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welcome todiscoVer eAst

Viet nam, laos & cambodia offer the perfect

combination of golf at world class courses, amazing

cultural sights and some of nature’s wonders.

in the following pages we would give you an idea of

the many possibilities in this fantastic region. superb

golf courses are now scattered all over the region

and everywhere you will find yourself nearby a world

heritage sight. the fascinating Ha long Bay, the

lively mekong delta, imperial cities, small villages,

the outstanding Angkor wat - we could go on.

discover east is a privately owned company,

specializing in tailor-made and personalized travel to

indochina. our experienced team is committed to

customizing your best itineraries at the most

competitive cost.

we look forward to welcome you.

golf courses

indochina offers fantastic championship golf courses designed for the golfers on and off the course. there is a great variety of courses,

spectacular limestone formations and Jungle golf, links courses and superb seaside golf. All courses are up to international top standard

in terms of layout, maintenance and service.

And welcome to A unique world of

opportunities for golf in exotic

surroundings

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nORthERngOLFing EXPERiEnCE9 days/8 nights

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HigHligHts

HA noi - pHoenix course - mAi cHAu - King islAnd course - HA long BAY - cHi linH

course- HoA lu - tAm dAo course

itinerArY

this nine day golf trip gives you an opportunity to explore some of Viet nam’s finest golf courses in

the north which are located in the scenic areas of the country. the trip is combined with some

sightseeing tours to experience a hill tribe culture in mai chau Valley, visit mystical Ha long Bay,

the charming tam coc grotto and the capital of Ha noi city with its old world charms.

dAY 1 ArriVe HA noi

on arrival at noi Bai Airport, we will be met and transferred to our hotel. After our welcome drink

and tour briefing we enjoy tour Ha noi’s major places of interest including one pillar pagoda,

temple of literature, follow by a performance of Viet nam’s unique traditional water puppetry.

dAY 2 golfing At pHoenix course - mAi cHAu (B,d)

travelling to luong son, about 50km from Ha noi, we start the day with a round at the phoenix golf

resort, the largest course in northern Viet nam with a total of 54 holes. in the afternoon, we journey

to mai chau Valley and enjoy relaxing at the lodge surrounded by the spectacular scenery. enjoy

dinner at hotel.

dAY 3 mAi cHAu - HA noi (B)

Another opportunity to take guided walk around the village, visiting some more local houses on

stilts to learn about the hill tribe culture and mingle with these friendly people. After lunch time,

we return to Ha noi where we are free to explore this city at our own pace.

dAY 4 golfing At King islAnd course (B)

the morning is spent golfing at the King's island golf resort, the 5 star international standard and

championship golf course. After a challenging round of golf, we are transferred to Ha noi. the rest

of the day is free at leisure or enjoy Ha noi’s great shopping.

dAY 5 HA noi - HA long BAY (B, l,d)

we drive to Ha long. Board our junk and enjoy a welcome drink, followed by checking-in and a

seafood lunch while cruising through the bay. we also explore one of the beautiful grottoes,

swimming and try some night fishing after dinner on board our junk.

dAY 6 HA long BAY - golfing At cHi linH course (B)

sailling back to the habour in the morning, we drive through rural countryside to the 10th century

capital of chi linh, where the chi linh star beautiful golf course is awaiting us for another golfing

experience in the north of Viet nam. in the late afternoon, we drive on to Ha noi and free at leisure.

dAY 7 HA noi - HoA lu (B)

today we drive through rural countryside to the 10th century capital of Hoa lu and navigate the

river’s limestone outcrops by rowboat, discovering the ancient temples and exploring the

magnificent grottos of tam coc before returning to Ha noi.

dAY 8 golfing At tAm dAo course (B)

After breakfast, we travel up to tam dao, about 80km far from Ha noi, and enjoy the day at this

golf palace that’s located in a beautiful mountainous resort area. After completing a round of golf,

we return to Ha noi and explore the city at our own pace.

dAY 9 depArt HA noi (B)

free at leisure before transferring the airport for departure flight.

