PICKING UP THE BLADE
Golfers in Hanoi are all in agreement that the number of players is on the rise. Whether that’s simply because there are actually places to play now, the game is certainly taking off. “Once you play, you get hooked,” pledges Nguyen Ngoc Chu, Director of the T&C Company’s Hanoi Branch, Secretary General of the Thang Long Golf Club.

Mr Chu has supported his son Nguyen Thai Duong in his relentless practice of the sport over the past four years. Luckily it’s paid off and Duong is now one of the country’s leading golfers.

Pham Kim Hung from the T&A Vietnam Company is another example of a ‘golf addict’. Mr Hung became a follower of the sport two years ago, and in his reckoning, there are around 4,000 golf players in Vietnam at present. Primarily, it seems, it’s State officials that have begun to make acquaintance with this ‘patrician’ sport.

Of course, more golfers means more courses need be carved out from the hinterlands. While there was only one golf course - built by the Danao Group in Da Lat in 1992 - the country now has nine operating golf courses and another 10 under construction. With more links open, several levels of tournaments have begun to spring up.

“Three years ago around 80% of the people on golf courses were foreigners, but now about half are Vietnamese,” said Henrik J. Andersen, General Director of Carlsberg Vietnam.

“More and more people play golf, which should see green fees come down, opening the sport to more new players. In addition, with many new golf projects under construction, competition should cut costs too,” he said.

HOT PROPERTY
With business operations better ironed out in Vietnam, many new investors are looking to golf as a prudent investment area. With many players pulling into the parking lot, fierce competition is expected on the links.

On Tuan Chau Island, in coastal Quang Ninh Province, the Ha Long Bay Group has begun construction of a complex of resorts, restaurants, hotels and an adjacent golf course totalling half a billion US dollars in investment. With this project on the boil, a number of smaller projects are looking to tee off.

The first phase of the 80ha Dam Vac golf and Mau Lam orchard-house complex started in Vinh Phuc Province in early March, with total investment of nearly VND400bil. Two weeks later, the groundbreaking ceremony of a golf course in Hanoi, with investment of $10mil, was held in Minh Tri Commune, Soc Son District. The project was driven by the Japan-Vietnam Golf Development Company, and is scheduled open in early 2006.

In the mean time, a series of golf projects have also started on Phu Quoc Island, southern Kien Giang Province, coastal Hai Phong City, northern Hoa Binh Province and central Quang Nam province. According to the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Long Son Golf Course in Hoa Binh, invested by a firm from the Republic of Korea, will be one of the leading golf courses in all of Asia.

According to Mac Anh Tuan, Director of the Urban Construction and Development Joint Stock Company, the investor of the Dam Vac Golf Course, investors like to tie golf courses in with resorts or villas. The sale of over 500 villas in the Dam Vac project is a sure sign of success in the project, Mr Tuan said.

However, there may well be risks. According to Mr Tuan, competition is unavoidable but he believes that the number of golfers will rise. In some regional countries, such as Thailand or Malaysia, there are dozens of golf courses dotted around the cities.

Each golf course has its own way of dealing with increasing competition. Jeff Puchalski, manager of the Da Lat Golf Course isn’t shy about his ambition to exploit the advantages of a beautiful golf course located in the most attractive tourism site in the country. Of course, laying the divot of good services helps too. Hosting reputed golf tournaments is also another way to improve its position and attracting more players.

This is the first golf course ever built in North Vietnam. Located in Ha Tay province, in the shadow of Ba Vi Mountain, 45 km outside of Hanoi, it is an exclusive golf and recreational resort. The property includes approximately 350 hectares of rolling landscape located along the shores of Dong Mo Reservoir, incorporating two 18-hole golf courses consisting of Lake Side and Mountain View, club house and all kind of golf facilities. The two courses have been designed by Robert McFarland around a golf school, the luxury hotel (80 room) and corporate villas. The Resort is also a sports centre, horseback riding, tennis, boating and hiking in nearby Ba Vi National Park and Tan Vien (Gently King) Mountain which overlooks the site and from which King''s Island gets its name. The majestic Ba Vi Mountain range and over 1,100 hectares of water surface ensures that the 350 hectare Kings Island Golf Resort & Country Club is one of the most scenic golf destinations in Southeast Asia. If the lush beauty of the Island, or a beautiful caddie saying "nice putt" doesn''t get you to smile, make a lesson appointment with the resident PGA professional Robert Bricknel, an American with a solid sense of humour: he is very happy to live in very good relationship with Vietnamese but reproaches to Alexander de Rhodes to have written the local language in Roman printing with the French pronunciation !!! The resort is open to non-members on weekdays, except Saturdays and Sundays reserved for members only.

