VIETNAM GOLF GRANDVIEW TOURS

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1 VIETNAM GOLF GRANDVIEW TOURS 5-21 May & Oct 2015 Day 1 - Depart NZ ex Christchurch or Auckland on Singapore Airlines Arrive at Singapore Airport late afternoon and check into transit hotel for 12 hour booking. Luggage will be checked through to Hanoi. Day 2 - Hanoi arrival. Welcome dinner. Half day city tour (D) Morning flight from Singapore to Hanoi. Upon arrival at Hanoi airport, we will be met by a guide and driver and transferred to Hotel for check in. In the afternoon we will visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum. Enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho s final resting place and Ho Chi Minh s house close by. On the other side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda, founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049; the structure has become important symbol for Hanoi. Visit the Quan Thanh Temple( Taoist, dating from the Ly Dynasty ) and Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda on West lake (One of the oldest Pagoda in Vietnam) Welcome Dinner at Wild Lotus Restaurant Overnight at Fortuna Hanoi Hotel**** Address: 6 B Lang Ha Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi. Day 3 - Pick up and transfer to KING'S ISLAND golf club. (B) Tee Time: am Lakeside course Coach pick up at hotel lobby at 9.00 am Overnight at Fortuna Hanoi Hotel Kings Island is an international standard course located 36 km west of Hanoi, and 45 km from Noi Bai International Airport. The club, which is located in the Kings Valley on 350 hectares along the shores of Dong Mo Lake, became the first 36 hole facility in Northern Vietnam. Kings Island has two 18 hole courses; the Lakeside Course opened in 1993 and the Mountainview Course opened in The Lakeside Course was designed by Robert McFarland and Mountain View course by Peter Rogers from Australia. Access to the course is by boat. After golf we transfer back to Hanoi where we have a free evening to explore Day 4 - Pick up and transfer to CHI LINH GOLD STAR golf club. Back to Hanoi for overnight (B) Tee Time:09.30 am Coach pick up at:07.30 am Overnight at Fortuna Hanoi Hotel.

2 An hour and a half s drive from Hanoi on the way to Halong Bay, Chi Linh Star Golf and Country Club is a truly international standard golf course. The facility is spread over 324 hectares in a magnificent valley nestling beside a large lake and surrounded by 100 hectares of rolling forest covered hills. The completed project will offer two 18-hole golf courses, a five-star hotel, 300 villas and a wide range of sporting and recreational facilities. Opened in 2003, the Chi Linh Star Golf and Country Club has established a name for itself as the premier golf club in the north of Vietnam. Designed by Australian Independent Golf Course Services, using the latest technologies and Turf grass, the golf course is indeed a worthy masterpiece. The club house sits on the top of a hill, capturing a panoramic view over the golf course, boasting a remarkable landscape. The immaculately conditioned fairways, fast greens, strategic bunkers, together with the large lake ensure the golfing experience at Chi Linh Star Golf will be enjoyable and challenging. The Chi Linh Star Golf Course hosted the Carlsberg Masters in 2004 and the Vietnam Johnnie Walker Classic series in Day 5: Transfer Hanoi-Halong Cruise tour. Overnight on boat (B,L,D) 7:30 am: Pick you up from at your hotel. Leave Hanoi by road for Halong Bay, UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta, the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. 11:00: Transfer to Tuan Chau port 12.00: Transfer to Halong Emotion Boat by tender 12.15: Welcome cocktail cruise briefing, safety instructions 12.30: Check in the cabin 13.00: Vietnamese lunch served on board, while cruising towards Bai Tu Long Bay 16.15: Explore the mystery of Sung Sot cave. one of the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay : Stop at Titop Beach, enjoy one of optional activities: Included activities as: Swimming at Titop Beach Climbing up to Titop Peak Relaxing on sundeck Kayaking (those interested should advise tour guide before check) Optional Extra activities (at own cost): Massage Session or Scuba Diving 18.00: Back to cruise, stop at Luom Bo Area.

3 19.00: Have bufffet dinner 21.00: Leisure time, enjoy the comfort in your cabin. During the evening there will be time to enjoy night fishing, a chat at the bar, or simply relax and soak up the magic of a night on Emotion Cruise Overnight on Emotion Cruises****Deluxe cabin Day 6: Cruise tour continued. Check out the cruise back to Hanoi for flight to Danang. Transfer for check in and Overnight in Hoian ancient town.(b, L) : Practice Tai Chi on the Sundeck : Start your day with a light breakfast h30: A fantastic cruise on the bay, passing Dinh Huong Island, Fighting Cock Island, Dog Island. Arrive in Ba Hang Floating fishing village, a peaceful village. Visit local houses, fish farms, schools and chat with friendly fisher men. 9:45: Check out of cabin and leave luggage outside 10:00-11:00. Have brunch and clear bills Back to the Tourist Wharf Check out and transfer to Hanoi airport for our flight to Danang. Upon arrival in Danang we will be met by our guide and transferred to our hotel. Day 7 Pick and transfer to Da Nang Golf Club (B) Tee Time: 9:04 am Coach pick up at hotel lobby at am When Greg Norman checked on progress of the Dunes course in 2010 he said, The fact is, you'd be doing a very poor job to make a boring course out of site like this. Certainly Mother Nature had a gigantic hand in the formation of the layout that evokes an experience often found in seaside courses in the British Isles. But make no mistake, this is Vietnam and one look at the stunning par 3 16th hole back-dropped by as it is by traditional long tailed fishing boats that troll the South China Sea, and you will know where you are. Day 8 - Pick up and transfer to Montgomerie links golf club. (B) Tee Time:9:00 am Coach pick up at hotel lobby at 08:00 am

