Vietnam Golf Holidays 2026: Sample Itineraries, Costs & the Best Regions

A golf holiday is different from a quick golf trip: instead of flying in for one round and flying out, a golf holiday weaves three or four rounds at Vietnam's finest courses together with beach relaxation, culture and food. And Vietnam is currently Asia's hottest destination for exactly this kind of trip — voted World's Best Golf Destination in 2019 and 2021 at the World Golf Awards, with more than 80 international-standard courses at roughly half the price of Korea or Japan. This guide helps you plan a complete Vietnam golf holiday: choosing a region to match your vacation style, sample 3/5/7-day itineraries, budgets for every travel level, and the beyond-the-golf experiences that make the trip memorable.

1. Why Vietnam Is Asia's Top Golf Holiday Destination

The answer is a rare combination: world-class courses, honest prices and rich resort experiences. Vietnam has been named the World's Best Golf Destination twice (2019, 2021) — an achievement no other Southeast Asian country has matched. By 2026 the country counts 80–100 active courses designed by the game's biggest names: Nick Faldo, Greg Norman, Luke Donald, Colin Montgomerie and Robert Trent Jones Jr.

On cost, a round in Vietnam runs $60–160 — while comparable courses in Korea or Japan charge $200–400. Another difference: a professional caddie is included in the green fee, which is rare elsewhere. Add the most relaxed visa regime in Vietnam's history — 45-day visa exemption for Korean, Japanese, British, French, German and 20+ more nationalities, plus a 90-day e-visa processed online within 3 business days — and the trip becomes genuinely low-friction.

2. Pick Your Region by Vacation Style

Each Vietnamese region delivers a different holiday character. The quick chooser: love the beach → Central Vietnam; city + mountains + a famous bay → North; island resorts → Phu Quoc; cool year-round air → Da Lat.

Da Nang – Hoi An: Beach & Culture (the most popular)

Vietnam's golf-resort capital: six top-tier courses within a 30-minute radius, My Khe Beach, and Hoi An Old Town half an hour away. The four headline courses: BRG Danang Golf Resort (Nick Faldo's coastal dune links), Ba Na Hills (Luke Donald's mountain course near the famous Golden Bridge), Hoiana Shores (Robert Trent Jones Jr.'s true links) and Laguna Lang Co (Faldo again, set between the mountains and the sea). See our top 6 Da Nang – Hoi An – Lang Co courses for the full comparison.

Hanoi – Ha Long: City Break + the Bay

Ideal for a 3-day escape: morning golf at BRG Legend Hill (Gary Player) or Phoenix Golf Resort, evenings in the Old Quarter with pho and bun cha. Add FLC Ha Long and you get golf plus an overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay — a pairing no other Asian golf destination can offer.

Nha Trang – Cam Ranh: Blue-Water Resort Golf

KN Golf Links Cam Ranh (designed by Ian Woosnam) and Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang (on Hon Tre Island) are the twin anchors. The advantage: Cam Ranh Airport is 10 minutes from the courses, with five-star resorts attached — perfect for a 4–5 day beach-and-golf holiday.

Phu Quoc: The Island Golf Escape

Vinpearl Golf Phu Quoc sits between forest and sea on the island — the only part of Vietnam offering a 30-day visa exemption for international visitors arriving directly. Combine morning golf with Starfish Beach, snorkelling and full-service resorts.

Ho Tram & Da Lat: Two Distinctive Alternatives

Close to Ho Chi Minh City, The Bluffs Ho Tram (Greg Norman) consistently ranks among Asia's best links — a textbook 2-day luxury weekend. Meanwhile in the 1,200 m highlands, Dalat Palace (heritage grounds from the 1930s) and The Dalat at 1200 deliver spring-like temperatures all year — endless "spring golf".

3. Sample Itineraries: 3, 5 and 7 Days

3 Days — Hanoi Golf Weekend

5 Days — Da Nang & Hoi An Golf Holiday (best-seller)

7 Days — Multi-Region: North + Central

• Days 1–3: Hanoi (2 rounds + 1 night cruise on Ha Long Bay)
• Day 4: fly Hanoi → Da Nang (75 minutes)
• Days 4–7: three Central-coast rounds + Hoi An

This is the most popular structure for golfers who want the full Vietnam experience in one holiday. To add island time, finish with 2–3 days on Phu Quoc.

3.5. When to Go

See the full 12-month × 3-region weather table to pinpoint the right month for your target region.

4. Golf Holiday Budgets: Three Levels

For a detailed course-by-course cost breakdown, see our cost of golf in Vietnam guide. For all-inclusive packages with concrete price tables (course + hotel + transfers), see Vietnam golf packages 2026.

5. Beyond the Golf: What Makes the Holiday

What sets a Vietnam golf holiday apart is that every round comes paired with an off-course experience worth remembering:

• Hoi An — lantern-lit old town at night, street food, tailors; 30 minutes from Hoiana Shores.
• Overnight Ha Long cruise — sleep among 2,000 limestone islands; the perfect pairing with FLC Ha Long.
• Hanoi food scene — pho, bun cha, egg coffee; evening Old Quarter food tours.
• Spa & beach resorts — Laguna Lang Co, Hoiana and Vinpearl all run five-star spas beside the golf course.
• Holidays for non-golfers — the "Non-Golfer Package" covers spa, city tours and cooking classes at 30–40% below the golfer rate.

6. Practical Things to Know

Visa: 45-day exemption for 20+ nationalities (Korea, Japan, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain…); 90-day e-visa online within 3 business days; Phu Quoc grants a 30-day exemption when you fly in directly.

Golf baggage: Vietnam Airlines allows one 23 kg golf set free beyond your checked allowance; Vietjet charges a sports-equipment fee on standard tickets. Book 30–60 days ahead for peak-season holidays (Nov–Apr).

Club rentals: every top course rents TaylorMade, Callaway and Titleist sets for $30–80 per round. A standard caddie tip is 200,000–500,000 VND ($8–20) per round — not compulsory but highly appreciated.

7. Frequently Asked Questions

8. Plan Your Vietnam Golf Holiday

A successful golf holiday starts with picking the right region and the right month. Wingolf operates golf tours and Stay & Play packages nationwide — from Hanoi, Da Nang and Nha Trang to Phu Quoc — with free itinerary consultation.

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Prices, visa rules and airline policies reflect 2026 data and are subject to change. Please verify details directly with Wingolf before booking.