A second golf resort, opens 27 holes near Sao Do Town at 48 kms from Hanoi along the road going to Halong Bay.
The course at Chi Linh was designed and is also being constructed by an Australian company, I.G.C.S. (Independent Golf Course Services). The "exceptional piece" of land of 160 hectares on which the course is being constructed around a natural lake of 40 hectares lies within a beautiful valley. The place has already been chosen in the 15th century by Le Dynasty for the Royal Orchard : it is surrounded by rolling forest hills, and nestles beside the large lake complete with rolling creeks and natural water flowing from the surrounding area. 11 holes over 27 have water risks (6 over water and 5 touching water. The resort is supposed to respect the original landscape and conserve for future generations a piece of nature with exceptional features and history.

There is located along National Road 1, at 50/60 minutes ride from downtown Ho Chi Minh City. After crossing a plantation of gum trees, visitors arrive in one of the most dramatic scenery in southern Viet Nam.
Occupying an area of about 300 hectares of magnificent tropical country-side, the Resort provides natural landscape and perfect environment for an ideal round of golf.
Embraced by picturesque trees and flowers of a tropical forest, Bo Chang Dong Nai Golf Resort gives a really distinct shape and such a dreamlike feeling in golf rounding.
In addition to the picturesque 27-hole (which will become 36 and more), Dong Nai Resort offers many activities for non-golfers as well like horse riding or just relax with a Mai Tai on the veranda of their spacious and fully-equipped villa while the kids frolic in the Children''s Playground.
For tournaments which require a more informal atmosphere, the Resort also has an Outdoor Barbecue area, perfect for large gatherings.
For players who wish to fully relax after their round of golf, or non-golfers looking to ease the pleasurable aches from their first horseback riding lesson, Dong Nai Resort has a fully equipped massage room and sauna area.
If you''re looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the cities,, Dong Nai Resort is the place for you! Come and feel a totally different experience ever.

DONG MO KING ISLAND''S GOLF CLUB

Office: Villa B1, Orient Hotel

Situated in Ha Tay province, Viet Nam, Kings’ Island Golf is an international standard golf club located 36 km. west of Hanoi, and 45 km. from Noi Bai International Airport. The club is located in the Kings’ Valley on 350 hectares along the shores of Dong Mo Lake. Access to the course is by boat.

Kings’ Island will have two 18 hole courses. The Lakeside Course opened in 1993. When the Mountain view Course opens in mid - 2004, Kings’ Island will be the first 36 hole facility in northern Viet Nam, including an air-conditioned clubhouse & restaurant, driving range, pro-shop, putting greens & sand bunker. Future developments include a new clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts, sauna, guest villas, and boat dock.

The 18 hole Mountain view course is Par 72, 6442m (7100 yards). It was designed by Pacific Coast Design Pty. Ltd. Based in Melbourne, Australia. Pacific Coast has been involved in site planning & golf design for over 16 years and has completed major projects in India, Malaysia, China, Thailand & Australia.

The course is designed to fit the setting’s natural contours. The design takes maximum advantage of the ambience of the waterside setting, distant mountains and surrounding trees. The layout of the golf course will excite and challenge all levels of players.

A limited number of pre-opening memberships are available for Mountain view, expected to open in mid - 2004. The new course will include a new clubhouse, boat dock, driving range, putting green, & practice bunker. Outside player use will be restricted in the first year.

Lakeside was designed by American Golf Course Architect, Robert McFarland, who has been involved in designing championship golf courses around the world including Mission Hills California. He specializes in challenging designs using local terrain and natural hazards.

Lakeside includes numerous and varied uses of the water surrounding the course and the gently sloping terrain. Water is in play on 13 of the 18 holes. Nature herself has created a superb setting for this very challenging 6,454 Yards, Par 72 course.

Lakeside memberships will be offered after our new Mountain view Course opens.

Please contact our Sales office for information about Membership.

The Dalat Palace Golf Club is a golf retreat that soothes the senses, invigorates the body and calms the mind. Visitors to Dalat are reminded of the days when the pursuit of leisure was an art form. Now with the opening of Dalat Palace Golf Club, this same pursuit of leisure has returned to the majestic and temperate highlands of Vietnam. Since the opening of Dalat Palace Golf Club in 1922 (originally a 9-hole course), the city has hosted golfers from around the world, including American champion Billy Casper.