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sOUthERn gOLFing EXPERiEnCE9 days/8 nights

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HigHligHts

Ho cHi minH citY - song Be course - meKong deltA - dA lAt course - noVotel pHAn

tHiet course

itinerArY

the “southern golfing experience” is designed for those who want to experience the finest courses

with full facilities in the south of Viet nam. the tour also includes an excursion to discover the

mighty mekong delta, visiting the eternal spring city of da lat and relaxing and unwind in phan

thiet, one of the nicest beaches in southern part of Viet nam.

dAY 1 ArriVe Ho cHi minH citY

on arrival at tan son nhat Airport, we will be met and transferred to our centrally located hotel. A

welcome drink and tour briefing will be with our tour guide at the hotel. the rest of the time is free

at leisure.

dAY 2 golfing At song Be course (B)

today we will play a round at the championship song Be golf club, which is widely regarded as

one of the most challenging and stimulating in the country. this course was built out of the natural

landscape of fruit orchard and features at least 10 lakes with tree-lined fairways.

dAY 3 cAi Be princess cruise (B,l)

driving to cai Be, we board our cai Be princess boat at about 10am, followed by a visit to the cai

Be colorful floating market. we then navigate by sampan to the dong Hoa Hiep island to experience

some of the local family workshops that produce rice paste, pop corn, coco candies and dried

longans. lunch will be served at le longanier, a superb indochinese villa located in a lush tropical

garden by the river, surrounded by fruit orchards.

dAY 4 Ho cHi minH - dA lAt (B)

we are free at leisure until transferring to the airport for our flight to da lat, a former french hill

station untouched by war and home to some of beautiful flower gardens as well as some Viet nam’s

minority groups. the rest of the day is free at leisure.

dAY 5 golfing At dA lAt pAlAce golf cluB course (B)

full day is spent golfing at da lat’s eternal spring course and admiring the beauty of this former

hill station. in the afternoon, we explore a colourful market with abundant local produce, visit the

summer palace of Bao dai, last emperor of Viet nam or enjoy a locomotive ride through the

surrounding villages.

dAY 6 dA lAt - pHAn tHiet (B)

A morning drive takes us from da lat to the phan thiet coastline, stopping on the way to view the

scenic sand dunes. the novotel Hotel is situated on the best beach of this region, overlooking to

the south china as well as to the ocean dunes golf club. the remainder of the day is free at

leisure.

dAY 7 golfing At oceAn dune golf cluB course (B)

we enjoy an early morning round of golf at the only and finest course designed by nick faldo.

should your golfing thirst has not been satisfied, another round could be made in the afternoon,

followed by a rest on one of the best beaches in Viet nam.

dAY 8 pHAn tHiet - Ho cHi minH citY (B)

After breakfast & free time to relax at the beach before transfer to Ho chi minh city. rest of the

day is free time to do your last minute shopping.

dAY 9 depArt Ho cHi minH citY (B)

free at leisure before transferring the airport for departure flight.

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ViEt naMgOLF dELights16 days/15 nights

HigHligHts

HA noi - pHoenix course - HA long BAY - cHi linH course- HoA

lu - tAm dAo course - dA lAt - noVoVtel pHAn tHiet course -

dong nAi course - Ho cHi minH citY- cu cHi - song Be course

- meKong deltA

itinerArY

our “Viet nam golf delights” tour offers you opportunities to sample the

finest golf courses and their facilities, while enjoying some of Viet nam’s

most scenic places. we see charming Ha noi, golf at the phoenix

course and cruise on the world’s unique Ha long Bay, before flying to

the pine-clad hill of da lat to enjoy its beautiful course. this tour also

takes you to phan thiet for a great golfing at the ocean dunes course

as well as to relax at one of Viet nam’s premier beaches. dong nai and

song Be courses are also included together with some exploration of

bursting Ho chi minh city, incredible cu chi tunnels and the mighty

mekong delta.

dAY 1 ArriVe HA noi

on arrival at noi Bai Airport, we will be met and transferred to our hotel.

After our welcome drink and tour briefing we enjoy tour Ha noi’s major

places of interest including one pillar pagoda, temple of literature,

follow by a performance of Viet nam’s unique traditional water

puppetry.

dAY 2 golfing At pHoenix course (B)

travelling to luong son, about 50km from Ha noi, we start the day with

a round at the phoenix golf resort, the largest course in northern Viet

nam with a total of 54 holes. After a round of golf in these amazing

environments we head back to Ha noi.

