Brief Information
Tour Route: Ho Chi Minh City – Phan Thiet – Dalat – Nha Trang – Hanoi – Halong Bay
Duration: 18 Days/ 17 Nights
Date: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
Start/ End: Saigon/ Hanoi
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Saigon Arrival
Day 2: Vietnam Golf & Country Club
Day 3: Saigon – Mekong Delta
Day 4: Vietnam Golf & Country Club – Saigon Vespa Tour
Day 5: Saigon – Phan Thiet
Day 6: Phan Thiet – Mui Ne Discovery
Day 7: Phan Thiet Golf Day
Day 8: Phan Thiet – Dalat
Day 9: Dalat Golf Day
Day 10: Dalat Free Day
Day 11: Dalat – Nha Trang
Day 12: Nha Trang City Tour
Day 13: Nha Trang – Hanoi
Day 14: Hanoi City Tour
Day 15: Golf Day at Chi Linh Star Golf Club
Day 16: Hanoi – Halong Bay
Day 17: Halong Bay – Hanoi
Day 18: Hanoi Departure
Highlights of This Trip
- Various world-class courses which are designed by the most notable designers in the world
- Classic golf courses including the Vietnam last emperors’ private 9-hole course opened in the 1920s in Dalat
- Take on Thu Duc as well as the Vietnam Golf & Country Club, the Chi Linh Star Golf, the Ocean Dunes Golf Club, and more
Full Itinerary
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival
Upon arrival, you will receive a warmly greeting at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. Then transfer to the hotel for check-in and recovery from the flight. Later, enjoy your leisure at the hotel, behold the panoramic view of former Saigon. In the evening, sample a dinner of mouthwatering Vietnamese dishes on Saigon River Cruise.
Day 2: Vietnam Golf & Country Club
In the morning, drive to Thu Duc and the Vietnam Golf & Country Club for one 18-hole round of golf. In the afternoon, return to the city center, take a short sightseeing trip to visit some iconic historical relics such as the Independent Palace, War Remnant Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Ben Thanh Market.
Day 3: Saigon – Mekong Delta
After breakfast, take a two-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho through immense rice fields and fruitful orchards. Upon arrival, board a Mekong River cruise boat to Thoi Son Island where you can be entertained with Southern traditional music. Then embark on a sampan to cruise through narrow canals to reach local houses with industries of coconut candy and rice-wine making.
After lunch, travel by a motorized boat to another island to a bee farm for sipping tea with fresh honey, listening to interesting stories of bees and seeing people harvesting honey. Return to My Tho for the last visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda, the iconic Buddhist construction in Mekong Delta. Get back to Ho Chi Minh City then.
Day 4: Vietnam Golf & Country Club – Saigon Vespa Tour
After breakfast, transfer to Thu Duc again to one more 18-hole round of golf at Vietnam Golf & Country Club. The afternoon is your free time relaxing at the hotel and exploring the city on your own.
In the evening, you can participate in fascinating Saigon Vespa Tour (optional) to discover the hidden corners of the most vibrant city in Vietnam on special Vespa scooters. You will have a chance to eat amazing street foods in tiny alleys, enjoy live music with fine drinks at a unique café, and behold the famous attractions of Saigon lit up by colorful lights. This tour ends at about 10 pm at your hotel.
Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City – Phan Thiet
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to Phan Thiet by private transport (about 4 hours 30 minutes of driving). After check-in at the hotel, the remainder is your leisure to enjoy luxury services and the stunning beach.
Day 6: Phan Thiet – Mui Ne Discovery
After breakfast, transfer to Mui Ne where you can relax on the sun loungers for a golden tan or sign up for kitesurfing in the capital of this sport in Southeast Asia.
In the afternoon, participate in a Jeep tour to visit the three most impressive attractions including the Fairy Stream, rustic fishing villages at Mui Ne Bay, and the Great White and Red Sand Dunes. Stop at the Lotus Lake to behold the magnificent sunset before returning to Phan Thiet.
Day 7: Phan Thiet Golf Day
Today, play one round of golf at Ocean Dunes Golf Club. The remainder of the day is your leisure for you to relax at the beach, get a massage, sea bath or play tennis.