In early 1994, Dalat emerged once again as the ideal golf retreat in Southeast Asia with the revival and expansion of Dalat Palace Golf Club. The 18-hole course is crafted into the area’s gently rolling hills, surrounded by stately pine trees, and seated above majestic Xuan Huong lake, named after an eighteenth century woman poet.

The Dalat Palace Golf Club remains linked to its past by the original clubhouse, built in 1956 when the initial 9-hole club was first renovated. The clubhouse has been fully restored and remains in use today with a full pro shop, restaurant, fireplace and outdoor patio areas.

The clubhouse restaurant offers both superb Vietnamese and International cuisine.

Local and expatriate staff greet members and their guests with warm, friendly smiles and service that has made Dalat a popular retreat for decades.

Areas surrounding the clubhouse are landscaped into beautiful gardens, respecting another fine Dalat tradition. Vistas from the clubhouse offer a wonderful canvas of terraced fields & pine trees.

At 7,009 yards in length and par 72, Dalat Palace Golf Club is an enjoyable challenge for golfers of all levels. Low handicap players will be tested by a series of lakes, which meander through ten of eighteen holes, as well as strategically placed bunkers, which penalize the miscalculating risk-taker. Novice players will find relief with large accommodating greens normally left open for run-up approach shots, as well as wide, forgiving fairways.

Dalat Palace Golf Club features par 3’s ranging in length from 164 to 234 yards and par 5’s up to 556 yards. These varied lengths allow a true examination of one’s golfing skills, and require that players use each club in their bag – the hallmark of a great golf course. Four different tee areas on each hole allow players to determine their own degree of challenge on the course.

A full practice area complements the golf course, with an open 290-yard driving range, a putting green, and practice bunkers.

The Dalat Palace Golf Club is the only golf course in South East Asia with bent grass tees, fairways and greens – considered to be the ultimate playing surface in golf. The large, undulating bent grass greens are maintained to impeccable standards.

They present a friendly challenge unto themselves and once the pace and trueness become familiar, players will agree that they are truly among the finest greens in Asia.

Dalat Palace Golf Club is managed by Jeff Puchalski, PGA A-13 and is fully owned and operated by Dalat Resort Incorporation (DRI), a joint venture between Lam Dong Tourist and Danao International Holdings Ltd, a privately-held US-based company.

Memberships to Dalat Palace Golf Club are available and begin at US$ 13,800 for individuals and Annual memberships are available at US$ 2,000 a year. Family and Corporate memberships are also available, with all memberships transferable (except annual memberships).

Corporate nominees can be re-nominated. All memberships are subject to the approval of Club Management.

Getting there - Vietnam Airlines operates daily flights to/from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), a 40 minute flight via the newly built 66 seated, French ATR 72’s. If you prefer to see the countryside, travelling via road from Saigon is a leisurely four hour drive through Vietnam’s scenic rural landscapes, plantations, rivers and mountain passes.

This is Vietnam''s first International Standard Championship Golf Course. Song Be Golf Resort is widely regarded as one of the most challenging and stimulating in the country. The 100 hectares of the golf resort was built out of the natural landscape of fruit orchard and coconut palms and was opened for play since 1994. The 18 hole resort style layout features at least 10 lakes with tree-lined fairways. Water comes into play in eight of the 18 holes.

Playing off from the blue tees is a challenge as the total length measures a whopping 6,384 metres. However if you would like to take it a little easy, the white tees would be more forgiving and yet challenging. This is a walking course and all the caddies are female. The course has been officially rated in accordance with the USGA/SGA requirements.

How to get there
Take the Highway no.13. The golf course is about 22 km or 35 minutes drive from the centre of Ho Chi Minh City and from the Tan Son Nhat airport.
Any taxi driver can get you there for about US$12 or ask the hotel concierge.

Sculpted out of the coastal dunes along the Eastern Sea, the Ocean Dunes Golf Club is the ideal respite from the demands of daily life. Located only 200 kilometres northeast of Ho Chi Minh City, Phan Thiet offers visitors a glimpse of a traditional Vietnamese fishing village. Strolling through the town, visitors will discover a more simple lifestyle, where cyclos and wooden baskets are still a main mode of transportation. Enjoy Phan Thiet’s brilliant sun, windswept dunes and sea breezes as you tee-off at one of the most exciting links style golf courses in the region.