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dAY 3 HA noi - HA long BAY (B,l,d)

we drive to Ha long. Board our junk and enjoy a welcome drink, followed by checking-in and a

seafood lunch while cruising through the bay. we also explore one of the beautiful grottoes,

swimming and try some night fishing after dinner on board our junk.

dAY 4 HA long BAY - golfing At cHi linH course (B)

sailling back to the habour in the morning, we drive through rural countryside to the 10th century

capital of chi linh, where the chi linh star beautiful golf course is awaiting us for another golfing

experience in the north of Viet nam. in the late afternoon, we drive on to Ha noi and free at leisure.

dAY 5 HA noi - HoA lu (B)

today we drive through rural countryside to the 10th century capital of Hoa lu and navigate the

river’s limestone outcrops by rowboat, discovering the ancient temples and exploring the

magnificent grotto of tam coc before returning to Ha noi.

dAY 6 golfing At tAm dAo course (B)

After breakfast, we travel up to tam dao and enjoy the day at this golf palace that’s located in a

beautiful mountainous resort area and about 80km far from Ha noi. After completing a round of

golf, we return to Ha noi and explore the city at our own pace.

dAY 7 HA noi - dA lAt (B)

we are free at leisure until transferring to the airport for our flight to da lat, a former french hill

station untouched by war and home to some of beautiful flower gardens as well as some Viet

nam’s minority groups. the rest of the day is free at leisure.

dAY 8 golfing At dA lAt course (B)

full day is spent golfing at da lat’s eternal spring course and admiring the beauty of this former

hill station. in the afternoon, we explore a colourful market with abundant local produce, visit the

summer palace of Boa dai, last emperor of Viet nam or enjoy a locomotive ride through the

surrounding villages.

dAY 9 dA lAt - pHAn tHiet (B)

A morning drive takes us from da lat to the phan thiet coastline, stopping on the way to view the

scenic sand dunes. the novotel Hotel is situated on the best beach of this region, overlooking to the

south china as well as to the ocean dunes golf club. the remainder of the day is free at leisure.

dAY 10 golfing At oceAn dunes golf cluB course (B)

we enjoy an early morning round of golf at the only and finest course designed by nick faldo. should

your golfing thirst has not been satisfied, another round could be made in the afternoon, followed

by a rest on one of the best beaches in Viet nam.

dAY 11 pHAn tHiet (B)

the whole day is free to enjoy swimming, sunbathing or other facilities of our resort.

dAY 12 golfing At dong nAi course (B)

leaving phan thiet, we stop at dong nai for a round of golf at the course that sets amongst majestic

scenery and tranquillity, before travelling on to Ho chi minh city. the remainder of the day is free to

explore the Viet nam’s most vibrant city at our own pace.

dAY 13 Ho cHi minH citY - cu cHi tunnels (B)

we explore the city’s historic landmarks including notre dame cathedral, the former us embassy

and experience the excitement of trading activities in cho lon, Ho chi minh city’s chinatown. in the

afternoon, we explore the phenomenal underground tunnel network at cu chi.

dAY 14 golfing At song Be course (B)

today we will play a round at the championship song Be golf club, which is widely regarded as one

of the most challenging and stimulating in the country. this course was built out of the natural

landscape of fruit orchard and features at least 10 lakes with tree-lined fairways.

dAY 15 cAi Be princess cruise (B,l)

driving to cai Be, we board our cai Be princess boat at about 10am, followed by a visit to the cai Be

colorful floating market. we then navigate by sampan to the dong Hoa Hiep island to experience

some of the local family workshops that produce rice paste, pop corn, coco candies and dried

longans.

dAY 16 depArt Ho cHi minH citY (B)

free at leisure before transferring the airport for departure flight

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BEaCh and gOLFVietnAm is fAmous for some of tHe finest wHite sAndY BeAcHes in tHe world. it

offers You tHe perfect comBinAtion for relAxing At wonderful resorts And

enJoYing A round of golf At Your leisure.

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nHA trAng

Viet nams premier beach destination is nha trang. Here you find the perfect combination

of white sandy beach, nightlife and many choices of tours and activities. play a round of

golf at the tremendous Vinpearl golf course and diamond Bay golf course both located a

small island of the coast of nha trang.

pHAn tHiet

A mere 120 km from saigon you find the wonderful beaches at phan thiet and mui ne. the area

offers plenty of luxurious resorts with all possible facilities.

enjoy golf at the spectacular ocean dunes golf course or the new sealinks golf & country club.

dAnAng & Hoi An

stay at the one of the top class resorts at the beach of da nang or Hoi An. enjoy golf at the

two masterpieces montgomery links and danang golf course. don’t miss a visit to the

charming old merchant town of Hoi An.

lAng co

located within the greater laguna lang co integrated resort lays the laguna lang co golf

club, an 18-hole, par-71 championship course designed by sir nick faldo. next to the golf

course and directly at the beach you find the fabulous resorts Banyan tree and Angsana

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gOLF in CaMBOdia7 days / 6 nights

