Northern Vietnam Golf & Discovery — 7 Days / 6 Nights

DAY 1 – ARRIVE IN HANOI | WELCOME TO THE THOUSAND-YEAR CAPITAL

Land at Noi Bai International Airport and transfer by private car to your hotel in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter or French Quarter. The afternoon is unhurried: a first walk around Hoan Kiem Lake as the city comes alive in the early evening. Meet your golf concierge for a welcome briefing over dinner at a rooftop restaurant above the Old Quarter — pho broth simmered since before dawn, cha ca La Vong turmeric-grilled fish with dill, and bun cha grilled pork over rice noodles with a cold Ha Noi beer.

DAY 2 – HANOI | ROUND 1 AT BRG KINGS ISLAND GOLF RESORT

An early morning transfer to BRG Kings Island Golf Resort — approximately 45 minutes west of central Hanoi, set on a dramatic peninsula where Dong Mo Lake and Suoi Hai Reservoir converge in a landscape of still water, forested hills, and morning mist. The resort’s two 18-hole courses offer contrasting challenges: the Lakeside Course winds gracefully along the water’s edge, while the Mountainside Course climbs through forested terrain with elevation changes. Return to Hanoi in the early afternoon for a guided cyclo ride through the Old Quarter’s narrow lanes and a visit to the Temple of Literature.

DAY 3 – HANOI | ROUND 2 AT CHI LINH STAR GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Drive northeast of Hanoi to Chi Linh Star Golf & Country Club — one of the most visually striking courses in northern Vietnam, set in forested hills above a vast reservoir. The layout rewards intelligent course management: undulating fairways cut through mature woodland, natural water features appear at critical moments, and the greens are consistently fast and well-protected. After your round, return to Hanoi for an afternoon at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex and the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. A traditional northern hot pot dinner in the evening.

DAY 4 – HANOI TO HA LONG BAY | OVERNIGHT BOUTIQUE CRUISE

A leisurely morning in Hanoi before the mid-morning shuttle transfer east toward Ha Long Bay. Board your boutique cruise at the harbour — a traditionally styled wooden vessel with comfortable en-suite cabins, a sun deck, and a dining room that will serve some of the freshest seafood of the entire trip. Kayak through a hidden cave system, swim in water the color of jade, or simply sit on the sun deck as the karsts change color in the late afternoon light. A seafood dinner on board followed by a night sleeping on the water in near-complete silence.

DAY 5 – HA LONG BAY | SUNRISE & RETURN TO HANOI | ROUND 3 AT VAN TRI GOLF CLUB

Rise before dawn for a quiet hour on the sun deck as the bay emerges from the mist. Tai Chi on deck as the light strengthens, brunch served on board during the return sail. Return to Hanoi by early afternoon. After a brief rest and club pickup, transfer to Van Tri Golf Club — a well-maintained 18-hole layout on the northern outskirts of Hanoi, popular with both resident golfers and visiting groups for its reliable course conditions and relaxed atmosphere. Dinner at a French-Vietnamese bistro in the French Quarter.

DAY 6 – HANOI | ROUND 4 AT BRG LEGEND HILL GOLF RESORT & STREET FOOD FAREWELL

The final round of the tour at BRG Legend Hill Golf Resort — an 18-hole championship course set across rolling countryside northwest of Hanoi. The course features wide bentgrass fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and a finishing stretch that demands full concentration. Return to Hanoi in the early afternoon for a guided street food walk through the Old Quarter with a local food specialist: banh cuon steamed rice rolls, nem cua be deep-fried crab spring rolls, and the egg coffee that Hanoi invented and no other city has convincingly replicated. A farewell golf dinner at one of Hanoi’s celebrated fine dining restaurants closes the week.

DAY 7 – HANOI | DEPARTURE

A final Hanoi morning — the lake, a last pho, the silk street one more time — before private transfer to Noi Bai International Airport. Optional extensions: 2 nights in Ninh Binh or 3 nights in Sapa.

Tour Inclusions

• 6 nights accommodation at 4–5 star boutique hotels in Hanoi (twin/double, daily breakfast)
• 4 rounds of golf with green fees, golf cart & caddie as per itinerary
• 1 night Ha Long Bay boutique cruise — all meals and activities on board as stated
• All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle throughout
• Cyclo ride & guided Old Quarter exploration (Day 2)
• Temple of Literature guided visit (Day 2)
• Ho Chi Minh Complex visit (Day 3)
• Guided street food walk — Hanoi Old Quarter (Day 6)
• English-speaking golf-specialist tour guide throughout
• Welcome dinner (Day 1) and farewell golf dinner (Day 6)
• 24/7 on-trip support from Sun DMC operations team

Tour Exclusions

• International flights to/from Hanoi
• Visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses (laundry, minibar, tips)
• Golf club rental (available at all courses upon request)
• Meals not specified in the program
• Optional extensions

Practical Information

Best Time to Travel: October – April (cool, dry season in northern Vietnam; optimal golf and sightseeing conditions)
Minimum Pax: 2 golfers (FIT); 6 pax for small group rates
Difficulty Level: Suitable for all levels — BRG Kings Island and BRG Legend Hill challenge low handicappers; Van Tri suits all abilities
Accommodation Tier: Standard (4★) / Superior (5★) / Luxury (5★ Boutique) — available upon request
Note: Hanoi’s golf scene is quieter and less internationally profiled than Da Nang’s — which is precisely its advantage for premium FIT. Tee times are rarely crowded, caddies are experienced and attentive, and the ability to pair a serious round of golf with one of Asia’s great capital cities and a UNESCO World Heritage cruise in a single week is something very few destinations anywhere in the world can offer. Contact your Sun DMC account manager for NET rates and a full cost breakdown.