Designed by Nick Faldo, the 6746-yard par 72 course at Ocean Dunes Golf Club winds through seaside dunes, with the coastal breezes shaping its character day-to-day. It is an engaging and playable course for higher handicapped players who will enjoy the openness of the links-course.

The Ocean Dunes Golf Club is an outstanding natural site with sand dunes, sea breezes, beach vegetation, and sea views. "We have let the dunes determine the routing and the look of the golf course. It should have the feel and the playability of the early seaside courses, but with a tropical climate" says Nick Faldo.

The Ocean Dunes course offers exciting opportunities for more experienced players who will appreciate the challenges posed by the winds.

Ocean Dunes Golf Club is managed by Jeff Puchalski, PGA A-13 and is a 100% foreign invested project owned and operated by Danao International Holdings Ltd., a privately-held US-based company.

Memberships to Ocean Dunes Golf Club are available and begin at US$ 13,200 for individuals and Annual memberships are available at US$ 2,000 a year. Family and Corporate memberships are also available, with all memberships transferable (except annual memberships).

Corporate nominees can be re-nominated. All memberships are subject to the approval of Club Management.

Day 1: ARRIVAL IN HA NOI
Hanoi is one of the most beautiful cities in Asia, fringed with natural lakes, tree-lined boulevards and al fresco cafes. Hanoi, with old quarter, is steeped in tradition and the bicycle is still the favoured mode of transport. We commence on the Old Quarter tour before enjoying the water puppet show. O/N in Hanoi.

Day 2: HA NOI – HA TAY GOLFING
Heading to West of Hanoi with about 45 km, The King’s Island Resort situated at the base of BaVi National Park, and is in the centre of one of the country’s richest and most diverse cultural tourism areas. The King’s Island Resort in Asia for truly spectacular led with uniquely challenging 18-holes golf on the courses called Lake Side and Mountain View. We then return to Hanoi. Free at leisure. Dinner. O/N in Hanoi.

Day 3: HA NOI – HA TAY GOLFING
Full day playing golf at The King’s Island Resort. We then return to Hanoi. Free at leisure. Dinner. O/N in Hanoi.

Day 4 :DEPARTURE FROM HA NOI
Today, we will have the opportunity to do last shopping before we departure.

Day 1: ARRIVAL IN HA NOI
Hanoi is one of the most beautiful cities in Asia, fringed with natural lakes, tree-lined boulevards and al fresco cafes. Hanoi, with old quarter, is steeped in tradition and the bicycle is still the favoured mode of transport. We commence on the Old Quarter tour before enjoying the water puppet show. O/N in Hanoi.

Day 2: HA NOI – HA TAY GOLFING
Heading to West of Hanoi with about 45 km, The King’s Island Resort situated at the base of BaVi National Park, and is in the centre of one of the country’s richest and most diverse cultural tourism areas. The King’s Island Resort in Asia for truly spectacular led with uniquely challenging 18-holes golf on the courses called Lake Side and Mountain View. We then return to Hanoi. Free at leisure. Dinner. O/N in Hanoi.

Day 3: HA NOI – HA TAY GOLFING
Full day playing golf at The King’s Island Resort. We then return to Hanoi. Free at leisure. Dinner. O/N in Hanoi.

Day 4: HA NOI CITY TOUR
Spending a day touring this remarkable city, including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature well known as Vietnam''s first university was founded in 1070 to honour scholars and men of literary Accomplishment, History Museum, ruins of Co Loa the first fortified citadel recorded in Vietnamese history, dates from the 3rd century BC. Evening: enjoy water puppet show. O/N in Ha Noi.

Day 5: DEPARTURE FROM HA NOI
Today, we will have the opportunity to do last shopping before we departure.

Day 1: ARRIVAL IN HA NOI
Welcome to stately Hanoi. One of the most beautiful cities in Asia. We pay a short visit to the the Temple of Literature well known as Vietnam''s first university was founded in 1070 to honour scholars and men of literary Accomplishment. O/N in Ha Noi.

Day 2: HA NOI – HA TAY GOLFING
Heading to West of Hanoi with about 45 km, The King’s Island Resort situated at the base of BaViNational Park, and is in the centre of one of the country’s richest and most diverse cultural tourism areas. The King’s Island Resort in Asia for truly spectacular led with uniquely challenging 18-holes golf on the courses called LakeSide and Mountain View. We then return to Hanoi. Free at leisure. Dinner. O/N in Hanoi.