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HigHligHts

pHnom penH – roYAl cAmBodiA golf course – siem reAp – AnKor wAt – pHoKeetHrA

countrY cluB

itinerArY

golf in cambodia brings takes you to phnom penh, the capital of cambodia which has recovered

from a traumatic past to become one of Asia’s most vibrant cities. from here fly to siem reap

where world famous Angkor wat will surely impress you with its beauty and grandeur. golf at

the great royal cambodian golf club and the new wonder near Angkor wat – sofitel phokeetrha

country club

dAY 1 ArriVe pHnom penH

on arrival in phnom penh you will be met and transferred to your hotel. this afternoon begin with

a brief city orientation and a visit to the national museum, a treasure trove of Angkorian and pre-

Angkorian artifacts.

dAY 2 pHnom penH

today visit the royal palace and the incredible solid silver-floored silver pagoda, the chilling toul

sleng genocide museum and the ‘Killing fields’ at choeung ek. Also visit one of phnom penh’s

many vibrant markets.

dAY 3 pHnom penH

today we play the beautiful royal cambodia phnom penh golf club. Afther round of golf enjoy a

sunset cruise at the mighty mekong river.

dAY 4 pHnom penH - siem reAp

free at leisure until transferring to the airport for your flight to siem reap. upon arrival at siem

reap Airport transfer to your centrally located hotel. the rest of the day is free at your leisure to

explore the town’s old market area at our own pace.

dAY 5 siem reAp

today make an early start to enjoy sunrise at Angkor wat – a great chance to see majestic Angkor

wat bathed in sunrise’s soft glow. continue on to ta prohm entwined by the roots of massive fig

trees, the Bayon temple with its giant stone faces, the terrace of the elephants and intricately

carved Banteay srei.

dAY 6 siem reAp

Among the many ancient wonders in this area we will find a modern wonder – the fantastic golf

course at sofitel phokeethra country club. today you will play this masterpiece

dAY 7 depArt siem reAp

this morning cruise to the floating villages of ton le sap lake before returning to siem reap,

where you are free to explore the markets and museums until transferring to the airport for

your flight.

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gOLF in LaOs7 days / 6 nights

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HigHligHts

VientiAne – lAo countrY cluB - luAng prABAng – luAng prABAng golf cluB

itinerArY

laos, the “land of one million elephants” is timeless, enchanting and it’s also one of Asia’s most

magical destinations. from the gilded monasteries in the quiet capital of Vientiane to the deeply

spiritual and naturally beautiful town of luang prabang, you will meet some of the continent’s most

hospitable and gracious hosts. whether your interests are peaked by religious iconography,

mountain and waterfall backdrops or incredible shopping at a hilltribe night market, the “Highlights

of laos” are sure to captivate you. the country offers international standard golf courses with the

spectacular luang prabang golf course as the golfing highlight.

dAY 1 ArriVe VientiAne

on arrival at Vientiane Airport, we will be met and transferred to our hotel. temples and tree-lined

boulevards create an atmosphere of timelessness in this sleepy capital city. we visit the striking

monument of pha that luang, the historical wat si saket and wat ong teu with its huge bronze

Buddha. there is also time to explore the busy ‘morning’ market (which is open all day), admire

Vientiane’s fading french architecture and relax on the banks of the mekong river at sunset.

dAY 2 VientiAne

enjoy a round of golf at the challenging lao country club. laos, the first golf course to be

established in laos.

dAY 3 VientiAne - luAng prABAng

A morning flight brings us to the town of luang prabang. nestled in the arms of the mekong and

nam Khan rivers with a dramatic mountain backdrop, glittering historic temples and the busy

traffic of hill tribe traders, luang prabang is both bewitching and entrancing. Here we visit the

market, magnificent wat xieng thong and climb mount phu si for superb sunset views.

dAY 4 luAng prABAng

the royal palace museum offers a glimpse into lao’s royal past, before we take our boat up the

mekong river to the Buddha filled caves of pak ou. in the afternoon we visit a weaving village

displaying elaborate and colourful lao textiles as we make our way to the beautiful Kuang si falls.

dAY 5 luAng prABAng

A bit outside the town we find the world-class premier golf course luang prabang golf club.

overlooking the mekong river surrounded by the hills this unique course offers fantastic sceneries.

dAY 6 luAng prABAng

rise early this morning to witness hundreds of robed monks perform the spectacular centuries

old morning alms tradition. Visit a local market then drive to the beautiful Kuang si falls, where

you can swim, explore the amazing natural surroundings and visit a nearby H’mong village.

dAY 7 depArt luAng prABAng

free at leisure to explore the town at our own pace until transferring to the airport for

ongoing flight.

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