates
unmatched satisfaction and a memorable
experience for golfers. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 6: Sightseeing Nha Trang (B, L, D)
Day 8: Diamond Bay Golf Club. Departure (B)
Take a scenic boat ride to the islands in Nha
Trang Bay and visit an authentic fisherman
village. Back to shore for lunch followed by a
half day city tour. You will visit Nha Trang's most
significant attrac tions including the
informative Oceanographic Institute, the iconic
Ponagar Temple and Long Son pagoda. After
dinner, you may like to hang around at one of
the beach front bars. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Start another round of golf at Diamond Bay
Resort - The 7,727 yard championship layout
golf course designed by American golf course
developer Andy Dye. With its unique scenery,
Diamond Bay Resort & Golf is one of the truly
fascinating Vietnam golf courses. Transfer to the
airport for your onward flight. End of tour
program.
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Vietnam Crosscountry Golf Holiday
Tam Dao Golf, 18-hole, in the spectacular scenary of Mt. Tam Dao.
Chi Linh Star, 27-hole golf course in Hai Duong.
Danang Golf Club, 18 hole, one of the world's 15 best new courses by USA GOLF magazine.
Montgomery Links, 18-hole course with excellent quality and superb ocean view.
Vinpearl Golf Club, 18-hole, on the beautiful isolated Bamboo Island off the coast of Nha Trang.
Diamond Bay, 18-hole, scenic view of the ocean and mountain backdrop.
Twin Doves, a 27-hole international standard championship course.
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Day 6: Montgomery Links Golf Club (B, D)
Transfer to Montgomerie Links. Time for
golfing! The golf course takes advantage of its
proximity both to the ocean and the Marble
Mountains which become magnificent
backdrops for the swings. Overnight in Danang.
Day 7: Danang Golf Course (B, D)
Depart for Danang Golf Club. This course is
recognized as one of the 15 best new courses in
the world by USA Golf Magazine. Danang Golf
Course is a unique golfing challenge that every
golfer will surely enjoy. Take a short transfer to
Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An.
Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport, you will be
greeted and transferred to hotel. Depending
on your arrival time, you will be suggested
suitable activities for the rest of the day.
Overnight in Hanoi.
The sightseeing tour starts with a visit to Ho Chi
Minh Memorial Complex including Ba Dinh
Square, Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the humble
stilt-house in which he lived for the last 11 years
of his life and the elegant colonial style office
building of former Indochina's Governor. You
will also visit the One-pillar Pagoda, a little
shrine built in the shape of a lotus bloom,
dedicated to Guanyin the Buddha of Mercy.
Continue to visit the Temple of Literature and
Sword Lake with Ngoc Son Temple. Overnight
in Ha Noi.
Day 3: Tam Dao Golf Resort (B, D)
Take a 2-hour drive to Tam Dao Golf Resort
nestled in the spectacular scenery of Mt. Tam
Dao. The course features lakes, running streams
and strategic bunkers which provide a
challenge for golfers. Measuring over 7,200
yards (6,600 meters), amateurs and
professionals alike may be required to use every
club in the bag to conquer the challenging par
72 layout. In addition to the golf course design,
Salam Paspalum grassed fairways and Sea Isle
2000 Paspalum greens ensure an ideal playing
surface year round. Overnight in Ha Noi.
Day 4: Hanoi Chi Linh Star Golf Club
Halong (B, D)
Take a 1.5 hour drive through Vietnam's
countryside for the first round at Chi Linh Star
golf course, featuring 27 challenging holes of
international standard. It was designed and
constructed by Independent Golf Course
Services, a well known Australian golf course
developer. The course is located in a beautiful
valley with rolling hills, green vegetation and a
beautiful lake. Around mid-afternoon, proceed
to Ha Long and check in the best hotel in town.
The evening promises exciting with a
sumptuous seafood dinner over which you will
share your golf experiences at Chi Linh Star
together. Overnight in Halong.
Day 5: Halong Danang (B, L, D)
Embark a traditional wooden junk to take a 4hour cruise through stunning scenery of Ha
Long Bay - a UNESCO world heritage site and
South East Asia's most spectacular attraction.
The boat stops so you will visit hidden caverns
with splendid stalactites and stalagmites. After
a light lunch on board, the boat turns ashore.
Transfer by car through the countryside to Noi
Bai airport for the flight to Danang. Overnight in
Danang.
Hoi An today still retains the engaging charm of
a flourishing trading port of medieval
Southeast Asia with many old buildings,
lantern-lit streets, vibrant markets, skilled
tailors, artisan shops, ancient houses and
colourful temples. Stroll around with our guide
through the charming streets and narrow alleys
to discover the beauty of the town. In
afternoon, take a scenic boat trip to the
neighboring villages. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 9: Diamond Bay Golf Club. Departure (B, D)
Take a short flight to Nha Trang and transfer for
a round of golf at Diamond Bay Resort - the
7,727 yard championship layout golf course
designed by American golf course developer
Andy Dye. With its unique scenery, Diamond
Bay Resort & Golf is one of the truly fascinating
Vietnam golf courses. After dinner, you may like
to hang around at one of the beach front bars.
Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 10: Vinpearl Golf Club (B, D)
Start a new day with a round of golf at the
Vinpearl Golf Club on the beautiful isolated
Bamboo Island off the coast of Nha Trang. Each
hole embraces an amazing view of the ocean
and is a unique challenge which creates
unmatched satisfaction and a memorable
experience for golfers. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 11: Sightseeing Nha Trang Saigon (B, L, D)
Visit Nha Trang's most significant attractions
including the informative Oceanographic
Institute, the iconic Ponagar Temple and Long
Son pagoda. Transfer to the airport for your
flight to Saigon. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 12: Saigon. Sightseeing (B, L, D)
Make an excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels to visit the
incredible network of underground tunnels
constructed for the war. In afternoon, take a half
day city tour. Visit the historical Reunification
Hall, take a photostop at Notre Dame Cathedral,
Central Post Office and Ben Thanh Market. The
rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 13: Vietnam Golf & Country Club (B, D)
Your first round in Ho Chi Minh will be 18 holes
at Vietnam Golf & Country Club. The 6400
meters West Course was designed by Cheng
King Shih, a renowned Taiwanese designer. In
1994, its inaugural year, the West Course hosted
the first Amateur Championship in Vietnam. Its
fairways are narrow and lined by trees. Its
greens are mild but quick. The 6200 meter East
Course was designed by the legendary golfer
Lee Trevino of the USPGA. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 14: Twin Doves Golf Club (B, D)
Leave Saigon for a 1-hour drive to Binh Duong
to enjoy a round of golf at 27-hole Twin Doves
Golf Club with the view of the rural Vietnam
characterized by rolling hills and neighboring
forests. This course combines all the natural
shapes of the land which are utilized as
challenging hazards. Five of the holes are
connected by rolling hills and the rest are
separated by tree-lined fairways. Transfer back
and overnight in Saigon.
Day 15: Saigon My Tho. Excursion to the
Mekong Delta (B, L, D)
The Mekong Delta is the most fertile region,
and indeed the main source of rice and tropical
fruits. Make an excursion to My Tho for a boat
trip on the mighty Mekong. Walk through a
local village and a scenic ride on wooden
sampan through lush green orchards and
narrow palm-shaded canals. Transfer back and
overnight in Saigon.
Free at leisure until transfer to the airport for a
departure flight. End of tour program.
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South Vietnam Golf Holiday (8 Days)

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