Day 3: HA NOI – HA TAY GOLFING
Full day playing golf at The King’s Island Resort. We then return to Hanoi. Free at leisure. Dinner. O/N in Hanoi.

Day 4: HA NOI – HALONG
Spending a day tour this remarkable city, including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, the Fine Art Museum and the Ethnology Museum. PM: setting out on a trip to the World Heritage-designated Halong Bay. Dotted with over 3,000 bizarrely shaped limestone islands, the bay encompasses nearly 1,000 square miles, fantastic beauty. Stopover over for a stroll in HaiPhong City. O/N in Halong.

Day 5: HALONG – HA NOI
We cruise the islands by boat to remote covers with clear water, stooping to explore the mythical grottoes including Grotto of Wooden Stakes, Grotto of Bo Nau . . . and swim during the trip. We leave the islands and head back to Ha Noi where we’ll take to enjoy a performance of Hanoi’s famous water puppets. O/N in Ha Noi.

Day 5: DEPARTURE FROM HA NOI
Today, we will have the opportunity to do last shopping before we departure.

Day 1 : ARRIVAL IN HCMC
Arrival at TanSonNhat Airport. Welcome and transfer to hotel. A sightseeing tour will give you a glimpse of bustle city: visit to the Reunification Palace – was built in 1873 as a residence of the French Governor General of Cochin china, the present mansion was designed by Vietnamese architect, construction began in 1962 and completed in 1966, Notre Dame Cathedral and Municipal Post Office. Dinner cruise along Saigon River. O/N in HCMC.

Day 2: HCMC – DALAT
We flight to Dalat. Transfer to hotel. You will have time for relaxation at the Dalat Palace Golf Club, Located in the heart of the Dalat city, with 18-hole, 7009 yard, par 72 championship golf course features Bent grass greens, fairways and tees. O/N in Dalat City.

Day 3: GOLFING IN DALAT
Full day playing golf at Dalat Palace Golf Club. O/N in Dalat.

Day 4: DEPARTURE FROM HCMC
Flight back to HCMC and transit flight for departure.

Day 1: ARRIVAL IN HCMC
Arrival at TanSonNhat Airport. Welcome and transfer to hotel. A sightseeing tour will give you a glimpse of bustle city: visit to the Reunification Palace – was built in 1873 as a residence of the French Governor General of Cochin china, the present mansion was designed by Vietnamese architect, construction began in 1962 and completed in 1966, Notre Dame Cathedral and Municipal Post Office. Dinner cruise along Saigon River. O/N in HCMC.

Day 2: HCMC – DALAT
Travelling by car we pass tea, coffee and rubber plantations as we climb into the cooler southern central highlands, arriving in the charming old French hill-station of Dalat where we can visit Preen Waterfall and admire the wonderful scenery, known as “Le Petit Paris” because of its romantic landscapes of mountains, pine forests, lakes and waterfalls. O/N in Da Lat City.

Day 3: GOLFING IN DALAT
Today you will have time for relaxation at the Dalat Palace Golf Club, Located in the heart of the Dalat city, with 18-hole, 7009 yard, par 72 championship golf course features Bent grass greens, fairways and tees. O/N in DalatCity.

Day 4: GOLFING IN DALAT
Full day playing golf at Dalat Palace Golf Club. O/N in Dalat.

Day 5: DEPARTURE FROM HCMC
Flight back to HCMC and transit flight for departure.

Day 1: ARRIVAL IN HCMC – SONG BE – VUNG TAU
Arrival at TanSonNhat Airport. Welcome and transfer to Song Be Golf Resort. Covering over 100 hectares, gently crafted out of the natural landscape, our 18-hole resort style layout features numerous lakes, tree lined fairways and subtle undulating greens. With a par of 72, the course measures over 6,300 metres. We then head to Vung Tau. O/N in Vung Tau.

Day 2: VUNG TAU – HCMC
Morning golfing 18-holes at Vung Tau Paradise Golf Club. Drive back to HCMC. O/N in HCMC.

Day 3: HCMC – DALAT
We flight to Dalat. Transfer to hotel. You will have time for relaxation at the Dalat Palace Golf Club, Located in the heart of the Dalat city, with 18-hole, 7009 yard, par 72 championship golf course features Bent grass greens, fairways and tees. O/N in Dalat City.

Day 4: GOLFING IN DALAT
Full day playing golf at Dalat Palace Golf Club. O/N in Dalat.

Day 5: DEPARTURE FROM HCMC
Flight back to HCMC and transit flight for departure.