Day 8: Phan Thiet – Dalat
In the morning, leave Phan Thiet for a departure to Dalat which travels from the beach city and coastal plain of Phan Thiet to a cooler climate of Dalat – the most famous highland in Vietnam as well as the former French hill station for its romance and attraction. A day in Dalat includes 4 seasons: fresh spring in the morning, brilliant summer at noon, comfortable autumn in the afternoon, and cool winter at night. Dalat is such a wonderful destination for relaxation thanks to its poetic landscapes and an ideal climate.
After check-in at Dalat, the rest of the day is your leisure to explore this romantic city such as visiting the valley of love or taking a boat trip on peaceful Xuan Huong Lake.
Day 9: Dalat Golf Day
After breakfast at the hotel, play one 18-hole round of golf at Dalat Palace Golf Club. In the afternoon, you can relax at the hotel or participate in a half-day trip to visit the most famous attractions in Dalat such as Truc Lam Pagoda and Tuyen Lam Lake with a stop at XQ Cultural Villages which is famous for hand-embroidered paintings.
Day 10: Dalat Free Day
Today is your free time to relax and explore Dalat on your own.
Day 11: Dalat – Nha Trang
After breakfast, transfer to Nha Trang, the city of the sun, beach, and fun by a private vehicle. Upon arrival and check-in at the resort, the rest of the day is your free time to enjoy the stunning beach.
Day 12: Nha Trang City Tour
In the morning, take a half-day tour at Nha Trang City which brings you to visit Oceanographic Institute where can marvel at a great collection of sea animals, Long Son Pagoda with a magnificent Buddhist statue and a panoramic view of the city from the peak of a mountain.
After lunch, head to Cham Towers built in the 9th century which represents Cham cultures and architecture. Stop at Dam Market, the biggest traditional market in town before returning to your resort.
Day 13: Nha Trang – Hanoi
In the morning, enjoy the remaining time in Nha Trang before moving to Cam Ranh airport to take the flight to Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam. It is a unique city with French colonial architecture, tree-lined boulevards, oriental temples, and peaceful lakes.
Day 14: Hanoi City Tour
After breakfast, take a Hanoi city tour to visit Ho Chi Minh Complex to know more about the greatest Vietnamese president. It includes Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, and the Presidential Palace. Next, head to Temple of Literature to explore the first national university in Vietnam from the 11th century.
In the afternoon, travel to Ngoc Son Temple with the renowned red The Huc Bridge and the Lake of the Restored Sword, the heart of Hanoi. Then join in a short cyclo trip to discover the Hanoi Old Quarter of iconic streets before returning to the hotel for repose. In the evening, you have an option to see a traditional Vietnamese Water Puppet Show (optional) – the essence of Vietnamese agriculture throughout history.
Day 15: Golf Day at Chi Linh Star Golf Club
In the morning, transfer to Hai Duong province for one 18-hole round of golf at Chi Linh Star Golf Club. Return to Hanoi in the afternoon to relax and explore this city on your own.
Day 16: Hanoi – Halong Bay
Today, depart from Hanoi in the morning to reach Halong Bay – the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival, embark on the cruise at noon with a warm welcome from the ship crew. Then enjoy your seafood buffet lunch while the ship cruise into the magic bay.
In the afternoon, travel by Tender to see the Cave of Surprises – the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. Next, you will have a chance to kayak or swimming at Hang Trong anchorage. Later, return to the cruise to join in a Vietnamese cuisine demonstration at the sun deck. Then choose your favorite drink and behold the astonishing sunset at Halong Bay before dinner. The rest of the day is your free time to enjoy luxury services or go fishing.
Day 17: Halong Bay – Hanoi
Wake up early this morning to practice Tai Chi exercise at the sun deck which is beneficial for your health. After breakfast, take a boat to visit Halong pearl farm to see how locals make beautiful pearls. Check out on board and disembark the cruise after lunch to return to Hanoi.
Day 18: Hanoi Departure
After breakfast, you are free until being transferred to the airport for your departure flight. Trip ends.
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