Your Vietnam golf guide

• Caddies and tips are mandatory – we recommend a tip of $20 USD per caddie.
• We recommend teeing off early morning as the afternoon sun gets very hot in Vietnam.
• Visa Exemption for trips 15 days or less – If you wish to stay longer you can apply for a 30-day visa at a cost of $25USD
• Local currency is Vietnamese Dong (VDN) but US Dollars (USD) are also accepted.

Vietnam stretches over 1,000 miles from North to South, so the weather can vary from region to region. If you’re planning to cover the entire country, then we would recommend travelling between November – May.

North Vietnam

North Vietnam has a distinct winter (dry) and summer season (wet). Winter is from November to April where temperatures average between 17-24°C and rainfall is low.

Summer is from May to October where it tends to be hot and humid. It is also the time when the region experiencing the highest amount of rainfall.

Average temperatures range between 28-30°C, with rainfall averaging 150-200mm per month. The wettest months in the region are June to August.

Central Vietnam

Central Vietnam tends to be hot and dry between late December and August, with temperatures ranging from an average of 22°C in December to 32°C in August. September to November brings significant amounts of rainfall to the region, occasionally in the form of typhoons.

South Vietnam

The temperatures in South Vietnam tend to remain constant year-round, averaging between 26 - 30°C, however there is a distinct wet and dry season. The dry season tends to run from mid-November to mid-May. The wet season runs from mid-May until early November with the June through to August receiving the highest amounts of rainfall.

Halong Bay

No visit to Vietnam is complete without a trip to Halong Bay. Famed for its thousand-year-old limestone pillars that rise out of the calm waters of the Bay of Tonkin, to its secluded beaches and magical caves, Halong Bay is truly a magical place.

A boat trip is a must to discover all this region has to offer, you can get a taste of the region with a day cruise or experience all it has to offer with an overnight cruise. If you opt for an overnight cruise, then be sure to check out the spectacular sunrises…it’s worth the early start.

Hue is an ancient imperial city that is stepped in history. The former capital of Vietnam was the power centre of the Nguyen dynasty. This has earned the city on the Perfume River several UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Hoi An is the most beautiful city in Central Vietnam, with alleys filled with lanterns and colonial architecture. Make sure you check out the night markets and experience a cooking class.