Day 1: ARRIVAL IN HCMC
Arrival at TanSonNhat Airport. Welcome and transfer to hotel. A short tour will give you a glimpse of Ho Chi Min City, the busiest city of Vietnam with mix of traditional cultures and European architecture. Visit the Reunification Palace with a stop at neo-Roman Notre Dame Cathedral and Municipal Post Office to admire. Proceed to discover Saigon China Town with the bustling Binh Tay wholesales market. Back to hotel. Free at leisure.

Day 2: HCMC – SONG BE – HCMC
Departure for Song Be Golf Resort with 18-hole golf course. Characterized by coconut palms and fruits orchard, the Resort provides the perfect setting for an enjoyable round of golf. Playing golf. Return to HCMC. Free at leisure.

Day 3: HCMC – PHAN THIET
Departure for PhanThiet Town. You will have all day for relaxation and golfing at Ocean Dunes Golf Club – an outstanding natural site with the sand dunes, sea breezes, beach vegetation and sea view – with 18-hole, links-style, championship the golf course.

Day 4: DEPARTURE FROM HCMC
Watching sunrise at Ne Cap. Drive to Hon Rom for exploring the small red desert with brilliant sun, windswept dunes and sea breezes before return to HCMC. Free at leisure before departure. End of tour.

Day 1: ARRIVAL IN HCMC
Arrival at TanSonNhat Airport. Welcome and transfer to hotel. A short tour will give you a glimpse of Ho Chi Min City, the busiest city of Vietnam with mix of traditional cultures and European architecture. Visit the Reunification Palace with a stop at neo-Roman Notre Dame Cathedral and Municipal Post Office to admire. Proceed to discover Saigon China Town with the bustling Binh Tay wholesales market. Back to hotel. Free at leisure.

Day 2: HCMC – SONG BE – HCMC
Departure for Song Be Golf Resort with 18-hole golf course. Characterized by Coconut Palms and fruits orchard, the Resort provides the perfect setting for an enjoyable round of golf. Playing golf. Return to HCMC. Free at leisure.

Day 3: HCMC – PHAN THIET
Departure for PhanThiet Town. You will have all day for relaxation and golfing at Ocean Dunes Golf Club – an outstanding natural site with the sand dunes, sea breezes, beach vegetation and sea view – with 18-hole, links-style, championship the golf course.

Day 4: PHAN THIET – HCMC
Playing unlimited golf at Ocean Dunes Golf Club. Return to HCMC. Free at leisure.

Day 5: DEPARTURE FROM HCMC
Travelling by car from Ho Chi Minh City to Thu Duc, you will have time for relaxation and golfing in a resort at Vietnam Golf & Country Club, the Premier Golf Club in Vietnam, including East Course and West Course. Playing golf. Return to HCMC and transfer to TanSonNhat Airport for departure. End of tour.

Day 1: ARRIVAL IN HCMC
Arrival at TanSonNhat Airport. Welcome and travelling by car from Ho Chi Minh City to Thu Duc, you will have time for relaxation and golfing in a resort at Vietnam Golf & Country Club, the Premier Golf Club in Vietnam, including East Course and West Course. Playing golf. Return to HCMC. Free at leisure.

Day 2: HCMC – SONG BE – HCMC
Departure for PhanThiet Town. You will have all day for relaxation and golfing at Ocean Dunes Golf Club – an outstanding natural site with the sand dunes, sea breezes, beach vegetation and sea view – with 18-hole, links-style, championship the golf course.

Day 3: HCMC – PHAN THIET
Playing unlimited golf at Ocean Dunes Golf Club. Return to HCMC. Free at leisure.

Day 4: PHAN THIET – HCMC
Departure for Song Be Golf Resort with 18-hole golf course. Characterized by Coconut Palms and fruits orchard, the Resort provides the perfect setting for an enjoyable round of golf. Playing golf. Return to HCMC. Continuation cruising on boat on Saigon River to Binh Quoi. You will enjoy traditional music and delight in the delicious specialities of “Southern Land” of Vietnam.

Day 5: DEPARTURE FROM HCMC
Sight seeing tour of Ho Chi Minh City, the busiest city of Vietnam with mix of traditional cultures and European architecture. Visit the ReunificationPalace with a stop at neo-Roman Notre Dame Cathedral and Municipal Post Office or visit HistoricalMuseum or War Remnants Museum. Continue to discover ChinaTown with a visit of Thien Hau Pagoda - a Chinese Temple of over 100 years and visit lacquer ware workshop before departure. End of tour.