4 The essential design philosophy behind a Colin Montgomerie golf course is to work closely with natural characteristics of the site. Montgomerie Links Vietnam has the good fortune of having truly outstanding natural features. The sandy soil, wind-blown dunes, and indigenous vegetation combine to create the framework for a very strong links golf course. The course has an exciting mixture of heathland and links style holes which cater to players of all abilities. Overnight at Thanh Binh Riverside Resort Hoian **** Day 9 - Half day tour to Hoi An (B) Today we will have a chance to explore the old river port of Hoi An with it's charming Old Town Centre. Here we will visit Thong Loi Fine Arts and Handcraft, famous for it silk embroidery and exquisitely tailored garments in both eastern and western styles. Garments can be produced the same day and this is a great chance to have a quality item made to measure for a very reasonable price. We will also have a guided walking tour through the Old Town Centre giving a chance to learn about the rich history and various cultures who influenced the town's development through the centuries. Day 10 Golf at Montgomerie Links Return visit, afternoon free at leisure (B) Tee Time: 9.00 am Coach pick up at hotel lobby at 8.00 am. Day 11 - Flight Danang to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Half day City tour. Welcome dinner on luxury wooden cruise along Saigon river (Bonsai Cruise). Overnight in Saigon (BD) In the afternoon we will take a city tour of Ho Chi Minh City from downtown Saigon to Chinatown. We will learn of its history and culture with stops at Reunification Palace (Ex-Presidential Palace), the War Museum and the Jade Emperor Pagoda. We will also see Notre Dame Cathedral (built in 1877), the General Post Office and the Saigon Art Gallery. In the evening we will take a dinner cruise on the bustling Saigon River on board a luxury wooden cruise boat. During the cruise we will be entertained by a number of well performed musical segments reflecting the rich diversity of cultures of the region. Overnight at Palace Saigon Hotel**** Day 12 - Tour to Mekong Delta. Transfer back and Overnight in Saigon.(B) Pick up at hotel by 8am

5 Today we journey deep into the heart of the Mekong Delta, known as Vietnam s rice bowl and arrive at Vinh Long, the capital of this province. Visiting the traditional floating market of Cai Be, we experience its excitement as we walk through orchards of mango, coconut and banana. Continuing on, we paddle in a sampan to the beautiful Binh Hoa Phuoc Island and sample more exotic fruit of the region before driving back to Saigon. Day 13 - Visit to Cuchi Tunnel. Back and overnight in Saigon (B) After breakfast at the hotel, we venture about 75Km northwest of Saigon to Cu Chi, an area that played an important role in the wars. This amazing tunnel system was used by Vietnamese guerillas operating against the US military forces and was initially started in 1945 during the French colonial times. Before driving back to the hotel, we explore the underground tunnels at different levels, see some of the shelters and sample the typical guerrilla food. Day 14 - Golf at Long Thanh golf club. Back and overnight in Saigon. (B) Tee Time: 9:30 am Coach pick up at hotel lobby at 07:30 am The Long Thanh Golf Club is best golf course in Vietnam" acording to a poll organized by Vietnam National Administration of Tourism and Vietnam Golf Magazine in It has also been favourably evaluated by Members, Guests and Visitors who have been playing Long Thanh golf course for many years. The Club is situated about 40 minutes from the center of Saigon and boast 36 pristine holes, and a magnificent club house situated on a hill between the two courses with wonderful views over the course and surrounding countryside. Featuring rolling fairways and large undulating greens, with many bunkers and water hazards to catch errant shots; the Long Thanh Golf Club is the epitome of golf in Asia. Day 15 - Golf in Vietnam Country Golf Club. Free at leisure(b) Tee Time: 09:30 am Car pick up at hotel lobby at 08:00 am Vietnam Golf & Country Club was the first 36-hole golf club in Vietnam and is widely regarded as Vietnam s Premier Golf and Country Club. Set amongst 300 hectares of land, two great golf courses have been carved

6 out of the existing woodland with minimal land movement, leaving you feel that the land was always destined to be a golf course, so natural is the lay-out and design. The West course, designed by Taiwanese architect Chen King Shih, first opened in December 1994, and the East Course opened in 1997, was designed by Lee Trevino. The Par 72 Championship Course hosted the Vietnam Open (Asian PGA Tour Event) in both 1995 and Overnight at Palace Saigon Hotel**** Day 16 Free at leisure. Farewell dinner in Saigon (B, D) On previous tours many people have expressed disappointment that there wasn't more free time in Saigon at the end of the tour to further explore this exciting city. This free day is to cater for those needs and allow time to return to something you may have seen earlier and wish to revisit, or check out a particular interest the tour has not covered. It also allows more time for shopping and there are plenty of bargains to fill any space in the suitcase. At 5.30pm we will gather in the rooftop bar at Palace Saigon for pre dinner drinks before heading out to Ngon Restaurant at 6.30pm for our farewell dinner. Overnight Palace Saigon Hotel**** Day 17 - Check out of hotel and transfer to airport for departure flight PRICE: $5360 per person twin share, single supplement extra $720 Rate inclusion Hotel 4 star accommodation with daily breakfast English speaking guide All entrance fees Meals as specified in Itinerary Overnight Cruise tour in Halong Bay Boat transfer in Mekong Traditional music/songs show at Mekong delta International flights ex NZ All domestic flights with all taxes 1 round of 18 holes at each GC (green+caddy) and surcharge weekend at King Island golf Golf carts supplied at Chi Linh, Danang Golf Course and Long Thanh Golf Club. Other courses are walking courses but carts are available at US$20 per person